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Will You Abandon Your Friends to Seek Real Relevance

Convince & Convert

That is the difference between social capital and influence, because they’re very different. But I do not know that I could find value in social capital relations, finding people who are influential. We embraced this technology and wired ourselves for distraction. All of those things should run simultaneously.

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Brand strategy: What it is and how to create a strong framework

Sprout Social

It’s not a storefront, it’s their social strategy. Audiences experience brands primarily through social media. A social-first brand strategy opens the door to increasing market share and customer loyalty. They can be a powerful source of social capital during times of crisis, too.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

I would argue that Ford should go leagues further, by embracing a consistent crowdsourcing approach that constantly empowers consumers (and would-be consumers) of all Ford vehicles with opportunities to co-create, relevantly share and earn legitimate rewards that drive loyalties and purchasing habits for years to come.