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From Deadheads on bulletin boards to Taylor Swift ‘stans’: a short history of how fandoms shaped the internet

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

In this series, our academics dive into fan cultures: how they developed, how they operate, and how they shape the world today.

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  • In this series, our academics dive into fan cultures: how they developed, how they operate, and how they shape the world today.
  • Here is a brief history of how fan cultures shaped – and were shaped by – the internet.

Early adopters

  • As early as the 1970s, fans were participating in digital spaces.
  • In the 1990s, science-fiction fans established online repositories, using Usenet groups for fannish discussion and fan-fiction distribution.
  • The public nature of Twitter (now X) allowed fans to come together in large groups to start trends and campaign.

The public and the private

  • Fans move between private and public spaces online, negotiating different identities.
  • On platforms like Tumblr and LiveJournal, fans often choose a pseudonym, whereas Facebook enforces a real-name policy.
  • Private spaces allow for personal conversations, while fans embrace public channels for sharing fan works and campaigning, for example, for voting or fundraising.

Fan migrations

  • Tumblr became the place for “"fuckyeah” fansites, sharing fan works and communicating via GIFs.
  • While the launch of Meta’s Threads provided a possible replacement for stan participation, some fans were hesitant to migrate across.
  • On Twitter/X, fans expressed they were weary of the new platform, because they did not want their fan activities to be connected to their “real life”.

Transformations


Fans are known for their creative productivity, transforming and remixing their favourite cultural objects in fan-art, fan-fiction, videos, zines and music remixes. Technological advancements made creative production easier to master, and the public and networked nature of platforms has allowed fan works to be circulated to a much wider audience. Audio from fan-edits often become trending TikTok sounds.

How fans shape brands

  • Some brands have started to act like fans online, learning from fans’ behaviours to form an affiliation with these engaged audiences.
  • On TikTok, brands are participating in fan-based trends, tapping into community-specific knowledge and jokes.
  • Brands are also adopting fan language and tone in their captions and comments.
  • In my ongoing PhD research, I’ve found fans are working as social media managers for brands, leveraging their expertise to connect with fan audiences.


Kate Pattison does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

World-renowned Natural History Museum, London entrusts SER to create next-generation collections management system

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

LONDON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SER, the leading provider of intelligent content automation solutions, welcomes the Natural History Museum, London as a new customer, working with them to create a next-generation natural sciences collections management system (CMS).

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  • * SER to help the Natural History Museum, London to deliver on vision of transforming the study of natural history * Doxis chosen for scalability and configurability to manage growing collection of 20 million records representing 7 million specimens
    LONDON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SER , the leading provider of intelligent content automation solutions, welcomes the Natural History Museum, London as a new customer, working with them to create a next-generation natural sciences collections management system (CMS).
  • Visited by millions of people per year, the Natural History Museum, London is a leading global science research centre with over 300 scientists caring for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years of history.
  • The Natural History Museum, London initiated the RECODE (Rethinking Collections Data Ecosystems) programme to find a vendor that could help it "promote the management of and engagement with natural sciences collections and data, through the development of a scalable, sustainable, and future-proof solution, which will transform natural sciences collections management globally and underpin research that will enable people and the planet to thrive."
  • We are so pleased to support the Natural History Museum in establishing a modern, scalable and future-proof collections management system based on Doxis ICA – and not in the least because we are all huge fans of the museum!

EQS-News: Polyus Finance Plc: Operating results for 2H 2022 and full year 2022

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

 LTIFR[1] for 2H of 2022 stood at 0.11 (2H of 2021 - 0.17), while the FY2022 ratio was 0.14 (FY2021 - 0.18).

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  •  LTIFR[1] for 2H of 2022 stood at 0.11 (2H of 2021 - 0.17), while the FY2022 ratio was 0.14 (FY2021 - 0.18).
  •   The employees of Polyus Aldan, Polyus Stroi, Polyus Logistics and Polyus Magadan completed the training programme based on the updated incident management standard.
  •   Polyus received an award for the national Best Occupational Health Management Systems for 2022 competition arranged by the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
  •   Polyus topped the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) annual environmental transparency rating for Russian mining and metals companies for the second year in a row.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS ANNOUNCES FIRST LOOK AT 2024 TRAVEL DATES

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic Expeditions, which offers travelers unparalleled access to global destinations through the lens of knowledgeable National Geographic Experts, launches the first phase of its 2024 travel portfolio, including the complete river cruise lineup. In collaboration with AmaWaterways, three National Geographic Expeditions-chartered departures will offer an in-depth exploration through Europe's historic waterways, all with the ease and leisure of luxury river cruising.

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  • CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic Expeditions, which offers travelers unparalleled access to global destinations through the lens of knowledgeable National Geographic Experts, launches the first phase of its 2024 travel portfolio, including the complete river cruise lineup.
  • Additionally, the guided travel company announced early 2024 dates for its Signature Land category, as well as the lineup for 2024 Private Expeditions.
  • With knowledge at the heart of the experience, both a National Geographic Expert and a National Geographic Photography Expert accompany travelers on each departure.
  • There, visitors will meet with National Geographic Explorer Ludovic Ferriere for a behind-the-scenes look at the meteorite exhibit he curated.

