Special Report: China’s Sports Fandoms - The formation mechanism of the “sports fandom circle” in the digital media era | Thetafan Intelligence

The rise of the “sports fandom circle” has become a significant phenomenon in the digital media era, reshaping the emotional and social dynamics of sports fan communities. This study employs grounded theory methodology to analyze web-scraped data from 40 selected accounts on major Chinese social media platforms [Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili] over a two-year period.

Gatekeeping the Gatekeepers: Gaming Fandoms and TikTok Algorithms | Thetafan Intelligence

K-pop Fan Taxonomy: Mapping Loyalty with Network Embedding | Thetafan Intelligence

How do fan types differ? A taxonomy of K-pop fandom with network embedding

Since fandom as a distinctive customer group known for their exceptional loyalty and profitability has increasingly gained influence, fandom marketing has become crucial for the success of businesses.