Definition: You will be given three sentences. Read them, then identify a noun phrase (person, place, or thing) or event that is shared between all three sentences. As the output, write the span of the text corresponding to that phrase in each sentence. Keep the order of the sentences, that is, your answer should look like: 1: *a phras from sentence 1e* 2: *a phras from sentence 2* 3: *a phrase from sentence 3*
Input: 1: With the help of the Internet and social media , they have been able to build their brand and find an audience without the help of chains or department stores . 2: Brands selling directly to customers is nothing new in retail , and it 's still a big gamble for most . 3: Social media make finding customers easier , but it 's still an uphill battle .

1: an audience 2: customers 3: customers