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5 Often Untapped Strategies of Early Adopter Marketing

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Whether you’re building a product or starting a movement, keep your early adopters in mind. By the time something has caught mass adoption, early adopters have either “been there/done that” or are already deeply engaged in using the product. Google generally does this really well when it launches products.

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The difference between an audience and a community in new media

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An impassioned audience cares less about price and more about how they feel about the product (think: Apple). Its a total group of people who have a likelihood of appreciating your product and service. Creating a community of people who support your brand and its products takes time. This is an audience.