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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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A digital media framework for smart marketing communications

Sherrilynne Starkie

But, my challenge to you is to put that paradigm aside and think about the four main groups media types. No matter the communications challenge–marketing, advocacy, community relations, employee engagement–the best solutions have pieces from all four quarters of the digital media landscape.

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A digital media framework for smart marketing communications

Sherrilynne Starkie

But, my challenge to you is to put that paradigm aside and think about the four main groups media types. No matter the communications challenge–marketing, advocacy, community relations, employee engagement–the best solutions have pieces from all four quarters of the digital media landscape.

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What Every Marketing Department Needs to Know About Google+

Convince & Convert

Here’s why: Google+ and Google Adwords In the past, Google Adwords was about CTR, but now Google+ and Adwords collide with +Post Ads. Through social connecting with Adwords, you can bet that every business with million dollar spends on Adwords will be testing what works for them. It is that simple.

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Industry certification a must for social media career success

Sherrilynne Starkie

I tend to shortlist candidates who possess a degree from a ‘good’ university, including communications, journalism, or business graduates (although I’ve seen some degrees in English and linguistics, too). The more desirable candidates will also have a PR or marketing diploma, or a certificate from a community college.

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A digital media framework for smart marketing communications

Sherrilynne Starkie

This is important because the majority of Instagram users are in the 22 to 35-year-old age group. But, my challenge to you is to put that paradigm aside and think about the four main groups media types. A balanced communications strategy is going to maximize the return on investment. We also recommended Google AdWords.

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Social Networking For a Cause: The Power of Online Communities

Saying It Social

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Social Networking For a Cause: The Power of Online Communities I’d like to use this blog post to step out of our social-networking-for-business mentality and talk a little bit about using social networking for special causes.