Author: Erik Hitters
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Thema’s CICI-conferentie
Thema 1: identiteit Creatieve ondernemer of ondernemend creatief? Een onderdeel van de locatiekeuze van ondernemers is hoe het imago van de plek past bij de ondernemer. Ondernemers kunnen zich vestigen in een specifieke creatieve plek om daarmee hun identiteit te benadrukken en versterken. Het CICI-onderzoek gaat na hoe dat werkt, of dat voor alle huurders…
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Preliminary results CICI survey 1 [In Dutch]
Om inzicht te krijgen in hoe de motivatie van creatieve ondernemers in bedrijfsverzamelgebouwen ontstaat en hoe dit van invloed is op hun creatieve proces, is er een enquête uitgezet onder de ondernemers van tien verschillende bedrijfsverzamelgebouwen in Nederland. Voorgaand wetenschappelijk onderzoek heeft zich met name gericht op de houding, gevoelens en emoties van ondernemers, maar…
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What is innovation for the creative industries?
When discussing innovation, we often think about grand technological breakthroughs. Yet, at the same time, other sectors, such as the creative industries, are often praised for their innovative capabilities. What is innovation in a sector that is defined by a continuous development of new paintings, websites, plays, marketing campaigns or games? What does innovation mean in a research…
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The importance of networks for cluster reputation and sustainability
Why do creative entrepreneurs, businesses and artists have the tendency to flock together? Yosha addressed this question on the Creative Networks and Cultural Ouptut conference at Trinity College Dublin (19-20 June 2015). In her presentation, Yosha investigated the relation between social networks and creative clusters by studying the social and locational practices of clustered creative workers. Her research explored…
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The multifaceted reputation of clusters
On April 24 2015, Yosha presented some of her ongoing work on place, reputation and creativity in Chicago at the From Kreuzberg to Williamsburg: Exploring the trans-local nature of cultural scenes and the creation and diffusion of knowledge, practices and value(s) across space, scale and industry session of the AAG annual conference. In short, her presentation addressed how creative workers…
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The first CICI survey is open!
As of today, the first survey for the CICI project is available online. Are you a Dutch creative entrepreneur or an artist? And are you located in a creative business complex? Complete the online ‘Cultures of Innovation’ survey now and win great prizes (and help scientific research creative clusters in the process)!
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The CICI team is looking for a student assistant!
[in Dutch – this vacancy has been filled] Het Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC) zoekt op korte termijn een Student Assistent ten behoeve van het “Cultures of Innovation in the Creative Industries” (CICI) project. Werkzaamheden bestaan uit onderzoeksondersteuning en dataverzameling (standaardinformatie locaties updaten; survey management en uitwerken van interviews); het onderhouden…
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Presentation Pawan at the 18th International Conference on Cultural Economics (Montreal)
On June 22, Pawan traveled to Montreal to present a research paper at the 18th International Conference on Cultural Economics. In his paper he discusses how the innovativeness of productions of dance and theatre companies and their organizational legitimacy influences intermediaries at theater venues in their selection decisions. Pawan’s paper shows that when a dance…
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Research team presents ongoing research at the 3rd International Research Conference on the Cultural and Creative Industries (Antwerp)
On May 23, 2014, Erik, Pawan and Yosha presented the preliminary findings of the CICI project at the 3rd International Research Conference on the Cultural and Creative Industries in Antwerp, Belgium. Erik introduced the scope and aims of the CICI project, and all three researchers presented two directions for future research. You can find a…