fandom – Chris Yeh

Insiders, Outsiders, and Fans

August 17, 2011May 22, 2019 by Chris Yeh

One of the dynamics that interests me most is the relationship between insiders, outsiders, and fans. Many of my favorite publications are aimed at insiders. SLAM serves hardcore basketball fans who care about the latest sneakers. The Atlantic Monthly appeals to upscale professionals who want to maintain an intellectual life. Harvard Business Review has an … Continue reading Insiders, Outsiders, and Fans

How Fandom Killed Journalism (And Why It’s A Good Thing)

July 11, 2009May 22, 2019 by Chris Yeh

Journalism is dead. Long live fandom. Michael Wolff, an old-school journalist, provides the autopsy in his recent Vanity Fair profile of Politico, the site for political junkies and insiders: The granular and focused and O.C.D. nature of Politico’s view of the world changes the language. Laymen can’t enter this conversation, and the people who are … Continue reading How Fandom Killed Journalism (And Why It’s A Good Thing)