{"id":8637,"date":"2024-04-03T17:04:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turbocrowd.it\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2024-10-12T14:09:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T14:09:37","slug":"true-fans-crowdfunding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turbocrowd.it\/en\/true-fans-crowdfunding\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTrue fans\u201d and crowdfunding: the winning combination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brands that are able to turn their customers into passionate supporters are the most successful nowadays. It is basically a matter of building a community of \u201ctrue fans\u201d around their brand. The term \u201ctrue fans\u201d identifies the most ardent fans of an artist or creator, but it can also be applied in the corporate context to classify the most loyal customers. Those who do not just occasionally buy products or services, but become enthusiastic supporters of the brand. However, creating a community of \u201ctrue fans\u201d requires time and effort: crowdfunding, a tool that not only serves to raise capital but also to build a solid and lasting relationship with its customers, generating a sense of belonging, can come to the rescue from this point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are the \u201ctrue fans\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201ctrue fan\u201d was first used by the founder of Wired Kevin Kelly in reference to the world of creators, artists, and performers to identify the most fervent fans<\/strong>. Those who do not just passively listen to or watch an artist's work, but actively and unconditionally support him or her. In the case of a singer, for example, \u201ctrue fans\u201d are those who, in addition to watching his videos and listening to his music, buy all his albums, concert tickets (even if it means having to travel hundreds of miles to attend), and merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrue fans,\u201d then, are distinguished from regular fans because they devotedly support their hero both financially and morally, and they do so unconditionally, even in risky or innovative projects. Moreover, they spontaneously promote his work through social media and by word of mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theory of 1,000 \u201ctrue fans\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Kevin Kelly's 1,000 \u201ctrue fans\u201d theory<\/strong><\/a>, a creator does not necessarily need large numbers to ensure success and sustained earnings<\/strong>; he or she only needs 1,000 \u201ctrue fans.\u201d In fact, let's assume that each \u201ctrue fan\u201d spends \u20ac100 per year: that is, it would generate for the creator an income of \u20ac100,000 per year, which constitutes a respectable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theory of \u201ctrue fans\u201d does not apply exclusively to the art world, but can easily be extended to businesses as well. \u201cTrue fans,\u201d in this case, represent the most loyal and passionate customers<\/strong>, those who not only regularly purchase products\/services, but also become enthusiastic supporters of them, actively promoting them and offering valuable feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1,000 \"true fans\" theory, applied in business, suggests that a company needs a relatively small pool of extremely dedicated customers to achieve economic stability<\/strong>. The exact number of customers needed varies, of course, depending on the value of the product or service: the greater\/minor its unit value, the greater\/minor the number of fans needed to reach the revenue goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to build your community of \u201ctrue fans\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A brand's \"true fans\" are those who share its values and espouse its mission. Therefore, in order to build one's community of \"true fans,\" it is necessary to tell not only about one's product, but also and especially about the motivations driving the project<\/strong>, the philosophy behind it, leveraging the emotional aspects<\/strong>. It is necessary, in practice, to take customers \"by the gut,\" winning them over with one's ideals, making them feel part of something. Transparency and authenticity<\/strong> represent two key aspects in this journey: the more a company is perceived as sincere and consistent with the values it professes, the greater the chances that its customers will turn into \"true fans.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have built your community of \"true fans,\" it is equally important to Cultivating it daily and caring to maintain it over time<\/strong>, through, for example, loyalty policies, personalized discounts or exclusive events aimed at engaging and \"pampering\" fans, making them feel special. Keeping one's fanbase alive and engaged is crucial as it Selling to an already acquired fan requires significantly less effort than would be required to acquire a new one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, \u201ctrue fans,\u201d if engaged in the right way, can become true brand ambassadors and promote the brand spontaneously<\/strong>. To this end, referral marketing <\/a>programs can be developed, offering special rewards to those who bring new customers to the company. Incentivizing fans to create content on social media that promotes the brand (user generated content), and publicly thanking them for their support by providing visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engaging \u201ctrue fans\u201d in a crowdfunding campaign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That between \u201ctrue fans\u201d and crowdfunding constitutes a winning partnership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presence of a large community of \u201ctrue fans\u201d is an almost certain guarantee of the success of a crowdfunding campaign<\/strong>. In fact, a true fan is always ready to support his or her artist or brand of the heart, so it is highly likely that, in case the latter decides to start a crowdfunding fundraiser to finance a new project, he or she will decide to join without hesitation. Especially in the presence of particularly attractive reward that leverage his or her sense of belonging. Let's say, for example, that a creator or brand has 1,000 \u201ctrue fans\u201d and launches a crowdfunding campaign to raise 50,000 euros. It would be enough for each of those 1,000 fans to invest \u20ac50 to effortlessly reach the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the fact of being able to show a good number of fans ready to fund your project is an important advantage. In fact, the company that is about to raise capital will be able to present itself to the chosen crowdfunding platform<\/a> with the certainty of being able to reach its goal<\/strong>. As a result, the enterprise will stand a good chance of <\/strong>passing the evaluation procedure<\/strong><\/a> and receiving the approval to publish the campaign on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding \u201ctrue fans\u201d through crowdfunding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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For companies that are just starting out and\/or do not yet have a structured customer\/fan community, launching a crowdfunding campaign represents a golden opportunity to build it and gain an asset that will remain over time. Even once the raising is over. In fact, crowdfunding is not only an innovative means of raising funds, but also a powerful tool for building lasting relationships with customers<\/a><\/strong> and creating a community of people who are passionate about your product or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, crowdfunding is able to create a real bridge between brand and \u201ctrue fan,\u201d establishing a deep bond between the two parties that is destined to continue over time. This, because of the very nature of the tool that provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n