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Why now is the time to pay attention to micro-communities

Martech

It’s hard to imagine the web as a real, tangible thing — especially in the context of social media and digital communities where a screen separates our reality from the insular worlds of the internet. In the early days of web-based communities, we had LiveJournal and MySpace, with Facebook, Reddit and other forums following soon after.

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The 4 steps you must take before launching your product

Martech

This article outlines four steps essential to undertake at the start of your go-to-market effort before you even mention your product. They are the basis of a powerful GTM plan that builds unmatched market impact and unlimited revenue potential. If you’re going to chime into an established community, do so with purpose.

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Seven Ways to Increase Your Brand Influence

Webbiquity

Practice Proper Channel Management. Brands compete for the attention of their customers in real-time, across various channels. An effective way to circumvent this problem is to practice proper channel management. For example, a customer might: Discover a product while browsing videos on YouTube.

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Five Social Proof Best Practices for 2022

Webbiquity

In B2B marketing, trust and credibility play an even more important role than in B2C. Social proof can help create trust and boost your business growth in 2022. Create a Community of Advocates. It’s about fostering a community of satisfied clients who will recommend you without feeling like they need to get something out of it.

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Community-led brands & retailers aim for success in China

SmartBrief - Marketing

In China, this trend has promoted the use of social media platforms WeChat and China’s original TikTok, Douyin , to build community-led brands and retailers. According to CMXHub , 66% of retail professionals say that their online community has positively impacted customer retention and 55% say that they have seen increased sales.

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Is a Discord community right for your brand?

Sprout Social

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire?” Instead, it is a community platform.

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How I Built a 15,000-Person Community In Under 2 Years

Buffer

When I fostered my first puppy only to quickly find out he had fleas, I felt lost and in need of people I could turn to for trustworthy information, and as a dog mom today, I’m regularly looking for community support. Of course, wanting a community and actually creating one are two very different things.