Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Disneyland Paris has reopened a hotel after a two-year transformation with a focus on providing guests with an immersive Disney experience. As people look to TV and film for travel inspiration, there is an opportunity for brands to offer fans real-life experiences of their favourite storylines.

As people look for ways to escape a grim reality, comfy, cosy, and welcoming multimedia fandoms are becoming their safe haven. Gone are the days of exclusionary gatekeeping – instead, people are immersing themselves in and expressing their superfandom through active cultural participation that often bridges sectors.

Weverse is the South Korean app that prioritises the relationship between K-pop fans and artists above all else – synthesising social media, content creation, live concerts, and merchandise shopping in one platform. But how has it managed to find success both in Korea and overseas?

Taylor Swift’s influence continues to grow with the introduction of a Bahamian cruise called ‘In My Cruise Era’. Hosted by Royal Caribbean, the fan-led cruise pushes the boundaries of fandom-centric holidays from visitation to a level of all-out immersion typically dominated by Disney and LEGO.