Inside Fandom 2022 - Decoding Fan Identity

Decoding Fan Identity and Unlocking Audience Engagement

Did you know that there are 102 million Star Wars fans in the U.S. alone? That's bigger than the population of Germany! And the 81 million fans of Fortnite? That's more Fortnite fans than there are men 18 - 34 in the U.S.

With audiences that vast, it's never been more important for marketers to understand the makeup of their fan base and what motivates them. We uncover an entirely new way to understand and engage with fans in our 4th annual Inside Fandom study (formerly State of Fandom), a proprietary data + research report that dives deep into the changing mindset of fans.

HOSTED BY

SPEAKERS

• Mindy Hamilton: Senior Vice President, Global Partnership Marketing & Strategy, The Walt Disney Company
  

• Jason Croddy: SVP Group Director of Brand Strategy, Canvas Worldwide
  

• Perkins Miller: CEO, Fandom
  

• Ali Saraniti: Director, Sales Research & Insights, Fandom
  

• Oke Mueller: Vice President, Player Insights, Activision
  

• Spencer Kaplan: Global Head of Creative Marketing, Entertainment, Riot Games

Understanding the Foundation of Fan Identity

In this year's Inside Fandom, we shift the perception of a "fan" from a binary definition to a more dynamic and complex classification, rooted in Fan Identity. Discover four fascinating fan archetypes and their unique reaction and relationship to their favorite content and learn how marketers can effectively leverage these insights to drive audience growth.

Activating Fanbases: Success Stories and Case Studies

We use compelling case studies on industry leaders including Disney, Activision Blizzard, and Riot Games, to learn more about why they've so successfully connected with fanbases.

Gain invaluable insights into how these industry leaders have created, nurtured, and celebrated their unique fanbases - and how success all ties back to understanding the self image and motivation of their fans. Uncover strategies, tactics, and campaigns that have yielded remarkable results and left a lasting impact on pop culture.