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What makes brands like GymShark so phenomenal? According to Richard Chapple, it all comes down to three things: timing, hard work, and bravery.
Building a strong brand is essential for long-term success in any industry. According to Tony Drockton, one crucial aspect of brand building is turning ordinary customers into passionate superfans who not only make repeat purchases but also become advocates for your brand - the epitome of customer loyalty.
True influence is about trust. Modern consumers are struggling to identify which sources they can trust, and which sources are simply a brand trying to push their message in an inauthentic way. On social media, for example, research conducted by Grey and YouGov found that a staggering 96% of consumers don’t trust what influencers say.
On July 5th, Meta released Threads into the World. Its arrival came after months of anticipation, it’s the fastest app to hit 100 million downloads, and later blew past 150 million which came as a surprise to almost everyone involved. So it’s no surprise it’s the talk of all marketing teams and left everyone a little confused as to what they are meant to do with this new social media platform.
Welcome to the era of Social Commerce.
The Social Commerce landscape has become an integral part of our lives. It has revolutionised the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. It has made us all creators.
Social Commerce sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? But it is not just limited to, as a quick Google search may lead you to believe, the ability to make a purchase through a social platform or the act of buying and selling products and services through social media.
