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How to Build a Thriving Customer Community

Kapost

By 2009—25. The post How to Build a Thriving Customer Community appeared first on Kapost Blog. The demand for their products had diminished and the company was saddled with unfavorable contracts and overhead that dug into their profitability.

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How to Build Stronger Bonds With Your Community

Convince & Convert

It’s no small secret your online community and your loyal customers within are your company’s greatest asset. While a customer may be happy with their one-time experience with your brand, what’s going to make them a lifelong community member? Give your online community a nickname that’s exclusive amongst your group members.

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10 Entrepreneurial Tips for Building a Strong B2B Business and Brand

Marketri

Gain Visibility Within Trade Associations When I started Marketri, I was an unknown in the tight-knit Philadelphia and Bucks County communities, having only moved to that area from Maryland two years prior. Having business colleagues who were well respected in the business community refer me to prospects was necessary. What a gift!

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User-Generated Content: How to Use It for Good and Avoid a PR Crisis

Contently

Here’s an example of when it’s bad: United Breaks Guitars is a song and music video that musician Dave Carroll created in 2009 after United Airlines damaged his guitar during a flight. Community People want to feel like they are part of a cause that is greater than themselves. That can be a good thing or a bad thing.

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Top B2B marketing posts for 2009 (hint: social media)

Chris Koch

I’m happy to say that traffic to my blog has quadrupled (I’ve gone from a D-list blogger to a C-list, I think) in 2009 thanks to you. Thank you so much for your comments, links, and tweets this year. I look forward to collaborating even more in 2010. Have a happy and safe New Year! Tweet This Post.

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ClickInsights: What was your "Aha" moment in 2009? - Part 2

Ambal's Amusings

I have invited our Panel of B2B Marketing Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009. Powerful business lessons, thought provoking perspectives and a community of professionals whose generosity astounds me every day.

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Wednesday Wisdom: Human Centered Marketing

Biznology

In the interview, Mark talks about the original social media “community manager” role. I started working in social media back in 2009. This role was engulfed by a digital advertising role. Now the major focus is on quantitative success measures. You remember those metrics, don’t you? A trip in the “way back” machine.