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Pop culture superfans number in the millions and there\u2019s no more important subset of the demographic than sci-fi buffs. Passionate and knowledgeable, they hunger for content and compelling experiences that celebrate their fervor for all things science fiction, but, in a genuine and engaging way. Major convention activations or one-off fan experiences, brands targeting sci-fi enthusiasts should deliver authentic touchpoints to earn street cred with the discerning demo. Following are four strategies for engaging sci-fi superfans.<\/p>\n

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Help them find their tribe<\/h4>\n

Sci-Fi superfans are looking for ways to share their passion with fellow enthusiasts. Ensure attendees feel a sense of community<\/a> at your brand event. Bonding with other TV show, movie or comic book buffs allows fans to speak a shared language, bounce theories off each other and connect on a deeper level. Fostering interactions makes for a more meaningful experience\u2014AND a more memorable one. Regardless of your creative superfan event strategy, success boils down to a casual networking, content-focused experience. After all, sci-fi superfans are an offbeat, storyline-driven crowd.<\/p>\n

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Offer them original, authentic swag<\/h4>\n

At large-scale superfan experiences like Comic-Con, a large number of attendees mark the moment with purchases of authentic merchandise. An Eventbrite survey finds that 70% of fans name shopping as their top motivation<\/a> for attending fan conventions; the majority of attendees spending $100-$500 at a single event (not including tickets, food and lodging). Limited edition merchandise, collectables or licensed products are a major incentive to attend your event, especially one-of-a-kind swag available only at your event or online at the event website. Sci-fi superfans are happy to share their new gear with social communities which extends the reach of the experience.<\/p>\n

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Create shareable moments<\/h4>\n

Sci-fi superfans jump at the chance to cosplay or insert themselves into the worlds of their favorite sci-fi characters. Brand marketers are smart to provide attendees with authentic, built-for-Instagram moments that superfans can\u2019t resist. A simple, highly effective tactic that ensures amplification beyond the live experience.<\/p>\n


FX TV<\/a> promotes the second season of its psychological thriller, Legion<\/em> with art installations that expertly immerses attendees in the show\u2019s central themes. The show\u2019s premise, \u201ca sane man in an insane world\u201d is activated through a \u201cFractured Mind\u201d installation featuring a row of shattered mirrors from which superfans observe themselves from a multitude of angles\u2014immersive, authentic and oh-so-shareable.<\/p>\n

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Take them to their leader<\/h4>\n

Whether you call them influencers, celebrities, thought leaders, or gurus, sci-fi luminaries at fan events is a sure-fire way to attract attendees. Sci-fi superfans view these VIPs with admiration and give them elevated status within the Sci-fi community. Elicit a healthy dose of FOMO among superfans who don\u2019t want to miss the chance to see and perhaps interact with these superstars in person.<\/p>\n

At Destination Star Trek, Europe\u2019s official Star Trek<\/em> fan convention, organizers tapped \u201cStar Trek: Deep Space Nine\u201d star Alexander Siddig<\/a> to attend and speak at the event. Alexander takes part in interviews, participates on panels and mingles with attendees\u2014a sci-fi superfan dream come true.<\/p>\n

Like any fan base, the key to engaging the sci-fi crowd is to show them you genuinely understand and appreciate their passion\u2014give them new avenues to explore. And it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean recreating the Millennium Falcon. For sci-fi superfans, it\u2019s the details that count. Excite them with little-known genre factoids or clever Easter eggs. Sci-fi enthusiasts are always ready to geek out. Create an event experience where they fly their superfan freak flag!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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