This book presents and analyzes the concept of online brand communities, an emerging and exciting topic in marketing and eCommerce. First, it lays out the foundations like the evolution of the Web and the so-called Social Web, its utility for users and businesses, and the evolution of the marketing mind-set to adapt the Social Web. On this basis, the book then presents a detailed analysis of online brand communities, examining the concept of virtual community with a specific focus on virtual brand communities. In this context the book also explores recent trends related to branding and brand...

Social media initiatives, when effectively used and correctly monetized, can engage customers better and provide higher ROI rates than traditional marketing and sales initiatives. This book presents a selection of monetization strategies that can help companies benefit from social media initiatives and overcome the current challenges in connection with generating and growing revenues. Using cases and examples covering several social media platforms, the authors describe a variety of strategies and holistic solutions for companies. In addition, the book highlights the latest social media...

The 2023 International Conference on National Brand & Private Label Marketing is a unique academic forum to present and discuss original, rigorous, and significant contributions from researchers around the world on marketing issues facing retailers, store brand managers and national brand managers. The two-day event covered a wide range of topics from varied fields including retailing, marketing, general business, psychology, economics and statistics. The conference addressed diverse areas of application such as branding strategies, innovation in private labels, private label...