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# WordofMouth.org

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## Posts

- [The Five Ts of Word of Mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-five-ts-of-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use this simple, straightforward worksheet to lay out your word of mouth marketing plan.
- [Free download: The Four Rules of Word of Mouth Marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-four-rules-of-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Focus on these fundamentals and you'll get a bunch of happy customers talking about you, for free, forever.
- [The Word of Mouth Ethics Checklist](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-word-of-mouth-ethics-checklist/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the this Word of Mouth Ethics Checklist and bring it to every meeting to make sure what you're doing is safe, legal, and ethical.
- ["I Love You More Than My Dog" by Jeanne Bliss](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-chapter-1-i-love-you-more-than-my-dog/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use this chapter to review the decisions you’ve made about customers and employees that have brought you to where you are today.
- [Free download: First chapter of "Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking" by Andy Sernovitz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-first-chapter-of-word-of-mouth-marketing-how-smart-companies-get-people-talking-by-andy-sernovitz/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use this first chapter to start learning how to be that remarkable company people want to share with their friends.
- [Free download: The Face-to-Face Book (Introduction) by Ed Keller and Brad Fay](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-face-to-face-book-introduction-by-ed-keller-and-brad-fay/) - According to research, "More than 90 percent of the conversations about products, services, and brands that take place every day in America happen offline." In this book about in-person social networking, word of mouth marketing experts Ed Keller and Brad Fay prove how offline word of mouth is the key to soaring revenues. Together with
- [The Word of Mouth Sketchnotes by Mike Rohde](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-word-of-mouth-sketchnotes-by-mike-rohde/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this fantastic visual guide on the fundamentals of word of mouth marketing by sketchnote artist Mike Rohde.
- [Free Download: 9 Things to Share That Start Conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-9-things-to-share-that-start-conversations-b/) - Download Now If you want people to spread word of mouth, you have to make your message portable. But even if your word of mouth topic is remarkable enough and short enough to remember, your customers need something to give them that extra push to talk about your stuff. That's where you can step in
- [Excerpt from Bhargava's "Likeonomics"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-excerpt-from-rohit-bhargavas-new-book-likeonomics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the excerpt from Rohit Bhargava's new book "Likeonomics" and get a preview of why some ideas spread and others do not.
- [Everything You Need for WOM](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-everything-you-need-to-know-about-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn the fundamentals of word of mouth marketing with this brief guide that includes the Four Rules of WOM Marketing, The Five Ts, and more.
- [The Disclosure Best Practices Toolkit](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-disclosure-best-practices-toolkit/) - From WordofMouth.org: This 15-page best practices toolkit contains checklists to educate companies, employees, and agencies how to properly disclose in marketing.
- [The Talker Profile Worksheet](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-talker-profile-worksheet/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use this simple, straightforward worksheet to build a profile for your talkers to help understand what motivates them to share.
- [The Word of Mouth Action Plan](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-word-of-mouth-action-plan/) - From WordofMouth.org: Get your word of mouth program started with these eight easy steps.
- [The New Topics Worksheet](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-new-topics-worksheet/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this free brainstorming guide to help you create a plan around new word of mouth topics for your brand.
- [Excerpt from "Brains on Fire"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-excerpt-from-brains-on-fire-igniting-powerful-sustainable-word-of-mouth-movements/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this excerpt from the "Brains on Fire" word of mouth book to learn about the key concept behind "The Passion Conversation."
- [Free download: Excerpt from "Likeable Business" by Dave Kerpen](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-excerpt-from-likeable-business-by-dave-kerpen/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the first chapter from Dave Kerpen's new book, "Likeable Business" to learn the art of listening to your customers' needs.
- [10 Ways to Turn Around Negative Word of Mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-10-ways-to-turn-around-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn about 10 of the most effective ways to turn negative wom around based on real-world examples from brands like Zappos, FedEx, and Dell.
- [Free download: Chapter from "APE" by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-excerpt-from-ape-by-guy-kawasaki-and-shawn-welch/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this chapter from Guy Kawasaki's new book on how to create a personal brand that people are willing to follow.
- [Excerpt from "Can't Buy Me Like"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-excerpt-from-cant-buy-me-like-by-bob-garfield-and-doug-levy/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this excerpt from Bob Garfield's new book to learn about what customer trust is (and is not) and how to become a trustworthy brand.
- [The Top Four Tips for Multiplying Your Word of Mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-top-four-tips-for-multiplying-your-word-of-mouth/) - Check out this free download to see how companies like YouTube &Hotmail have multiplied their word of mouth and get great ideas on how you can do it, too.
- [3 Must-Use Word of Mouth Marketing Tools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-three-must-use-word-of-mouth-marketing-tools/) - Download this free guide to learn why these WOM tools are perfect for getting people to talk about your stuff and how you can make the most out of them.
- [9 Things to Share That Start Conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-9-things-to-share-that-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this guide to learn about more stuff to share that earns you word of mouth.
- [Excerpt from "Contagious" by Jonah Berger](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-why-some-news-stories-go-viral-from-jonah-bergers-bestselling-contagious/) - Download this book excerpt to get some great insights on what human desires drive them to share content, which content becomes viral, and why that's important.
- [The first chapter of "The Social Media Side Door" by Ian Greenleigh](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-first-chapter-of-the-social-media-side-door-by-ian-greenleigh/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the first chapter of Ian Greenleigh's "The Social Media Side Door" for tips on blogging and creating content for social media.
- [The first chapter of Jeffrey Rohrs' "AUDIENCE: Marketing in the Age of Subscribers, Fans & Followers"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-the-first-chapter-of-jeffrey-rohrs-audience-marketing-in-the-age-of-subscribers-fans-followers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn what makes audiences so profitable and how to keep them in this free chapter from Jeffrey Rohrs' "AUDIENCE."
- [Download the first chapter of Simon Sinek's "Leaders Eat Last"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/download-the-first-chapter-of-simon-sineks-leaders-eat-last-for-a-chance-to-win-a-copy-of-the-book/) - From WordofMouth.org: Win a copy of Simon Sinek's new book, "Leaders Eat Last," when you download the first chapter.
- [Download: The first chapter of "Chief Customer Officer 2.0" by Jeanne Bliss](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/win-a-copy-of-jeanne-bliss-new-book-chief-customer-officer-2-0/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the first chapter of Jeanne Bliss' new book, "Chief Customer Officer 2.0," and learn how to build a customer-driven business.
- [Download: "The Difference Map" by Bernadette Jiwa](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/download-the-difference-map-by-bernadette-jiwa/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this worksheet to learn what story makes your company different -- what makes it worth talking about.
- [Paused... for now](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/paused-for-now/) - Hi Folks - You've probably noticed that there haven't been any posts here for a few years. I've been focused on my current business and haven't been working on word of mouth marketing. Still here: All the archives of timeless advice damniwish.com at wordofmouth.org. On hold: Startup advice, consulting, speaking. Paused: Feel free to sign
- [Sign up for our free weekly email newsletter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/sign-up-for-our-free-weekly-email-newsletter/) - From WordofMouth.org: Join 35,000 brilliant word of mouth marketers by signing up for our free weekly email newsletter filled with actionable ideas.
- [11 ingredients of awesomeness](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/11-ingredients-of-awesomeness/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel gives tips on how to make your brand stand out in an endless sea of content online.
- [WOM lessons from the 2009 NRA Show: Give them something to wear](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-lessons-from-the-2009-nra-show-give-them-something-to-wear/) - Supergenius Example #4: Garden Hearts Garden Hearts, a produce company, was displaying some of their creations -- including a head of lettuce that matures smaller than normal lettuce, making it the perfect size for a single serving of salad -- at the 2009 NRA Show. While the chef behind the booth was talking about his
- [WOM Tip #397: Tell the stories people want to hear -- but make them meaningful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-397-tell-the-stories-people-want-to-hear-but-make-them-meaningful/) - From WordofMouth.org: How NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is earning word of mouth by featuring their therapy dogs in action.
- [How to use word of mouth for recruiting](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-use-word-of-mouth-for-recruiting/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three word of mouth tips for finding and attracting new people to join your team.
- [How to make your last impression a good one](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-your-last-impression-a-good-one/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how your business can make a lasting impression from these three examples.
- [3 ways to make influencers like you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-make-influencers-like-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration for your influencer program from these big brand examples.
- [3 actions to build the front line customer experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-actions-to-build-the-front-line-customer-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares three "get real" actions to build front line relationships with customers.
- [3 buzzworthy alternatives to celebrity endorsements](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-buzzworthy-alternatives-to-celebrity-endorsements/) - From WordofMouth.org: Instead of getting someone famous to say they like you, why not do something more remarkable?
- [3 easy word of mouth tools to share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-easy-word-of-mouth-tools-to-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of word of mouth tools that don't make you try too hard.
- [Why you need a customer service response road map](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-you-need-a-customer-service-response-road-map/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares four steps you can take to build a multi-channel customer service response schema.
- [Are you minding your packaging?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-you-minding-your-packaging/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how Disney and Apple are using anticipation and packaging to elevate their brand and create more buzz.
- [Gain consensus on your moments of truth and inspire customer experience creativity](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/gain-consensus-on-your-moments-of-truth-and-inspire-customer-experience-creativity/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss urges you to identify the opportunities that exist to give your customers a good experience.
- [3 copywriting lessons for earning more word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-copywriting-lessons-for-earning-more-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how unique copywriting from packaging, forms, and product names is earning lots of buzz.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from models](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-models/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration for your business from these three remarkable model campaigns.
- [3 ways to get off the beaten path](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-get-off-the-beaten-path/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three companies big and small that found a less crowded space to reach people.
- [3 ways to narrow your focus for more word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-narrow-your-focus-for-more-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why focusing on a particular product, service, or audience earns you more buzz.
- [3 times to give stuff away and earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-times-to-give-stuff-away-and-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three times companies made a difference with the things they gave away.
- [Your brand is a learning space](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-brand-is-a-learning-space/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains how your brand can be a learning space to invest in your customers' well-being.
- [Can you build trust before the transaction?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/can-you-build-trust-before-the-transaction/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares an example of how a doctor's office builds trust with patience before their first visit.
- [Engage the ranks of your company to hear your customers' words](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/engage-the-ranks-of-your-company-to-hear-your-customers-words/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains how your company can improve your customers' experience by listening to and engaging with them.
- [The surefire steps for dealing with a pissed-off customer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-surefire-steps-for-dealing-with-a-pissed-off-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk explains the steps for dealing with angry customers.
- [3 ways to make people feel special and get them to talk about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-make-people-feel-special-and-get-them-to-talk-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three simple ways to tap into your customers' word of mouth motivations.
- [3 word of mouth tips for earning more referrals](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-tips-for-earning-more-referrals/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use these tips to get even more out of your customers' referrals.
- [3 types of talkers you should actively reach out to](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-types-of-talkers-you-should-actively-reach-out-to/) - From WordofMouth.org: Discover the three types of talkers you should go out of your way to impress.
- [Who shouldn't you serve?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/who-shouldnt-you-serve/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains why you should stop serving your unhappy customers and start focusing on your happy customers.
- [Follow these 10 rules and make your customers love you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/follow-these-10-rules-and-make-your-customers-love-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares 10 rules for businesses to follow to earn their customers' love.
- [Throw these 3 events for your customers to earn their word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/throw-these-3-events-for-your-customers-to-earn-their-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Discover how hosting an event for your fans can boost word of mouth.
- [Hand your customers these 3 word of mouth tools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/hand-your-customers-these-3-word-of-mouth-tools/) - From WordofMouth.org: Check out these three physical word of mouth tools businesses are giving their customers to help spread the word.
- [Leaders: Set the tone and give "permission" to be real](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/leaders-set-the-tone-and-give-permission-to-be-real/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how companies can choose to be real by giving employees permission to act on their own behalf for the customer.
- [Show your customers that you care](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/show-your-customers-that-you-care/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares five steps to creating a sense of confidence before customers actually do business with you.
- [Disclosure. This is a disclosure.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/disclosure-this-is-a-disclosure/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains why it's important for brands to follow the FTC's online disclosure laws.
- [How WindsorONE made an impression on a budget](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-windsorone-made-an-impression-on-a-budget/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out how the WindsorOne team stood out at a conference show floor without breaking the bank.
- [The word of mouth marketing sales-fission formula](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-word-of-mouth-marketing-sales-fission-formula/) - From WordofMouth.org: WindsorONE's Craig Flynn shares his WOMM-Fission formula that turns single sales into lots of happy customers.
- [Earn the sale by telling a story worth sharing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/earn-the-sale-by-telling-a-story-worth-sharing/) - From WordofMouth.org: WindsorONE's Craig Flynn shares why the "Show Up and Throw Up" sales approach will always get beat by a WOM-worthy one.
- [Evaluate how real you are in the moments of connection](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/evaluate-how-real-you-are-in-the-moments-of-connection/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how Trader Joe's creates an authentic relationship with their customers.
- [How Whole Foods focuses on customer needs to succeed in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-whole-foods-focuses-on-customer-needs-to-succeed-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer interviews Whole Foods Market's Natanya Anderson about connecting with customers via social media.
- [Be a game changer like Keurig and the iPad](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-a-game-changer-like-keurig-and-the-ipad/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares how products like Keurig and the iPad changed things up to start new conversations in the market.
- [How to hug your haters](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-hug-your-haters/) - This is a guest post from Jay Baer — social media and content strategist and author of "Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help not Hype." See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his Convince & Convert blog. Who needs praise and positive reviews? I'll take a hater any
- [Big can often be much better](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/big-can-often-be-much-better/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares how it's important for growing companies to continue to scale their customer service processes.
- [Do you inspire customer service tales?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-inspire-customer-service-tales/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares how to deliver remarkable customer service with an example from a Texas cab driver.
- [Little things make a big customer experience difference](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/little-things-make-a-big-customer-experience-difference/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares an experience that completely changed the way he felt about Delta because of their remarkable attention to detail.
- [How Cabela's uses social to turn customers into friends](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-cabelas-uses-social-to-turn-customers-into-friends/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer explains how abela's uses social to turn customers into friends with Adam Buchanan.
- [WOM Tip #230: Even boring products can throw parties](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-230-even-boring-products-can-throw-parties/) - From WordofMouth.org: How can you give your customers an experience they'll talk about?
- [3 ways companies can work together to earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-companies-can-work-together-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration for how your business can benefit from a local partnership with these three examples.
- [10 questions to help measure a "beloved company"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/10-questions-to-help-measure-a-beloved-company/) - Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss explains what 10 things make a company so lovable it gives them a competitive edge. She also shares why earning your customers' love takes making proactive decisions.
- [Video: How Cisco gives their sales reps the tools to build relationships with customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-cisco-gives-their-sales-reps-the-tools-to-build-relationships-with-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Cisco's Jennifer Roberts shares how they're using social selling to build better relationships with customers.
- [Video: How Old Navy celebrated their fans on their 20th birthday](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-old-navy-celebrated-their-fans-on-their-20th-birthday/) - From WordofMouth.org:
- [Do your customers think you're a "10?"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-your-customers-think-youre-a-10/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains how serving an above and beyond remarkable customer experience is a sure way to get customers talking about you.
- [Your content is kidding no one](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-content-is-kidding-no-one/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel advices why we should be creating real content over advertising.
- [How TOMS, Patagonia, and Volvo earn word of mouth with cause marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-toms-patagonia-and-volvo-earn-word-of-mouth-with-cause-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways to make your business about more than just your product.
- [WOM Tip #223: Owning your mistakes is just as remarkable as fixing them](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-223-owning-your-mistakes-is-just-as-remarkable-as-fixing-them/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Blue Bell has earned even more respect and trust from their customers during times of recalls.
- [Video: How Toyota turned around word of mouth about their "boring" Camry](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-toyota-turned-around-word-of-mouth-about-their-boring-camry/) - From WordofMouth.org: Toyota’s Director of Social Media, Monica Peterson, explains how Toyota integrated social media into the launch of the 2015 Camry.
- [3 actions to build a culture of "belief" in your organization](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-actions-to-build-a-culture-of-belief-in-your-organization-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn 3 actions to build a culture of "belief" in your organization from author Jeanne Bliss.
- [How humanity drives customer experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-humanity-drives-customer-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org:
- [How Burger King brought back Chicken Fries and gave their customers the credit](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-burger-king-brought-back-chicken-fries-and-gave-their-customers-the-credit/) - From WordofMouth.org: Adam Gagliardo shares how Burger King decided to let their fans take the lead on re-launching Chicken Fries.
- [Growing fast? Maintaining your intimate customer experience with one easy hack](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/growing-fast-maintaining-your-intimate-customer-experience-with-one-easy-hack/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how your growing business can still keep an intimate customer experience.
- [4 of the best ways to solve the "Chocolate Problem"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-of-the-best-ways-to-solve-the-chocolate-problem/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how these four companies are avoiding the chocolate problem with clever word of mouth marketing.
- [3 overlooked word of mouth tools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-overlooked-word-of-mouth-tools/) - From WordofMouth.org: Discover three word of mouth tools that are easily overlooked.
- [Give them your heart… and then your head](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/give-them-your-heart-and-then-your-head/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how to apologize to customers and fix the problem when things go wrong.
- [WOM Tip #142: Make word of mouth tools out of the things your talkers already use a lot](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-142-make-word-of-mouth-tools-out-of-the-things-your-talkers-already-use-a-lot/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how one pro-reading organization got short stories into kids' hands in the form of their favorite everyday past-time.
- [Give your employees the chance to start word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/give-your-employees-the-chance-to-start-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can free your employees to do remarkable work and create buzz about your company.
- [WOM Tip #201: Mystery gives you an edge in word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-201-mystery-gives-you-an-edge-in-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: What secrets can you start around your stuff to get people talking?
- [Customers tell your story and grow your business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/customers-tell-your-story-and-grow-your-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: People are not bashful to tell stories about how they feel when they are treated well.
- [Video: How listening to their customers changes EA's products](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-listening-to-their-customers-changes-eas-products/) - From WordofMouth.org: How EA began proactively listening to their customers and responding with changes or improvements to their products.
- [How Life Time Fitness wins fans with unplanned social content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-life-time-fitness-wins-fans-with-unplanned-social-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn from Tony Saucier how Life Time Fitness wins fans with unplanned social content.
- [3 ways to love the one you're with](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-show-love-to-your-current-customers/) - From WordoMouth.org: Learn how these three companies are earning the love of their current customers.
- [Video: How Microsoft tells their customers' stories on Instagram](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-microsoft-tells-their-customers-stories-on-instagram/) - From WordofMouth.org: Microsoft's Rob Wolf explains how they use Instagram to shine the spotlight on their customers instead of their products.
- [Why you shouldn't charge for your best work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-you-shouldnt-charge-for-your-best-work/) - From WordofMouth.org: Gary Vaynerchuk describes how giving your content away for free can be a strategic decision for your company.
- [Create a love affair with your customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/create-a-love-affair-with-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains why you need to create a love affair with your customers.
- [Video: Why EMC cut back on their social media accounts](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-emc-wrangled-in-their-content-strategy-to-streamline-their-word-of-mouth-message/) - From WordofMouth.org: EMC Corporation's Thom Lytle explains how his team led a total remodel of all of their Twitter accounts.
- [In a world of stuntvertising, Taylor Swift schools brands](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/in-a-world-of-stuntvertising-taylor-swift-schools-brands/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares examples of how Taylor Swift is earning the attention of marketers due to her authentic approach to her fans.
- [When things go wrong, customers see you in the recovery](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-things-go-wrong-customers-see-you-in-the-recovery/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares the best way for companies to apologize when things go wrong.
- [WOM Tip #486: Tell everyone your above-and-beyond customer service stories](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-486-tell-everyone-your-above-and-beyond-customer-service-stories/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why Uber created the "Sixth Star Award" to recognize their employees for going above and beyond.
- [WOM Tip #333: Give talkers with big networks something to brag about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-333-give-talkers-with-big-networks-something-to-brag-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Third Man Records is giving local school kids something to talk about with their customized record pressings.
- [Video: Why you have to make yourself useful to your customer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-you-have-to-make-yourself-useful-to-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jay Baer explains that creating useful content like this is the key to building relationships and trust with your customers.
- [Differentiate your product with a memory](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/differentiate-your-product-with-a-memory/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares a personal story of how Crest toothpaste differentiated themselves and created the perception of being better.
- [How to create interesting content on a "boring subject"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-interesting-content-on-a-boring-subject/) - From WordofMouth.org: Gary Vaynerchuk explains how companies in all industries have the opportunity to create interesting content.
- [3 ways to let your talkers own a piece of your business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-let-your-talkers-own-a-piece-of-your-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how these three companies are giving customers of their products.
- [3 ways to let your customers be the heroes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-let-your-customers-be-the-heroes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can put your customers in the spotlight and earn word of mouth.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from sports teams](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-sports-teams/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's some clever marketing from professional sports to inspire your strategy.
- [10 things companies with loyal customers do](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-you-a-company-of-believers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains why it's important for companies to trust and honor their employees and customers.
- [WOM Tip #298: Make invisible stories visible](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-298-make-invisible-stories-visible/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Rosa's Fresh Pizza keep their customers' giving nature top of mind in the pizza shop.
- [WOM Tip #381: Give surprise and delight a longer shelf life](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-381-give-surprise-and-delight-a-longer-shelf-life/) - From WordofMouth.org: Check out how Subaru made sure their good deed stayed on one Canadian neighborhood's mind with branded snow shovels.
- [Is your loyalty program missing a critical factor?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-your-loyalty-program-missing-a-critical-factor/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains the successful way to rolling out a loyalty program for your customers.
