Hybrids in Hollywood: a study of the production and performance of genre-spanning films

Greta Hsu, Giacomo Negro and Fabrizio Perretti

Industrial and Corporate Change, 2012, vol. 21, issue 6, 1427-1450

Abstract: Research suggests there are significant market penalties for organizations that do not conform to category boundaries in their product offerings. Yet, organizations continue to span categories despite these risks. In this study, we shed insight into why by examining factors that shape the attractiveness of producing hybrid (i.e. category-spanning) products. In particular, we argue that more ambiguous category schemas encourage hybridization. Moreover, there is potential for exceptional performance advantages for organizations that innovate through hybrids. We use data from the US feature film industry to test and find support for our hypotheses. Copyright 2012 The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Associazione ICC. All rights reserved., Oxford University Press.

Date: 2012
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