Archive for the ‘Community-building’ Category

Are you really building a personal brand on TikTok?

Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.

The problem with social listening platforms and disconnected customers

Can we still use social listening platforms to reach increasingly disconnected customers? Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson discuss the challenges with current methods on The Marketing Companion podcast.

Reflections from the best marketing retreat ever

Mark Schaefer hosted The Uprising Marketing Retreat and reflects on three days of inspiration and new connections with the help of Daniel Nestle.

What’s Next? Reflections on #SXSW 2024

Robots, TikTok, and AI disruption dominated SXSW 2024, and annual conference of thought leadership. Here are some takeaways for marketers!

How do you measure the value of a brand community? Ten ideas.

Community-based marketing is a red-hot trend, and here are 10 ideas to quantify the value of a brand community.

10 Non-Obvious Social Media Trends You Need to Consider Right Now

Let’s take a deep dive into the non-obvious social media trends that will dominate marketing considerations in the year ahead!

That time I received death threats in a brand Discord community

I love exploring and learning about communities but was shocked when I received death threats in a beloved brand’s Discord Community!

A New Commercial Strategy: Creators and Community

Market dynamics are pushing creators and community to the forefront of marketing strategy. Influencers are wielding unprecedented power. Is it timwe to get onboard?

The Generosity Paradox: Why Corporate Giving Can Be Perilous

Corporate generosity is expected now, but the paradox is, it can do more harm than good. Mark Schaefer and Keith Jennings discuss on The Marketing Companion.