- [Video: How Autodesk earned back the community they lost to Facebook](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-autodesk-earned-back-the-community-they-lost-to-facebook/) - From WordofMouth.org: Autodesk's Bill Johnston created and maintains their Fusion 360 online community.
- [Video: How your employees can help your company become a powerful influencer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-your-employees-can-help-your-company-become-a-powerful-influencer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Susan Emerick explains how you can empower your employees to spread word of mouth about your company.
- [Video: How Coca-Cola turned customer feedback into a sold-out product](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-coca-cola-turned-customer-feedback-into-a-sold-out-product/) - From WordofMouth.org: Coca-Cola's Natalie Johnson shares a case study on how they brought back Surge through social media.
- [WOM Tip #422: Assist your customers in the "humble brag"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-422-assist-your-customers-in-the-humble-brag/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how GrubHub helps their top tippers look good in front everyone and spread the word.
- [How small businesses can compete with Fortune 500s](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-small-businesses-can-compete-with-fortune-500s/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Gary Vaynerchuk shares how small businesses can compete with Fortune 500s through content creation.
- [Find your brand expression](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/find-your-brand-expression/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel urges brands to find their unique expression that will help customers identify with them.
- [Does being good make you invisible?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/does-being-good-make-you-invisible/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how, in order for people to talk about your business, you need to be better than just "good."
- [Begin cultivating the long-term customer relationship](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/begin-cultivating-the-long-term-customer-relationship/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares the benefits of nurturing a long-term relationship with your customers.
- [How to pull off thought-provoking word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-pull-off-thought-provoking-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how these companies are focusing on substance over gimmick marketing to earn more sustainable word of mouth.
- [3 simple ways to create a community of fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-simple-ways-to-create-a-community-of-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration from these three companies building and sustaining fan communities.
- [What does true brand evangelism look like?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-does-true-brand-evangelism-look-like/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel talks with word of mouth marketer Saul Colt about brand evangelism done right.
- [There is no substitute for a crappy product](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/there-is-no-substitute-for-a-crappy-product/) - From WordofMouth.org: Gary Vaynerchuk explains why product quality is absolutely necessary for earning word of mouth from your customers.
- [How companies inspire word of mouth with their personality](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-companies-inspire-word-of-mouth-with-their-personality/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how these three businesses used their personality to inspire word of mouth.
- [Fun and games and word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/fun-and-games-and-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how these companies are using games to make sharing and talking about their products fun.
- [WOM Tip #476: Some of the best sharing tools are the low-budget ones](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-476-some-of-the-best-sharing-tools-are-the-low-budget-ones/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why Twentieth Century Fox's low-budget movie advertisement is the perfect word of mouth tool.
- [WOM Tip #212: Show your fans exactly how to contribute to word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-212-show-your-fans-exactly-how-to-contribute-to-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Nature's Variety made it easy for their fans to contribute photos of their pet dogs for a short film.
- [WOM Tip #431: People talk about companies that treat their employees well](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-431-people-talk-about-companies-that-treat-their-employees-well/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how these companies are creating happy workplaces that lead to better customer service, happy customers, and more customer referrals.
- [Video: How Leggett & Platt used a rap video to talk about mattress springs](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-leggett-platt-used-a-rap-video-to-talk-about-mattress-springs/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mark Kinsley explains how they did something surprising to get people talking about their premium "hybrid" mattresses.
- [Use your inside voice: Why your employees should be your #1 audience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/use-your-inside-voice-why-your-employees-should-be-your-1-audience/) - From WordoMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains why employees are a brand's most valuable advocates.
- [Does your apology mean anything to your customer?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/does-your-apology-mean-anything-to-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares the essential components that give an apology meaning.
- [3 big, visual word of mouth triggers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-big-visual-word-of-mouth-triggers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three big, visual cues companies have used to get people talking.
- [WOM Tip #386: Everyone loves a hidden gem](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-386-everyone-loves-a-hidden-gem/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Chinese restaurant C&T is earning word of mouth due to their "hidden" location.
- [The power to smile in a digital world](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-power-to-smile-in-a-digital-world/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains how a smile (even a digital one) can bring your customers closer to your brand.
- [Become a fan of your fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/become-a-fan-of-your-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones describes the best way to say "thank you" to your brand's fans (as demonstrated by Taylor Swift).
- [3 word of mouth lessons from short shorts](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-short-shorts/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how short shorts retailer Chubbies is making an impact worth talking about.
- [Video: How proactive listening helps Express Scripts avoid negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-proactive-listening-helps-express-scripts-avoid-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Express Scripts' Riddhi Trivedi-St. Clair explains how their early alert system helped avoid negative word of mouth in an emergency.
- [Video: How to share the right content to influence your customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-share-the-right-content-to-influence-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Lutz Finger shows how to extract significant business value from social media data with the Ask-Measure-Learn system.
- [Video: How First Republic Bank makes business better by listening to their customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-first-republic-bank-makes-business-better-by-listening-to-their-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: First Republic Bank's Kathleen Fetters teaches a class on how to run a social media listening program.
- [Quiznos sponge monkeys revisited -- buzz isn't enough](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/quiznos-sponge-monkeys-revisited-buzz-isnt-enough/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan revisits why Quizno's sponge monkey campaign failed even though there was lots of buzz around the promotion.
- [Think your industry is boring? Think again.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/think-your-industry-is-boring-think-again/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Gary Vaynerchuk explains how all companies (boring or not) can create interesting content to engage their customers.
- [Let the front line be human](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/let-the-front-line-be-human/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss gives three tips for humanizing your company's front line for engaging better with customers.
- [3 questions to ask about your new word of mouth topic](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-questions-to-ask-about-your-new-word-of-mouth-topic/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three questions you should be asking to determine if your new word of mouth topic is buzzworthy.
- [How cause marketing can be smart marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-cause-marketing-can-be-smart-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how cause marketing can help engage more customers and grow your business.
- [Congratulations to Word of Mouth Crash Course scholarship winners!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/congratulations-to-word-of-mouth-crash-course-scholarship-winners/) - Thanks to the dozens of you who applied for scholarships to GasPedal's July 30, 2008, Word of Mouth Crash Course. We have awarded scholarships to the following candidates: Subbu Arumugam, sufo.org Sandy Crossen, Pro-White Teeth Michael Desrochers, Politemail Tish Grier, the Constant Observer Joanne Simons, Neighborhood Development Center Michael Trenshaw, AMBUCS Angeline Vuong, crowdSPRING GasPedal
- [WOM Tip #199: Put word of mouth tools in every package you send](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-199-put-word-of-mouth-tools-in-every-package-you-send/) - From WordofMouth.org: A low-budget way to help every customer spread word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #462: One simple change can refresh the conversation about your stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-462-one-simple-change-can-refresh-the-conversation-about-your-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Burger King Japan refreshed their classic burger to get customers talking.
- [What you're not getting about creating a community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-youre-not-getting-about-creating-a-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Gary Vaynerchuk shares why it's not only important to create quality content, but also to follow up and engage with that content.
- [All filler. No killer.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/all-filler-no-killer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains why striving for viral success is the wrong goal for brands.
- [Video: Why including your customers can save your business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-including-your-customers-can-save-your-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mark Hurst shares case studies on how leaving your customers out can have a deep impact on their daily lives -- and even their well-being.
- [WOM Tip #145: Your influencers can show up in unexpected places](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-145-your-influencers-can-show-up-in-unexpected-places/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how IKEA embraced one fan's work that led to an eventual hire as resident children's illustrator.
- [Why do you track customers' referrals?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-do-you-track-customers-referrals/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains why it's important to track customer referrals.
- [A checklist to guarantee passion projects](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/a-checklist-to-guarantee-passion-projects/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Author Andy Nulman explains his checklist for deciding to commit to new projects.
- [What makes you so special?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-makes-you-so-special/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how these three normal businesses with normal products are giving customers something to talk about.
- [Issue #137: Word of mouth for tourism](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-137-word-of-mouth-for-tourism/) - [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.] Tourist destinations have an inherent word of mouth advantage in that everyone that visits has a camera
- [Free chapter and 10 signed copies from Emanuel Rosen's newly revised book: The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-chapter-and-10-signed-copies-from-emanuel-rosens-newly-revised-book-the-anatomy-of-buzz-revisited/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Download Emanuel Rosen's chapter on "active seeding" and enter to win your own signed copy of the book!
- [Issue #136: Word of mouth for expensive things](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/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.
- [Olivier Blanchard: How to Measure Word of Mouth -- live from Word of Mouth Supergenius](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/olivier-blanchard-how-to-measure-word-of-mouth-live-from-word-of-mouth-supergenius-2/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Olivier Blanchard of BrandBuilder discusses how to connect your word of mouth to your bottom line with this refreshing look at measurement.
- [Issue #131: 3 tips to create more WOM for your newsletter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-131-3-tips-to-create-more-wom-for-your-newsletter/) - [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.] A newsletter is a great way to communicate with your fans. Help them bring in new readers
- [Issue #132: Word of mouth for your service company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-132-wom-for-your-service-company/) - [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.] Service companies have just as many fans and word of mouth potential as anyone else. Help them
- [Issue #134: Word of mouth from giveaways](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-134-word-of-mouth-from-giveaways/) - [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.] The freebie, giveaway, or discount can be excellent conversation starters, but to get them really spreading, try
- [Issue #133: Word of mouth for your charity walk](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-133-word-of-mouth-for-your-charity-walk/) - [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.] The "walk for a cause" concept was once original, but now that everyone has one, you've got
- [Issue #129: 3 tests for your word of mouth topic](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-129-3-tests-for-your-word-of-mouth-topic/) - [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.] Before you run with your new topic, you can use these simple methods to test it: 1>
- [Ragan's Word of Mouth Marketing Mini Crash Course; May 6, Chicago](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ragans-word-of-mouth-marketing-mini-crash-course-may-6-chicago/) - This mini course, presented by Andy Sernovitz, is a three-hour version of the Word of Mouth Crash Course at a fraction of the cost. This course is course is specifically designed for corporate communicators. You’ll learn a simple, repeatable framework you can use to execute revenue-producing word of mouth campaigns. This course, which is a
- [WOM Tip #182: You're already making it -- why not make it remarkably?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-182-youre-already-making-it-why-not-make-it-remarkably/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this ice cream shop is standing out from the rest by changing the way ice cream is made.
- [Instantly impress your newest customer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/instantly-impress-your-newest-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovtiz shares how Superlux flips the "batteries not included" policy on its head.
- [Video: Why HGTV's broadcasting company took advice from Vanilla Ice on improving their customers' experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-hgtvs-broadcasting-company-took-advice-from-vanilla-ice-on-improving-their-customers-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Scripps Networks' Chad Parizman teaches how to measure your social media program.
- [How your brand should tell a beautiful story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-your-brand-should-tell-a-beautiful-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares an example of quality brand storytelling from Patagonia.
- [3 acts of kindness to inspire word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-acts-of-kindness-to-inspire-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples to prove why kindness is one of the best ways to earn word of mouth.
- [Video: How Paychex got employees to share the (right) word of mouth message](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-paychex-got-employees-to-share-the-right-word-of-mouth-message/) - From WordofMouth.org: Paychex’s Joe Schaeffer shares how they’re using external (and internal) corporate events to increase employee advocacy and engagement.
- [Video: How Hallmark turned around negative word of mouth when Jingle "lost his bark"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-hallmark-turned-around-negative-word-of-mouth-when-jingle-lost-his-bark/) - From WordofMouth.org: Hallmark's Camille Lauer shares how they're integrating social listening cross-functionally to become a more consumer-focused organization.
- [WOM Tip #216: Build sharing into a benefit](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-216-build-sharing-into-a-benefit/) - From WordofMouth.org: See why Kindle's most recent update is reactivating conversations among their current users.
- [WOM Tip #143: Prove you're that good](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-143-prove-youre-that-good/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this cover band proves to the world that they're the "world's best cover band" and gets people talking.
- [The ingredients of WOW!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-ingredients-of-wow/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares how businesses can wow their customers and, in turn, receive more word of mouth.
- [Is there such a thing as too much community management?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-community-management/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Gary Vaynerchuk stresses the importance of why brands should be constantly managing their community of fans.
- [Five actions worth repeating: The apology peace process](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/five-actions-worth-repeating-the-apology-peace-process/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares the five-step peace process between companies and customers.
- [The frills bring the thrills](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-frills-bring-the-thrills/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Author Andy Nulman shares how creating buzz can be as easy as adding a new accessory to an old coat.
- [3 reasons why your customers are better at earning word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-reasons-why-your-customers-are-better-at-earning-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can get your customers involved in your marketing from these three examples.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from high-tech cars](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-high-tech-cars/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways how Telsa, Toyota, and Uber are creating new buzz around their high-tech vehicles.
- [What Disney can (still) teach you about getting the best out of people](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-disney-can-still-teach-you-about-getting-the-best-out-of-people/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares how Disney's Doug Lipp helped design their customer-centric culture.
- [Storytelling, storytelling, and more storytelling](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/storytelling-storytelling-and-more-storytelling/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains why so many businesses are failing at telling their story to customers.
- [Video: How Lowe's practices restraint when joining in on social media conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-lowes-practices-restraint-when-joining-in-on-social-media-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Lowe's Home Improvement's Brad Walters shares how they determine which emerging social platforms to join.
- [Video: How JCPenney got all eyes on them during the Super Bowl with some misspelled tweets](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-jcpenney-got-all-eyes-on-them-during-the-super-bowl-with-some-misspelled-tweets/) - From WordofMouth.org: JCPenney's Sean Ryan explains how they've leveraged social conversation to tell their brand story in the wake of change.
- [Video: How REI earns advocates with user-generated content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-rei-earns-advocates-with-user-generated-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: REI’s Lulu Gephart shares their lessons learned from managing user-generated content on social media.
- [Video: Why Wendy's focuses on what the customer wants for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-wendys-focuses-on-what-the-customer-wants-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Wendy's Brandon Rhoten talks about how they convinced a multi-billion dollar system to embrace digital and social media marketing.
- [Older customers are better than newer customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/older-customers-are-better-than-newer-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz explains why your business should focus on improving things for existing customers.
- [To the entrepreneur and small business owner: Know and track customer issues](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/to-the-entrepreneur-and-small-business-owner-know-and-track-customer-issues/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains why it's important to know and track customer issues.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from hotels](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-hotels/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how three hotels are being remarkable and earning their guests' trust and recommendation.
- [3 word of mouth marketing lessons from Taylor Swift](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-marketing-lessons-from-taylor-swift/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Taylor Swift is winning at word of mouth marketing.
- [3 ways to find your word of mouth topic](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-find-your-word-of-mouth-topic/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three tips that will help you find your next big word of mouth topic.
- [WOM Tip #244: More generous is more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-244-more-generous-is-more-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: How Evernote makes their customers look cool when they offer a premium gift for referrals.
- [WOM Tip #478: Own your mistakes to make the solution that much better](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-478-own-your-mistakes-to-make-the-solution-that-much-better/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: See how Hoosuite proved to their customers they were listening to the design critiques with a sense of humor.
- [4 rules of word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-rules-of-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: A helpful reminder of the four fundamental rules of word of mouth marketing.
- [What are your customer experience bookends?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-are-your-customer-experience-bookends/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss urges companies to identify one way to plan a customer experience that will create lasting memories.
- [Your employees = your 24/7 news source](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-employees-your-247-news-source/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares a few ways you can harness your employees' word of mouth via social media.
- [WOM Tip #124: You don't need a stunt to pull off word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-124-you-dont-need-a-stunt-to-pull-off-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how ad agency TAXI proved you don’t complex stunts to get attention, you just need a little creativity.
- [WOM Tip #145: Make the most of amazing stories](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-145-make-the-most-of-amazing-stories/) - From WordofMouth.org: Discover how Airbnb made the most out of a touching travel story to share with their fans -- and even the world.
- [Memory creation is the currency of your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/memory-creation-is-the-currency-of-your-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains how customers become devoted to your brand when you create lasting memories with them.
- [Give it away -- to the people who matter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/give-it-away-to-the-people-who-matter/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Sernovitz shares an excellent example of bringing your product to where your influencers are.
- [Is there a recipe for creating trust?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-there-a-recipe-for-creating-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares a few ways businesses can create trust between themselves and their customers.
- [Your brand and the amazing Spider-Man](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-brand-and-the-amazing-spider-man/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares what businesses can learn from comic books, super heroes, and the artists who created them.
- [Video: How TD Ameritrade gives their employees ownership in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-td-ameritrade-gives-their-employees-ownership-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: TD Ameritrade's Sunayna Tuteja shares how letting go of the reins gave her team more influence on a social campaign for the 2014 Olympics.
- [Video: How Waste Management spread the word about sustainability at The Greenest Show on Grass](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-waste-management-spread-the-word-about-sustainability-at-the-greenest-show-on-grass/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Waste Management, a garbage company, uses an event like the Phoenix Open to highlight BtoB services with word of mouth.
- [Word of mouth for 3 things no one wants to talk about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-for-3-things-no-one-wants-to-talk-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: How three companies are getting people to talk about cat litter, death, and newsletter services.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from an artist](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-an-artist/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this Austin artist is creating buzz around her artwork.
- [WOM Tip #204: Think of other groups you can serve](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-204-think-of-other-groups-you-can-serve/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Lakeview Water Park creates a ton of buzz on their last day open each summer by inviting dogs and their owners in to play.
- [WOM Tip #210: Make something beautiful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-210-make-something-beautiful/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how the National Audubon Society is creating buzz around their cause using beautiful art.
- [Video: How Cabela's joined their customers' conversations in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-cabelas-joined-their-customers-conversations-in-social-media-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Cabela's Adam Buchanan explains how he empowered Cabela's retail employees to keep word of mouth conversations going through social media.
- [5 ways to market if you don't have a lot of money](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-ways-to-market-if-you-dont-have-a-lot-of-money-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares five word of mouth marketing tactics that requite little or no budget.
- [WOM Tip #226: Pride is buzzworthy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-226-pride-is-buzzworthy/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Google Fiber is keeping up the buzz around Austin for their new launch with a t-shirt.
- [WOM Tip #445: Try the not-so-noisy spaces](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-445-try-the-not-so-noisy-spaces/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Swarovski is getting their customers' attention on Craigslist through clever Missed Connections.
- [What works (for me, at least)](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-works-for-me-at-least/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Author Andy Nulman shares his key tips for successful blogging.
- [Video: How CME Group earns more word of mouth for their Global Financial Leadership Conference](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-cme-group-earns-more-word-of-mouth-for-their-global-financial-leadership-conference/) - From WordofMouth.org: CME Group's Evan Peterson shares how they amplify buzz from their annual conference via social media content.
- [Decisions that earn customer love](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/decisions-that-earn-customer-love/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how companies can set themselves apart by making genuine decisions that earn customers' love.
- [3 ways to use the "me" motivation for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-use-the-me-motivation-for-word-of-mouth-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can help customers talk about themselves while creating buzz for your company.
- [How remarkable stories create great word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-remarkable-stories-create-great-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how these three companies are gaining buzz from their remarkable storytelling.
- [Video: How Olive Garden made their social media presence about their customers -- not marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-olive-garden-made-their-social-media-presence-about-their-customers-not-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Olive Garden's Justin Sikora shares five steps they took to create a new social media strategy that earned back upset customers and new brand advocates.
- [Your actions tell the story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-actions-tell-the-story/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Beloved companies know the fleeting moments of any customer exchange are also the moments that demonstrate how they value the customer.
- [Don't make me hate you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-make-me-hate-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains how brands need to look for ways to add peace & comfort instead of intrusion & annoyance into their customers' lives.
- [Boring word of mouth lessons](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/boring-word-of-mouth-lessons/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can take advantage of being boring to create something remarkable.
- [Video: How ConAgra Foods makes product decisions by listening to their fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-conagra-makes-product-decisions-by-listening-to-their-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how ConAgra makes product decisions by listening to their fans in social media.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from an online community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-an-online-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this online community grew from 40,000 to 400,000 in four months through word of mouth.
- [Be an advocate for your customer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-an-advocate-for-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains the benefits of being an advocate for your customer instead of your own brand.
- [Why different is remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-different-is-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Check out how these businesses are earning word of mouth by being unique and different.
- [WOM Tip #218: Art brings big groups of talkers together](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-218-art-brings-big-groups-of-talkers-together/) - From WordofMouth.org: How TD Bank utilized their storefront space to get their customers talking about local artists.
- [WOM Tip #152: Ask people to help you tell your story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-152-ask-people-to-help-you-tell-your-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Austin Pets Alive! is putting out lots of content with little budget to get the word out about their adoptive animals.
- [WOM Tip #221: Let your employees give people a reason to party](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-221-let-your-employees-give-people-a-reason-to-party/) - From WordofMouth.org: How one Johnsonville Sausage employee inspired an entire cookout with his remarkable customer service.
- [WOM Tip #578: Celebrate your customer -- not yourself](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-578-celebrate-your-customer-not-yourself/) - From WordofMouth.org: How The Container Store celebrates their customers instead of their store during grand openings.
- [Video: How Nissan connects negative online word of mouth to real-world solutions](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-nissan-connects-negative-online-word-of-mouth-to-real-world-solutions/) - From WordofMouth.org: Nissan's Anne McGraw explains the process of how they listen to customers' complaints via social and take real action to fix them.
- [When is the wrapping better than the gift?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-is-the-wrapping-better-than-the-gift/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Sernovitz shares an example of how product packaging can create buzz for your business.
