A brand community is a platform where corporations and customers share content. It is formed when consumers identify with a particular brand and share common traits. The audience includes fans, influencers, and engaged employees who participate as creators, critics, or spectators. Brand communities benefit both brands and customers - brands receive feedback, customer relationship management, and build loyalty, while customers engage for emotional, social and quantitative reasons. Examples include communities for Harley Davidson, Jones Soda, Nike Plus, Dell Ideastorm, and Blackberry.