Media Technologies and Platforms Have a Huge Impact on Football Fandom
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i6.3259
Abstract
This paper examines the significant impact of media technologies and platforms on football fandom. With the rapid development of digital media, social media, streaming services, and mobile technologies, the ways in which fans engage with and consume football have big changes. The paper explores how these technologies have facilitated increased access to football content, enhanced fan interaction, and altered the dynamics of fan culture. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by these changes, including issues related to the globalization of football fandom. By analyzing case studies and drawing on insights from fan research, this paper contributes to an understanding of the evolving relationship between media technologies and football fandom, and highlights the importance of continued adaptation and innovation in this rapidly changing landscape.
Keywords
media technologies, media platform, football fandom, mobility
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