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3 groups of talkers who can boost your word of mouth

[Welcome back to our Word of Mouth Marketing Lessons newsletter. This is text from the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using this handy form.] In our last issue, we talked about the best places to start taking part in word of mouth conversations about your company. But once…

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Do customers look forward to seeing you?

This is a guest post from Jeanne Bliss — customer experience expert and author of “I Love You More Than My Dog.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on her blog. Umpqua Bank is committed to delivering an experience customized for each customer. Umpqua’s executive vice president of “cultural enhancement”…

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Video: How TD Bank Group connects their customers to their employees with social media

Social business is all about enabling your employees to accomplish amazing things as a team and give them a direct connection to your customers. When it’s done right, businesses get stuff done more efficiently, build better relationships with their customers, and earn more fans. But a highly conservative company in a regulated industry has some…

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A brand of people

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of “Six Pixels of Separation.” His new book “CTRL ALT DEL” comes out in May 2013. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. It’s strange how much of a brand’s foundation is laid by…

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Is your trusting cup half full or half empty?

This is a guest post from Jeanne Bliss — customer experience expert and author of “I Love You More Than My Dog.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on her blog. I believe you. Those three words show trust, honor, and respect. Beloved companies decide to believe. Trust and belief are cornerstones…

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Why your best talkers aren’t always your best customers

[Welcome back to our Word of Mouth Marketing Lessons newsletter. This is text from the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using this handy form.] Finding your best talkers helps you figure out where to put your resources to most efficiently grow your word of mouth. While loyal customers may be…

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Are you ignoring a very important audience?

This is a guest post from Drew McLellan, CEO and Top Dog at McLellan Marketing Group. Employers have been in the driver’s seat for the past several years as the recession made jobs scarce and employees afraid. It’s been tough on organizations as well. No one wants to freeze open positions, have salary reductions, or cut…

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How to create long-term word of mouth

[Welcome back to our Word of Mouth Marketing Lessons newsletter. This is text from the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using this handy form.] Word of mouth works best when you’re focused on long-term, sustainable strategies that keep people talking over the long haul. Here are four ways to do…

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