Unlocking the Power of Fandom: Why IP Value Matters in Today’s Culture
The Power of IP Value and Fandom in the Entertainment Industry
Publishers, composers, entertainment companies, and artists all face a common challenge in the entertainment industry: finding ways to spread IP value and form a loyal fandom.
The essence of the entertainment industry remains unchanged, with the importance of IP value and fandom being the key to success.
In today’s digital age, the barrier to entry into the music market has been lowered, but it has become more difficult for artists to establish themselves. With over 100,000 songs uploaded to Spotify every day, the competition is fierce, and it’s challenging for artists to stand out.
To succeed, artists must focus on increasing the value of their content IP. Intellectual property rights (IP) are the key to creating products that stimulate the public’s taste and are loved and sold for a long time.
Examples of successful IP include famous songs from the past being covered or remade and sold. In the music market, IP handling is relatively easy, and the added value increases as it is resold in various forms in the multimedia era.
When an artist creates music and performs on stage, it becomes IP in itself. To increase this IP value, it’s essential to increase the solidarity of fans in the performance market and grow the size of the fandom.
Fandom is a group that shows strong attachment and devotion to a specific team or artist. It plays an important role in developing loyal fans beyond simple consumer satisfaction and forming emotional bonds while consolidating brand loyalty.
Fandom and IP have a complementary relationship. A strong fandom is a key factor in maximizing the value of a specific IP, and conversely, IP strengthens the loyalty of the fandom.
Artists must diversify their roles to produce content, operate social media accounts, and promote their work. They must also have the ability to participate in projects, report results, and secure opportunities such as broadcasts, audition programs, and festival appearances.
Regular performances are necessary to communicate with the audience and secure a small number of fans through events and merchandise sales. Consistently guaranteeing live skills and content quality is also crucial.
One example of a band that has formed a strong fandom is Oasis, which started out with club performances without a label and succeeded. They worked hard to promote their songs and developed IP power and a loyal fandom.
All artists, regardless of their starting point or expectations, have the same fundamental concerns about increasing IP value and forming a fandom. What artists dream of is maintaining a lifelong relationship with consumers and providing new experiences and joy to fans.
