foursquare social spotlight
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Check-In to the Power of Brand Building via Location-Based Social MediaTRANSCRIPT
nick westergaard | branddrivendigital.com | summer–fall 2013
social spotlight
FoursquareCheck-In to the Power of Brand Building via Location-Based Social Media
Location, Location, Location ...
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It’s a Game!
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Foursquare: Social Spotlight
‣ By the Numbers
‣ How Brands Engage
‣ Things to Remember
BADGES!
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Experience-Specific Badges
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Foursquare by the Numbers
20 millionusers strong — over 2 billion check-ins to date
2,000/mincheck-ins per minute!
20% pushlocation updates from foursquare to facebook
1 in 4 Familiar with “Checking In”
However, Check-Ins Are Stalling
So Is Frequency
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How Brands Engage
How Brands Engage
‣ Check-In Driven Offers
‣ Build a Brand Page for Engagement
‣ Branded Badges
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Mayor Offers
Example
Build a Brand Page
Merchant Program
‣ Claim Your Venue
‣ Connect with Customers
‣ Create Specials & Offers
Build a Brand Page (Non Brick)
Branded Badges
Promoted Updates
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Things to Remember About Foursquare
Promotion Is Key
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Promotion Is Key
The Competition
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10 Most Followed Companies‣ Starbucks
‣ MTV
‣ History Channel
‣ Ellen DeGeneres Show
‣ CNN
‣ Bravo
‣ VHI
‣ People Magazine
‣ Louis Vuitton
‣ New York Times
Measurement
‣ Depends on strategy — offers, etc.
‣ Total likes on brand page
‣ Total number of check-ins
‣ Number of offers redeemed
‣ Increase in sales — if you can tie it back to
Foursquare offer
Where Do You Check-In?
nick westergaard | branddrivendigital.com | summer–fall 2013
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