History of merch
One of the first singers to have merchandise.
Who is Elvis Presley?
Their shirts are more popular than their music
Who are tshirt bands?
Merchandise is made for
Who are fans?
This genre has the highest % of fans buying merchandise.
What is pop?
This legendary British rock band's merchandise often features their iconic tongue logo and psychedelic artwork.
Who are The Rolling Stones?
This famous rapper is known for revolutionizing the merch game by incorporating high-end fashion into his concert merchandise, including collaborations with luxury brands.
Who is Kanye West?
This term refers to merchandise limited to a certain number of copies and released in conjunction with a special event, album launch, or tour.
What is "limited edition"?
This article of clothing is well known for being a best selling item at concerts.
What are t-shirts?
This former band member of One Direction has raked in over $22.9 million in merch sales.
Who is Harry Styles?
This Canadian rapper's merchandise line often includes hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories adorned with his signature owl logo.
Who is Drake?
Music merchandise took off in this decade.
What are the 1970's?
A common major-label deal structure where the label earns income from the artists’ recorded music as well as merchandise sales and touring.
What is a 360 deal?
Social media, websites, concerts.
What are places where merchandise is sold?
On the Road Again is a program made by this popular entertainment company that will have many benefits such as cutting the merch fees so that artists keep 100% of their merch sales
What is Live Nation?
This American singer's merchandise includes items featuring her "Bee-Hive" logo paying homage to her nickname.
Who is Beyoncé?
This popular 80's rock band made history by being the first band to make more money off of t-shirt sales than tickets during their first world-wide tour.
Who is AC/DC?
This term is used to refer to how venues charge artists a commission on the merch sold at concerts.
What is a merch cut?
This artist is known for his digital merchandise.
Who is Travis Scott?
This popular online platform is often used by artists to sell merchandise directly to fans, offering a wide range of customizable products.
What is Shopify?
In the 1980s, this singer's tour merchandise became a cultural phenomenon, featuring items like jackets, hats, and even dolls.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This person, also known as the merchandising pioneer, became known for making concert t-shirts cool in the 70's.
Who is Dell Furano?
The type of merchandise that is gaining popularity and includes virtual items like digital artwork.
What is NFT (non-fungible token) merch?
A merchandise item that has made a resurgence.
What are vinyls?
The term for merchandise created using sustainable materials and practices.
What is "eco-friendly merch"?
This country music legend was one of the first to launch his own line of branded merchandise.
Who is Hank Williams?