OTW Fannews: Why is fandom important?

[otw-staff.livejournal.com]

• Writing about fandom in the Phillipines, Business World Weekender focused on its monetary value. "Foreign pop idols’ 'fan meets' are a fairly recent trend in the country. While 'fans’ days' are regularly held by local artists, only lately did foreign stars hit our shores to conduct their own 'fan service'." The article concluded "In the Philippines, fanaticism may still be a luxury. But whatever the reason -- awesome talent, psychological gratification, fulfillment of an inexplicable fantasy -- there are avid buyers. Like an expensive watch or a designer bag, the urge to spend is often irresistible -- irresistibility that will cause the fandom phenomenon to flourish."
  
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OTW Fannews: Why is fandom important?

[otw_staff]

• Writing about fandom in the Phillipines, Business World Weekender focused on its monetary value. "Foreign pop idols’ 'fan meets' are a fairly recent trend in the country. While 'fans’ days' are regularly held by local artists, only lately did foreign stars hit our shores to conduct their own 'fan service'." The article concluded "In the Philippines, fanaticism may still be a luxury. But whatever the reason -- awesome talent, psychological gratification, fulfillment of an inexplicable fantasy -- there are avid buyers. Like an expensive watch or a designer bag, the urge to spend is often irresistible -- irresistibility that will cause the fandom phenomenon to flourish."
  
( Read more... )