This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of “Six Pixels of Separation.” His new book “CTRL ALT Delete” was released in May 2013. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. Big brands are trying to make big moves in social media….
Video: How Monster made paying it forward a part of their social strategy
Sometimes the best word of mouth marketing is all about paying it forward — asking your fans to pass on something that can help someone else, which spreads the word and the kindness. That’s why Monster’s #FindBetter campaign about helping underemployed or unemployed job seekers find something better was a big success from the start….
Video: How Raytheon got people talking about one of their top secret events
Sometimes the people that will talk about you the most aren’t the ones buying your stuff, but they’re still great advocates for your brand. These people are called your talkers and for Raytheon, they’re people like military families, veterans, aviation enthusiasts, and staffers — not the military generals actually signing the contract. That’s why, when…
Word of Mouth Tip #121: Customer complaints are a word of mouth opportunity
Negative word of mouth, customer complaints, loud critics — we all experience them, and they represent great word of mouth opportunities. It’s a chance to convert a critic into a fan, to make better products, to fix dumb policies, and to show off your personality. Here’s a great example: When popular U.K. blogger October Jones…