Taylor Swift: Audience and Industries
Read this Guardian feature on stan accounts and fandom . Answer the following questions: 1) What examples of fandom and celebrities are provided in the article? Swifties, Beyonce and the BeyHive and K-pop groups such as BTS and their ARMY fandom 2) Why did Taylor Swift run into trouble with her fanbase? Taylor Swift has faced criticism from fans when they felt her actions did not match their expectations. For example some fans have criticised her relationships,public statements and her responses to political issues. 3) Do stan accounts reflect Clay Shirky's ideas regarding the 'end of audience'? How? Yes,Stan accounts demonstrate this because fans produce edits, memes, theories and discussions rather than simply consuming Taylor Swift's music. Read this Conversation feature on the economics of Taylor Swift fandom . Answer the following questions: 1) What do Taylor Swift fans spend their money on? Fans spend money on concert tickets,merchandise,albums...