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Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management
Cognitive, affective and behavioral gratifications that consumers seek via social media use.
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Social Media Marketing: Psychological Insights, Managerial Implications, and Future Research Directions
Carolyn A. Lin (University of Connecticut, USA) and Philipp A. Rauschnabel (University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9787-4.ch154
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Motivational Factors That Influence the Intention to Watch a Spectator Sports Product: The Case of the National Women's Soccer League
An approach in media studies that views the recipient of an entertainment media product as an active subject, who selects an available media product with the intention to satisfy his or her media needs or wants.
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Motivations for Internet Use
Customer activities and the enjoyment that derives from such activities, particularly in a mass media context.
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Uses and Gratifications of “The Last Dance” and the Viewing Intention for a Chicago Bulls Game: A Sports Documentary Series as a Promotional Tool
A communication theory that examines how individuals actively seek out and use media to fulfill specific needs, desires, and gratifications.
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