- [Ambassador programs: Step away from the status quo](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ambassador-programs-step-away-from-the-status-quo/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Spike Jones compares the tired way and the inspired way when creating an ambassador program.
- [Handwritten notes are magic](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/handwritten-notes-are-magic/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan reminds us of the effectiveness and sincerity of handwritten notes.
- [Food for thought: A business education in 20 courses](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/food-for-thought-a-business-education-in-20-courses/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Andy Nulman explains how Chicago restaurant Alinea goes above and beyond to give their customers a remarkable dining experience.
- [Five competencies = engine for growth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/five-competencies-engine-for-growth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares five customer experience competencies that will create a reliable customer experience across the organization.
- [WOM Tip #391: Show off your most extreme self](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-391-show-off-your-most-extreme-self/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Motoped created a new word of mouth carrier with their "Survival Bike."
- [The foolproof, two-step secret to go viral!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-foolproof-two-step-secret-to-go-viral/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Author Andy Nulman shares the two key ingredients for helping your content go viral online.
- [Customer experience competency: Customer listening](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/customer-experience-compentency-customer-listening/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss describes how listening to your customers helps enable your organization to get operational very easily.
- [Video: How Johnson & Johnson gets to know their customers before they start conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-johnson-johnson-gets-to-know-their-customers-before-they-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Johnson & Johnson's Devon Eyer shares how they create real relationships with bloggers and influencers.
- [How to use loyalty (and disloyalty) cards to earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-use-loyalty-and-disloyalty-cards-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how three companies are putting a spin on the traditional loyalty card and creating buzz.
- [How to earn word of mouth by helping them make friends](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-earn-word-of-mouth-by-helping-them-make-friends/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways you can earn more word of mouth by helping your customers make friends.
- [Word of mouth details you almost missed](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-details-you-almost-missed/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration for tweaking your company's small details with these three examples from smart marketers.
- [Video: How GE earns millions in revenue with employees' social networks](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-ge-earns-millions-in-revenue-with-employees-social-networks/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: GE's Rich Narasaki discusses how they use LinkedIn to make introductions, foster relationships, earn trust, and more.
- [WOM Tip #227: Find your "thing"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-227-find-your-thing/) - From WordofMouth.org: What is your company's conversation starter that allows your customers to easily spread the word about your business?
- [Video: How Novartis pulls off word of mouth despite strict regulations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-novartis-pulls-off-word-of-mouth-despite-strict-regulations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Novartis' Melissa Mackey explains how they used social media to amplify their hackathon in a regulated industry.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from a bar](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-a-bar/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how a bar in Austin, TX is giving its patrons multiple reasons to talk about them.
- [Could being remarkable really be this simple?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/could-being-remarkable-really-be-this-simple/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares a business philosophy from Walt Disney that relates to word of mouth marketing.
- [Keep people talking for years and years](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/keep-people-talking-for-years-and-years/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Sernovitz explains how his local orthodontist is always top-of-mind because of their swag.
- [How Dweezil Zappa delivers a great customer experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-dweezil-zappa-delivers-a-great-customer-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mark Hurst shares one fan's remarkable "customer" experience at a Dweezil Zappa concert and what marketers can learn from it.
- [In retail: Customer experience and the "cool factor"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/in-retail-customer-experience-and-the-cool-factor/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mark Hurst explains why good customer experience does not always equate to the "cool factor."
- [WOM Tip #211: Having a personality is always remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-211-having-a-personality-is-always-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: A reminder that showing your personality is always buzzworthy (even for one of the most talked about products on earth).
- [WOM Tip #229: Don't just make it right, make it better](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-229-dont-just-make-it-right-make-it-better/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how a small bookstore competes with Amazon using remarkable customer service and word of mouth.
- [Frayed emotions when it comes to brands](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/frayed-emotions-when-it-comes-to-brands/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog:
- [Creating love affairs: You can't buy their love](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/creating-love-affairs-you-cant-buy-their-love/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how it's the little attention-to-detail that creates customers' love affairs with your brand.
- [How Penn and Teller turn the audience into social megaphones](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-penn-and-teller-turn-the-audience-into-social-megaphones/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares how magicians Penn & Teller turn the audience into word of mouth vehicles via social media.
- [BBQ ribs can teach you a lot about content marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/bbq-ribs-can-teach-you-a-lot-about-content-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer explains how self-serve environments like online communities or forums can help create enthusiasts for your brand.
- [Are you worthy of social media? The two types of talk triggers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-you-worthy-of-social-media-the-two-types-of-talk-triggers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jay Baer shares the two kinds of talk triggers your company can build to help your fans start new conversations about your product.
- [WOM Tip #219: Ask your fans to get in on the joke](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-219-ask-your-fans-to-get-in-on-the-joke/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Newcastle brought their fans in on the joke to poke fun at beer marketing.
- [Go the extra mile to make word of mouth easy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/go-the-extra-mile-to-make-word-of-mouth-easy/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn what you can do to make word of mouth easier for your fans.
- [3 word of mouth situations when the customer is definitely right](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-situations-when-the-customer-is-definitely-right/) - From WordofMouth.org: When it comes to word of mouth, these are the moments when the phrase, "the customer is always right" can help you out.
- [Video: How Life Time Fitness empowered their best talkers ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-life-time-fitness-empowered-their-best-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Tony Saucier shares how they enlisted their employees to build communities and spread word of mouth.
- [3 actions to earn back customer trust](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-actions-to-earn-back-customer-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares three ways you can earn back customer trust after you've made a mistake.
- [Someone has to hate your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/someone-has-to-hate-your-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan encourages businesses to take a stand and be bold in their marketing/branding because brand haters will exist regardless.
- [Video: How Thomson Reuters earned new customers with great content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-thomson-reuters-earned-new-customers-with-great-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Thomson Reuters leverages internal thought leaders for their content strategy.
- [Video: How Paychex turned their employees into advocates in 14 days](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-paychex-turned-their-employees-into-advocates-in-14-days/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Paychex rallied internal employee participation to anchor the promotion of an external company event.
- [Video: How Michelin earns word of mouth influence in forums](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-michelin-earns-word-of-mouth-influence-in-forums/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Michelin North America took fans of the brand and created a new level of ambassadors.
- [How to make everything you say a treasure to your audience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-everything-you-say-a-treasure-to-your-audience/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Author Mitch Joel gives advice on sharing ideas based on Julian Treasure's TED presentation.
- [3 word of mouth tips for schools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-tips-for-schools/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can harness word of mouth to get more people talking about your school.
- [3 ways to make emails more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-make-emails-more-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways to get the most word of mouth out of your emails.
- [Daring word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/daring-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration from these daring marketing tactics from three companies earning more word of mouth for their risky efforts.
- [WOM Tip #208: Even small swag can make a difference](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-208-even-small-swag-can-make-a-difference/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how FILA included a tiny bit of swag to their golf shorts to increase their word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #224: Join the conversation in your own way](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-224-join-the-conversation-in-your-own-way/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how TripAdvisor has created a funny and remarkable way of getting people to interact with their brand.
- [WOM Tip #169: Re-energize word of mouth by repackaging your stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-169-re-energize-word-of-mouth-by-repackaging-your-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: See how Crayola re-designed their packaging to generate more buzz.
- [Connecting "being there" and "reliability" to junk removal ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/connecting-being-there-and-reliability-to-junk-removal/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how goes above and beyond 1-800-GOT-JUNK? for its customers.
- [Use word of mouth to score your next job](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/use-word-of-mouth-to-score-your-next-job/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains how word of mouth can be effective for job hunting.
- [Is your company humble when it fumbles?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-your-company-humble-when-it-fumbles/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains how beloved companies accept accountability when things go wrong.
- [Video: Tyra Banks on how honesty strengthens your word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-tyra-banks-on-how-honesty-strengthens-your-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Tyra Banks gives a keynote on how she has been successful in social media by being authentic.
- [Video: How to integrate word of mouth and social media with advertising](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-integrate-word-of-mouth-and-social-media-with-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org: Best Buy's Jamie Plesser teaches a class on how to integrate social media and word of mouth with advertising.
- [Are your customers frozen? Let it go!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-your-customers-frozen-let-it-go/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog:
- [WOM Tip #462: Need content inspiration? Just ask for it.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-462-need-content-inspiration-just-ask-for-it/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sharable content is key to your word of mouth marketing strategy. But how do you create it?
- [WOM Tip #544: Partnerships re-energize word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-544-partnerships-re-energize-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how IKEA partnered with a dog shelter to earn word of mouth for both organizations.
- [How Disney says, "I'm sorry"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-disney-says-im-sorry/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares an example of how a company should deal with their mistakes from his Disney experience.
- [3 reasons to be generous](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-reasons-to-be-generous/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways three ways generosity inspires word of mouth.
- [3 simple ways to make what you're already doing remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-simple-ways-to-make-what-youre-already-doing-remarkable/) - [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 marketing doesn't always require an overhaul. Sometimes it's just small tweaks to what you're already doing that turn a regular company
- [Video: How earning trust becomes a competitive advantage](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-earning-trust-becomes-a-competitive-advantage/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Don Peppers explains how companies can use trust as a competitive advantage in business.
- [It's the little things, I mean, people](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-the-little-things-i-mean-people/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Spike Jones explains why passionate fans are more valuable than influencers.
- [How do you deliver a reliable experience?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-do-you-deliver-a-reliable-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author and customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss gives a keynote speech at the Customer Success Summit.
- [Screw the "other people"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/screw-the-other-people/) - From WordofMouth.org:
- [What great brands do](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-great-brands-do/) - From WordofMouth.org:
- [3 types of talkers and what to give them](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-types-of-talkers-and-what-to-give-them/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn about what you can give your talkers to inspire new conversations about your business.
- [You need a smaller net ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/you-need-a-smaller-net/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan explains why companies should not focus on how many customers they have, but how many are the "right" customer.
- [WOM Tip #479: Bold is better](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-479-bold-is-better/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why even though it can be risky and put you in a vulnerable place, being bold starts big conversations.
- [WOM Tip #490: If they love something, set it free](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-490-if-they-love-something-set-it-free/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's a classic word of mouth marketing example of how to reward your fans when they rave about your stuff.
- [WOM Tip #574: There’s always a way to start new conversations -- always](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-574-theres-always-a-way-to-start-new-conversations-always/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how this water bottle company is creating new conversations around their product.
- [Video: How to use social media for crisis management](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-use-social-media-for-crisis-management/) - From WordofMouth.org: Debbie Curtis-Magley shares the do's and don'ts of social media crisis management.
- [4 tips for a great customer feedback form](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-tips-for-a-great-customer-feedback-form/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four easy ways to get the most out of your feedback forms.
- [3 ways to use competition to start word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-make-word-of-mouth-a-game/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can use competition to build buzz around your business.
- [Video: Why passion sparks word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-passion-sparks-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Robbin Phillips talks about the social, emotional, and functional drivers that compel people to share.
- [Video: How to build audiences to earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-build-audiences-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: ExactTarget's Jeffrey Rohrs explains why audiences are a valuable business asset.
- [Video: How Whole Foods Market's customers inspire word of mouth on Pinterest](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-whole-foods-markets-customers-inspire-word-of-mouth-on-pinterest/) - From WordofMouth.org: Whole Foods' Natanya Anderson shares their Pinterest strategy based on their customers' passions and values.
- [How fans have blown audiences away](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-fans-have-blown-audiences-away/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman breaks down the difference between an audience and a fan base for your brand.
- [How do you sell what no one wants to buy?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-do-you-sell-what-no-one-wants-to-buy/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares four marketing tactics that will help you sell products that no one really wants to buy.
- [TED and the art of loyalty](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ted-and-the-art-of-loyalty/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains what brands can learn about customer loyalty from the TED experience.
- [How a small franchise competes with bigger competitors using word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-a-small-franchise-competes-with-bigger-competitors-using-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how The Tile Shop uses remarkable customer service to earn word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #561: Reward your referrers with something they'll use](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-561-reward-your-referrers-with-something-theyll-use/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Dropbox makes it easy (and worthwhile) for their customers to refer a friend.
- [WOM Tip #582: Listen for opportunities to make someone's day -- even small ones](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-582-listen-for-opportunities-to-make-someones-day-even-small-ones/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Staples is using Twitter to surprise and delight their fans.
- [Video: How Johnson & Johnson turns influencers into talkers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-johnson-johnson-turns-influencers-into-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Johnson & Johnson's Devon Eyer developed a content strategy around their influencer program.
- [WOM Tip #501: Get someone else to tell your story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-501-get-someone-else-to-tell-your-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why one theater group got their actors to drive taxis for a day.
- [3 word of mouth lessons from the grocery store](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-the-grocery-store/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find word of mouth marketing inspiration from these three examples at the grocery store.
- [How reliable is your everyday experience?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-reliable-is-your-everyday-experience-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how to improve the reliability of your customers' everyday experience.
- [How CustomInk.com creates a love affair with me ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-customink-com-creates-a-love-affair-with-me/) - From wordofmouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shows how a company, CustomInk.com, goes above and beyond in customer service
- [3 things that carry word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-things-that-carry-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Discover three conversation-starters that can help people spread the word about your company.
- [How small details earn big fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-small-details-earn-big-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three detail-oriented word of mouth strategies that get people talking.
- [WOM Tip #489: Just because it's automated doesn't mean it can't be friendly](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-489-just-because-its-automated-doesnt-mean-it-cant-be-friendly/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this coffee company is sending unique shipping notifications that are getting customers talking.
- [WOM Tip #474: Help them start conversations even when they're not about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-474-help-them-start-conversations-even-when-theyre-not-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this perfume company helps customers see a human side of their business without trying to sell them anything.
- [Video: How Moen changed their focus to earn more word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-moen-changed-their-focus-to-earn-more-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Moen's Ginny Persons shares how they re-focused their social media strategy by listening to their customers online.
- [Video: How Walgreens empowers employees to connect with each other](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-walgreens-empowers-employees-to-connect-with-each-other/) - From WordofMouth.org: Walgreens' Chris Catania shares how they empower employees to connect with each other.
- [WOM Tip #405: Make fixing your mistakes a big deal](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-405-make-fixing-your-mistakes-a-big-deal/) - From WordofMouth.org: When Chef Boyardee stopped making pop-top lids on their cans of ravioli, they didn't expect such an outcry from their customers. Here's how they handled it.
- [Be nice when you say bad things online](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-nice-when-you-say-bad-things-online/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains why all customer reviews (yes, even the negative ones) are good for your brand.
- [Location, location, location is a state of mind... not a place](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/location-location-location-is-a-state-of-mind-not-a-place/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman explains why the physical location of your business doesn't matter to your customers.
- [Why a unified cross-silo customer experience is important ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-a-unified-cross-silo-customer-experience-is-important/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares why metrics are important to the customer experience.
- [Adding value in unexpected places](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/adding-value-in-unexpected-places/) - From WordofMouth.org: Based on an idea from Chipotle, author Mitch Joel explains how brands can find simple ways to add value to their customers' experience.
- [When am I going to review this backpack?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-am-i-going-to-review-this-backpack/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares some helpful advice on encouraging your happy customers to leave a review.
- [Let your customers help](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/let-your-customers-help/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares four marketing tactics to turn your customers into your most active cheerleaders.
- [The three-word secret to tourism success](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-three-word-secret-to-tourism-success/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman shares the three word of mouth marketing steps to create a successful tourism business.
- [How to build a bond with your customers ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-build-a-bond-with-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shows how Kohl's new campaign connects with their customers.
- [3 ways to help your employees thrill customers ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-help-your-employees-thrill-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways companies are showing their employees how to be remarkable at their jobs.
- [Be there when they need you most](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-there-when-they-need-you-most/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find inspiration for wowing your customers with these three extraordinary customer service examples.
- [Video: How Microsoft uses storytelling to earn word of mouth ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-microsoft-uses-storytelling-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Microsoft Social Media Manager Rob Wolf takes us behind the scenes of their storytelling strategy.
- [WOM Tip #376: Inexpensive tools can carry word of mouth messages for more expensive stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-376-inexpensive-tools-can-carry-word-of-mouth-messages-for-more-expensive-stuff/) - Homage, a retro-sports-inspired clothing company, includes packages of old baseball cards with their customers' orders. They're not worth anything to a serious baseball card trader -- but that's not the point. They're nostalgic, they're a cool way to surprise and delight customers, and most importantly, they're a word of mouth carrier. When Homage sends these
- [Video: How Southwest Airlines' employees start meaningful word of mouth conversations ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-southwest-airlines-employees-start-meaningful-word-of-mouth-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Singing flight attendants, fun pilots, and cookie cakes? It's all a part of Southwest Airlines' culture of being remarkable.
- [Actually, it isn't all about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/actually-it-isnt-all-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan urges companies to get over themselves and start focusing on sharing content that actually helps and serves your clientele.
- [Who are your talkers?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/who-are-your-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn about the three groups of people who will want to tell everyone about your business.
- [WOM Tip #399: Your talkers can say it better with a gift ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-399-your-talkers-can-say-it-better-with-a-gift/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how one coffee company is making word of mouth easier for their fans.
- [You are what you share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/you-are-what-you-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman explains what motivates users to share content with others on social media.
- [What decisions make you a "beloved company?"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-decisions-make-you-a-beloved-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss describes the five decisions businesses can make to become a "beloved company."
- [What are you doing to generate word of mouth?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-are-you-doing-to-generate-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares how Amazon is purposefully and actively generating referrals and word of mouth.
- [Repair the emotional connection when things go wrong](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/repair-the-emotional-connection-when-things-go-wrong/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how beloved companies fix the problem when they make a mistake.
- [Video: How likely are your social media fans to refer you to a friend?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-likely-are-your-social-media-fans-to-refer-you-to-a-friend/) - From WordofMouth.org: Laura Brooks shares how you can apply the question, "Would they recommend us to their friends and family?" to social media fans.
- [Video: How Kaiser Permanente writes their own word of mouth stories](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-kaiser-permanente-writes-their-own-word-of-mouth-stories/) - From WordofMouth.org: In this video, learn how Kaiser Permanente is using brand journalism to spark conversations.
- [Video: How USAA built buzz for an internal training program](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-usaa-built-buzz-for-an-internal-training-program/) - From WordofMouth.org: "Cool! Did you see this new company policy email?" said no one, ever. That's why USAA took a different route and threw a party. Find out how here.
- [Why useful is remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-useful-is-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways to do something so useful your customers can't help but talk about it.
- [Making someone's day always starts conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/making-someones-day-always-starts-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to start more conversations about your company by simply making someone's day.
- [What's your love plan?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/whats-your-love-plan/) - From WordofMouth.org: Everyone has a crisis plan for when stuff goes terribly wrong, but what about when things are going great?
- [Advertising vs. surprise and delight](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/advertising-vs-surprise-and-delight/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones shares the big reasons why surprising and delighting your customers is more effective than advertising.
- [How to make your content go viral](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-your-content-go-viral/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jonah Berger talks about the science behind why people share some things rather than others.
- [10 tips for achieving 100% customer satisfaction](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/10-tips-for-achieving-100-customer-satisfaction/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeff Frank explains how Simplicity Sofa does more than just keeping customers happy by going above and beyond to fix problems.
- [Lessons from 3 incredible talker programs](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/lessons-from-3-incredible-talker-programs/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn about three different programs that turn customers into talkers.
- [7 word of mouth emotions](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/7-word-of-mouth-emotions/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can earn word of mouth by playing on these seven emotions.
- [WOM Tip #436: The best word of mouth stories go against the grain](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-436-the-best-word-of-mouth-stories-go-against-the-grain/) - From WordofMouth.org: How a local Austin, TX bar earned more word of mouth during SXSW by keeping it local and focusing on their regulars.
- [3 reasons to proactively apologize to customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-reasons-to-proactively-apologize-to-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three important reasons why aplogizing is a great word of mouth strategy.
- [WOM Tip #455: Turn business trips into word of mouth trips](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-455-turn-business-trips-into-word-of-mouth-trips/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Pinterest started a lot of buzz around their trip to SXSW in Austin, TX this year.
- [Don't forget the packaging!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-forget-the-packaging/) - From WordofMouth.org: WindsorONE's Craig Flynn and Brian Bunt share three steps for making your sales approach talk worthy.
- [Video: How RadioShack fueled word of mouth during the Super Bowl](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-radioshack-fueled-word-of-mouth-during-the-super-bowl/) - From WordofMouth.org: How do you get everyone's attention during one of the noisiest days for marketing of the year? You have a word of mouth game plan.
- [WOM Tip #471: Tell an epic story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-471-tell-an-epic-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how the Wu-Tang Clan is standing out in the music industry with their new top-secret, one-of-a-kind album.
- [Do you start with the product or your customer?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-start-with-the-product-or-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss shares lessons learned from Lands' End on thinking about your customer to drive innovation.
- [When your reputation is collapsing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-your-reputation-is-collapsing/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz warns that if your company has negative word of mouth, it's time to look within to find the problem.
- [The marketing moral compass](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-marketing-moral-compass/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains how businesses with defined moral compasses of marketing tend to be more successful.
- [Why sending loyal customers away is great for business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-sending-loyal-customers-away-is-great-for-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman explains why sending loyal customers away can be great for business.
- [Video: How Southwest uses surprise and delight to make remarkable experiences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-southwest-uses-surprise-and-delight-to-make-remarkable-experiences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Southwest Airlines' Christi McNeill shares how they're using social media to surprise and delight their customers and earn word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #433: Being yourself is remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-433-being-yourself-is-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: See why this butcher is earning more customer referrals from their Facebook page than anywhere else.
