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What Quartino gives after every meal that gets people talking

After your meal, Chicago Italian restaurant Quartino gives diners a postcard along with the bill. It’s the perfect word of mouth tool. Not only is it great for all the tourists that make it to Quartino (which sits just off Michigan Avenue), but because it’s not completely covered in Quartino’s logos or brand slogans, it…

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Issue #136: Word of mouth for expensive things

[Welcome back to the You Can Be a Word of Mouth Marketing Supergenius! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] People love to talk about expensive, high-end stuff as much as they do regular, everyday affordable goods….

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Word of mouth research: How Etsy is an international word of mouth phenomenon

Etsy – the online marketplace where people set up shops to sell handmade goods – is a global word of mouth phenomenon according to the company’s 2009 International Seller Survey results and highlighted by Marshall Kirkpatrick of ReadWriteWeb. When international sellers were asked how they first heard about Etsy, an overwhelming 57% cited word of mouth and blogs. In…

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How Ian’s Pizza recognizes their biggest fans

Ian’s Pizza, which started in Madison, Wisconsin before opening a location in Chicago, celebrates their biggest fans by awarding them the title of “Fanatic of the Month.” The Fanatic of the Month is highlighted on their website with a picture and a little background on them and what they love about Ian’s. Different locations award…

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How Molly’s Cupcakes puts their whole story on a card to share

Molly’s Cupcakes is a small bakery here in Chicago that specializes in all sorts of cupcake flavors like “peanut butter nutella” and “caramel baked apple” — and they even have swings you can sit on while you eat. And sitting on the tables are small cards — similar to coasters you find in restaurants —…

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How the hidden surprises create word of mouth

The hidden features, surprises, and humor are fantastic topics that help fans talk about your stuff. When Wolfram Alpha recently launched, a lot of the conversation wasn’t about the power of the “computational engine,” but rather, the hidden Easter eggs in the form of a few goofy responses the site gives you for certain queries. For…

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Issue #135: Word of mouth for trade show exhibitors

[Welcome back to the You Can Be a Word of Mouth Marketing Supergenius! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] Trade shows are unique opportunities where you’re given just a few minutes with a lot of strangers…

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How to make your customers’ reviews more helpful

If you’re looking to improve the quality of reviews your customers are leaving, try what doll maker American Girl does on their review page and offer some tips on how to leave a helpful review. American Girl encourages reviewers to: Focus on the product’s features. Be specific about what you like or dislike. Avoid information…

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