How can big brands leverage the expertise of startups and their niche communities? Breakthrough results can happen when two very different two types of companies collaborate: think CNN and Facebook Connect; Walmart and Icanhascheeseburger or Hewlett-Packard with Eclectic Method and Photojojo. Is there a new business model emerging?
Questions Answered:
How big brands are leveraging today’s hottest start-ups to build brand awareness amongst new communities
How niche communities being developed by start-ups are the crown jewels for brands
The real impact communities are having on brands and their viability
Creative and fun ways to reach these communities
Best practices for start-ups in looking to work with big brands
Do big brands and their need to reach these communities, create a new business model for creative start-ups
Which big brands are succeeding
Competition arising with more boutique brands through social media
Future of big brands
Continuing momentum
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Community / Online Community, Digital Distribution