- [WOM Tip #372: Remarkable customer service shouldn't stop at the front desk](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-372-remarkable-customer-service-shouldnt-stop-at-the-front-desk/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how the W Hotel improves their customers' experience by paying attention to the smallest details.
- [Ask an artist to help you start conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ask-an-artist-to-help-you-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of how artists can help you make something remarkable.
- [THE best customer service tip ever](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-best-customer-service-tip-ever/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Drew McLellan shares the secret to stellar customer service.
- [Aim for the front-lash!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/aim-for-the-front-lash/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Andy Nulman explains why sometimes a backlash as a result of your marketing efforts can be a good thing for word of mouth.
- [How to make decisions to tell the story you want told by customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-decisions-to-tell-the-story-you-want-told-by-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how Kimberly-Clark's CEO made decisions to determine the company's valued story and direction.
- [Video: How BMW turns fans into brand advocates](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-bmw-turns-fans-into-brand-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org: Watch Kate Alini's case study on using social media to earn raving fans at SocialMedia.org's BlogWell conference.
- [Hello? Is there a human inside?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/hello-is-there-a-human-inside/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains how every company has a spirit that needs to reveal itself in order to gain customer trust and respect.
- [Be amazing to earn the amazing review](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-amazing-to-earn-the-amazing-review/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares an example of amazing service that earned an equally amazing review.
- [How to make water, pushpins, and Boring remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-water-pushpins-and-boring-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Three word of mouth strategies that turned underdog situations into word of mouth opportunities.
- [Video: How UnitedHealth Group meets their customers where conversations are happening ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-unitedhealth-group-meets-their-customers-where-conversations-are-happening/) - From WordofMouth.org: UnitedHealth Group's Rachel Medina shares how they're navigating the social customer service waters amid strict regulations.
- [Customer service case study from Jeff the cabbie](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/customer-service-case-study-from-jeff-the-cabbie/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares some key customer service takeaways from his special cab ride in St. Louis.
- [Video: How AT&T helps their employees become social advocates](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-att-helps-their-employees-become-social-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org: AT&T's Lee Diaz explains how they tap their employees as word of mouth resources in social media.
- [WOM Tip #441: Make your packaging your word of mouth story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-441-make-your-packaging-your-word-of-mouth-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Are you using every opportunity to make your stuff more remarkable?
- [They'll buy when they trust](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/theyll-buy-when-they-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan explains an equation based on trust that every business needs to understand to be successful.
- [A foolproof way to building a great story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/a-foolproof-way-to-building-a-great-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to tell your brand's story by watching Steven Pressfield's two-part video on building a great story.
- [It's a small (and strange) world after all, brands](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-a-small-and-strange-world-after-all-brands/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains how brands should be approaching their passionate groups of fans.
- [Why a fantastic customer experience matters](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-a-fantastic-customer-experience-matters/) - From WordofMouth.org: Forrester's Kerry Bodine and Moira Dorsey explain how companies like Apple, USAA, and more earn fans with remarkable customer experience.
- [Four word of mouth lessons from one email](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/four-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-one-email/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn four fundamental word of mouth marketing lessons from this "thank you" email from Pinrose.
- [8 word of mouth topics to write about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/8-word-of-mouth-topics-to-write-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are eight places you should look to start creating content worth sharing.
- [How to make your word of mouth marketing more efficient](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-word-of-mouth-marketing-efficient/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can embed word of mouth into a current process, your existing customer base, and your traditional advertising.
- [Skills that drive culture change for the customer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/skills-that-drive-culture-change-for-the-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains the skill sets specific to driving culture change that need to be present when doing customer experience work.
- [Do you trust your customers and employees?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-trust-your-customers-and-employees/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains how trust enables a company to encourage innovation and partnership.
- [We have to earn our audience's attention](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/we-have-to-earn-our-audiences-attention/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares how to get your audience's attention with a little humanity.
- [3 digital designs that earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-digital-designs-that-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Three ways to give your web strategy a little word of mouth boost.
- [WOM Tip #378: Make a physical reminder for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-378-make-a-physical-reminder-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out how a can of Nothing can give so many people something to talk about.
- [WOM Tip #457: Turn problem solving into a word of mouth opportunity](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-457-turn-problem-solving-into-a-word-of-mouth-opportunity/) - From WordofMouth.org: A great example from Feedly on why you should let your customers know you're fixing problems.
- [WOM Tip #379: Try word of mouth topics you know already work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-379-try-word-of-mouth-topics-you-know-already-work/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how a bunch of Indianapolis charities are using a buzzworthy basketball tradition for word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #477: Make something unexpectedly delightful ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-477-make-something-unexpectedly-delightful/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out what could possibly make a passing garbage truck something to smile at.
- [Everyone likes pie ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/everyone-likes-pie/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz CEO of WordofMouth.org and bestselling author shares a great example of word of mouth marketing for small businesses.
- [25 ways to thank your customers ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/25-ways-to-thank-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Tons of ways to show your customers appreciation and earn their word of mouth -- all in one handy slide presentation by Help Scout.
- [Viral 2.0](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/viral-2-0/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author and Professor Jonah Berger shares how you can get people talking and sharing, online and off, so that word spreads about your product.
- [Great storytelling: Lessons from Ira Glass](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/great-storytelling-lessons-from-ira-glass/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares what brands can learn about storytelling from "This American Life's" Ira Glass.
- [Video: Andy Sernovitz shares why "native advertising" is actually "unethical advertising"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-andy-sernovitz-shares-why-native-advertising-is-actually-unethical-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz explains why hiding your brand is not the same as promoting your brand -- and it could land you in a lot of trouble.
- [3 ways to use data for word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-use-data-for-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how sharing data can help you earn word of mouth.
- [How to let your fans do the talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-let-your-fans-do-the-talking/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways you can encourage your customers to speak for you.
- [Video: Why Dassault Systèmes let their fans take over their word of mouth message](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-why-dassault-systemes-let-their-fans-take-over-their-word-of-mouth-message/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dassault Systèmes' Aurélien Blaha shares how trusting their customers with the company's word of mouth message paid off.
- [3 reasons to let your customers behind the scenes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-reasons-to-let-your-customers-behind-the-scenes/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how you can create more buzz around your business simply by giving customers a behind-the-scenes look at what you do.
- [New ways to use old marketing tools to get people talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/new-ways-to-use-old-marketing-tools-to-get-people-talking/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of how to repurpose your usual stuff to earn more word of mouth.
- [It’s more than action, it’s intent and motivation](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-more-than-action-its-intent-and-motivation/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss instructs marketers to decide what they want their customers to get from them with each customer contact, call, etc.
- [How to sell ideas like Gladwell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-sell-ideas-like-gladwell/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jonah Berger shares a few lessons brands can learn about storytelling from Malcolm Gladwell.
- [The failing state of content marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-failing-state-of-content-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains why distribution is key is a successful content marketing strategy.
- [The proper way to blow a customer's mind](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-proper-way-to-blow-a-customers-mind/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz on how Headsets.com delivers OMG customer service that makes people eager to call them when things break.
- [What are your three types of ice?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-are-your-three-types-of-ice/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jonah Berger explains how being remarkable helps your business stand out from the crowd.
- [The passion conversation](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-passion-conversation/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones talks why the passion conversation, not the product, is at the heart of a movement, and how you can develop it.
- [How to trigger word of mouth ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-trigger-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jonah Berger, author of "Contagious," explains how triggers help influence human behavior and spread word of mouth.
- [3 buzzworthy displays that don't cost a thing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-buzzworthy-displays-that-dont-cost-a-thing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some refreshing business displays that start conversations (and don't cost a dime).
- [Video: How Honda shared their customers' love](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-honda-shared-their-customers-love/) - From WordofMouth.org: American Honda Motor Company's Alicia Jones shares how they are using social media to start new conversations with customers.
- [Great content is the least of your worries](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/great-content-is-the-least-of-your-worries/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares why it's important to consider how your content is cased for customers to actually derive a true benefit from it.
- [Are your customers telling a beloved-company story?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-your-customers-telling-a-beloved-company-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how, for beloved companies, making decisions that drive customer loyalty is how they enable moments of “Wow!”
- [Video: How Sanofi US actively listens for their word of mouth topics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-sanofi-us-actively-listens-for-their-word-of-mouth-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Laura Kolodjeski explains how Sanofi US uses social media to listen for the topics that matter most to their patients with diabetes.
- [Give these 3 things away for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/give-these-3-things-away-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Check out these examples of unique handouts from businesses that got customers talking.
- [WOM Tip #344: Your best talkers might be having the worst day](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-344-your-best-talkers-might-be-having-the-worst-day/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how Zappos turned one baggage claim area into a party during the Thanksgiving season.
- [WOM Tip #359: It's OK to show off products on your blog ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-359-its-ok-to-show-off-products-on-your-blog/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's what you can learn from 31 photos of dogs wearing mustaches.
- [WOM Tip #390: Make your purchase process more fun ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-390-make-your-purchase-process-more-fun/) - From WordofMouth.org: Buying a subway ticket is usually a pretty mundane task -- unless you're in Moscow.
- [WOM Tip #346: Rethink where you're starting word of mouth conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-346-rethink-where-youre-starting-word-of-mouth-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Would you rather sign a petition on a clip board or on a subway wall? Here's what you can learn from this cause's clever marketing.
- [WOM Tip #396: Be patient with word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-396-be-patient-with-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Why it's always a good idea to treat your customers like a friend -- even when they're annoying.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: 3 ways to let your fans do the talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-3-ways-to-let-your-fans-do-the-talking/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Three ideas on how smart word of mouth marketers can use the voice of the customer to win over prospects.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #46: Bad situations are great opportunities to earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-46-bad-situations-are-great-opportunities-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How a Southwest Airlines pilot turned a negative situation into something remarkable and memorable.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: Three classics that always get people talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-three-classics-that-always-get-people-talking/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Three fundamental marketing ideas that you can rely on to generate word of mouth every time.
- [Release the content ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/release-the-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use these tips as a guide for unlocking your pre-existing content for customers to view and share with others.
- [How FRONTLINE made an ad worth talking about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-frontline-made-an-ad-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: When's the last time you saw someone rushing to take a picture of an ad?
- [Who is listening to your customer?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/who-is-listening-to-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss explains exactly what it takes to be real with your customers, from the executives to the front lines.
- [3 examples of remarkable corporate responsibility](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-examples-of-remarkable-corporate-responsibility/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to put a word of mouth spin on your corporate responsibility.
- [Video: How Dunkin' Donuts fuels word of mouth through social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-dunkin-donuts-fuels-word-of-mouth-through-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dunkin' Donuts' Jessica Gioglio shares how they put the spotlight on fans who love their brand.
- [WOM Tip #388: Go where people aren't expecting to see you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-388-go-where-people-arent-expecting-to-see-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: What makes a salad remarkable? Getting it out of a vending machine.
- [WOM Tip #321: Hide fun stuff for customers to find](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-321-hide-fun-stuff-for-customers-to-find/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how one company is using something as mundane as an error page to surprise their customers.
- [Video: How Hilton Worldwide is helping employees become proactive advocates](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-hilton-worldwide-is-helping-employees-become-proactive-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org: Hilton Worldwide's Vanessa Sain-Dieguez shares how they are using social to extend hospitality beyond the front desk.
- [Customers remember your "hello" and "goodbye"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/customers-remember-your-hello-and-goodbye/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss explains why you need to be deliberate in how your help your customers remember you.
- [Video: How Reebok finds the right brand advocates](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-reebok-finds-the-right-brand-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org: Reebok's Ben Cobb shares how they work with influencers, ambassadors, and brand partners to increase social buzz.
- [How likely are you to recommend us to a friend?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-likely-are-you-to-recommend-us-to-a-friend/) - From WordofMouth.org: Are you asking the questions that really matter when it comes to your marketing strategy? Here's one to ask at every company meeting.
- [Embracing fans of a service company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/embracing-fans-of-a-service-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Why you don't have to sell physical stuff to have a raving fan club.
- [How the process adds (mega) value to the product](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-the-process-adds-mega-value-to-the-product/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Nulman explains how the stories behind the stuff you create make them so much more buzzworthy.
- [3 newsjacking tips for word of mouth marketers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-newsjacking-tips-for-word-of-mouth-marketers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some meaningful ways you can tap into the news your customers are already talking about.
- [Video: How Keurig uses social media to spark word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-keurig-uses-social-media-to-spark-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Keurig's Crystal King shares how their social team encourages love stories from their fans and turns around negative word of mouth.
- [3 ways to earn word of mouth from super fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-earn-word-of-mouth-from-super-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn 3 ways you can inspire new word of mouth from your die-hard fans.
- [What we can learn from delighting in our customer's surprise](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-delighting-in-our-customers-surprise/) - From WordofMouth.org: A word of mouth lesson from Cards Against Humanity.
- [WOM Tip #329: Unique customer services are worth talking about -- even if they're small](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-329-unique-customer-services-are-worth-talking-about-even-if-theyre-small/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out how this German Airport is earning word of mouth with a simple change to their customer service.
- [Video: How EMC Corporation helps their employees become better advocates in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-emc-corporation-helps-their-employees-become-better-advocates-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: Senior Manager of Social Media for EMC Corporation Thom Lytle explains how they helped their employees focus their social media strategies.
- [Beloved companies deliberately build a culture of belief](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/beloved-companies-deliberately-build-a-culture-of-belief/) - From WordofMouth.org: In this video, Jeanne Bliss talks about building your company culture to create a loyal fan base.
- [WOM Tip #376: "Buzzworthy" doesn't always mean "sexy"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-376-buzzworthy-doesnt-always-mean-sexy/) - From WordofMouth.org: A reminder that "bigger," "flashier," and "more entertaining" is not the same as "buzzworthy."
- [WOM Tip #380: Ask your customers to tell a story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-380-ask-your-customers-to-tell-a-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's a different way to look at testimonials with this real-life example from Mercedes-Benz.
- [Avoid these 3 mistakes and be your blog-self](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/avoid-these-3-mistakes-and-be-your-blog-self-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some helpful blogging tips that will keep your readers engaged with your content.
- [How a "Do Not Disturb" sign created buzz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-a-do-not-disturb-sign-created-buzz/) - From WordofMouth.org: According to Andy Nulman, it's the little things that count.
- [WOM Tip #352: Weird feedback is remarkable feedback](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-352-weird-feedback-is-remarkable-feedback/) - From WordofMouth.org: Your customers comments won't always be predictable. But that's just a great opportunity to do something incredible.
- [WOM Tip #312: Great partnerships help you create once-in-a-lifetime experiences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-312-great-partnerships-help-you-create-once-in-a-lifetime-experiences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how three different businesses teamed up to do something fantastic for one of their customers.
- [Superhero word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/superhero-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how a big tech company, a baseball team, and a waiter are going above and beyond to make their customers' day.
- [How to turn a bad review into a better review](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-turn-a-bad-review-into-a-better-review/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz gives five tips for handling negative word of mouth like a pro.
- [Podcast: Jonah Berger on how to craft contagious content ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/podcast-jonah-berger-on-how-to-craft-contagious-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: In this WHYY Public Media podcast, Jonah Berger talks about his new book "Contagious: Why Things Catch On."
- [Remarkable stuff any business can offer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/remarkable-stuff-any-business-can-offer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some examples of buzz-worthy stuff your business can offer customers to surprise and delight them.
- [Podcast: Ryan Holiday and Mitch Joel on building buzzworthy brands from the ground up](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/podcast-ryan-holiday-and-mitch-joel-on-building-buzzworthy-brands-from-the-ground-up/) - From WordofMouth.org: In this Six Pixels of Separation podcast, Mitch Joel asks Ryan Holiday about his new book "Growth Hacker Marketing."
- [Video: Andy Sernovitz shares the latest FTC warnings on social media disclosure](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-andy-sernovitz-shares-the-latest-ftc-warnings-on-social-media-disclosure/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz covers the newest FTC updates, the fundamentals of proper disclosure, and how to make sure your agencies comply with your standards.
- [Video: How Xerox relies on content to become more than just a copier company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-xerox-relies-on-content-to-become-more-than-just-a-copier-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Xerox is about a lot more than your office scanner -- and they're using social media to prove it.
- [Barrier of entry](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/barrier-of-entry/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones explains why it's important to think beyond the cattle call when it comes to earning fans.
- [WOM Tip #323: Showing is more remarkable than telling](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-323-showing-is-more-remarkable-than-telling/) - From WordofMouth.org: You've heard it from your writing teacher, now you're hearing it from us: Showing is better than telling. Here's how a museum did it.
- [Video: How Thrivent Financial made their customers' voices louder](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-thrivent-financial-made-their-customers-voices-louder/) - From WordofMouth.org: Thrivent Financial's Stacy Eckes-Borys on how social media got their customers talking about a huge company decision.
- [3 actions to build a culture of "belief" in your organization](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-actions-to-build-a-culture-of-belief-in-your-organization/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss explains how companies will increase their prosperity by deciding to believe in their customers and their people.
- [Is your business covered in Scotch Tape?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-your-business-covered-in-scotch-tape/) - From WordofMouth.org: Just for Laughs President Andy Nulman shares his thoughts on why Scotch Tape is bad for business.
- [Share this great chapter from Emanuel Rosen's revised book](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/share-this-great-chapter-from-emanuel-rosens-revised-book-with-a-friend/) - Check out the great ideas from this chapter and then share it with a friend! "Active Seeding" -- Chapter 14 from Emanuel Rosen’s newly revised book, The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited: Real-life Lessons in Word-of-Mouth Marketing In this chapter, Emanuel explains how to transform a good marketing campaign into an incredible one through controlled releases
- [Video: How Microsoft makes everyday stuff buzzworthy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-microsoft-makes-everyday-stuff-and-big-announcements-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Microsoft's Rob and Jessica share the challenges they faced for creating daily engagement and big buzz for their Windows 8 launch.
- [Video: What General Mills looks for in community managers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-what-general-mills-looks-for-in-community-managers/) - From WordofMouth.org: General Mills' Aaron Miller shares how they are building & empowering a new team of community managers to act as the voice of their brands.
- [Video: How to measure word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-measuring-word-of-mouth-presented-by-david-rabjohns/) - From WordofMouth.org: David Rabjohns teaches a class on how to track, measure, and learn from your word of mouth.
- [3 small changes that start big conversations ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-small-changes-that-start-big-word-of-mouth-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: You don't always have to do something dramatic to start conversations. Here are some examples of small changes that led to big word of mouth.
- [5 A+ attributes of a community manager](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-a-attributes-of-an-amazing-community-manager/) - From WordofMouth.org: In this video, Dave Kerpen shares 5 keys to managing a community.
- [The one key to successful content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-one-key-to-successful-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his ideas on finding inspiration to create the best content for your followers.
- [The niche of things and other stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-niche-of-things-and-other-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel talks about why it doesn't always pay to be a generalist.
- [Social media as a filtering device](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/social-media-as-a-filtering-device/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones explains how combining your social media fans with the offline advocates that you find is a great base for an advocate program.
- ["Fake It Till You Make It: Reputation, Competition, and Yelp Review Fraud" by Michael Luca and Georgios Zervas](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-download-fake-it-till-you-make-it-reputation-competition-and-yelp-review-fraud-by-michael-luca-and-georgios-zervas/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download Michael Luca and Georgios Zervas' research on what triggers Yelp's fraud filter.
- [3 ideas for making receipts remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ideas-for-making-receipts-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can transform your customers' receipts in to effective word of mouth marketing tools.
- [Lessons from Umpqua Bank on being a remarkable neighbor](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/lessons-from-umpqua-bank-on-being-a-remarkable-neighbor/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four marketing lessons companies can apply to the way they do business based on Umpqua Bank's neighborly actions.
- [WOM Tip #265: Have your customers' backs](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-265-have-your-customers-backs/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how this restaurant saved the day at a Mother's Day brunch.
- [5 keys to great storytelling: Lessons from Barbara Corcoran](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-keys-to-great-storytelling-lessons-from-barbara-corcoran/) - From WordofMouth.org: Likeable Local's Dave Kerpen shares five principles for great storytelling in business from Barbara Corcoran of ABC's Shark Tank.
- [WOM Tip #214: Sometimes it's OK to respond to trolls](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-214-sometimes-its-ok-to-respond-to-trolls/) - From WordofMouth.org: We don't always encourage you to respond to trolls, but when we do, it's for word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #350: Make it as big as a fire truck](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-350-make-it-as-big-as-a-fire-truck/) - From WordofMouth.org: Want people to talk about your stuff? Take a cue from Nest and make it bigger, louder, and more fun.
- [WOM Tip #345: Make the people who give you feedback feel like rock stars](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-345-make-the-people-who-give-you-feedback-feel-like-rock-stars/) - From WordofMouth.org: This is how Google makes their biggest fans feel like VIPs.
- [When word of mouth should take priority over selling your stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-word-of-mouth-should-take-priority-over-selling-your-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three inspiring ways companies are ignoring sales and looking at the bigger WOM picture.
- [3 ways to spread word of mouth for your niche group](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-spread-word-of-mouth-for-your-niche-group/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how some companies are getting the word out about their unusual causes, groups, and products.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #19: Old tricks still work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-19-old-tricks-still-work/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Zappos uses simple, old-fashioned techniques to create lots of conversations.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #36: Surprise them with something special](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-36-surprise-them-with-something-special/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How a small Chicago sushi restaurant gets people trying their dessert and talking -- all at the same time.
