Influencers are out, communities are in
This is the new backdrop for brand strategy. Radical individualism is out, social connection is in. Brand focus is not on the end customer, but on the communities they belong to. Just as personas made individual consumers visible, the new brand methodology makes visible consumer communities and their co-dependencies and influences. New focus of
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Something about social media feels different this year.We’re watching a fundamental shift in how and where people want to engage online. As trust declines and user habits evolve, it’s clear we’re heading toward a new phase of social. So what does that mean for brands, users, and the future of social as we know it?🌊 Big platforms are losing their... See more
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The future of the internet is likely smaller communities, with a focus on curated experiences
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