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16 Examples of Digital Communities

From Blossoming Emoji Gardens to Luxury Car-Sharing Platforms

— November 18, 2015 — Marketing
In a time of pervasive digital presence from brands and consumers alike, there are plenty of examples of digital communities that highlight them as a tool for brand's to cultivate communities around online.

When brand fans connect online, consumers are empowered to cultivate a deeper community around the products and services in question. Popular examples of such branded communities include Nike's global Run Club and Audi's car-sharing program in Sweden, which connects individuals interested in co-owning a vehicle with someone who lives nearby.

These digital communities can help consumers understand a product or service and its potential role in the individual's daily life. A great example of this executed efficiently is the McCain #MODIFRY campaign, which connects customers on its blog by encouraging them to contribute the ways in which they integrate McCain's frozen fries with fresh ingredients at home.
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Open-Source OS Communities
Open-Source OS Communities
HP's 'OpenSwitch' is a Full-Featured Community-Based System
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Global Matchmaking Apps
Global Matchmaking Apps
This App Helps Strangers in Different Countries Connect with One Another
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Photography Community Apps
Photography Community Apps
The Revamped '500px' App Gives Photographers a Space to Share Their Art
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Locals-Connecting Apps
Locals-Connecting Apps
The Inlope App Unites Like-Minded People in a Local Social Network
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Recipe Discovery Platforms
Recipe Discovery Platforms
This Website Supplies Users with Exciting Recipes from Top Bakers
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Peer Marketplace Apps
Peer Marketplace Apps
'Mercari' is a Free Way to Buy and Sell Items in Japan
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Online Gardening Communities
Online Gardening Communities
Soil Mate is a Social Media Platform for Eco Enthusiasts
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Secondhand Exchange Marketplaces
Secondhand Exchange Marketplaces
'Yerdle' Lets Its Users Earn Credits from Items They Give Away
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Social E-Commerce Sites
Social E-Commerce Sites
Facebook is Introducing a Shopping Section to Connect Users with Brands
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Hybrid Retail Platforms
Hybrid Retail Platforms
eBay's Retail Associate Platform Aims to Increase Brand Engagement
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Branded Personal Trainer Apps
Branded Personal Trainer Apps
The N+TC Nike Training Club App Helps People Stay on Track
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Global Run Clubs
Global Run Clubs
Nike Elevates Its Running Program to Offer a Variety of Training Options
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Workout Partner-Seeking Apps
Workout Partner-Seeking Apps
The Sprinter App Helps Björn Borg Consumers Find Fitness Partners
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Branded Workout Challenges
Branded Workout Challenges
Nike's Better For It Challenge Gets People Fit in 90 Days
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Member-Only Gamer Communities
Member-Only Gamer Communities
The Rockstar Games Social Club Enhances and Extends the Experience
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Branded Fitness Communities
Branded Fitness Communities
The Nike Training Club Connects Like-Minded People in a Healthy Way
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