- [WOM Tip #234: Make people ask "Why?"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-234-make-people-ask-why/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how a high school put a weird twist on a simple fundraiser that got a whole community talking.
- [3 ways to earn word of mouth with captive audiences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-earn-word-of-mouth-with-captive-audiences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn three ways you can make the most out of earning your customers' word of mouth when they've got no where else to go.
- [Video: How HSN goes beyond the TV to build buzz ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-hsn-goes-beyond-the-tv-to-build-buzz/) - From WordofMouth.org: HSN's Maggie Hatfield explains how they're making better connections (and big decisions) with their viewers through social media.
- [15-minute crash course in word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/15-minute-crash-course-in-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn word of mouth basics over your lunch break in this presentation from Andy Sernovitz.
- [Can community be automated?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/can-community-be-automated/) - From WordofMouth.org: Can you scale sincere customer relationships with automated technology? Spike Jones explores why trying to game the system doesn't work.
- [Practicality is the enemy of impact](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/practicality-is-the-enemy-of-impact/) - From WordofMouth.org: When everyone else was complaining about a fragile business card with minimal information, Andy Nulman thought it was a great idea.
- [A simple (but hard) truth that will change your marketing forever](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/a-simple-but-hard-truth-that-will-change-your-marketing-forever/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares his thoughts on the effectiveness of brands telling an authentic story in marketing.
- [The drug of content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-drug-of-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel explains how marketers can engage better with their customers by simply creating valuable content.
- [Hey marketers, shut up and just be valuable!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/hey-marketers-shut-up-and-just-be-valuable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dave Kerpen explains why companies need to provide great value for customers in order to stand out in all the marketing noise.
- [Sharing your social stories: Who's your Mary?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/sharing-your-social-stories-whos-your-mary/) - From WordofMouth.org: Likeable Local's Dave Kerpen talks about how sometimes your best talkers are the passionate people who work at your company.
- ["Tasti" tips for creating loyal customers with Tasti D-Lite's BJ Emerson](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/tasti-tips-for-creating-loyal-customers-with-tasti-d-lites-bj-emerson/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dave Kerpen chats with Tasti D-Lite's BJ Emerson about what it takes to create loyal customers.
- [The difference between an "everyday" company and a "beloved" company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-difference-between-an-everyday-company-and-a-beloved-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss explains why companies should be acutely aware that their experience impacts how customers feel and respond.
- [Examining why ideas spread](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/examining-why-ideas-spread/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones reminds us as marketers to take a step back and reflect on our audience before trying to sell them a new product or idea.
- [WOM Tip #341: More loyalty perks mean more opportunities for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-341-more-loyalty-perks-mean-more-opportunities-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how the World of Beer bar makes their loyal customers feel extra important.
- [WOM Tip #209: Don't let "Sold Out" be the last word](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-209-dont-let-sold-out-be-the-last-word/) - From WordofMouth.org: Selling out of a product doesn't always have to be a bad experience. Show your customers you care and you just might earn a fan.
- [WOM Tip #167: Make complicated word of mouth topics more fun](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-167-make-complicated-word-of-mouth-topics-more-fun/) - From WordofMouth.org: Whether it's controversial, complicated, techie, or obscure -- making it more fun always makes it easier to talk about.
- [Be ready for slow word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-ready-for-slow-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Not seeing instant results from your word of mouth campaign? Andy Sernovitz shares why that's OK and what you can expect instead.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #24: Help fans accomplish something together](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-24-help-fans-accomplish-something-together/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Buckley's restaurant is helping fans come together to accomplish a common goal: losing weight.
- [Go ahead, pinky swear!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/go-ahead-pinky-swear/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares this classic, big secret to amazing customer service, customer retention and word of mouth referrals.
- [How to show your customers you care about their feedback](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-show-your-customers-you-care-about-their-feedback/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways both big and small companies let their customers know they were listening.
- [Spic and spam](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/spic-and-spam/) - From WordofMouth.org: According to Andy Nulman, even vacuum companies have great reasons to reconnect with their customers later on. Here's why.
- [WOM Tip #222: Personalization doesn't have to be complicated](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-222-personalization-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated/) - From WordofMouth.org: Think you don't have the resources to make something personal for everyone? Don't over think it.
- [When design meets word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-design-meets-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways companies are using great design to get people talking about their stuff.
- [How to make boring stuff more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-boring-stuff-more-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how an online bank, a pharmaceutical company, and some realtors got people talking about their seemingly boring businesses.
- [Random acts of business kindness](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/random-acts-of-business-kindness/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Mitch Joel shares his thoughts on bringing the act of simple kindness back to business basics.
- [Video: How UCB Pharma's fans make them remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-ucb-pharmas-fans-make-them-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: UCB Pharma's Greg Cohen explains how they encourage their customers to tell their stories through social media.
- [Shared experiences lead to sharing experiences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/shared-experiences-lead-to-sharing-experiences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones explains why it's important as marketers to provide the means for customers to share their special life moments with others.
- [Video: 3 questions Coca-Cola asks before sharing content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-3-questions-coca-cola-asks-before-sharing-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: The Coca-Cola Company's Ashley Callahan shares how they determine what content will get shared the most by their fans.
- [Video: How Whole Foods Market's employees drive local buzz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-whole-foods-markets-employees-drive-their-local-buzz/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Natanya Anderson, Director of Social Media for Whole Foods Market, shares how their employees encourage local word of mouth.
- [Video: How Citrix has evolved into a social business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-citrix-has-evolved-into-a-social-business/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Citrix Senior Social Communications Manager Justin Levy shares how they empower their employees through social media.
- [Is word of mouth better than advertising? ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-word-of-mouth-better-than-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jonah Berger explains how traditional advertising is sometimes more effective than word of mouth.
- [5 actions for Chief Customer Officers to take right now to grow your business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-actions-for-chief-customer-officers-to-take-right-now-to-grow-your-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how a company's kindness and actions will pay dividends in business, goodwill, and word of mouth.
- [The card that stays with you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-card-that-stays-with-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Nulman shares a fantastic example of a business card people will keep.
- [Video: How Intel celebrates their fans' inner geek](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-intel-celebrates-their-fans-inner-geek/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Intel's Jennifer Lashua shares how they use social media to celebrate technology with global consumers.
- [When it's better to give stuff away for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/when-its-better-to-give-stuff-away-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of when little handouts turn into big conversation starters.
- [WOM Tip #206: Workshops are great for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-206-workshops-are-great-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: What better way to get people to spread the word about your stuff than to teach them something worth talking about? Here's how.
- [WOM Tip #232: Seriously, just start a fan club](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-232-seriously-just-start-a-fan-club/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's proof from a condiment that your business is not too small, too boring, or too obscure to warrant a fan club.
- [WOM Tip #185: Make your event reservation-only ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-185-make-your-event-reservation-only/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Chick-fil-A created a better overall customer experience for their free breakfast promotion by adding a reservation aspect.
- [Video: Andy Sernovitz explains why social media ethics should be a priority](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-andy-sernovitz-explains-why-social-media-ethics-should-be-a-priority/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares a lesson on why trust is the foundation for earning raving fans.
- [Why paying for reviews is never worth it](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-paying-for-reviews-is-never-worth-it/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: CEO Andy Sernovitz gives reasons why it's better to focus on being a beloved company than paying for fake reviews.
- [Your secret source of free market research](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-secret-source-of-free-market-research/) - From WordofMouth.org: Want to know exactly what your customers are looking for? Andy Sernovitz shares a helpful resource you might be overlooking.
- [3 ways to use surprise to earn word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-use-surprise-to-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to earn some excited word of mouth by surprising your customers in delightful ways.
- [3 ways to hold more remarkable events](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-hold-more-remarkable-events/) - From WordofMouth.org: Holding an event can be an exciting way to raise more awareness for your business. Here are three ways to make your events more buzzworthy.
- [The secret science behind big data and word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-secret-science-behind-big-data-and-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jonah Berger explains that some companies and campaigns will become more viral than others for scientific reason.
- [Why no business is too boring for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-no-business-is-too-boring-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares examples of how a great topic -- attached to any great product -- can start amazing word of mouth.
- [In praise of the surprise and delight](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/in-praise-of-the-surprise-and-delight/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Spike Jones shares some of his favorite examples of surprise and delight campaigns that got people talking.
- [WOM Tip #195: Teach them something worth sharing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-197-teach-them-something-worth-sharing/) - From WordofMouth.org: If you have some expertise on a topic, you have a great reason to create content -- because everyone has something to teach to someone.
- [Video: How Grainger makes their customers the heroes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-grainger-makes-their-customers-the-heroes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Grainger's Sherri Maxson shares how they use social media as a BtoB company to put the spotlight on their customers and earn their respect.
- [Video: How Moen inspires word of mouth through influencer outreach](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-moen-joined-the-conversations-their-fans-were-already-having/) - From WordofMouth.org: Director of Digital and Direct Marketing Ginny Long explains how Moen made faucets cool in social media.
- [Oops! Two newsletters for the price of one!](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/oops-two-newsletters-for-the-price-of-one/) - We're having one of those Tuesdays here at WordofMouth.org. We got a little overeager in our newsletter scheduling and accidentally sent everyone this week's and next week's issue. Whoops. Your inbox is already overloaded, and we're sorry to have made it worse today. We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to marketing newsletters,
- [Are your company's customer rewards actually inspiring word of mouth?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-your-companys-customer-rewards-actually-inspiring-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can make your company reward program more buzzworthy with these three helpful examples.
- [3 better ways to handle your mistakes and earn word of mouth ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-better-ways-to-handle-your-mistakes-and-earn-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of businesses who chose to do something more remarkable when they messed up.
- [Much ado about nothing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/much-ado-about-nothing/) - From WordofMouth.org: What do Radiohead, the Little Rascals, and the Little Bay Restaurant in London have in common? Andy Nulman explains.
- [Ski season in summer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ski-season-in-summer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Nulman shares how one clever campaign turned an inexpensive marketing tactic into something remarkable.
- [Video: How Humana builds fan relationships by focusing on their goals](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-humana-builds-fan-relationships-by-focusing-on-their-goals/) - From WordofMouth.org: Chuck Stephens shares how Humana used social media to change the conversation from healthcare coverage to healthy living.
- [It's your thing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-your-thing/) - From WordofMouth.org: From yoga junkies to cat ladies, everyone has a thing that helps define them. Spike Jones explains how to use that to build communities.
- [WOM Tip #130: Be remarkably useful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-130-be-remarkably-useful/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Simplehuman wows their customers for the price of a sticker.
- [3 ways to wow your customers with personalization](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-wow-your-customers-by-knowing-them-well/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three lessons you can learn about wowing your customers by getting to know them a little better.
- [WOM Tip #189: Great demo videos don't need great actors](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-189-great-demo-videos-dont-need-great-actors/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn why the viral NeverWet video struck a chord with so many people and how you can do it too.
- [WOM Tip #161: Join the conversations people are already having](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-161-join-the-conversations-people-are-already-having/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out how Domino's turned their gift certificate giveaway into something much more remarkable.
- [WOM Tip #196: Turn boring stuff into conversation starters](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-196-turn-boring-stuff-into-conversation-starters/) - From WordofMouth.org: Think a nametag can't be remarkable? Find out how one organization is turning them into conversation-starters.
- [Don't wait for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-wait-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author and speaker Drew McLellan asks the big question: Are you doing something to generate referrals? Or are you just waiting for them?
- [Video: How American Eagle Outfitters turned their customers into their marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-american-eagle-outfitters-turned-their-customers-into-their-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: American Eagle Outfitters' Jamie Simoni describes the contest they used to inspire more word of mouth than any traditional advertisement.
- [3 groups of talkers who can boost your word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-groups-of-talkers-who-can-boost-your-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some helpful ideas for finding the right people to take part in word of mouth conversations for your company.
- [WOM Tip #205: More personal = more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-205-more-personal-more-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: This personalized piece of direct mail is way more remarkable than the bills and junk mail most of us receive.
- [How to find the best places to participate in word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-find-the-best-places-to-participate-in-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some key questions to ask before you take part in others' conversations about your company.
- [How to become a Customer Action Hero](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-become-a-customer-action-hero/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss explains the 5 steps to becoming a company your customers love and trust.
- [Video: How McCormick adjusted their strategy to reach a new audience ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-mccormick-adjusted-their-strategy-to-reach-a-new-audience/) - From WordofMouth.org: How McCormick differentiated their Gourmet brand in the social space through a mix of content, utility, and an awesome contest.
- [How to tell your brand's story at scale](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-tell-your-brands-story-at-scale/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dave Kerpen shares how social media can make personal stories more impactful for your brand than any commercial or traditional ad.
- [It's easier to be honest](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-easier-to-be-honest/) - From WordofMouth.org: Why Dave Kerpen's company shares their entire strategic plan with everyone
- [3 unusual partnerships that inspire word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-unusual-partnerships-that-inspire-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sometimes the most remarkable partnerships aren't as obvious as you might think. Here are three surprising combinations that get people talking.
- [The power of why](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-power-of-why/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones says before you ask your customers to share, retweet, or like something, you have to answer one important question for them.
- [Do you want to be loved by customers?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-want-to-be-loved-by-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss reminds companies they have a choice to support their customers no matter what they're selling.
- [The small wins from social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-small-wins-from-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel says many companies are mistakenly chasing after viral hits, instead of focusing on what drives long-term connections.
- [The inferior brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-inferior-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel asks a hard question: Is your brand really the best in your industry? If not, here's what you can do.
- [Beloved companies deliver what customers desire](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/beloved-companies-deliver-what-customers-desire/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss asks if you're thinking of what really matters to your customers or making something you hope they'll settle for.
- [3 fantastic follow-ups customers will talk about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-fantastic-follow-ups-customers-will-talk-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can inspire fantastic word of mouth from your customers just by following up with them.
- [Video: Social media success starts with trust, presented by Andy Sernovitz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-social-media-success-starts-with-trust-presented-by-andy-sernovitz/) - From WordofMouth.org: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares his recommendations on how to stay safe and ethical in social media.
- [WOM Tip #215: Remarkable thank-you notes amplify positive feedback](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-215-remarkable-thank-you-notes-amplify-positive-feedback/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how one customer was surprised and delighted by a customer service rep from Spotify.
- [Video: How Walmart is spreading online word of mouth with data](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-walmart-is-spreading-online-word-of-mouth-with-data/) - From WordofMouth.org: Walmart's Umang Shah shares how using data, they find the right influencers, jump into conversations, and promote content for word of mouth.
- [How to get everyone to see your fans' love](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-get-everyone-to-see-your-fans-love/) - From WordofMouth.org: Got big fans? Make a big deal out of it. Here's three ways to amplify and share your customer love with the world.
- [WOM Tip #158: Turn "whoops" into a word of mouth opportunity](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-158-turn-whoops-into-a-word-of-mouth-opportunity/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how one company decided to rally there fans together to fix a Google mistake that literally took them off the map.
- [How do you recover customer goodwill?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-do-you-recover-customer-goodwill/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss asks if your company's apologies to customers are humane and sincere or hollow and meaningless.
- [What Mariano Rivera can teach you about social marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-mariano-rivera-can-teach-you-about-social-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares how Mariano Rivera's tour benefited from the rise of the mobile/social/network-empowered consumer.
- [Video: How Monster made paying it forward a part of their social strategy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-monster-got-tons-of-people-talking-about-findbetter/) - From WordofMouth.org: Monster's Kathy O'Reilly explains how just finding out they're not alone helped their social media fans connect over their #FindBetter campaign.
- [How to show off what makes you remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-show-off-what-makes-you-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three examples of how businesses make the most out of what makes them word of mouth worthy.
- [The accidental marketer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-accidental-marketer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares a surprise marketing success story for his new book in hopes of inspiring readers to constantly critique and improve.
- [5 keys to being a business people trust & recommend](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-rohit-bhargava-on-the-5-keys-to-being-a-business-people-trust-respect-and-recommend/) - From WordofMouth.org: Rohit Bhargava, author of "Likeonomics," shares how being likeable is also profitable.
- [5 ways to generate WOM for a boring product](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-ways-to-generate-word-of-mouth-about-a-boring-product-or-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Grasshopper's Word of Mouth Marketing Manager, Stephanie Bullis, shares 5 ways to create word of mouth about boring products.
- [Do you deliver a meaningful apology?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-deliver-a-meaningful-apology/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how beloved companies earn respect and trust from their customers when they make a genuine apology.
- [3 one-sentence word of mouth wonders](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-one-sentence-word-of-mouth-wonders/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: To get people to talk about your stuff, give them something portable -- something they can say in one sentence.
- [WOM Tip #128: Show off your behind-the-scenes work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-128-show-off-your-behind-the-scenes-work/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how TSA is creating positive word of mouth with behind-the-scenes Instagram photos.
- [Video: How ComEd used a sweepstakes to start conversations with their customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-comed-used-a-sweepstakes-to-start-conversations-with-their-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: ComEd's Diana Sharpe talks about their daily Facebook contests that earned them tons of new fans & gave customers something to share every day.
- [Brand vs. Reputation](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/brand-vs-reputation/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones explains why what you say about your brand IS AS IMPORTANT as what other people say about you.
- [The powerful art of resilience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-powerful-art-of-resilience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains how never giving up will ultimately lead to a successful future.
- [3 tips for earning more word of mouth at conferences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-tips-for-earning-more-word-of-mouth-at-conferences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use these three examples for inspiration on how to stand out and create buzz the next time your business is represented at a conference.
- [Video: How Wendy's is using social listening to spark bigger word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-wendys-is-using-social-listening-to-spark-bigger-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Wendy's Brandon Rhoten talks about 3 fantastic examples of how listening to their social media fans helped them make business decisions.
- [WOM Tip #202: Add something fun to everything you give your customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-202-add-something-fun-to-everything-you-give-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's one way Lowe's is getting customers talking about their packaging.
- [3 ways to get your regulars to spread word of mouth ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-get-your-regulars-to-spread-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to revive your regular customers' enthusiasm for talking about your stuff with these three tips.
- [Do you provide a continuity of service?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-provide-a-continuity-of-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how Edward Jones's core values of cooperation, caring, & volunteerism has earned their customers' love.
- [Stop selling. Start enabling.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/stop-selling-start-enabling/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones challenges brands and agencies to think about how they can connect people to what they love most in the world.
- [WOM Tip #187: Put their name on your stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-187-put-their-name-on-your-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Coca-Cola re-energized their fans and got them talking about and sharing their bottles with friends.
- [How Rembrandt inspired great word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-rembrandt-inspired-great-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares how one museum made a 350-year-old painting something to talk about.
- [Can you make us a viral video?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/make-your-content-go-viral/) - From WordofMouth.org: A reminder that "viral" is a result, not an ingredient. The best way to do it? Patience, hard work, and perseverance.
- [How premium brands like Lexus, AmEx, and Apple are making profits by making love](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-premium-brands-like-lexus-amex-and-apple-are-making-profits-by-making-love/) - From WordofMouth.org: How high-end and luxury brands are setting themselves apart not just with superior products, but with remarkable customer experiences too.
- [How to join conversations about your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-join-conversations-about-your-brand/) - When people are talking about you, it’s OK to participate. In fact, it’s expected. A great response program can turn around any bad conversations and amplify the good ones. But how do you develop a great response program? How do you know which conversations to respond to and which to ignore? How do you help
- [The CEO who wrote 30,000 thank you notes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-ceo-who-wrote-30000-thank-you-notes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein on how former Campbell's Soup CEO won the hearts of his employees with simple hand-written notes.
- [WOM Tip #213: Make it fun and easy to tell other people about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-213-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-tell-other-people-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: How are you making it easier and more fun for your customers to spread the word about your stuff? Here's a great example from MyPublisher.
- [WOM Tip #165: Clear employee disclosures make for more powerful endorsements](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-165-clear-employee-disclosures-make-for-more-powerful-endorsements/) - From WordofMouth.org: Employee disclosure in social media isn't just the right thing to do -- it's the law. See how Fiskars' employees are disclosing on Pinterest.
- [Video: How to start word of mouth with no budget](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-saul-colt-on-how-to-start-word-of-mouth-with-no-budget/) - From WordofMouth.org: Saul Colt explains how companies like Freshbooks and Zipcar inspire advocates and get tons of people talking -- all without big budgets.
- [How to make new fans into raving fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-new-fans-into-raving-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Three ways to get new customers to keep recommending your stuff and coming back for more.
- [The 8 essential word of mouth training books](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-8-essential-word-of-mouth-training-books/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some of our favorite books on the fundamentals of word of mouth marketing from the WOM leaders who get it.
- [Getting great reviews is easier than you think](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/getting-great-reviews-is-easier-than-you-think/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares how you can get reviews for your business by simply asking for them.
- [WOM Tip #225: If your office is raving about it, your customers will too](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-225-if-your-office-is-raving-about-it-your-customers-will-too/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how one office turned their building's buzz into something to share with all of their fans.
- [WOM Tip #194: Even billing can be an opportunity to make a new fan](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-194-even-billing-can-be-an-opportunity-to-make-a-new-fan/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how one company took advantage of a customer service issue in billing to earn a new, raving fan.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #30: Show talkers what their word of mouth means to you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-30-show-talkers-what-their-word-of-mouth-means-to-you/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: See how Lifeway Christian Resources showed their talkers what their word of mouth meant to them.
- [3 inexpensive ways to earn word of mouth from big talkers and celebrities ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-inexpensive-ways-to-earn-word-of-mouth-from-big-talkers-and-celebrities/) - [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
- [3 word of mouth tips for local businesses](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-tips-for-local-businesses/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn 3 ways local businesses can tap into community pride and earn passionate word of mouth from people around town.
