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Presentation: The Power of Loyalty in Social Media

Dave Fleet

In my presentation – entitled The Power of Loyalty in Social Media – I posited that social media presents an opportunity to drive significant ROI through customer loyalty. Communities form post-purchase, but most marketers are focused pre-purchase. The Power of Loyalty in Social Media from Dave Fleet.

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Presentation: The Power of Loyalty in Social Media

Dave Fleet

In my presentation – entitled The Power of Loyalty in Social Media – I posited that social media presents an opportunity to drive significant ROI through customer loyalty. Communities form post-purchase, but most marketers are focused pre-purchase. The Power of Loyalty in Social Media from Dave Fleet.

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How to Create a Brand Community: A Step-by-Step Process

Social Media Strategies Summit

Build a strong brand and you will get yourself a strong community of loyal customers and brand advocates. Some might argue that a strong community is what makes a brand stronger and loyal customers are the best way to promote a brand. But what is a brand community and why do you need one? What is a Brand Community?

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Marketing, community, support or all of the above?

Dave Fleet

This early focus on relationships, reputation and engagement led social media to naturally lean towards driving loyalty and affinity with brands over time. Early social media activities focused more on two areas of the funnel – consideration and – critically – loyalty/advocacy. Marketing, community or both?

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5 Essential Tips for a Killer Reactive Social Media Strategy

Ignite Social Media

By consistently responding to mentions, comments, and conversations, you can build trust, foster loyalty, and stay top-of-mind with your target audience. These small details can make a big difference in building genuine connections with your audience through community management.

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Is Community Management Difficult? Unraveling Challenges & Strategies

Sociallyin Insider Blog

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, community management has emerged as a central strategy for fostering brand loyalty and enhancing customer engagement. We aim to delve into the intricate world of community management, focusing on its importance, challenges, and practical strategies.

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Become the Pied Piper of Community Building

Waxing UnLyrical

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.