How many fans do you have?

If you are a nano brand or a micro brand - personal or managing one. Here is something to think about. I have always been a fan of Kevin Kelly’s https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ but recently heard about 100 True Fans from my friend Ling Yah (follow her podcast here: So This Is My Why).

Essentially, "100 True Fans," an influential essay by Li Jin, co-founder of Variant Fund, builds upon Kevin Kelly's seminal "1,000 True Fans" theory, adapting it for the digital creator economy. Kelly's original concept posited that artists could sustain themselves with 1,000 fans willing to spend a significant amount each year. Jin's iteration posits that, in today's digital landscape, creators can achieve sustainability with even fewer—just 100 highly dedicated fans—thanks to platforms that facilitate deeper, direct relationships and various monetization strategies.

Jin emphasizes the power of the internet in lowering the barriers for content creation, distribution, and monetization, allowing creators to offer more personalized, exclusive experiences or products. This model not only reduces the need for a large audience but also enhances the quality of creator-fan interactions, making it feasible for creators to earn a living with a smaller base of committed supporters. By leveraging tools like subscription services, personalized merchandise, and one-on-one engagements, creators can cultivate a more intimate community, where fans are willing to pay more for exclusive access or content.

"100 True Fans" suggests a shift towards niche markets and personalized content, highlighting a sustainable path for independent creators in the digital age by focusing on depth rather than breadth in their audience relationships. This can work for your brand.

How true are they?

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