Fanista.com, an online destination where people who are passionate about music, movies, video games and books can come together; champion their favorite artists, music, movies and other entertainment; buy those products; and be rewarded for being the entertainment fans they already are; officially launched today.
At Fanista.com, fans can share their opinions with a community of enthusiasts and discover new things to enjoy. They can purchase products, invite others to participate, and get rewarded for the value they create. Fanista.com rewards the members of its community through its unique “Common Interest Commerce†(or “CICâ€) rewards program. Site users who become CIC members can earn up to 10% commission of their friends’ purchases. (There is no charge for joining the CIC rewards program.) Site users also can earn insider perks and achieve social status for establishing themselves as tastemakers and experts when they share their opinions with the Fanista.com community. Fanista.com features a deep and diverse catalogue of current releases, mainstream hits, indie darlings, up-and-comers, and classics, across a broad range of genres. The site also will include exclusive content available only at Fanista.com.
Fanista.com is founded by entertainment industry veteran Dan Adler, whose Hollywood career has been defined by his ability to integrate talent and technology. He has worked across the film, music, television and gaming industries, including two different stints at Creative Artists Agency, where he served as head of its New Media division. He also served as Vice President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering. Adler began his Hollywood career in classic fashion in the CAA mailroom.
Originally posted on November 20, 2007 @ 5:59 pm