VIRTUOSO® CHAIRMAN AND CEO MATTHEW D. UPCHURCH HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revered industry leader Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso ®, became the proud recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award this week.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revered industry leader Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso ®, became the proud recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award this week.
  • Pimentel shared, "Matthew is a great storyteller, a luxury leader and a passionate innovator.
  • He is also the strongest advocate of the travel advisor because he listens, he acts, and he really cares.
  • Anne Morgan Scully, a longtime Virtuoso advisor and prominent presence within the network, was also a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award.

TeeceTorre: The Making of a Jewelry Icon

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Monday, June 20, 2022

And so was born TeeceTorre Jewelry, with the Etsy shop was up and running in no time.

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  • And so was born TeeceTorre Jewelry, with the Etsy shop was up and running in no time.
  • Then came TeeceTorre.com a few years later, featuring Patricia's original designs, her repurposed vintage jewelry and curated vintage pieces, with mesmerized customers growing globally.
  • What makes her store unique is her ongoing search for unusual gemstones, original designs and vintage jewelry.
  • She has an eye for vintage jewelry, especially pre-1948 Taxco silver from the well-known Taxco artisans of the mid-twentieth century.

RH Announces the Opening of RH San Francisco, the Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building

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Friday, May 13, 2022

RH (NYSE: RH) announced today the opening of RH San Francisco, The Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building the crown jewel of Pier 70 and gateway to what was once one of the countrys most storied shipyards.

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  • RH (NYSE: RH) announced today the opening of RH San Francisco, The Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building the crown jewel of Pier 70 and gateway to what was once one of the countrys most storied shipyards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220513005438/en/
    RH SAN FRANCISCO, THE GALLERY AT THE HISTORIC BETHLEHEM STEEL BUILDING (Photo: Business Wire)
    Commanding five floors, this unrivaled experience seamlessly integrates luxury home furnishings collections from RH Contemporary, Interiors, Modern and Outdoor with rare art, antiques and artifacts from around the world.
  • We are both humbled and honored to play a part in the reestablishment of San Franciscos historic shipyards, and to reimagine the iconic Bethlehem Steel Building into a place open to the public for the very first time, said Mr. Friedman.
  • This was a rare opportunity to do what we love, in a city that we love and call our home.

Licensing Expo and Products of Change (POC) Reveal Sustainability Agenda, Featuring Education and Brand-led Product Showcases

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Licensing Expo and Products of Change (POC) today revealed a jointly-produced sustainability agenda comprising turnkey education and product showcases for the upcoming trade show slated for May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

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  • Licensing Expo and Products of Change (POC) today revealed a jointly-produced sustainability agenda comprising turnkey education and product showcases for the upcoming trade show slated for May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
  • From the start, we have wholeheartedly supported the leadership of Products of Change as the sustainability authority for the licensing industry."
  • Products of Change, Lego, Natural History Museum, SGLP, and Formula E take you through why sustainability is key to business success.
  • We are delighted to be showcasing our new sustainable fashion clothing line, Supacult, within the Products of Change lounge at this years Licensing Expo.

Extrema Entertainment Announces First-Ever Auction at Christie's of the Collection of Michael Farmer March 23, 2022 Through April 6, 2022

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Friday, April 1, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Farmer of Michael Farmer Meteorites, is being featured in his first ever auction at Christie's London from March 23, 2022 through April 6, 2022 online (https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/meteorites-collection-michael-farmer/...). The auction includes collector's pieces from Michael's personal private collection, many which are one-of-a-kind, never been seen before meteorites from across the galaxy, and others that have been on exhibit at different museums around the world including The Smithsonian Museum, The Natural History Museum (London), Arizona State University – which has the largest university-based study collection in the world, and others.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Farmer of Michael Farmer Meteorites, is being featured in his first ever auction at Christie's London from March 23, 2022 through April 6, 2022 online ( https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/meteorites-collection-michael-farmer/... ).
  • Collectors want to have rare objects in their hands, and meteorites are among the rarest objects we can possess," said Michael Farmer.
  • This Collection has been amassed over nearly three decades by Michael Farmer, who has traveled the world in search of the rarest meteorites.
  • Extrema Entertainment, LLC is a production and development company with a focus on creating and developing films for domestic and international entertainment.

Abu Dhabi Unveils New Home for Natural History with a Collection to Inspire the World

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi today unveiled plans for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which will feature some of the rarest wonders of natural history ever found. Visitors will travel on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space, which will include a thought-provoking perspective into a sustainable future for planet Earth. The new museum, currently under construction and due to be completed at the end of 2025, will be located in the emirate's Saadiyat Cultural District, which is establishing itself as one of the world's leading cultural centres.

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  • Enabling and marine works have commenced on the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi construction site.
  • The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will be a world-leading, pioneering scientific research and teaching institution based in the Saadiyat Cultural District, in Abu Dhabi.
  • The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will be a Museum accessible to a diverse audience and engaging with all segments of the public.
  • The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi's culture, tourism and creative sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi's wider global ambitions.