Sanjay Deshmukh

Followers don’t equal fans: Rethinking brand personalisation
Marketing
Sep 04, 2025
Sanjay Deshmukh

Followers don’t equal fans: Rethinking brand ...

With algorithms dictating feeds, brands must reclaim personalisation through owned data, AI, and storytelling—beyond the illusion of social ‘community’.

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