{"id":35715,"date":"2022-06-27T06:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=35715"},"modified":"2022-06-26T06:55:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-26T06:55:56","slug":"top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 reasons fans love custom merch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-10-best-starter-merchandise-for-indie-bands\/\">Merch<\/a><\/strong> are customer magnets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, so long as your merch items are awesome, they will be attracting fans, casual listeners, and the general public. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because of this<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it goes without saying that your mech is also attracting them to your band and your music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <strong>why do fans love custom merch<\/strong>, really?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well we got five reasons why.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe0925865e6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe0925865e6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/#1-they-like-the-feeling-that-theyre-not-just-a-regular-fan\" >#1. THEY LIKE THE FEELING THAT THEY&#8217;RE NOT JUST A REGULAR FAN.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/#2-they-can-keep-it-forever-as-a-memento\" >#2. THEY CAN KEEP IT FOREVER AS A MEMENTO.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/#3-its-their-way-of-supporting-their-favorite-musicians\" >#3. IT&#8217;S THEIR WAY OF SUPPORTING THEIR FAVORITE MUSICIANS.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/#4-its-a-way-for-fans-to-make-new-friends\" >#4. IT&#8217;S A WAY FOR FANS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-fans-love-custom-merch\/#5-its-a-way-for-them-to-show-their-personality\" >#5. IT&#8217;S A WAY FOR THEM TO SHOW THEIR PERSONALITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-they-like-the-feeling-that-theyre-not-just-a-regular-fan\"><\/span><b>#1. THEY LIKE THE FEELING THAT THEY&#8217;RE NOT JUST A REGULAR FAN.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-2.33.05-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-2.33.05-PM.png 449w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-2.33.05-PM-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons fans buy merchandise from their favorite music artists is because they know they\u2019ll be the few people who\u2019ll have it in their possession. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is very much obvious with those limited edition and fan exclusive versions of a merchandise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take advantage of this and release both standard and limited editions of your custom merch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your physical albums are still merchandise so if you plan on releasing in <strong>CD duplication<\/strong>, then you can maybe add a photo book featuring unreleased photos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s on vinyl records, then maybe have unique <strong>custom colored vinyl records<\/strong> for the limited edition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its exclusivity, fans feel a sense of accomplishment if they get to buy or find one. It\u2019s even more fulfilling if they fought for it and got it among the many other fans wanting to have it too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-press-colored-vinyl-records-and-have-them-shipped-directly-to-your-fans\/\"><strong>How To Press Colored Vinyl Records (And Have Them Shipped Directly To Your Fans)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/ins-outs-cd-duplication\/\"><strong>The Ins And Outs Of CD Duplication<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-they-can-keep-it-forever-as-a-memento\"><\/span><b>#2. THEY CAN KEEP IT FOREVER AS A MEMENTO.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SOUVENIRS-FOR-A-TIME-OR-MONEY-WELL-SPENT.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from being an exclusive item to have, they are also a memento for the fans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a souvenir of some kind for the time and money they spent on their fave musicians. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After years have passed, they might look at these merchandise as a happy memory of when they were fangirling or fanboying together with friends on an artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you can also sell merchandise during tours, you better prepare a different line for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve just released an album along with a merch line, you can sell those unsold stocks together with the new merch line for the tour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be your fans\u2019 and tour goers\u2019 keepsake for a fun and memorable experience with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/5-tips-on-how-to-start-your-own-merch-line\/\"><strong>5 Tips On How To Start Your Own Merch Line<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-its-their-way-of-supporting-their-favorite-musicians\"><\/span><b>#3. IT&#8217;S THEIR WAY OF SUPPORTING THEIR FAVORITE MUSICIANS.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/THEIR-WAY-OF-SUPPORTING-THEIR-FAVORITE-MUSICIANS.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, people have their favorite musicians and they would love to support them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way they can show their support aside from going to their gig, is to buy their merch. Thanks to musicians releasing their own merch, these fans have the means to support them, if they can\u2019t go to their gigs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a show of support because money is a very crucial element to go on and succeed in this type of career. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With fans buying your merchandise, you can have better revenue, thus having more money to use for the continuation of your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/\"><strong>Musicians: 6 Ways To Keep Your Fans Hooked<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-its-a-way-for-fans-to-make-new-friends\"><\/span><b>#4. IT&#8217;S A WAY FOR FANS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/A-BRIDGE-FOR-FANS-TO-MAKE-NEW-FRIENDS.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of merchandise, fans find each other in the most unexpected of places. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This creates some kind of bond, making them a community of people or a group of friends that love a certain band or artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best merch type for this purpose would be those wearable ones because they can be used and worn wherever and whenever. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you go to your university, when you\u2019re chilling in a cafe, when you go shopping , and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they\u2019re big and definitely on display, they will get the attention of fellow fans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once one makes contact with another, there might be friendship that will spark and the rest would be history.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With merchandise, your fans will be well connected and stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/best-types-of-merch-to-sell-right-now-if-you-have-a-band\/\">Music Merch: Best Types Of Merch To Sell Right Now If You Have A Band<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-its-a-way-for-them-to-show-their-personality\"><\/span><b>#5. IT&#8217;S A WAY FOR THEM TO SHOW THEIR PERSONALITY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-3.03.04-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-3.03.04-PM-1.png 382w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-19-at-3.03.04-PM-1-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last reason would be the merch being more personal and creative than when they\u2019re the usual standard ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your <strong>customization of the merch<\/strong>, fans would be able to see your creativity as well as your personality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, custom merch is almost always original and unique so they\u2019ll always be caught by surprise by what you\u2019ll have for them for each release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/\"><strong>Check out our custom merch.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see? Merch releases are more than just marketing tools and money drivers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re also a way to satisfy your loyal fans and casual listeners. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I suggest you take your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/the-best-and-worst-music-merch-according-to-fans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fans\u2019 opinions and preferences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into account when designing your merch items because to them, it&#8217;s not just a shirt or a pin or a sticker, it&#8217;s something that represents YOU!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a>\u00a0and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"aiosrs-rating-wrap\" data-schema-id=\"31663\">\n<div class=\"aiosrs-star-rating-wrap \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Merch are customer magnets. 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