Swift Economics Symposium

Join lectures of our students for an evening exploring the dynamic interplay between
pop culture, business strategies and the power of fandom!

  • Date:
    December 17, 2024
  • Time:
    18:00
  • Place:

    Media University Frankfurt
    Solmsstraße 18
    60486 Frankfurt

    4th floor, room 5

Student speakers

M.A. Internationales Marketing und Medienmanagement:
Marylyne Akinyi, Pereere Ayaruja, Aya Hashem, Lisa Koser, Mete Ural

B.A. Medien- und Eventmanagement and B.A. Journalismus und Unternehmenskommunikation:
Lucas Eichhorn, Felix Großmann, Soh-Ri Kim, Emma Schweinsberg, Soha Shamim, Helena Smaluhn, Diana Werner

Program

A Superstar is Born
The uniqueness, personality and character of Taylor Swift

Works
Lyrics and storytelling in her music
Analyzing her songs

Economic Factors
Complementary goods and business strategies in the music industry
Swift’s entrepreneurial ventures
Concerts and tours, with a focus on the economic impacts of the Eras Tour
The role of streaming in her career and its implications for the industry

Fandom
Exploring Swifties and the culture of fandom around Taylor Swift

Host

  • Prof. Dr. Sao-Wen Cheng 鄭少文

    Prof. Dr. Sao-Wen Cheng 鄭少文

    Head of Media and Event Management Campus Frankfurt