A well-known African proverb states that, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Yet, if you want to know where to go, you need a leader who knows the direction of travel. That’s exactly the role of a community manager and in this piece, you’re going […]
“No business does business alone. We win together as a community.” Those are the words of SAP CEO Christian Klein at an event in 2021. He went on to say that some of the greatest challenges of our time – the pandemic, climate change, and navigating disruption – would be better solved by connecting with […]
If you work in the subscription economy, you already know that churn is the single biggest threat to your company’s growth. The cost of customer acquisition has risen by 50% since 2015, while a brand that sees only 2.5% churn will be 50% bigger than one with 5% churn after 5 years. This gives brands a clear […]
In the battle for people’s attention, brands don’t face an either/or decision when sharing news and content through social media and brand communities. Both channels can work effectively together, drawing on the strengths of the different platforms, to build greater engagement and loyalty among audiences. How to integrate social media and brand community marketing – […]
From top-down to bottom-up For years, the traditional buying model for B2B products was top-down. Decisions were made at the senior level of companies, with the end user having little say in the process. Software companies held all the power, with the role of the customer rarely extending beyond consuming the final product. The limited ability […]
Community marketing is a powerful way to grow customer loyalty, generate referrals, and boost revenue. But to see those outcomes materialize, you need the right community marketing strategy. In this article, we’re talking you through the 6 best community marketing strategies you can use to generate growth. 6 community marketing strategy tips A truly valuable […]
Social interaction is fundamental to our learning, sense of wellbeing, and purpose. Until relatively recently, marketers have overlooked our need for social communities and have left this powerful medium largely untapped. But change is now afoot. Leading organizations are leveraging communities to build lasting relationships with their prospects and customers. Increasingly, online communities will become […]
Online communities are growing in popularity. From brand communities to customer support, increasingly we are moving away from broad, social networks, and seeking smaller, niche spaces to connect. A study found that 76% of internet users visited an online community of some kind – a number which is increasing year after year. Yet there is […]
Online communities are growing in number and in popularity – a trend which is set to continue over the next decade. But building an online community and attracting an audience is not something that happens overnight. To guarantee the best results for your community and ensure steady ROI, you need to build on solid foundations. Planning […]