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Fandoms and Social Media

Fandoms and Social Media. Laura Baenen. How has social media changed the way fans connect to their idols and fellow fans?. Fandom. A fandom is considered to be a kingdom of fans. Background.

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Fandoms and Social Media

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  1. Fandoms and Social Media Laura Baenen

  2. How has social media changed the way fans connect to their idols and fellow fans?

  3. Fandom • A fandom is considered to be a kingdom of fans.

  4. Background • In Daniel Cavicchi’s(2007) article “Loving Music” the idea that fan groups have always existed is explored. • “Lindmania” Corbisimages

  5. Background • My research is strongly tied to the assumption that, as Paul Booth (2010) suggests, “everyone is a fan of something”.

  6. Methods • One individual interview • Renee • One group interview • Lois • Claire • John • Sue • Marie

  7. Results • Social Media takes center stage for modern fan interactions • “message boards, livejournal communities, conventions, amateur magazines…”. (Balakrishman, 2012) • “being a fan has become an increasingly public shared act”. (Brenner, 2013)

  8. Results • “Web Commons” (Booth, 2010)

  9. Results • Consume and Produce • “Transmedia” (Booth, 2007) Dreamtime

  10. Community Support • My research suggests that members of fandoms have a strong sense of belonging amongst each other

  11. References Balakrishman, T. (2012). A struggle to pin down, but seen everywhere. Fandoms and Online Communities. Retrieved March 14, 2014 from http:// fandomcommunity.wordpress.com/ Booth, P. (2010). Digital fandom new media studies. New York: Peter Lang Publishing. Brenner, R. (2013). Teen literature and fan culture. Young Adult Library Services, 11(4).33-36. Ellcessor, E.(2012). Tweeting @feliciaday: online social media, convergence, and subcultural stardom. Cinema Journal 51(2), 46-66. University of Texas Press. Retrieved March 13, 2014, from http:// muse.jhu.edu.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/journals/cj/ summary/v051/51.2.ellcessor.html

  12. References Gray, J., Sandvoss, C., & Harrington C.L. (Eds.). Cavicchi, D. (2007). Loving music. Fandom Identities and Communities in a Mediated World. New York: New York University Press. Gray, J., Sandvoss, C., & Harrington C.L. (Eds.). Pearson, R. (2007). Bachies, bardies, trekkies and sherlockians. Fandom Identities and Communities in a Mediated World. New York: New York University Press. Betmann.(n.d.)Jenny Lind in a Painted Portrait[Image]. Retrieved on March 28, 2014 from http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/F9584/jenny-lind-in-a-painted-portrait?popup=1

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