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6 Common Mistakes in Online Community Development

Convince & Convert

Many of the myths surrounding online community development are proliferated by common sense conclusions. Creating an online community has a basis in science—but best practices that seem clear-cut on the surface become much more complicated when you dig deeper. Only then can you define the business goals of your community.

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Growing Your Brand Is a Group Effort: Communities as Content Marketing

Content Standard

Not long ago, geography and familial ties were the two main factors that created most communities. Communities as Content. The main benefit of a brand-hosted community is the participatory experience your audience enjoys. Communities are true co-creation incubators. And boy, could they tell you stories about that.

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Why Millennials Value Experiences, Not Stuff

Biznology

Most (69%) said they believe attending live experiences helps them “connect better with their friends, their community and people around the world”. • Probably the most influential event was the devastating crash of 2008. One example of a company that has successfully made transparency changes to appeal more to Millennials is ConAgra.

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How These 7 Companies Thrived During the Recession

Hubspot

In 2008, the Great Recession was all over the news. Interestingly, IT has been a growing industry during times of uncertainty , including the 2008 recession. In fact, sales for technology increased during the 2008 recession. Because of this trend, TeamLogic IT weathered the storm of 2008 well.

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10 rules for successful metaverse marketing

Martech

My SLENTRE.COM staff in early 2008 at our virtual office in Second Life. Despres has been heavily involved with virtual spaces for almost twenty years and has become my go-to for all things related to building and engaging virtual communities. What are the community norms, rules and regulations? Location, location, location!

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Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late. : Community Group Therapy

Buzz Marketing for Technology

I’ve done a number of workshops the past few months with clients designed to do two primary things: Land a common understanding across the teams involved around what social media, communities and influencer programs really are and more importantly why it matters to a business. I wish that could be enough said.

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How Millennial Skepticism Will Shape Brands In The Future

Biznology

A key reason for this lack of optimism among these younger generations is the disruptive impact from the 2008 great recession. Will their pessimism deter economic growth, or instead encourage innovation and even create new opportunities for re-positioning brands and engaging employees?