- [Video: How Corning turns a viral success into a scalable word of mouth conversation](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-corning-turns-a-viral-success-into-a-scalable-word-of-mouth-conversation/) - From WordofMouth.org: Nicola Pytell explains her process for creating a social media content calendar that shared Corning's rich history & got more people talking.
- [It's the little things](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/its-the-little-things/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains the value of always testing & changing the way your business works because you never know what could be improved.
- [Meet in the middle](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/meet-in-the-middle/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Spike Jones shares his approach to broadcasting your brand's message.
- [Video: How Verizon works better together with a social intranet](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-verizon-works-better-together-with-a-social-intranet/) - From WordofMouth.org: Verizon's Laurie Shook shares how she got everyone involved in a social intranet, trained their employees to use it, & measured the results.
- [Do customers look forward to seeing you?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-customers-look-forward-to-seeing-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Jeanne Bliss shares how Umpqua Bank is organized to deliver an experience customized for each customer.
- [Video: How Walgreens connects employees with online communities](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-walgreens-connects-employees-with-online-communities/) - From WordofMouth.org: Chris Catania shares some of the challenges he faces as Walgreens' Corp. Online Community Manager, &what his team is doing to solve them.
- [We're hiring at WordofMouth.org](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/were-hiring-at-wordofmouth-org/) - WordofMouth.org (and our sister brand SocialMedia.org) is expanding our team. We're looking for: 3 Community Managers VP of Marketing Senior Visual Designer WordPress Developer It's a really exhilarating place to work in shiny Austin. You get to run the social media community for people who run social media. All the details are at http://socialmedia.org/jobs. It's a
- [What makes word of mouth marketing better than traditional advertising](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-makes-word-of-mouth-marketing-better-than-traditional-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: CEO Andy Sernovitz talks about why word of mouth marketing is a better investment than traditional advertising.
- [WOM Tip #217: Give them something they can't help but share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-217-give-them-something-they-cant-help-but-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how one brewery was able to multiply their word of mouth by encouraging friends of their customers to participate in the campaign.
- [WOM Tip #159: Make your packaging a conversation-starter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-159-make-your-packaging-a-conversation-starter/) - From WordofMouth.org: You can make more opportunities for people to talk about your stuff by making it something they'll want to keep around & share with others.
- [Video: How TD Bank Group connects their customers to their employees with social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-td-bank-group-connects-their-customers-to-their-employees-with-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: TD Bank's Wendy Arnott explains how they connect employees to customers in a regulated industry.
- [Your cause might not be what you think](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-cause-might-not-be-what-you-think/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones shares why it's important for brands to be a part of something bigger than just their business.
- [Professional and courteous](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/professional-and-courteous/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares why it's important for businesses to be professional and courteous at all times.
- [4 word of mouth lessons from Tough Mudder](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-word-of-mouth-lessons-from-the-tough-mudder/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: Word of mouth marketing tips from Tough Mudder, a race that was designed to be worth talking about.
- [How to spread word of mouth by doing the right thing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-spread-word-of-mouth-by-doing-the-right-thing/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: Learn three ways you can make good will part of your word of mouth marketing strategy.
- [New FTC updates on social media disclosure laws](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/new-ftc-rules-clarify-the-laws-on-sponsored-social-media-content/) - An explanation of the FTC's updates to their Dot Com Disclosures. These new guides clarify exactly what is and isn't allowed in social media advertising.
- [5 decisions that grow customer and employee devotion](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-decisions-that-grow-customer-and-employee-devotion/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares five ways companies can earn their customers and employees' love.
- [50 small things to help improve your customer service](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/50-small-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer WOW team member Greg Meyer shares 50 small changes you can make to give your customers fantastic service worth talking about.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #63: Offer something crazy for the crazy fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-63-offer-something-crazy-for-the-crazy-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: How the team at Tough Mudder gives their super fans the chance to really show off their love.
- [Loyalty is not just about the data](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/loyalty-is-not-just-about-the-data/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares why companies should concern themselves with building value in their customers' lives rather than focusing on data.
- [How to create offline word of mouth, presented by Martin Atkins](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-offline-word-of-mouth-presented-by-martin-atkins/) - Most word of mouth happens offline, so it's important to know the key ways to get people talking without social media or other online tools. In this hilarious and inspiring video, you'll learn simple, reliable ways you can create offline word of mouth from Tour:Smart author Martin Atkins. Martin talks about strategies to create offline
- [How to create a fan community, presented by Spike Jones](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-a-fan-community-presented-by-spike-jones/) - A fan community can be an incredible force for spreading love for your brand. When you bring people who genuinely love your product together, amazing things happen. In this class, word of mouth marketing pro Spike Jones sums up the key steps for building long-term, sustainable word of mouth communities. He gives advice on who
- [How one word makes you WOM-worthy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-one-word-makes-you-wom-worthy/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares a story of how clever copy can spread more word of mouth.
- [Sometimes, the best content is given away](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/sometimes-the-best-content-is-given-away/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones explains how your content is more effective when it highlights your fans Instead of focusing on what your business is doing.
- [Take this quiz: Is your CEO really committed to customers?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/take-this-quiz-is-your-ceo-really-committed-to-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use this short quiz from Jeanne Bliss to determine if your CEO is truly committed to building customer experiences and relationships.
- [3 ways your storefront can start conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-your-storefront-can-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: Check out these examples of remarkable storefronts and see how you can apply them to your own window.
- [4 tips for dealing with angry customers and negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-tips-for-dealing-with-angry-customers-and-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: CEO Andy Sernovitz shares how to best deal with unhappy customers and negative word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #168: Let everyone know how to become your biggest fan](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-marketing-with-a-menu/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how one restaurant's menu got people talking (and it isn't about their food).
- [Video: How to deal with negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-rick-murray-teaches-you-how-to-deal-with-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Edelman's Rick Murray gives a lesson on how to deal with negative word of mouth.
- [6 ways to transform your competitor's "bad" customers into your "great" customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/6-ways-to-transform-your-competitors-bad-customers-into-your-great-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to take those "bad" customers your competitors don't want and turn them into grateful word of mouth advocates for your company.
- [The 5 ingredients of community glue](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-5-ingredients-of-community-glue/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares five key ingredients that are essential for a successful community.
- [4 types of content people love to share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-types-of-content-people-love-to-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four types of content your fans will want to show their friends.
- [How to hire customer service superheroes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-hire-customer-service-superheroes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Greg Myers shares tips and advice for hiring the best customer service reps for your company.
- [The fallacy of community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-fallacy-of-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones talks about the meaning of community and how successful ones are built from their passionate members.
- [A brand of people](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/a-brand-of-people/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains how your brand's foundation is laid by the people who represent it.
- [WOM Tip #191: Give them an accomplishment to share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-191-give-them-an-accomplishment-to-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can earn more word of mouth by focusing on showing off your customers' achievements instead of your own.
- [WOM Tip #198: Be an advocate for your customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-198-be-an-advocate-for-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how a phone system provider shines a spotlight on their customers to earn fantastic word of mouth in return.
- [WOM Tip #129: Ownership makes everything more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-for-boring-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how the Boston Fire Department is making hydrant maintenance buzzworthy (yes, hydrant maintenance).
- [How to grow community by not growing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-grow-community-by-not-growing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein shares an example of how one community manager grows his community by being exclusive.
- [Framing the 5 Customer Experience Competencies](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/framing-the-5-customer-experience-competencies/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeanne Bliss shares her thoroughly researched approach to making your team awesome at customer service worth talking about.
- [3 word of mouth marketing tips for startups](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-word-of-mouth-marketing-tips-for-startups/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: How you can use word of mouth to market your startup business on a budget.
- [WOM Tip #160: Make your swag more useful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-with-swag/) - From WordofMouth.org: Find out how an engagement ring store made a piece of cardboard into something much cooler than just a coaster.
- [3 ways to earn fans with your unused stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-earn-fans-with-your-unused-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org's newsletter: How Art Series Hotels, The New York Times, and Panera Bread are using what they've already got to spark new conversations.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #137: Short-term negative feedback is worth the long-term trust](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-137-short-term-negative-feedback-is-worth-the-long-term-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Woot is rewarded with long-term trust for featuring the short-term negative feedback.
- [WOM Tip #164: Make tech stuff more buzzworthy by making it more meaningful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-marketing-using-qr-codes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how one tattoo parlor made a remarkable job ad with a QR code.
- [Video: How "Don't Mess With Texas" became one of the most talked about ad campaigns of all time](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-dont-mess-with-texas-became-one-of-the-most-talked-about-ad-campaigns-of-all-time/) - From WordofMouth.org: GSD&M’s Tim McClure walks us through how they created one of the most talked about advertising campaigns of all time.
- [Use that spotlight -- on your customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/use-that-spotlight-on-your-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones shares how brands can show the world that their customers are important to them.
- [Have you tried these 3 ways to help your employees start word of mouth?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-you-giving-your-employees-good-reasons-to-spread-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can help your employees start conversations about your business.
- [Don't forget to be human](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-forget-to-be-human/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel reminds brands to act "human" in online channels to create real customer connections.
- [Be more awesome by following up](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/be-more-awesome-by-following-up/) - From WordofMouth.org: Greg Meyer shares how making it a point to follow up with your customers will lead to more word of mouth.
- [Video: Lessons from NVIDIA's viral video success](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-lessons-from-nvidias-viral-video-success/) - From WordofMouth.org: NVIDIA's Shanee Ben-Zur describes the steps to promote their demo video that earned over 600,000 views and 800 comments in the first week.
- [Bridging the traditional/social gap with WOM](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/bridging-the-traditionalsocial-gap-with-wom/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones shares his thought on how word of mouth can help bridge the gap between the traditional and digital marketing worlds.
- [How to start conversations by doing something unexpected](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-start-conversations-by-doing-something-unexpected/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's 3 ways to get people talking about your stuff by doing something they wouldn't expect.
- [Video: How Raytheon got people talking about one of their top secret events ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-raytheon-got-people-talking-about-one-of-their-top-secret-events/) - From WordofMouth.org: Raytheon's Chris Hawley explains how they covered their big event despite arms export laws, diplomatic sensitivities, and security fears.
- [The 5 Fastest Ways to Get More Referrals for Your Small Business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-5-fastest-ways-to-get-more-referrals-for-your-small-business/) - Learn how you can get more people talking about your small business with these five tips from WordofMouth.org CEO Andy Sernovitz.
- [How to spread word of mouth with video content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-spread-word-of-mouth-with-video-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's what you need to know to start making video content that your fans will share with their friends.
- [WOM Tip #157: If you're going to be exclusive, make sure you show your fans a good time](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-157-if-youre-going-to-be-exclusive-make-sure-you-show-your-fans-a-good-time/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how an obscure record store in Detroit is keeping fans intrigued by staying exclusive.
- [Moving people creates movements](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/moving-people-creates-movements/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains how, as marketers, we should aim to create content that goes deeper than a simple advertising message.
- [Protect your ambassadors](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/protect-your-ambassadors/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike joins explains why it's important for your business to protect and support your biggest fans.
- [WOM Tip #188: Secrets are great for word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-188-secrets-are-great-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: People love being in on exclusive information like secret menus and they love to tell their friends about it even more.
- [WOM Tip #183: Ask them for a referral when they're most excited about your stuff](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-183-ask-them-for-a-referral-when-theyre-most-excited-about-your-stuff/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Apple gives users the option to share their freshly-made video with friends online in iMovie.
- [How to focus on the details that start conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-focus-on-the-details-that-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways to look for the details that will inspire the most word of mouth from the stuff you do.
- [WOM Tip #127: Your old stuff can make new product launches more buzzworthy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-127-your-old-stuff-can-make-new-product-launches-more-buzzworthy/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how Mattel got fans talking about the new Barbie Dreamhouse by putting the old house up for an imaginary sale.
- [Video: How Life Technologies encouraged employees to engage in online word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-life-technologies-encouraged-employees-to-engage-in-online-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Life Technologies' Robin Smith shares how they got over 30 employees to start earning passionate fans in social media.
- [The need for a Chief Customer Officer: How to prevent customer quicksand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-need-for-a-chief-customer-officer-how-to-prevent-customer-quicksand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss gives advice on how to avoid losing sight of your customers when company silos are involved.
- [3 remarkable ways to make up for your mistakes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-remarkable-ways-to-make-up-for-your-mistakes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mistakes actually give you an opportunity to earn positive word of mouth. How? By giving a great apology -- here's three ways to do it.
- [What type of content should my company produce?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-type-of-content-should-my-company-produce/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his advice on how to create valuable and sharable content.
- [Video: How to work with influential talkers ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-work-with-influential-talkers-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Ant's Eye View's Jake McKee walks us through how to identify, reach out to, and inspire influencers to talk about you.
- [23 tips for new community managers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/23-tips-for-new-community-managers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin lists the top bits of advice for those charged with running a new community.
- [A guide to becoming a WOW-maker](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/a-guide-to-becoming-a-wow-maker/) - From WordofMouth.org: Greg Meyer shares his tips on how to find the people, build a process, and pick the tools to help deliver thrilling customer service.
- [7 of our favorite word of mouth stories from 2012](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/7-of-our-favorite-word-of-mouth-stories-from-2012/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's just a very brief list of our favorite word of mouth stories to inspire you as you go into the new year.
- [The 3 types of negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-3-types-of-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three kinds of negative comments and reviews that you'll come across and what you can do about them.
- [Turning the tables on loyalty](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/turning-the-tables-on-loyalty/) - From WordofMouth.org: Spike Jones talks about turning the tables and encouraging brands to join their customers' loyalty programs.
- [Toothpaste and WOM: Recommended by all dentists](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/toothpaste-and-wom-recommended-by-all-dentists/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein shares a simple, yet effective WOM story about customer experience.
- [3 ways to be buzzworthy on a budget](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-be-buzzworthy-on-a-budget/) - From WordofMouth.org: Word of mouth doesn't take a lot of money to make impressions. Here are some ways to get people talking about you without spending big bucks.
- [Why a culture of belief is crucial to customer loyalty](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-a-culture-of-belief-is-crucial-to-customer-loyalty/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss talks about the benefits of companies believing in their employees and their customers.
- [WOM Tip #166: Use small stuff to make big impressions](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-166-use-small-stuff-to-make-big-impressions/) - From WordofMouth.org: See how Homeslice Pizza slightly tweaks their coupon offers to create a unique customer experience and a ton of word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #197: Apologize with personality](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-197-apologize-with-personality/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mistakes are a fantastic opportunity to earn great word of mouth -- so when when something's broke, fix it remarkably.
- [The power of being vulnerable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-power-of-being-vulnerable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares why being vulnerable can help businesses get more attention and find the right type of people to connect with.
- [How to start meaningful word of mouth by giving stuff away](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-start-meaningful-word-of-mouth-by-giving-stuff-away/) - From WordofMouth.org: Swag is a great opportunity for word of mouth. Here are some ways you can get the most out of the stuff you give away.
- [Free audiobook excerpt: 4 ways to promote positive testimonials](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-audiobook-excerpt-4-ways-to-promote-positive-testimonials/) - From WordofMouth.org Listen to this excerpt from the Word of Mouth audio edition to learn how you can get more out of great feedback.
- [Free comic book excerpt: 4 rules of word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-comic-book-excerpt-4-rules-of-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this free excerpt from the Word of Mouth Comic Book to learn practical tips for creating buzz.
- [Free audiobook excerpt: How to take care of your word of mouth topics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-audiobook-excerpt-how-to-take-care-of-your-word-of-mouth-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Listen to this clip from the Word of Mouth audio edition to learn how you can protect your word of mouth topics.
- [Free comic book excerpt: Creating your word of mouth topics roadmap](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-comic-book-excerpt-creating-your-word-of-mouth-topics-roadmap/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download a free excerpt from the Word of Mouth Comic Book to learn how to create fantastic word of mouth topics.
- [Free audiobook excerpt: How to create BtoB word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-audiobook-excerpt-how-to-create-btob-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: BtoBs can do word of mouth, too! Listen to this excerpt from the Word of Mouth audiobook to learn how to get people talking about your BtoB.
- [Free comic book excerpt: How to join word of mouth conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-comic-book-excerpt-how-to-join-word-of-mouth-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this excerpt from the Word of Mouth comic book and find out how you can start engaging with your talkers, now.
- [Free audiobook excerpt: How to find your word of mouth talkers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-audiobook-excerpt-how-to-find-your-word-of-mouth-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Listen to this excerpt from the Word of Word of Mouth audiobook to learn about where you can start looking for your influencers.
- [Free comic book excerpt: The 3 must-use word of mouth tools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/free-comic-book-excerpt-the-3-must-use-word-of-mouth-tools/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download this excerpt from the Word of Mouth comic book to learn about three tools that boost your word of mouth.
- [The origins of online word of mouth: Part 1](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/origins-of-online-wom-part-1/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's an excerpt from author Dave Evans on why trust is an important building block of word of mouth.
- [The origins of online word of mouth: Part 2](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-origins-of-online-word-of-mouth-part-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's part two from an excerpt by author Dave Evans on why trust is an important building block of word of mouth.
- [Getting your biggest influencer talking: Helping your CEO use Twitter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/helping-your-ceo-use-twitter/) - From WordofMouth.org: Ferg Devins explains why he supported getting Molson Coors' new president and CEO to start tweeting.
- [Video: How Mattel got fans voting for Barbie for president without traditional advertising](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-mattel-got-their-fans-to-vote-for-barbie-for-president-without-traditional-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Mattel started fantastic conversations about Barbie without using traditional advertising.
- [Video: How ARIA got more word of mouth out of their traditional advertising](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-aria-got-more-word-of-mouth-out-of-their-traditional-advertising/) - From WordofMouth.org: MGM Resort's Derek Schoen shares how they integrated social media into two of their traditional ad campaigns.
- [How TalentGrow sent a holiday gift worth talking about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-talentgrow-sent-a-holiday-gift-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares a simple yet remarkable way one brand got his attention with a card.
- [What happens when your community grows up?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-happens-when-your-community-grows-up/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin explains the life-cycle stages of a community from first develoment through maturity.
- [4 qualities of great word of mouth marketers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-qualities-of-great-word-of-mouth-marketers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four main qualities that the great marketers behind word of mouth movements share.
- [WOM Tip #203: Don't ignore your fans' bizarre requests](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-203-dont-ignore-your-fans-bizarre-requests/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's an example from Taco Bell how you can delight your fans by listening, responding, and having a sense of humor.
- [WOM Tip #181: Point out the little details that make you different](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-181-point-out-the-little-details-that-make-you-different/) - From WordofMouth.org: What little buzzworthy detail are your fans missing? How can you let everyone know about it?
- [Don't suck.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-suck/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel advises businesses to use social media to build, connect, share, and grow.
- [3 ways an old form of communication still starts conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-an-old-form-of-communication-still-starts-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways the power of a classic, handwritten note gets fans talking about you.
- [The white canvas](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-white-canvas/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel advises companies to focus on being interesting instead of worrying about monetization, traffic, etc.
- [WOM Tip #155: Let them sign up for your newsletter at the register](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-155-let-them-sign-up-for-your-newsletter-at-the-register/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how La Patisserie is using a simple off-line approach to sign-up customers to their newsletter.
- [WOM Tip #190: Don't let the conversations end when the campaign's over](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-190-dont-let-the-conversations-end-when-the-campaigns-over/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how Cards Against Humanity kept the momentum of their holiday campaign going to spread even more word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #120: Show them how to use your logo](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-120-show-them-how-to-use-your-logo/) - From WordofMouth.org: How MailChimp makes their brand assets easily available for fans to download and share with the world.
- [Video: How McDonald's created sharable content on a global scale](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-mcdonalds-created-sharable-content-on-a-global-scale/) - From WordofMouth.org: McDonald's Sosti Ropaitis shares how they started fantastic conversations across the globe through sharable, intersting content.
- [How LasikPlus creates a first-rate customer experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-lasikplus-creates-a-first-rate-customer-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares how LasikPlus creates an experience that comforts their customers and makes them want to spread the word.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #24: Ask for feedback after every sale](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-24-ask-for-feedback-after-every-sale/) - From WordofMouth.org: The simple feedback card PrintingForLess.com sends to every customer after every order.
- [How to guarantee the customer experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-guarantee-the-customer-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss explains how to grow your business by ensuring a dependable customer experience.
- [Video: How Kaiser Permanente started amazing word of mouth with video content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-kaiser-permanente-started-amazing-word-of-mouth-with-video-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Kaiser Permanente's Vince Golla shares how they launched and promoted their “Care Stories” video blog through social media channels.
- [How Threadless, Home Depot, and AmEx get groups of fans talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-threadless-home-depot-and-amex-get-groups-of-fans-talking/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some ways you can bring your fans together to create a community and fuel the passion to start tons of great conversations.
- [WOM Tip #207: It's not about you, it's about them](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-207-its-not-about-you-its-about-them/) - From WordofMouth.org: People will talk about you when it's personal and it means something to them -- not when it's a generic promotion.
- [Video: SocialMedia.org CEO Andy Sernovitz shares simple steps for keeping your word of mouth ethical](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-socialmedia-org-ceo-andy-sernovitz-shares-simple-steps-for-keeping-your-word-of-mouth-ethical/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz covers the latest FTC updates, the fundamentals of disclosure, and how to make sure your agencies comply with your standards.
- [Video: How to get people talking offline](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-get-people-talking-offline-by-geno-church/) - From WordofMouth.org: A live presentation from Brains on Fire's Geno Church on how to create offline word of mouth conversations.
