MackCollier asks Jul 16, 2008 06:35PM Let's say u r a brand manager for the Nikon Coolpix line. You find this blog post, how do you react? Do you? hyku.com/blog/archives/001950.html
pchaney says Jul 16, 2008 06:38PM I don't think I'd jump on with a comment saying "Gosh, thanks." Way too obivious. I would email Josh though saying thks
NeerajKA says Jul 16, 2008 06:38PM Since its positive, I would probably post the link on my microblog so people would read it.
pchaney says Jul 16, 2008 06:39PM If I had a Coolpix blog, or even camera blog (and maybe Nikon does), I'd sure reference it in a post of my own.
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:41PM definitely would thank them. maybe add a section on nikon.com to showcase user testimonials with a blockquote and a link back!
swoodruff says Jul 16, 2008 06:41PM maybe ask Josh if he'd like to be part of Flickr group - Cool CoolPixers. Upload your best Nikon shots.
acnatta says Jul 16, 2008 06:42PM yeah, I'd use it as a reference in a post about camera options, possibly digg the article and link to it off of our blog or from tweet
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:43PM acnatta - digg would be cool but this is a bit too specific and won't perform well on digg. if your goal here is just for user appreciation
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:44PM then digg isn't the way to do it, sadly. a comment expressing thanks is probably the most viable method for that.
Jane Chin Jul 16, 2008 06:44PM others have listed great ideas; if I were Nikon I'd definitely do SOMETHING, at least acknowledge the post.
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:45PM right. responding shows that you're listening and gives the customer more trust/faith in your brand. so something should definitely be done.
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:46PM on the other hand, if nothing was done, there's no harm here, but responding shows new readers that nikon is receptive to feedback
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:47PM and that would make new buyers excited that nikon is listening to the "small people"
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:48PM acnatta, that's exactly what i suggested in this plurk thread. digg is definitely not the right medium for it though.
tamar Jul 16, 2008 06:50PM ok, wasn't sure my 2 big points are that it's good to comment and it's good to link out from an official nikon site. empowerment!
acnatta Jul 16, 2008 06:50PM having gone to an art school and knowing how many folks shoot for fun and profession, a topical site would be a great place to point out pts
NeerajKA says Jul 16, 2008 06:50PM If you have written or know about any other positive reviews, link to them in a supportive comment.
acnatta Jul 16, 2008 06:51PM yeah, you'd want to strengthen the brand with as many positive reviews as possible
johnrhopkins says Jul 16, 2008 07:06PM I would thank him via email, post a message in the comments and consider offering him some perks when he wants to upgrade down the road
herb says Jul 16, 2008 07:13PM now the real question, is the brand manager (or *someone* at Nikon) searching for these types of things so the *can* do something?
tamar Jul 17, 2008 06:31PM so was i! i have a few DSLRs that i used to spend a lot more time with, but i got involved with this industry and haven't turned back!
storyspinner Sep 18, 2008 08:47PM if i were nikon i'd be linking to this review from the product's page (asking permission from josh of course).
storyspinner Sep 18, 2008 08:51PM I'd also write up something in the nikon blog - perhaps including other posts too, then ask for audience feedback, etc.