Social First Brands: How Modern Brands Create Community, Loyalty, and Growth

Author:   Tom Miner
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
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9781398621688


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
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As platforms come and go, features fall in and out of fashion and consumer preferences change, brands need to understand how to build social media strategies that transcend trends and create genuine connection. In Social First Brands, expert Tom Miner explores how brands who put their social media front and center in their marketing efforts are reaping the benefits, building genuine communities with their customers and developing true brand loyalty. With many brands seeing social media solely as a way to mass promote their products, brands who really put social at the front and center are able to connect with consumers in authentic ways creating audience empathy and emotional resonance. By understanding how social media speaks to human behavior, brands who put social first are able to move beyond quick wins and hacks and create genuine connections and conversations between brand and customer delivering real value. From understanding the steps for creating a social media strategy that is bespoke, choosing and developing the right personality for your brand on social media or understanding how to create content that is consistent, this book covers everything you need to know to ensure your brand's socials generate loyal fans. With real-world examples from companies such as Crocs, Stanley, Funko and Ryanair, use this book to ensure your social media strategy creates real impact.

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Author:   Tom Miner
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
ISBN:  

9781398621688


ISBN 10:   1398621684
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter - 00: Foreword by Terence Reilly Chapter - 01: Introduction: Defining Social First Section - ONE: Updating the Role of Brands in the Modern World: Why the Best Brands Act As Leaders Chapter - 02: Add to Culture or Be Forgotten: How Social First Brands Act Chapter - 03: Brand Before Product: How to Communicate with Humans Chapter - 04: A Better Way to Build Your Community: Empower Your Audience Section - TWO: How to Win on Social Media in a Noisy World: What Social First Brands Do to Connect with Consumers Chapter - 05: Develop a Strong POV: How Social First Brands Embrace Polarity Chapter - 06: Personality is Your Competitive Edge Chapter - 07: How to Create a Social Personality That Resonates Chapter - 08: Avoiding the Trend Trap Section - THREE: Content Strategy: How to Create Social First Content Chapter - 09: Create for your Audience’s Audience: Why They Hold the Key to Success Chapter - 10: Perfect Your Pillars: How to Create an Organic Funnel Chapter - 11: Define Your Themes: Gain Content Clarity and Consistency Chapter - 12: Zero Click Social: The Best Way to Navigate the Algorithms Chapter - 13: Becoming Great: Why More Brands Need to be Social First

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""Masterpiece. A captivating read blending art and science sure to help you navigate the ever-changing world of social media. Read this page-turner if you want to take your brand to new heights."" * Terence Reilly, the Executive Vice President and Brand President at HEYDUDE * ""Tom is a brilliant marketer and equally brilliant writer. Whether you're a social media pro trying to prove ROI, or an exec asking for it, Social First Brands will make you reevaluate what you think you know about building a brand for social media."" * Emily Sly, Head of Marketing at PopSockets *


Author Information

Tom Miner is a social media strategist and former Head of Global Social Media at Crocs Shoes. For the last decade he has lead social media efforts for global consumer brands, B2B technology companies, international universities, government agencies and global non-profits. At Crocs, Tom helped spark the brand's transformation to one of the hottest brands today. He now consults and develops strategies for a diverse range of clients around the world, from household name consumer brands like Martha Stewart and Funko, to international B2B technology enterprises such as EGYM. He is based in Denver, Colorado.

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