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OCTOBER 14, 2011

Without trust there is no “real” community. Community at work… Image Credit: STAN HONDA – AFP/Getty Images . Community is an over-used word these days. Perhaps, it’s more accurate to say that there is a community continuum. Or perhaps – just many varietals of community.

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MAY 19, 2011

My friend Hugh Vandivier is a community activist, he’s an advocate of the arts and he’s a culture strategist. In a spontaneous conversation in our local coffee shop, Hubbard & Cravens, he encapsulated what community means to him. This is one of the best descriptions of community I’ve come across.

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JULY 11, 2012

During the AllFacebook Marketing Conference , I was particularly excited about attending the Facebook Pages: Using Content & Conversation to Build Community session. However, I did come out of the session with some interesting opinions, statistics and tips for community managers. Engagement is 100% higher for videos.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Your community has grown significantly. Your last contest brought hundreds of new members to your Facebook community. Will you be able to convert business out of this community? Can you do it in a way that is organic and respectful of this community that you’ve spent so much time and money building?

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Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

“I don’t know if I should build an online community&#. I hear this very often when I’m working with clients that are launching a community – or building the foundation of what might become a community – to be more accurate. Who will manage the community? How will you monetize your community?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

People ask me all the time for my recommendations and thoughts on building online communities – and why this is such a good time to build them. I’ve seen research on organizations with religious affiliations and nebulous community goals – and the attendance is declining. Organizations develop out of community needs.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

We work hard to develop our social spaces and, hopefully, our careful investment of time, money, effort and love transforms our particular space into a community – preferably a community that is socially relevant to our key audiences and one that can be monetized. People have expectations of your brand’s voice. Uniqueness.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In 2007, the web-comic xkcd published their version of an " online communities map ," which use statistics (and admittedly some guesswork) to map out social networks and communication sites in the form of countries on a world map. As cool as that was, it was taken a step further in the 2010 version.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We wanted to share Duncan's slides from his presentation The Resident Ref: Crisis Communication for Your Community at Brainstorming in Dallas last week. Crisis Communication for Your Community. Enjoy them below. View more presentations from Firebelly Marketing.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 13, 2014

However for community managers, using the words “Super Bowl” to push out brand messages is a big no-no. And despite its ties to being an integral part of American culture, it is still an event heavily trademarked by the NFL.

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MARCH 13, 2014

Blog community social content performance influencer marketing marketing predictions 2014 real time analytics real time monitoring social insights social media ads' As marketers, we’re very optimistic people and not usually known for taking a hard.

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JUNE 24, 2019

Store and restaurant owners on Mass Ave have been building community in Indianapolis for years by providing places to shop, eat and socialize. Bri Doles, co-founder of Penn & Beech, felt there was something missing – customized, unique experience based shops. Penn & Beech Candle Co. is much more than a candle shop.

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Firebelly

JULY 18, 2012

Let’s say you neglected advice about giving away an iPad to grow your community. Further more they won’t help generate organic conversations or build the community. For a community manager, it is extremely difficult to take on a Page that has an iPad-based community – it can be done, it just takes time.

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MARCH 6, 2012

You may find these people in your Facebook community, for example. But, you can build a community with conversation and engagement that will lead to advocates. It’s important to have a crisis plan in place for any community for this very reason. But, it’s a fact of life that they are everywhere.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 28, 2011

The fun facts, random questions, and product advertisements all keep the consumers coming back to the brand and builds the community, but if and only if you sprinkle in some of what they actually want. Build your community using relevance and use something you can have through an email newsletter: conversation.

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Communities Brands Discount Survey 189

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MAY 24, 2013

Chanelle is a freelance social media manager, the founder of #GenYChat , and currently works as the community director at My Rising Tide. As the Community Manager for My Rising Tide, I’m working to develop a community for motivated people in need of access to the knowledge and tools needed on their path to success.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

During the episode she shared some eye-opening insight on how girls impact our communities and beyond. Her impact on the organization placed her in the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty Under 40”. With […]. The post Girls Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Community managers will be vital in protecting a brand’s social media image. Check out some of these community management best practices. Avoiding the dislike button for so many years made Facebook very appealing to advertisers. Brands don’t want to see how many people dislike their products or services. Not sure how?

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Firebelly

MAY 1, 2012

First, when you get permission to join the Pinterest community you will need to set it up through Twitter or Facebook (and this is a profile NOT a page). Second, in order to grow your Pinterest community quickly it’s important to have your social assets already set up and active to promote your content and direct people to your communities.

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Communities Library Influencer Publishing 191

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

How you handle your interactions with them as a community manager for a brand can make or break whether they become loyal to that company. Because as community managers we care about the customer experience with the brands we work with. Otherwise we wouldn’t be community managers. Customers really are king.

