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Start with the C word: How to build a community-first brand

“Community.” It could give AI a run for its money as marketing’s hot topic of 2025.  

But as much as any brand likes to say they have a community, what does that actually mean in practice? And how can brands in the early stages of building a community move from broadcasting to belonging? 

In this packed panel recorded at SocialMinds LIVE, learn how four community-first brands from a range of categories earn trust, scale advocacy, and turn participation into long-term brand power.  

Host

Eve Young, Senior Creative, SocialChain

Speakers

  • Francesca Coughlan, Paid Media Manager, The Inkey List 
  • Ayala Daly, Content Producer, Mob 
  • Sadie Gee, Global Community Lead, Dr Martens 
  • Gonzalo Rosado, Community Lead,  Canva   

Catch up with the session below.

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