603 Perkins Miller: CEO of Fandom

Key Milestones

Fandom's journey over the past two decades is marked by significant milestones that have solidified its position as a leading platform for pop culture and gaming enthusiasts. Perkins Miller highlights key moments, such as the integration of Gamepedia in 2019, which combined gaming and anime resources, marking a pivotal point in Fandom's evolution 1. This strategic move, along with the platform's authentic and credible content, has attracted a loyal fan base seeking reliable information on games and entertainment 1.

Our values are. We're community first. So are we serving our community? And then the second value we have is building. So are we building the tools that enable the community to connect and capture their fan love? And then the final one is joy.

--- Perkins Miller

Kara Goldin and Perkins also discuss the origins of Fandom, tracing back to its roots as Wikia, a platform envisioned by Jimmy Wales to document creative worlds like movies and TV shows 2.

   

Strategic Acquisitions

Fandom's growth strategy has been significantly bolstered by strategic acquisitions that align with its core values and community focus. Perkins Miller explains that acquisitions are evaluated based on their ability to serve Fandom's central communities, ensuring a seamless integration with existing platforms 3. Notable acquisitions include Fanatical, Metacritic, and GameSpot, which have enhanced Fandom's offerings by providing gamers with valuable resources for purchasing and evaluating games 3.

Are we getting something that serves our community? And if it does, then it seems to be something we pursue and in that way, it makes integration a lot easier because you've already got the connective tissue around purpose.

--- Perkins Miller

This approach ensures that each acquisition not only complements Fandom's existing services but also strengthens its community-centric ethos.