Patreon

Fans pay creators

Patreon is a membership platform where creators receive recurring payments from supporters, called patrons.

Artists, podcasters, writers, and other content creators use it to monetize their work through subscription tiers offering exclusive content or perks: She makes a living through her Patreon, The bonus episodes are only on Patreon.

platform

crowdfunding

Raising capital from masses

creators · supporters · pledge · monetization · paywall · dashboard · posts · benefits · community · rewards

income

revenue

Business income total

funding · support · tips · sponsorship · independence · full-time · freelance · self-employed · passive · commissions

creator

artist

Maker of creative works

writer · illustrator · streamer · filmmaker · educator · cartoonist · journalist · gamedev · animator · photographer

community

fans

Ardent admirers or coolers

superfans · engagement · connection · loyalty · feedback · interaction · gratitude · appreciation · belonging · discord

Categories
Opposites
funding model

PatreonGoFundMe

Crowdsourced fundraising website

Kickstarter · tip jar · crowdfunding campaign · Indiegogo · lump-sum payment

creator-supporter relationship

Patreonstudio system

Vertically integrated film production

record label · publishing house · corporate sponsorship · network television · sponsored content

platform economics

PatreonFacebook

Dominant social media platform

broadcast television · commercials · sponsored content · TikTok

Family

patron, patrons, patronize, patronage, patronizing, matron, matronly, patronymic, patronized

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