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Consumers who sign up for Plink can earn Facebook Credits when they use their credit card at brick-and-mortar locations, such as Taco Bell, Quiznos and 7-Eleven. Plink is one of a few companies betting on the rise of the social network’s virtual currency, Credits. “Facebook Credits are proving to be the missing ingredient that bridges the gap between social media marketing and offline sales,” Plink co-founder Peter Vogel said in a press release. When Plink launched in January , we applauded how the program connects offline transactions with people’s online profiles without placing additional onus on consumers or businesses. Credits accrue and can be redeemed with ease, similar to Frequent Flier Miles. The idea of Facebook Credits being used as rewards is an interesting one; people who might not see value in spending actual money for the virtual currency can earn Credits through Plink, for example, and then might be more likely to spend those Credits on virtual or digital goods.Vous me lisez, on se connait un peu maintenant, vous savez que mon obsession est de mettre en avant, réfléchir à des business models différents des business models classiques, à savoir « je vends mon CD » . Car vendre son CD, c’est devenu compliqué. On voit émerger de « nouveaux » business models . On parle de direct to fans (D2F), de direct to fan sales, de pay what you want, de donation…. Le marketing et les ventes grâce au direct-to-fan (aux direct-to-fan sales) ont connu un pic ces dernières années grâce à la combinaison de différents facteurs.

