The Fandom Playbook: Create Passionate Fans to Grow Business
In a crowded and increasingly noisy market, real growth comes from building devoted supporters, not just accumulating customers or followers. This session explores how organizations can create authentic human connection and turn that connection into fandom that drives loyalty, advocacy, and long-term growth. You'll learn practical ways to inspire stronger emotional investment, build community around your brand, and create the kind of trust and enthusiasm that fuels sustainable momentum.
Session Speakers:
- David Meerman Scott
Marketing Strategist
David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist, advisor, and bestselling author who studies how organizations grow by building passionate fan communities. His Wall Street Journal bestseller "Fanocracy" explores the power of fandom, and his book "The New Rules of Marketing and PR" has sold more than 500,000 copies in 29…

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