New Research Reveals Being a Fan is a Family Affair and Brands are Missing a Trick | Thetafan Intelligence

75% of families actively share fandom moments and in 89% of households, kids play the key role in discovery.

New research from Kids Industries (KI) has revealed that fandom is no longer a solo pursuit. Families today aren’t just consuming together – they’re actively sharing, shaping and spreading the fandoms they love across an ever-widening range of categories. These findings challenge outdated notions of how fandoms function - who drives them and how experiences are enjoyed.  

From celebrity advocacy to fan advocacy: Harness the power of participatory fandom culture | Thetafan Intelligence.

Intelligence Insight: St. Jude’s success isn't just a result of 200 celebrity partners; it's a result of those partners acting as catalysts for a global participatory culture. For modern nonprofits, the goal isn't to find a spokesperson—it's to ignite a movement.