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Beijing Xiaomi Technology Co.: Growth Via Online Channels
Miao Cui; Yanhong Guo; Feixiang Peng; Jilong Wang; Liang Wang; Tianyue YangCase IVEY-9B14A074-EMarketing, StrategyBeijing Xiaomi Technology Co. Ltd. (Xiaomi) had grown into the third-largest cell phone brand in China and the sixth-largest in the world. The company solely deployed online channels, which contributed to its success. In the initial stage, Xiaomi depended on its own online channel to interact with consumers to develop user-friendly products and sell products. Three years after its inception, the company successfully established its flagship store...Starting at €8.20
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Getting Brand Communities Right (Spanish version)
Fournier, Susan; Lee, LaraArticle HBS-R0904KMarketingThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. Marketers in a variety of industries are trying to increase customer loyalty, marketing efficiency, and brand authenticity by building communities around their brands. Few companies, however, understand what brand communities require and how they work. Drawing from...Starting at €8.20