Fandoms sit at the intersection of identity, influence, and spending. Three dynamics explain their accelerating economic power.

One of the notable features of science fiction and fantasy fandom is that it exists around five to 10 years ahead of the curve when it comes to information technology. The 50% of the early world wide ...

Fan Service is a column by pop culture and fandom writer Stitch that looks at the highs and lows of fandom, and unpacks how what we do online, and for fun, connects back to the way we think about the ...

This week, the "Heated Rivalry" fandom got some unexpected media attention that threatened the community's sense of safety.

“Fandom”—the participatory community that grows out of a piece of media—has come to dominate pop culture. Fandom is not simply being a fan of something. Fandom is performing being a fan by creating ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Fandom is not a new word, but people talk about it more often than ever before. Be it music or sports, the world has experienced how powerful fans’ hearts can be—not only in entertainment but also for ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

There’s so much to love about fandom: community, creation, and a sense of fun and humor. Fandom at its finest uplifts the source material, celebrating beloved stories with true pureness of heart. And ...

Users hate the ads, AI is coming, and the social media landscape is getting weird — but Perkins thinks Fandom is poised to survive and thrive. Users hate the ads, AI is coming, and the social media ...

Perkins Miller oversaw Fandom’s layoff-filled acquisitions of TV Guide, Metacritic, GameSpot, and Giant Bomb. Perkins Miller oversaw Fandom’s layoff-filled acquisitions of TV Guide, Metacritic, ...

There’s a certain kind of fantasy about queer fandom spaces. A utopia, where queer content flows fast and free and queer fans come together to celebrate queerness in many forms. It’s the ultimate safe ...