Method and system for sharing brand information

US8725804B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SINOEAST CONCEPT LIMITED · CN

Inventor

• Linda Gottfried · Montclair, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2009
• Grant date: May 13, 2014
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L65/403
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

An interactive, computer network based system presents consumers with multimedia brand information via a browser-based interface called the GraffitiWall™. Consumers can use the GraffitiWall™ to modify and display a sponsor's brand information in any way desired. Consumer modifications are immediately communicated to the other member consumers and the advertiser/sponsor. Consumers can rate the GraffitiWall™, or portions thereof, and email the GraffitiWall™. An archive of GraffitiWalls™ is maintained by the system. Consumers participate in online focus groups, one-to-one interviews and discussions, as well as games and promotions pertaining to the brand. Interaction with consumers through focus groups, one-to-one interviews, discussions, games and promotions allows the hosting company to reinforce brand equities; speak directly to their target audience; test new and updated products and services; and encourage participation to a brand via purchases and signups by rewarding the participant with coupons, samples, gift certificates, and the like. An ongoing dialogue between business and consumer, as well as consumer-to-consumer, nurtures customer participation, loyalty and satisfaction,…