Includes bibliographical references and index.

The social media environment -- Social consumers -- Network structure and group influences in social media -- Social media marketing strategy -- Tactical planning and execution -- Social community -- Social publishing -- Social entertainment -- Social commerce -- Social media analytics -- Social media metrics -- The case zone.

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