- [How to use your leftovers to create word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-use-your-leftovers-for-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's how you can make the most out of what you already have and create incredible buzz.
- [5 of the biggest concepts in word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-of-the-biggest-concepts-in-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Whether you're just getting started with word of mouth marketing or are a seasoned vet, here are the 5 big ideas to guide you.
- [The art of making your customers the hero of the story](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-art-of-making-your-customers-the-hero-of-the-story/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author, speaker, and consultant John Jantsch shares his tips on how to make your customers a hero and get them talking.
- [Video: How Avon gave their representatives the right word of mouth tools](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-avon-gave-their-representatives-the-right-word-of-mouth-tools/) - From WordofMouth.org: A case study on how Avon gave their local reps the right tools to spread the word.
- [Is your trusting cup half full or half empty?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-your-trusting-cup-half-full-or-half-empty/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares why companies who choose to believe in their employees and customers succeed.
- [Helping 1,000 people in one year to build a business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/helping-1000-people-in-one-year-to-build-a-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares one man's project to help others, gain his customers' trust, and build his business.
- [How to make your word of mouth topic repeatable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-your-word-of-mouth-topic-repeatable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some quick and simple ways you can make sure your company's message is easy to repeat.
- [WOM Tip #184: Make your exclusive perks more visible](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-184-make-your-exclusive-perks-more-visible/) - From WordofMouth.org: Exclusive VIP programs, loyalty rewards, & private events are all great motivators for your fans to start talking about you and your stuff.
- [Can you turn a critic into a raving fan?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/can-you-turn-critic-into-raving-fan/) - From WordofMouth.org: Greg Meyer shares his three steps for turning a critic into a raving fan of your company, product, or service.
- [What is a community?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-is-a-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares his definition of community.
- [3 ways to teach your team word of mouth ethics ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-teach-your-team-word-of-mouth-ethics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways you can make sure your entire staff understands the fundamentals of ethical word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #193: Small gestures are great word of mouth investments](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-185-small-gestures-are-great-word-of-mouth-investments/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how Dollar Shave Club wows their fans with funny promotions and fantastic customer service.
- [Video: How Best Buy gets their best talkers together](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-best-buy-gets-their-best-talkers-together/) - From WordofMouth.org: Best Buy's Jamie Plesser shares the insights and approach they used to bring their loyalty program into the social era.
- [Do you obsess about the critical moments of connection with your customer?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/do-you-obsess-about-the-critical-moments-of-connection-with-your-customer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares how beloved companies connect personally with their customers.
- [Every mistake is an opportunity for surprise and delight](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/every-mistake-is-an-opportunity-for-surprise-and-delight-4/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dave Kerpen of Likeable Media shares an experience where surprise and delight made up for his initially negative feelings about a hotel.
- [WOM Tip #148: Invite your fans to help make your everyday processes more interesting](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-148-invite-your-fans-to-help-make-your-everyday-processes-more-interesting/) - From WordofMouth.org: How could you make your usual corporate giving into something worth talking about for your customers?
- [The two questions people ask before joining a community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-two-questions-people-ask-before-joining-a-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin explains the two fundamental social needs that need to be met for successful community recruiting.
- [Why the tough crowds are worth fighting to win over](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/tough-crowds/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Nulman, president of Just for Laughs, discusses the art of winning over tough crowds.
- [Classic word of mouth tools that still work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/classic-word-of-mouth-tools-that-still-work/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some simple, yet old-school tools you can use to create buzz.
- [Video: How Outback Steakhouse enables super fans to spark amazing word of mouth ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-outback-steakhouse-enables-super-fans-to-spark-amazing-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Outback Steakhouse's Dan and Ken share how they are using the voices of a few to reach the minds of many.
- [WOM Tip #180: If you're going to have rules, make them worth talking about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-180-if-youre-going-to-have-rules-make-them-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: If your rules are unavoidable and are leaving people grumpy, look for ways to make them interesting, fun, and buzzworthy.
- [How Airborne Mobile got an entire conference talking about them for $1](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-airborne-mobile-got-an-entire-conference-talking-about-them-for-1/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Nulman shares the details of their fantastic stunt that got so many people talking about his company at a conference.
- [Transparency is the starting point -- credibility is the finish line](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/transparency-is-the-starting-point-credibility-is-the-finish-line/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel explains why credibility is so important for building your business.
- [3 ways a great thank you gets people talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-a-great-thank-you-gets-people-talking/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here's 3 ways how thanking your fans for their feedback and love can spark even more word of mouth.
- [WOM Tip #171: Buy cookies, not commercials](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-171-buy-cookies-not-commercials/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how to build community relationships and a ton of word of mouth by simply being kind.
- [What's your service magnet?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/whats-your-service-magnet/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss asks how you prove to your customers that your company will "be there" for them.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #102: Put customer love where everyone can see it](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-102-put-customer-love-where-everyone-can-see-it/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Smokey Tomato Cafe & Catering puts their customer love on Facebook where it can be shared, forwarded, and talked about.
- [6 ways to turn a critic into a fan](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/6-ways-to-turn-a-critic-into-a-fan/) - From WordofMouth.org: Critics represent potential fans that just haven't been won over yet. When you start seeing them this way, you see the huge opportunities.
- [3 actions to battle customer experience fatigue](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-actions-to-battle-customer-experience-fatigue/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares 3 ways to pull the customer experience work into focus at your organization.
- [The 5 action steps to get people talking about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-5-action-steps-to-get-people-talking-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Use these five fundamental principles of word of mouth marketing to plan your next word of mouth campaign.
- [WOM Tip #144: Perform random acts of buzzworthy kindness](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-144-perform-random-acts-of-buzzworthy-kindness/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Sweetgreen is starting conversations about their brand with little acts of kindness around the neighborhood.
- [Being customer focused = ROI](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/being-customer-focused-roi/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares some amazing numbers that show just how much more successful companies that focus on their customer experiences are.
- [Video: How GE turns one-to-one conversations into bigger buzz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-ge-turns-one-to-one-conversations-into-bigger-buzz/) - From WordofMouth.org: GE's Jon Lombardo explains why engaging with smaller communities is better than trying to influence people at large.
- [How a lanyard inspires hotel word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-a-lanyard-inspires-hotel-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein shares a word of mouth story about how providing an excellent customer experience (especially at hotels) can go a long way.
- [Communicators vs. Conversationalists](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/communicators-vs-conversationalists/) - From WordofMouth.org: Molson's Ferg Devins shares thoughts on why PR pros need to be ready to converse, not just convey.
- [How Research In Motion uses social tools to support BlackBerry customers -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-research-in-motion-used-social-tools-to-support-blackberry-customers-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Michelle Kostya and her team at RIM uses social tools for customer service.
- [How Scripps Networks used Facebook to launch a brand -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-scripps-networks-used-facebook-to-launch-a-brand-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Jeffery Kissinger and his team at Scripps Networks used social media to launch the Cooking Channel.
- [How Delta got started in social media with customer service -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-delta-got-started-in-social-media-with-customer-service-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Delta launched their social media program by starting with customer service on Twitter and Facebook.
- [How Chevron is using LinkedIn to target decision makers -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-chevron-is-using-linkedin-to-target-decision-makers-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Chevron uses LinkedIn to reach energy leaders, grow the base of supporters, & extend the reach of their messaging.
- [How Intel is changing its engagement strategy to better connect with fans -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-intel-is-changing-its-engagement-strategy-to-better-connect-with-fans-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Learn first-hand how Intel is changing its engagement strategy to get closer to the customer.
- [How Sears Holdings Corporation built and engaged their FitStudio community -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-sears-holdings-corporation-built-and-engaged-their-community-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Sears is using social media to build and scale its fitness community.
- [How Mattel engaged kids of all ages via social media -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-mattel-approached-engaging-boys-of-all-ages-via-social-media-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Learn how Mattel approached engaging boys of all ages during their Hot Wheels' record breaking stunt.
- [How IHG used private communities to catalyze their social media efforts -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-ihg-used-private-communities-to-catalyze-their-social-media-efforts-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How InterContinental Hotels Group used private online communities to jumpstart its global social media programs.
- [How SAP has matured their social media program -- live from BlogWell](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-sap-has-matured-their-social-media-program-live-from-blogwell/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How SAP is actively learning lessons through its orchestration of communities and developing their future social media program.
- [How Fiskars created their incredible fan community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-fiskars-created-their-incredible-fan-community/) - Back in 2005, Fiskars -- the 360-year-old brand that’s famous for their orange-handled scissors -- did a brand audit. They asked customers to describe what beverage and snack they were like, and when the responses of “milk” and “saltine crackers” came in, they knew they had some work to do. To help turn it around,
- [How Ramon De Leon Engages in the Nonstop Online Conversation About Domino's](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-ramon-de-leon-engages-in-the-nonstop-online-conversation-about-dominos/) - Domino's marketer Ramon De Leon has one goal: To get people addicted to the Domino's experience. In this case study, Chicago Domino's Marketing Mind Ramon De Leon runs through 79 slides of how he is constantly engaging his fans about their Domino's pizza experience. Ramon shares everything from how he monitors online conversations, fun ways
- [6 tips from Tony Hsieh on how Zappos delivers happiness](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/6-tips-from-tony-hsieh-on-how-zappos-delivers-happiness/) - From WordofMouth.org: Tony Hsieh on the secrets behind his billion-dollar formula that have made Zappos an word of mouth sensation.
- [4 tips from Andy Sernovitz on how love and word of mouth will save your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-tips-from-andy-sernovitz-on-how-love-and-word-of-mouth-will-save-your-brand/) - From Word of Mouth.org: Andy Sernovitz on how love can be an incredible force for your word of mouth marketing.
- [5 tips from Domino's Ramon De Leon on how to engage in online conversations about your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-tips-from-dominos-ramon-de-leon-on-how-to-engage-in-online-conversations-about-your-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Ramon De Leon on how he engages in the nonstop online conversation about Domino's pizza.
- [5 lessons from rock bands on how to create word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-lessons-from-rock-bands-on-how-to-create-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Martin Atkins on how to earn loyal fans and get people talking offline.
- [Video: How to respond to online feedback, posts, comments, and reviews](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-respond-to-online-feedback-posts-comments-and-reviews/) - From WordofMouth.org: Lindsay Lebresco shares her key tips on how to reply and respond to online conversations about your brand.
- [How this BtoB lumber company saves $250,000 a year on ads by earning word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-this-btob-lumber-company-saves-250000-a-year-on-ads-by-earning-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Craig Flynn and Brian Bunt on how they create amazing BtoB word of mouth.
- [How Intuit Measures the Impact of Social Media Activity on Sales for Small Business Owners, presented by Kira Wampler](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-intuit-measures-the-impact-of-social-media-activity-on-sales-for-small-business-owners-presented-by-kira-wampler/) - Since accountants were responsible for recommending 40% of Intuit's business, Kira Wampler was put in charge of measuring word of mouth and social media impact on their business. In this video, you'll learn how Intuit includes social media channels in their web analytics and how they are making the connection from social to sales. Kira
- [How Maker's Mark is Turning Customers into Lifelong Brand Ambassadors, presented by Todd Spencer ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-makers-mark-is-turning-customers-into-lifelong-brand-ambassadors-presented-by-todd-spencer/) - Maker's Mark's ambassador program is one of the most incredible fan clubs of all time, boasting hundreds of thousands of loyal members. In this video, you'll learn about the word of mouth principles that drive the legendary program, how it's all run, the unique perks of the membership, and most importantly -- what motivates the
- [3 tips from Yelp's Kevin Lee on how to work with online reviews](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-tips-from-yelps-kevin-lee-on-how-to-work-with-online-reviews/) - From WordofMouth.org: Yelp's Kevin Lee shares his list of do's and don'ts for working with online reviews.
- [5 keys to delivering customer service that starts word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-keys-to-delivering-customer-service-that-starts-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Lane Becker shared how smart companies are using the opportunity of great customer service to start positive word of mouth conversations.
- [How Farmers Insurance Group is measuring social media ROI](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-farmers-insurance-group-is-measuring-social-media-roi/) - From WordofMouth.org: Farmers Insurance Group's Ryon Harms shares how they are increasing revenue by leading with their local insurance agents on Facebook.
- [How to create buzz with an event](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-buzz-with-an-event/) - From WordofMouth.org: Events are great ways to get your customers together and get them pumped up about you, your stuff, or your mission. Here are tips to get started.
- [Why your best talkers aren't always your best customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-your-best-talkers-arent-always-your-best-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three reasons why sometimes the people who will talk about you the most aren't your obvious customers.
- [Purpose in the social era shapes more than message](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/purpose-in-the-social-era-shapes-more-than-message/) - From WordofMouth.org: Nilofer Merchant shares thoughts from her new book on how the social era has given businesses new purposes to connect with customers.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #121: Customer complaints are a word of mouth opportunity](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-121-customer-complaints-are-a-word-of-mouth-opportunity/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example of a fantastic Twitter response from the team at Sainsbury to a popular blogger.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #132: Blank walls are opportunities to start conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-132-blank-walls-are-opportunities-to-start-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: United Way for Greater Austin's fantastic new mural is now a local landmark.
- [Get a free signed copy of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/get-a-free-signed-copy-of-word-of-mouth-marketing-how-smart-companies-get-people-talking-2/) - From WordofMouth.org: Get a free, signed copy of the Word of Mouth book with this great holiday giveaway.
- [WOM Tip #122: Stop negative word of mouth by making it really easy for upset customers to contact you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-122-stop-negative-word-of-mouth-by-making-it-really-easy-for-upset-customers-to-contact-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: A great example from Austin's Snack Bar of how you should make it easy for frustrated customers to get customer support.
- [How WindsorONE is Creating Amazing BtoB Word of Mouth, presented by Craig Flynn & Brian Bunt](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-windsorone-is-creating-amazing-btob-word-of-mouth-presented-by-craig-flynn-brian-bunt/) - WindsorONE makes lumber used for trim boards and moldings -- and they're fantastic at creating word of mouth. In this case study, WindsorONE's Craig Flynn and Brian Bunt share how they transformed their boring lumber BtoB company into an exciting word of mouth topic. They discuss 12 of their "spaghetti throws" (word of mouth ideas
- [8 word of mouth case studies from big brands](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/8-word-of-mouth-case-studies-from-big-brands/) - From WordofMouth.org: A few of our favorite videos of big brand marketers sharing exactly how they're creating incredible word of mouth at their companies.
- [How Rogers Communications turns critics into fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/rogers-communications-on-how-to-turn-critics-into-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Keith McArthur on how to turn critics into fans based on his experience at Rogers Communications.
- [How Yahoo! is advancing their social media strategy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-yahoo-is-advancing-their-social-media-strategy/) - From WordofMouth.org: Yahoo!'s Robin Zucker shares a case study on how they grew their fan base to over 30 million during their summer movie program.
- [How Hitachi Data Systems uses social media to generate leads](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-hitachi-data-systems-uses-social-media-to-generate-leads/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sharon Crost from Hitachi Data Systems shares the five shortcuts they use in social media to generate leads.
- [Video: Clorox's Greg Piche on how they're working with fans to create new products](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-cloroxs-greg-piche-on-how-to-work-with-fans-to-create-new-products/) - From WordofMouth.org: Greg Piche of Clorox shares how they are empowering their community of consumers to develop ideas and build buzz around upcoming launches.
- [How Target is sharing insider content with fans online](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-target-is-sharing-insider-content-with-fans-online/) - From WordofMouth.org: Target's Joe Curry & Eric Hausman discuss how they are sharing their behind-the-scenes stories with media, influencers, and guests.
- [Video: Level 3's Ben Bacon on how they took the "blah" out of corporate blogging ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-level-3s-ben-bacon-on-how-they-took-the-blah-out-of-corporate-blogging/) - From WordofMouth.org: Ben Bacon of Level 3 Communications shares how they use their company blog to inspire, educate, & entertain both customers and employees.
- [How NVIDIA coordinated their PR, social, & product teams to produce a video that went viral](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-nvidia-coordinated-their-pr-social-product-teams-to-produce-a-video-that-went-viral/) - From WordofMouth.org: NVIDIA's Shanee Ben-Zur shares the good and the bad from both of their "Glowball" video launches.
- [How Verizon generates product ideas from their biggest fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-verizon-generates-product-ideas-from-their-biggest-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Laurie Shook from Verizon explains the impact of social feedback on their product development.
- [How Autodesk is engaging fans on Facebook with live broadcasts](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-autodesk-is-engaging-fans-on-facebook-with-live-broadcasts/) - From WordofMouth.org: Autodesk's Dan Zucker and Marielle Covington share how they have found success engaging fans by broadcasting live presentations on Facebook.
- [Video: Andy Sernovitz on how to stay ethical and out of trouble ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-andy-sernovitz-on-how-to-stay-ethical-and-out-of-trouble/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz shares his recommendations on how to stay safe and ethical in social media and word of mouth marketing.
- [Video: How PrintingForLess.com creates fan loyalty through customer service ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-printingforless-com-creates-fan-loyalty-through-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: PrintingForLess.com Jessica Drost shares how they leveraged their raving fans to build even more buzz around their customer satisfaction.
- [Video: Rogers Communications' Keith McArthur on how they're turning their harshest critics into brand ambassadors ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-rogers-communications-keith-mcarthur-on-how-theyre-turning-their-harshest-critics-into-brand-ambassadors/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: How Rogers Communications brings its online fights offline.
- [Video: Brand Autopsy's John Moore on how to create buzzworthy topics ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-brand-autopsys-john-moore-on-how-to-create-buzzworthy-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Brand Autopsy's John Moore teaches a class on how to make irresistible, sharable ideas worth talking about.
- [Video: 3 big questions all disclosures should answer](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-3-big-questions-all-disclosures-should-answer/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz shares his recommendations on how to stay safe and ethical in social media and word of mouth marketing.
- [Video: How Sabre Holdings motivated employees to engage with their community of fans ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-sabre-holdings-motivated-employees-to-engage-with-their-community-of-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sabre's Susan Via and Lorie Robinson share how they created a program that energized employees to participate in their online community.
- [Video: Rackspace's Rob La Gesse on how to inspire word of mouth with customer service](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-rackspaces-rob-la-gesse-on-how-to-inspire-word-of-mouth-with-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: Rackspace's Rob La Gesse shares how to earn trust and generate referrals with amazing service.
- [Video: How Costco creates topics that drive long-term word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-costco-creates-topics-that-drive-long-term-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Costco's Robin Ross shares how they use their products to create unique shopping experiences and word of mouth topics for their customers.
- [Video: How Louisville Slugger created a ton of buzz for a city-wide scavenger hunt](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-louisville-slugger-created-a-ton-of-buzz-for-a-city-wide-scavenger-hunt/) - From WordofMouth.org: imc2's Mark McKinney shares a case study on how Louisville Slugger created so much buzz from "The Drop" World Series scavenger hunt.
- [Video: How to get great reviews, by Ian Strain-Seymour](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-to-get-great-reviews-by-ian-strain-seymour/) - From WordofMouth.org: Bazaarvoice's Ian Strain-Seymour teaches a class on how to get your fans to post more and better reviews.
- [Video: Likeable’s Dave Kerpen tells you how to be amazing in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-likeables-dave-kerpen-tells-you-how-to-be-amazing-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dave Kerpen, CEO at Likeable Media, shows you how to rock at social media by changing how you perceive this word of mouth marketing tool.
- [Video: How Boeing makes fans a part of the family, presented by Todd Blecher](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-boeing-makes-fans-a-part-of-the-family-presented-by-todd-blecher/) - From WordofMouth.org: Boeing's Todd Blecher shares how making your fans feel like they are a part of a family gives them something to talk about.
- [Video: How U.S. Cellular creates incredible local relationships](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-u-s-cellular-creates-incredible-local-relationships/) - From WordofMouth.org: U.S. Cellular's Sherri Maxson and Jessica Masterson share a case study on how they're developing incredible local relationships with customers.
- [Video: Mike Faith explains how Headsets.com took risks that got people talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-mike-faith-explains-how-headsets-com-took-risks-that-got-people-talking/) - From WordofMouth.org: Headsets.com CEO Mike Faith shares a case study about how their risky, unexpected, and surprising marketing tactics get customers talking.
- [Video: How Food Network served a word of mouth feast for Thanksgiving](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-food-network-served-a-word-of-mouth-feast-for-thanksgiving/) - From WordofMouth.org: Food Network's Kate Gold and Sarah De Heer share how they launched and sustain their Twitter campaign to engage fans.
- [Video: How Dow Chemical got their scientists to spread word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/video-how-dow-chemical-got-their-scientists-to-spread-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Dow Chemical's Abby Klanecky shares how they are empowering their scientists to be their storytellers.
- [The 5 most effective BtoB word of mouth techniques](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-5-most-effective-btob-word-of-mouth-techniques/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are five of the most effective BtoB word of mouth marketing techniques to get customers talking.
- [4 key groups to train on word of mouth ethics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-key-groups-to-train-on-word-of-mouth-ethics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Protect your brand and gain your customers' trust by training these groups on word of mouth ethics.
