From celebrity advocacy to fandom advocacy: Harness the power of participatory fandom culture

IF 4.1 3区管理学 Q2 BUSINESS

Public Relations Review Pub Date : 2025-01-16 DOI:10.1016/j.pubrev.2024.102538

Baobao Song , Minhee Choi

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Abstract

Drawing from social interdependence theory, self-categorization theory (SCT), and normative social influence, this study explores how nonprofit organizations can harness celebrity fandoms to drive the influence of celebrity endorsements. A survey was conducted based on the collaboration between the famous South Korean band BTS and the United Nations (UN) in sustainability communication. The results emphasize a link between fans' perceptions of participatory fandom culture and their willingness to engage in advocacy behaviors related to issues championed by celebrities. These perceptions are influenced by social interdependence among fans and the celebrity, prevailing fandom norms, and individual identification with the fandom. Nonprofit organizations can amplify advocacy efforts by strategically partnering with celebrities with interdependent and participatory fan bases. Customizing communication campaigns to fan communities' interests and norms can enhance effectiveness. This study also provides insights for fandom managers aiming to build robust fan communities. The study contributes to the discourse on public relations and the impact of passionate publics on nonprofit communications. It marks one of the initial attempts to quantify the influence of participatory fandom culture.

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期刊介绍： The Public Relations Review is the oldest journal devoted to articles that examine public relations in depth, and commentaries by specialists in the field. Most of the articles are based on empirical research undertaken by professionals and academics in the field. In addition to research articles and commentaries, The Review publishes invited research in brief, and book reviews in the fields of public relations, mass communications, organizational communications, public opinion formations, social science research and evaluation, marketing, management and public policy formation.