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Why Community Is the New Marketing Channel and How to Build One

Why Community Is the New Marketing Channel and How to Build One

Why Community Is the New Marketing Channel and How to Build OneMerch Marketing
Published on: 16/06/2026

The most effective marketing channel available to product brands right now is not paid ads or influencers. It is community. Here is how to build one that actually grows.

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