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Media INDUSTRY CASE STUDY

THE FAN ENGAGEMENT REVOLUTION

The Ownership Model. Creators rent their audience from TikTok. Smart creators build their own platform to own the data forever.

Viral
Reach
0%
Algorithm Risk
100%
Fan Data
Epic
Community

Audience Ownership

0%
Social Follower
100%
Email/App User
The Problem

“You don’t own your followers.”

TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify are landlords. They control the algorithm. If they throttle your reach, your career dies. Creators need to move Superfans off-platform into owned, interactive spaces.

Why It Happens

Content Is Passive.

Algorithm Jail

You post a video. It flops. You have no way to reach those 100k followers directly without paying.

Passive Viewing

They scroll, like, and leave. There is no deep engagement or 'lean in' moment.

Low Merch Sales

Linking to a Shopify store is boring. Unlocking a 'Secret Graphic Tee' through a game creates hype.

No Fan Data

Who are your top 1% fans? You don't know. Gamified apps identify the whales instantly.

The Payoff

Why This Wins

Direct

Access

Push notification > Instagram Story. Reach 100% of your core fans instantly.

Higher

Merch Sales

Gamified “drops” create manufactured scarcity and frenzy.

True

Freedom

If TikTok gets banned tomorrow, you still own the email list of your 100k players.

Market Check

Creators Are
Evolving.

From ‘Influencer’ to ‘Founder’.

01

MrBeast

Massive Scale Challenges

02

MSCHF

Viral Drop Mechanics

03

Travis Scott

Fortnite Concerts

The Audit

Typical Creator

Chopstick Strategy

Rented (TikTok)
Owned (Web App)
Linear Video
Playable World
Link in Bio
Unlockable Drop
None
Email/Phone List
The Proposal

Don’t Just Watch. Play.

01

Album Unlock

“Score 1000 points to hear the snippet.” Gate exclusive content behind engagement.

02

Golden Ticket

“Find the hidden code in the video.” Drive repeat views and deep analysis.

03

Superfan Card

An official digital ID for your top 1000 fans. Give them perks. Make them feel famous.

Own Your Audience →

We can help you
turn customers into super-fans.

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