[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.] Think your budget’s too small to get celebrities and big influencers talking about your stuff? The good news is you don’t have to pay…
WOM Tip #80: Encourage fans to tell celebrities about you
Influential talkers like celebrities can give you a significant word of mouth boost. Jimmy Kimmel introduced us to Rebecca Black, PETA has long used celebrities to promote their cause, and Oprah’s list of “Favorite Things” is legendary for popularizing products. But celebrities can be very difficult to reach. So difficult, you’re typically better off focusing…