Articles by tag: community

Purpose in Pain: Christine Handy’s Journey from Surviving Cancer to Building Community

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Thanks to the powerful influence of social media, personal stories are increasingly shaping public discourse and building community. Sharing inspiring experiences is one of the best ways to build strong and healthy communities. For example, a story of resilience and building community after surviving breast cancer is relevant to so many people. With an […]

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Food & Beverage
The Main Course: The Power of Restaurant Narrative in Staffing

Not every restaurant makes an effort to fully integrate its customer into the experience of eating and enjoying their food. But for those looking for a unique dining experience, plenty of such establishments present unique restaurant narratives. What sort of restaurants emphasize storytelling in their dining, and how do they handle staffing? On this episode […]

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Cómo el contenido creado por tu comunidad es critico para las empresas B2B en 2023

El mundo del marketing de contenidos está en constante cambio, adoptando nuevos medios y estilos, desde blogs e infografías hasta podcasts y TikToks. A pesar de estas evoluciones, una estrategia fundamental sigue siendo constante: es importante que cualquier marca involucre a sus comunidades internas y externas, ya que estas comunidades son ideales para generar […]

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Business Services
The Role of Marketing During Economic Uncertainty with Laura Goldberg of Constant Contact

In times of economic uncertainty, businesses must navigate uncharted waters to stay ahead of the curve. As the world shifts and evolves, businesses must adapt their marketing strategies to remain relevant and successful. In this episode of the MarketScale podcast, host Ben Thomas sat down with Laura Goldberg, CMO of Constant Contact, to discuss […]

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Industrial IoT
Driving More Honest Discussions in IoT

The Automation industry is adapting to digital problem-solving through open dialogue, peer-to-peer communication, and being present with customers and colleagues. To promote more authenticity and customer-centricity, it is important to be part of the conversation and show up with good intentions. Community building is essential for success, and the industry can learn from […]

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Using Community-Generated Content to Build Engagement

Community-generated content (CGC) is a powerful tool for building a sense of community and encouraging engagement around your media content. By featuring content created by your community, you can create a more personal and authentic connection with your viewers while also encouraging them to engage with your brand and share their own stories. What is […]

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The Power of Interaction for Building Community

In today’s digital world, building community is more important than ever before. Social media platforms and messaging apps have made it possible for people to connect with one another from all over the world. But building a community is not just about connecting people; it’s about creating an environment where people feel comfortable sharing their […]

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One-of-a-kind shopping experiences
The Resurgence of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: One-of-a-kind Shopping Experiences Are Turning Customers into Brand Ambassadors
April 24, 2024

In the convenient world of e-commerce, big box stores are seeing a resurgence. Chains like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, and Target are experimenting with one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can turn casual shoppers into loyal fans. In a recent Experts Talk roundtable, Allen Adamson, Co-Founder at Metaforce, highlighted how one-of-a-kind shopping experiences make for exciting […]

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digital augmentations
Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail
April 24, 2024

The digital transformation of retail experiences in physical stores has become crucial as big-box retailers strive to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in a digital era. These retailers are embedding interactive features and digital augmentations in their physical locations to offer unique, engaging customer experiences. This approach merges the tactile allure of in-store […]

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Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail
April 24, 2024

In today’s retail landscape, big-box retailers are emphasizing the importance of their physical locations, even as the digital marketplace continues to expand. Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart are not just maintaining their brick-and-mortar presence but are actively enhancing it with features like interactive elements and new store openings. This reassertion of the […]

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The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
April 24, 2024

Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]

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Technology Transforming the Impact of SDOH Programs
February 22, 2023

Seeing a community’s health gaps and opportunities is no easy feat. Seeing the social health needs at the household level is very challenging…but this is where Amit Kale, Vice President at Highmark Health, believes we need to start to help members live healthier lives. Amit Kale MD, MHA joins the podcast to talk about the […]

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Deconstruction: The VCC Cares Social Impact Panel
January 10, 2023

Community describes a group of people that live in the same place or share similar characteristics. Every community is different, but one commonly shared theme is how  businesses can impact their respective communities. Corporate philanthropy can spure great societal impact. But what causes are companies giving back to the communities they operate in and why? […]

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Sharing Knowledge in the HVAC Industry for an Improved Customer Experience
December 28, 2022

Good communication goes a long way and can often be the backbone for providing an efficient, friendly, and improved customer experience. While strong communication is a vital area for many industries, it is the trade industry that benefits the most from soft skills. Why do these skills matter so much and how can the […]

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Becoming a Better Ally: Ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Digital Space
December 15, 2022

The world of business-to-business interactions has been entirely upended in the world of Covid. Face to face connections are often not possible or even desired and it can be quite easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the bulk of our interactions can be done on Zoom or Teams or via email or […]

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Building a Crypto Community through Hedera’s Hashpack Wallet
December 7, 2022

Hedera’s Hashpack wallet was created with the intent to be suitable for users of all walks of life. It’s a multi-currency crypto wallet designed to hold all types of digital currencies. The concept of multi-currency wallets is meant for the purpose of securely accessing and using these assets and having them in one place. In […]

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The Push for Peer Regulation Post-FTX Crash
November 22, 2022

The collapse of crypto exchange FTX has unleashed a new wave of speculation in the digital market, as the fortune of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried went from nearly 16 billion dollars to zero in days. Raising serious questions about the structure of the crypto business model and also regulations what should investors make of the […]

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AVIXA Officially Opens the Doors to AVIXA Xchange, a Community Platform for the Global Pro AV Industry
May 5, 2022

AVIXA has officially opened the doors of AVIXA Xchange to the entire pro AV industry. AVIXA Xchange is a unique community for the AV industry designed to connect thought leaders, industry-leading solution providers, and innovative manufacturers with AV solution seekers. The platform is where expertise and experience are shared, knowledge and connections are gained, news […]

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Why Community and Mentorships Are Vital to a Great Business
April 7, 2022

Hosts Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton sit down with industry insider Blair Newsham, the President of HSA Mechanical Services, to talk about their experiences in HVAC, the importance of community, and teaching soft skills for long-term leadership. “The next generation is always on my mind,” said Crumpton. As an experienced vet of the hvac […]

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Move Over Metaverse, Eduverse Is the Future for Education
March 31, 2022

Education is arguably the most unified industry out there since all educators have the same goal, which is the desire to impact the next generation. Unlike others, they’re not looking for fame, money or notoriety, and Vriti Saraf, CEO and founder of k20 Educators (k20), wants to empower educators around the world by breaking down […]

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