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With its unique mix of adrenaline-fueled competition, shared community, personal stories, and cultural spectacle, sports is a singular enterprise. Combined with the explosion of unofficial media spaces and the digital democratization of creator content, and sports culture is attracting younger, more diverse audiences than ever before, giving rise to entirely new communities of people drawn to sharing their passions.
More than just an audience, fans are supporters, stakeholders, culture-makers, volunteer spin doctors, and a media and creative culture force — one that, when engaged, can make stories fly.
Modern fandom offers multiple opportunities to activate the unique power of fans. How should sports and the brands they host look to connect with fans and get a piece of the action? Why is participating with fans essential? What is it about fan behavior and culture that requires a different approach to brands? Why are sponsorship rights and logo placement not enough?
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