Parasocial Bonds in a Consumer-Driven Culture by Addison Harris https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp en-us 2025-05-04 18:41:06 UTC 2025-05-16 17:35:02 UTC hello@padlet.com SZA Merch alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435650659 SZA, Grammy-winning R&B artist, has an official merchandise website that addresses multiple questions, one being the "impact of SZA merch on fans." This addressment can be proven or further researched using social media as concert-goers and super fans review these products.

]]> 2025-05-04 20:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435650659 The Billie Eilish Effect: Redefining Pop Music and Youth Culture alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435770008 2025-05-05 00:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435770008 In a Celebrity-Obsessed World, Have We Reached Peak Parasocial? alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435778443 In this Vogue article, the writer touches on celebrity interactions and their effect on fans. The article includes a study that reveals Americans are heavily engaged in parasocial relationships. The most helpful part about this article is that it introduces social media as a contributing factor.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435778443 Why we feel so close: The science behind parasocial relationships with musicians alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435790842 This is a great reference as it mentions social media as a prominent factor in parasocial relationships, and surrounds technology use. I like that this source mentions music lyrics as a connection as that is interesting to me and will help develop the musical aspect of the paper. Additionally, this magazine mentions the downsides to parasocial relationships and provides specific examples with specific musicians.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435790842 The development of the artist-fan engagement model alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435792494 This journal aims to explain the relationship between musical artists and their fans. I love that this journal contains multiple theories and studies to investigate thee effects of music and consumerism. This paper introduces variables that include: identification, affinity, emotional, imaginal, and sensorial responses, similarity, and imitation.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435792494 Fandom in the Digital Age: Examining Parasocial Relationships Between Fans and Music Artists on Instagram alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435793781 This paper analyzes parasocial relationships solely on Instagram, which introduces a specific platform that can be used as evidence. Different from other sources, this study focuses on how the artist uses Instagram to build strong relationships and build communities around music and provide good content.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435793781 Have fans gone too far? — artists and parasocial relationships alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435796521 This article is a great source for relevant and up-to-date interactions with various artists. I like that this article uses specific artists and their interactions to form the central idea that too much obsession can lead to horrible outcomes. The approach that these relationships can be very bad is essential to my essay as it brings in another perspective that challenges the idea that these interactions can be good.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435796521 The effect of fan-themed apparel products’ signal explicitness on fans’ perceptions: the moderating effect of fanship alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435801125 This study investigated how various intensities of fans perceive less detailed merchandise versus heavily detailed merchandise. This study reveals the emotion and intensity behind certain articles of merchandise and further assists my essay as it surrounds the emotion behind merchandise. What I found interesting was that more obsessive fans prefer subtle designs in order to separate themselves from "average" fans.

]]> 2025-05-05 01:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3435801125 alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3447058404 Observations:


  • All Virginia Tech x Metallica merch sold the fastest, the poster within minutes.

  • Grungy, Metal demographic - Mostly older males, others VT students

  • Virginia Tech gear everywhere

  • First ever concert at the Lane Stadium

  • The entire crowd erupting for "Enter Sandman"

  • Noticed some fans spending $500+

  • 1.5 million in overall sales

]]> 2025-05-12 19:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3447058404 Musicians Who Have Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3448756895 2025-05-13 15:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3448756895 What kind of items tend to sell best? Is it more about functionality or emotional connection? alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453141040 "In my experience, items that sell the best consist of a balance of functionality and emotional connection. But, when a product tells a story, or even connects to a trend, that encourages purchase."

]]> 2025-05-15 23:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453141040 Does the artist’s style rub off on their fan-base clothing styles or preferences? alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453142449 "Absolutely, style plays a huge role in shaping their supporters' clothing preferences. If an artist is known for bold patterns or vintage vibes, their merchandise tends to reflect that, and fans gravitate toward those styles instead."

]]> 2025-05-15 23:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453142449 Can you share a memorable fan reaction or experience tied to a merch item? alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453143694 "At one show, a fan purchasing from the merch booth told us that wearing the hoodie made them feel connected to the artist during a really tough time in their life."

]]> 2025-05-15 23:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453143694 How do you think music merch culture has changed in the last 5 to 10 years? alharris886 https://padlet.com/alharris886/om1hpvdsbaslr5hp/wish/3453145231 "It has shifted from being mostly a secondary revenue stream or simple tour souvenirs to becoming a major part of an artist’s brand and creative expression, especially for the fans."

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