Social networks: the future of marketing for small business

Purpose - The authors review recent developments in online marketing strategy that demonstrate the growing power of online communities in building brand reputations and customer relationships. Design/methodologies/approach - This work draws upon the results of an ongoing research project that is inv...

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Main Authors: Harris, Lisa (Author), Rae, Alan (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009.
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Summary:Purpose - The authors review recent developments in online marketing strategy that demonstrate the growing power of online communities in building brand reputations and customer relationships. Design/methodologies/approach - This work draws upon the results of an ongoing research project that is investigating the use of new technologies by entrepreneurial growing businesses in the London area. A range of examples from our 30 case study businesses are drawn upon to illustrate some of the opportunities and threats associated with these new marketing priorities.