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Blog, Videos May 8, 2015

Video: How Microsoft tells their customers’ stories on Instagram

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Everyone knows that Instagram is all about visuals. So it’s a tough market for tech brands like Microsoft to compete in an industry flooded with beautiful products. Even more difficult: showing off the stuff you can’t always see, like software solutions and BtoB service. But, as their Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Rob Wolf, explains,…

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Blog, newsletter July 1, 2014

3 things that carry word of mouth

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[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.] Your most memorable mission statement, your fanciest technology, and your nicest customer service rep may be worth talking about, but they need something to…

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Blog, Videos June 13, 2014

Video: How Microsoft uses storytelling to earn word of mouth

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“Welcome to Nobody Cares, population: six billion.” That’s Microsoft Social Media Manager Rob Wolf explaining one of the reasons why it’s difficult to get customers to share your message: If you don’t know what they find interesting, you’re not going to get their attention. How does Microsoft get them to care? Storytelling — because Microsoft…

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Blog, Case Studies, Videos February 1, 2013

Video: How Microsoft makes everyday stuff buzzworthy

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Rob and Jessica share the challenges they faced for creating excitement around their Windows 8 launch.

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Case Studies, Events December 14, 2011

How Microsoft uses influencer programs to empower fans — live from BlogWell

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Come to our upcoming BlogWell: How Big Brands Use Social Media conference in Dallas to hear Texas Instruments, Shell, AMD, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, United Airlines, Level 3, Northwestern Mutual, and AT&T share 8 great case studies on corporate social media. This event is all about how big brands use social media. No agencies, no…

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newsletter April 12, 2011

3-Minute WOM Lesson: How to create timely conversations

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[Welcome back to the You Can Be a Word of Mouth Marketing Supergenius! newsletter. This is text from the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] Great word of mouth marketers are on the lookout for moments that are especially suited to starting conversations,…

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Case Studies July 13, 2010

How Microsoft is improving customer service through social media — live from BlogWell

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Come to BlogWell: How Big Brands Use Social Media on August 11 to hear McDonald’s, Whirlpool, GM, CME Group, Chevron, Alberto Culver, Verizon, and Kraft Foods share case studies in corporate social media. You’ll learn how to get started, get past roadblocks, and make your social media program phenomenal — in one afternoon, for just…

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Live from BlogWell May 5, 2010

Microsoft: The Microsoft Experience — Live from BlogWell

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1:29 — Andy Sernovitz introduces Microsoft’s Community and Online Support Director, Nestor Portillo. 1:29 — Nestor talks about customer service and social media.  People having conversations outside of MSFT community without MSFT participating. 1:30 — Nestor: Driver for getting involved – it’s expected that we participate.  One of our most important segments is very active on Facebook….

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Blog May 24, 2013

9 Things to Share That Start Conversations

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Use the examples in this guide to help inspire ways to make your message more portable and shareable.

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Blog May 10, 2013

3 Must-Use Word of Mouth Marketing Tools

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These tools will help you kick off any word of mouth campaign no matter what topic, industry, or budget.

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Blog April 26, 2013

The Top Four Tips for Multiplying Your Word of Mouth

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These tips can help you get your marketing to do more work without a lot of extra effort.

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Articles January 11, 2013

10 Ways to Turn Around Negative Word of Mouth

By WordofMouth.org Editor

The most effective ways to stop negative WOM with examples from Zappos, FedEx, Dell, and more.

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Downloads August 24, 2012

The New Topics Worksheet

By WordofMouth.org Editor

All word of mouth starts with a topic of conversation — a simple, portable, repeatable idea that gets people talking.

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Blog July 20, 2012

The Word of Mouth Action Plan

By WordofMouth.org Editor

Create a complete word of mouth marketing plan using this worksheet’s eight simple steps.

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