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Firebelly

JUNE 20, 2012

One of the best ways to grow your Facebook community is through Facebook advertising. In order to decide which one is best to use you must identify the goal and evaluate the community. In the end you will increase the size of your community with targeted members. Facebook Ads can be customized to your target audience.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I’ve used these 5 tips with my own community management work and have seen outstanding results. Look closely at your community demographics. Look closely at your community demographics. If your community is 70% 25-44, then the bulk of your conversation starters should be geared towards this demo. Be inclusive.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 15, 2012

Top fans can help in the development of the community and the conversation overall. They have the potential of policing your community when things go a rye, and can be your biggest word of mouth advocates on and off line. I don’t believe that true top fans join a community to get something.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 3, 2012

I am now almost three months into being a social media manager and I feel I’m finally in the right place at the right time because I believe in social business, I believe in conversation, and I believe in community. And I’m pleased to say – we’re not just a social media marketing firm, we are a social business.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Build – We all know that building a community takes time and effort (blood, sweat, and tears). The impact you have when building your community can be increased with the campaigns you run (encouraging a social media call-to-action). Activities within the community building process are our proverbial seeds.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Don’t be scared of having some fun with your online community this Halloween! Check out these five must-reads for inspiration. Three Frightfully Fun Examples of Brand Generated Halloween Social Media Content By Jessica Gioglio In celebration of this spooktactular holiday, we’re skipping the tricks and going right to the treats.

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Social Media Communities Examples Twitter 170

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Sh*t A Social Media Community Manager Says. Let’s take a look at some of the top videos about what “social media people” say. I may be guilty of saying a few of these things myself. Sh*t Social Media Experts Say. Sh*t Social Media Pros Say.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Every community is unique. Then use Facebook Insights to determine which are right for your specific community. There are no one-size-fit-all magical ‘best days and times’ to update a Facebook page. Test posts at different days and times. Tip : When starting out, try using a tool like Buffer or Crowdbooster.

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Firebelly

JUNE 20, 2011

People Come For Content And Stay For Community Online. By Vanessa DiMauro I often get asked about whether content is more important than conversation in an online community. It really depends on the stage of the online community or the member. More Than 1 Million People Per Week View Customer Service Tweets.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

When: Mondays at 3pm EST. Sample topic: How To Build A Community Using Instagram. What: Each week the My Community Manager team hosts a topic-based panel and invites anyone to participate in the discussion. When: Fridays at 2pm EST. Sample topic: Self-Care For Community Managers. Learn more ]. SOCIALCHAT. Learn more ].

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 12, 2011

How to Increase Participation in Your Twitter Chat or Any Online Community. It’s something many community sites and managers struggle with and focus on increasing. Engagement is the lifeblood of many online communities, and yet, so many struggle to reach that ‘critical mass’ of participants.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

It will infuse a sense of excitement in your community. Make sure you’re providing things of value to your community. People like prizes. Plus, the #1 reason people Like Facebook pages in the first place? To receive discounts and promotions. Share good stuff.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

It is our stories that connect us as individuals to our communities and the world. Here’s one of my stories and how I relate to my community. Stories give our lives meaning. Over the past few years, I’ve made a series of short films as part of what I call the The Emotion Project.

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APRIL 17, 2013

Within hours online communities rallied to show their support with hashtags, such as #prayforboston and #prayforbostonmarathon expressing condolences, support and love for all involved. On Tuesday, Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick, and Boston Mayor, Tom Menino, announced the establishment of The One Fund Boston, Inc. ,

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Firebelly

MAY 4, 2015

It increases awareness of Indiana’s diversity in agriculture and culinary arts, and facilitates connections within the Indiana food community to enhance economic development opportunities. Dig IN provides educational resources for agricultural, culinary arts and local food sectors in Indiana. I’m excited to be working with Firebelly.

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Firebelly

MAY 4, 2015

It increases awareness of Indiana’s diversity in agriculture and culinary arts, and facilitates connections within the Indiana food community to enhance economic development opportunities. Dig IN provides educational resources for agricultural, culinary arts and local food sectors in Indiana. I’m excited to be working with Firebelly.

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Social Media Social Media Management Education Communities 100

Firebelly

MAY 4, 2015

It increases awareness of Indiana’s diversity in agriculture and culinary arts, and facilitates connections within the Indiana food community to enhance economic development opportunities. Dig IN provides educational resources for agricultural, culinary arts and local food sectors in Indiana. I’m excited to be working with Firebelly.

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Social Media Social Media Management Education Communities 100