- [Newsletter #217: 3 forgotten word of mouth tools that still work](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/newsletter-217-3-forgotten-word-of-mouth-tools-that-still-work/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How to look at few classic tools before you worry about the fancy new ones.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #123: Start something great and ask fans to join you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-123-start-something-great-and-ask-fans-to-join-you/) - Give people something worth believing in – something worth joining and following – and you can create amazing conversations. Sam Parker and the folks at GiveMore.com started something great: They created a “Declaration of Contribution” and sent an email asking their fans to sign the petition. They described it as a way to remind ourselves
- [Word of Mouth Tip #116: Put customer love where everyone can see it](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-116-put-customer-love-where-everyone-can-see-it/) - Amazing praise from happy customers doesn’t do anything for you unless people can see it. Post reviews where everyone can find them. Link to great blog posts about you online. When customers send you raving feedback, politely ask if you can use it in your marketing materials. This is the way to do it: The
- [Word of Mouth Tip #14: Don’t let them leave without something to share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-14-dont-let-them-leave-without-something-to-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: How a small Austin thrift store gets so many shoppers walking around, talking about them.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #60: Give old fans a new reason to talk](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-60-give-old-fans-a-new-reason-to-talk/) - From WordofMouth.org: What Foursquare gives their longtime fans to help them start a whole lot of new word of mouth conversations.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #112: Do something funny with your legalese](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-112-do-something-funny-with-your-legalese/) - From WordofMouth.org: How to use forgotten, overlooked, and routine parts of any business as opportunities to get people talking.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #109: Putting a spin on it helps the regular become remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-109-putting-a-spin-on-it-helps-the-regular-become-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Zillow added a simple twist to their email newsletter to create a whole new reason to talk about it.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #131: Promote your fans, not yourself](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-131-promote-your-fans-not-yourself/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Harley-Davidson features their fans on their website with their "Your Rides" community.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #148: Do something worth talking about in your store window](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-148-do-something-worth-talking-about-in-your-store-window/) - From WordofMouth.org: LEGO and retailer NK are teaming up to put on a show of toy construction in their store window -- and it's starting conversations.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #117: Show off how awesome your customers are](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-117-show-off-how-awesome-your-customers-are/) - From WordofMouth.org: The simple way Jobvite features customers who have completed their special training program.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #42: When in doubt, do the opposite](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-42-when-in-doubt-do-the-opposite/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Ellen DeGeneres put a spin on the classic back-cover testimonials you see on most books.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #103: Do something surprisingly delightful](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-103-do-something-surprisingly-delightful/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example of how Google is so good at hiding personality in unexpected places.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #154: Fans can help you build anything](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-154-fans-can-help-you-build-anything/) - From WordofMouth.org: This word of mouth stuff isn't just for the BtoC folks. Here, see how Caterpillar engaged fans to build their new semi truck.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #163: The more you explain, the more your fans feel connected](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-163-the-more-you-explain-the-more-your-fans-feel-connected/) - From WordofMouth.org: How the team at 37signals took fans behind the scenes of their Basecamp build and earned a lot of trust and input along the way.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #171: Be remarkably honest](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-171-brutual-honesty-can-start-great-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: How The Electric Garden Theatre helped itself stand out from the crowd with one really, really honest flyer.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #115: The faster you respond to angry customers, the quicker they become fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-115-the-faster-you-respond-to-angry-customers-the-quicker-they-become-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example of how UPS quickly responded to a customer's concern on Twitter and earned a lifelong fan.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #144: Price can be a great reason to talk](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-144-price-can-be-a-great-reason-to-talk/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example from Nike of how surprising topics can emerge -- and how to run with them.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #108: Disclosure is easy](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-108-disclosure-is-easy/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example from a fashion blog of how simple and easy disclosure can be.
- [3 ways to keep your word of mouth honest](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-to-keep-your-word-of-mouth-honest/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways you can maintain high standards for honesty that boosts your word of mouth.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #42: Bring people together](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-42-bring-people-together/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Newell Rubbermaid is bringing their fans together around a series of events for their new mop.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #40: Never underestimate the cost of negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-40-never-underestimate-the-cost-of-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Zappos avoids underestimating the cost of negative buzz by paying new hires to quit.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #107: Introduce your customers to the neighborhood](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-107-introduce-your-customers-to-the-neighborhood/) - Home construction can be a pain for everyone in the neighborhood. Drills, traffic, heavy machinery, flying shrapnel – it’s all part of it. Nobody gets excited to see a builder show up at a vacant lot next door. But they might if it’s Hawkins Construction and the architects at Rizzo Associates. That’s because they send
- [WOM Tip #80: Encourage fans to tell celebrities about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-80-encourage-fans-to-tell-celebrities-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Movember encourages their fans to approach celebrities and big talkers with their "Brushes with Fame" award.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #105: If you’re going to make an ad, make it worth sharing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-105-if-youre-going-to-make-an-ad-make-it-worth-sharing/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example of how an ad can be so remarkable, people forward and share it with everyone.
- [WOM Tip #45: Don't make something for everyone, make something for someone](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-45-dont-make-something-for-everyone-make-something-for-someone/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Jeppson's Malort is a product with arguing about -- and why that's great for word of mouth marketing.
- [WOM Tip #116: Support the fans who support you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-116-support-the-fans-who-support-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Honda created an incredible surprise thank you for an up-and-coming band that featured them in a music video.
- [WOM Tip #109: Teach your talkers the story you want them to share](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-109-teach-your-talkers-the-story-you-want-them-to-share/) - From WordofMouth.org: A great example of how a great story given to a new fan can completely change the word of mouth conversation.
- [WOM Tip #118: Apply your word of mouth lens to your traditional marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/wom-tip-118-apply-your-word-of-mouth-lens-to-your-traditional-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Traditional marketing techniques like advertising, PR, and direct marketing still have their place -- but they need the WOM bump.
- [Join the Word of Mouth Marketing Facebook Group](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/join-the-word-of-mouth-marketing-facebook-group/) - We've started up another resource to make it easier for you to join in the word of mouth conversation: our new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Marketing, is a place to learn some new things, get involved in WOM-related discussions, and network with folks who are also interested in becoming a word of mouth marketing
- [Your word of mouth topics don't have to be complicated](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-word-of-mouth-topics-dont-need-to-be-complicated/) - All word of mouth starts with a topic. We're not talking about expensive, elaborate stuff. We're talking about things that make customers smile, surprise them, or make them feel special.
- [Create word of mouth by being nice, even when you don’t have to be](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/create-word-of-mouth-by-being-nice-even-when-you-dont-have-to-be/) - How T-Mobile created word of mouth by being nice -- even when they didn't have to be -- by supporting customers using the iPhone.
- [Issue #145: Why it's OK for your WOM topic to fail](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/issue-145-why-its-ok-for-your-wom-topic-to-fail/) - Not every word of mouth topic or idea is a home run. But if you're doing it right, it's OK to be wrong once in a while. Here's what we mean.
- [The one word of mouth question you should be asking yourself](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-one-word-of-mouth-question-you-should-be-asking-yourself/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Blog: Before you launch a product, run an ad, create a sale, host an event -- whatever -- this is the one question to ask yourself.
- [Create word of mouth by giving your customers the tools for talking](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/create-word-of-mouth-by-giving-your-customers-the-tools-for-talking/) - From GasPedal's word of mouth marketing blog: See how a wedding photographer gets everyone talking with her useful bag of freebies she gives to prospects.
- [Word of Mouth Supergenius: The "How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing" Conference](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-supergenius-the-how-to-be-great-at-word-of-mouth-marketing-conference/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Announcing Word of Mouth Supergenius: The "How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing" Conference, December 16.
- [Live coverage: Getting Bodies in Seats with Word of Mouth and Social Media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/live-coverage-getting-bodies-in-seats-with-word-of-mouth-and-social-media/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Live coverage from today's NRA word of mouth webinar with Andy Sernovitz and Derreck Hull.
- [Will It Blend Week, part 4: How it all started with sawdust](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/will-it-blend-week-part-4-how-it-all-started-with-sawdust/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: Learn how one of the biggest viral video series of all time started with sawdust and curiosity.
- [Word of Mouth Supergenius live coverage coming soon](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-supergenius-live-coverage-coming-soon/) - Just a quick reminder: We'll kick off our live blogging of tomorrow's big Word of Mouth Supergenius event first thing tomorrow morning, right here on this blog. ...but if you can't wait, you can follow some of the early chatter on Twitter by checking out the hashtag #Supergenius.
- [Share Andy Nulman's amazing manifesto with a friend](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/share-andy-nulmans-amazing-manifesto-with-a-friend/) - Check out the great ideas from this chapter and then share it with a friend! "A World Without Surprise" -- a manifesto building on the ideas from Andy Nulman's latest, Pow! Right Between the Eyes: Profiting from the Power of Surprise Andy Nulman -- a brilliant marketer, entrepreneur, and "Prince of POW!" -- uses his
- [Upcoming GasPedal events](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/upcoming-gaspedal-events-32/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: A list of upcoming word of mouth and social media marketing training events.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: Why some testimonials are better than others](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-how-some-testimonials-are-better-than-others/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: What to look for in what separates an average testimonial from one that earns you more sales.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: Word of mouth ideas from BtoB brands](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-word-of-mouth-ideas-from-btob-brands/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blogs: How a few BtoB brands could teach the BtoC's a thing or two about amazing word of mouth.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #22: Have a special welcome for the friends that fans send to you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-22-have-a-special-welcome-for-the-friends-that-fans-send-to-you/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Hugh MacLeod uses a special welcome for the friends that his fans send to you.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: 3 ways to get more Yelp reviews](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-3-ways-to-get-more-yelp-reviews/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How to get more of your fans leaving reviews where 61 million visitors go each month to decide where to do business.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #94: Leak it to your fans first](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-94-leak-it-to-your-fans-first/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Nike broke their own viral record by releasing their "Write the Future" spot to their Facebook fans first.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #51: Ask yourself, "What have we done for our biggest fans lately?"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-51-ask-yourself-what-have-we-done-for-our-biggest-fans-lately/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How The Home Depot found a simple way to boost loyalty and buzz amongst their biggest customers.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #60: Put your fans' loyalty on the wall](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-60-put-your-fans-loyalty-on-the-wall/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: A simple example from The Meatloaf Bakery on how to show off your loyal fans and biggest customers.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #82: Earn fans at the counter](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-82-earn-fans-at-the-counter/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How State Street Pizza Company uses a simple call to action at the register to earn fans and followers online.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: The three fundamental emotions behind all WOM conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-the-three-fundamental-emotions-behind-all-wom-conversations/) - Note: This newsletter will soon be transitioning to WordofMouth.org under the name of "Word of Mouth Lessons." But, as the name implies, it's still going to be filled with practical, how-to advice to get more people talking about you. Sign up to be notified when WordofMouth.org launches: www.wordofmouth.org. When you begin to understand the fundamentals
- [Word of Mouth Tip #107: Your best talkers aren't always your best customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-107-your-best-talkers-arent-always-your-best-customers/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Chicago's Hotel Palomar found a way to thank and show love to their biggest talkers.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #83: Have some fun with social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-83-have-some-fun-with-social-media/) - From GasPedal's Word of Mouth Marketing Blog: How Coudal Partners showed how easy it is to have a little fun (and get people talking) on Twitter.
- [3-Minute WOM Lesson: How to create word of mouth on zero budget](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-minute-wom-lesson-how-to-create-word-of-mouth-on-zero-budget/) - Word of mouth is the great equalizer. You don’t have to be a giant company with a giant budget to earn amazing word of mouth and loyal fans. The best word of mouth ideas are easy-to-do, inexpensive, and fun. Few people on the planet are as good at this as Saul Colt. He’s a legend
- [Word of Mouth Supergenius is now Word of Mouth Marketing Lessons](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-supergenius-is-now-word-of-mouth-marketing-lessons/) - Big news! GasPedal's Word of Mouth Supergenius newsletter is now Word of Mouth Marketing Lessons. It's the same great newsletter, but with even more word of mouth tips. Each week, you'll discover practical techniques you can use to earn more word of mouth the very next day. You'll be blown away by just how good
- [Thanks for making the Word of Mouth book a bestseller](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/thanks-for-making-the-word-of-mouth-book-a-bestseller/) - From WordofMouth.org: A thank you to all the fans who helped make Andy Sernovitz's Word of Mouth Marketing book a bestseller.
- [How to listen for unexpected topics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-listen-for-unexpected-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are three ways you can find organic word of mouth in conversations that your customers are already having without you.
- [...And you will know us by the trail of content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/and-you-will-know-us-by-the-trail-of-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his thoughts on how content can (or should) reflect a brand's legacy over time.
- [How to run faster than the speed of light…](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-run-faster-than-the-speed-of-light/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares a one-of-a-kind 5K race idea that has everyone talking.
- [The Captain and the Fork](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-captain-and-the-fork/) - From WordofMouth.org: Todd Alexander shares a personal story of how Southwest Airlines' kindness and customer appreciation continues to fuel word of mouth.
- [Word of Mouth Tip #110: Make your job ads remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-110-make-your-job-ads-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: A remarkable job ad from the brilliant team at Old Spice that has everyone talking.
- [Emotional Loyalty vs. Transactional Loyalty](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/emotional-loyalty-vs-transactional-loyalty/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares his thoughts on why emotional loyalty will always trump transactional loyalty.
- [Everyone needs a Jewish mother](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/everyone-needs-a-jewish-mother/) - From WordofMouth.org: SMITH Magazine founder Larry Smith shares the story of how he supplies his fans (family or otherwise) with tools to talk about SMITH.
- [How UPS is Mastering Customer Service with Social Media, presented by Debbie Curtis-Magley](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-ups-is-mastering-customer-service-with-social-media-presented-by-debbie-curtis-magley/) - One of the fundamentals to keeping customers happy is by providing excellent customer service. This presentation from UPS' Manager of Corporate PR, Debbie Curtis-Magley, focuses on how to deliver excellent customer service on Facebook and Twitter. Debbie shares the ups and down of their experiences and concludes with their five important lessons learned. A few
- [Becoming a Talkable Brand, presented by John Moore](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/becoming-a-talkable-brand-presented-by-john-moore/) - This presentation is from Marketingologist John Moore about the breakdown of "WOM-ology" and how to make your brand word of mouth-worthy. Sure, advertising will promote your product, and people may talk about a brilliant advertising campaign, but they will never advocate an ad the way they advocate a product they love. A few of the
- [How to make a great first impression when engaging online](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-a-great-first-impression-when-engaging-online/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are a few ways you can make a great first impression with your customers, fans, and even your critics online.
- [Keep your community obviously active](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/keep-your-community-obviously-active/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin reminds community managers to be noticeably active in our communities in order to keep and attract new members.
- [Are you ignoring a very important audience?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-you-ignoring-a-very-important-audience/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan offers an important heads-up about the quickly-changing employee recruiting world that you need to be ready for.
- [How to make talking about you feel great](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-talking-about-you-feel-great/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sharing happens more often when you make your marketing about the customer. Here are a couple ways you can do it.
- [Your product is the experience](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/your-product-is-the-experience/) - From WordofMouth.org: A personal story that demonstrates the power of embracing the four customer emotional spaces of questing, service, choices, and connecting.
- [Brands need to think like artists](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/brands-need-to-think-like-artists/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his thoughts on creating content for true value vs. fulfilling an audience quota.
- [How to create long-term word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-long-term-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four ways to create long-term, sustainable WOM strategies that will keep people talking over the long haul.
- [How Merrell Shoes generates word of mouth with customer service](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-merrell-shoes-generates-word-of-mouth-with-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: Sprinklr's Jeremy Epstein shares how Merrell Shoes' exceptional customer service has made him a raving fan for life.
- [Did you forget these 4 simple ways to make your website sharable?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/did-you-forget-these-4-simple-ways-to-make-your-site-sharable/) - From WordofMouth.org: Apply these four simple techniques to your website to help your fans easily share your content with others.
- [How are you generating word of mouth?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-are-you-generating-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan shares some great and simple tips every business could do to generate more referrals tomorrow.
- [The Chief Customer Officer job description](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-chief-customer-officer-job-description/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares her CCO job description as a starting point for those looking to hire a similar position.
- [Don't just listen: Join the word of mouth conversation](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dont-just-listen-join-the-word-of-mouth-conversation/) - From WordofMouth.org: Molson's Ferg Devins share his advice on what to do when you see a conversation spreading with misinformation.
- [Ads worth spreading](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ads-worth-spreading/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here, Mitch Joel summarizes the real point of advertising.
- [Social vs. Community. Are they different? Does it matter?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/social-vs-community-are-they-different-does-it-matter/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin discusses the differences between social media platforms and communities.
- [Want word of mouth? Collect experiences, not numbers.](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/want-word-of-mouth-collect-experiences-not-numbers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Tasti D-Lite's BJ Emerson shares his views on what it takes to build a true and sustainable word of mouth community.
- [The four rules of word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-four-rules-of-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four fundamental rules of word of mouth marketing that are essential to starting conversations about your brand, product, or organization.
- [Honor what customers care about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/honor-what-customers-care-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss uses CustomInk as an example of how to connect with customers on a selfless, personal level.
- [Loyalty is earned, not bought](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/loyalty-is-earned-not-bought/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel gives his insights into how brands should be re-thinking their loyalty programs to act in the consumer's best interest.
- [How to turn one conversation into a lot of conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-turn-one-conversation-into-a-lot-of-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: One conversation is nice, but more is better. Use these techniques to turn small, one-on-one conversations into bigger ones.
- [Companies: Stop blogging like you're Kim Kardashian](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/companies-stop-blogging-like-youre-kim-kardashian/) - From WordofMouth.org: Bazaarvoice's Ian Greenleigh shares tips and helpful insights on what makes a company blog great.
- [How Molson Coors turns doubters into advocates](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-molson-coors-turns-doubters-into-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org: Ferg Devins on how they approach beer enthusiasts and educate them on their brewing philosophy and process.
- [The ingredients of a buzzworthy company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-ingredients-of-a-buzzworthy-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are a few key ways to become a company worth talking about.
- [Five ways to change your “relationship status” with influencers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/five-ways-to-change-your-relationship-status-with-influencers/) - From WordofMouth.org: Bazaarvoice's Ian Greenleigh shares five ways to get on your company's influencers' good side.
- [Word of Mouth Math: The surprising value of customer interactions](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-math-the-surprising-value-of-customer-interactions/) - This is a guest post from Jeff Frank, owner of Simplicity Sofas -- a company that designs and manufactures furniture for small rooms and narrow entranceways. True story: A few days ago one of my employees was telling me about a local diner she had been going to at least once or twice a month
- [Remember these 4 rules when participating in conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/remember-these-4-rules-when-participating-in-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: A short list of the most common mistakes people make when engaging in online conversations about their brand and how to avoid them.
- [Word of mouth builds the business: staffing your store to spread the word](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-builds-the-business-staffing-your-store-to-spread-the-word/) - From WordofMouth.org: Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss shares how Amy's Ice Creams is hiring the right people to create word of mouth for their business.
- [How you know when you've created a successful community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-you-know-when-youve-created-a-successful-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares his thoughts on creating a successful community based on mutual support.
- [No pictures allowed](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/no-pictures-allowed/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares why letting people take pictures of your product or service is worth it in the end.
- [The Wizards of word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-wizards-of-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: How the NBA's Washington Wizards do a bunch of little things that add up to incredible word of mouth.
- [Work in word of mouth every day: WordofMouth.org is hiring](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/work-in-word-of-mouth-every-day-wordofmouth-org-is-hiring/) - From WordofMouth.org: A list of career openings at WordofMouth.org and SocialMedia.org.
- [Why most referrals come from new customers (and what to do about it)](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/why-most-referrals-come-from-new-customers-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some ideas you can start using right away to get new customers talking about you.
- [How myths can inspire community members](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-myths-can-inspire-community-members/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares how you can embrace myths and special stories within your community to energize the members and spread the word.
- [5 defenses against negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-defenses-against-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are five defenses to protect yourself when you experience negative word of mouth.
- [How Delta is creating raving fans with "Middle Seat Mondays"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-delta-is-creating-raving-fans-with-middle-seat-mondays/) - From WordofMouth.org: Regular contributor Jeremy Epstein shares this great example of Delta creating a raving fan with one small gesture.
- [3 common word of mouth mistakes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-common-word-of-mouth-mistakes/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn about the key word of mouth fundamentals that you absolutely have to get right in order for people to start talking about you.
- [Word of mouth: Not just another marketing channel](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-not-just-another-marketing-channel/) - From WordofMouth.org: Terri Whitesel shares her story of how they've built a WOM-worthy orthopedic practice from the ground up.
- [The fan vs. follower vs. community checklist](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-fan-vs-follower-vs-community-checklist/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares a checklist you should ask yourself if you want a community of fans vs. simply a fan base or a group of followers.
- [7 things you're already doing that could be more remarkable](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/7-things-youre-already-doing-that-could-be-more-remarkable/) - From WordofMouth.org: A list of seven ways you can make your customer experience even more remarkable.
- [9 glorious truths about creating great content](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/9-glorious-truths-about-creating-great-content/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his tips on creating great content to engage your customers.
- [Is your first impression an awesome one?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/is-your-first-impression-an-awesome-one/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein interviews the incredible receptionist and linchpin at Hagerty Consulting.
- [How to launch a fan community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-launch-a-fan-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are four steps that will help you get your community started and on the right track to fully engaging members.
- [Breaking down silos to create holistic customer experiences](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/breaking-down-silos-to-create-holistic-customer-experiences/) - From WordofMouth.org: Geoff Livingston shares some great ideas on what coordinating your customer experience can do -- with examples from Five Guys and Apple.
- [Purpose: The fundamental ingredient of all successful communities](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/purpose-the-fundamental-ingredient-of-all-successful-communities/) - From WordofMouth.org: Douglas Atkin shares why having a central purpose in your community is essential to unite members and make the community great.
- [4 ways you can help employees talk about you](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-ways-you-can-help-employees-talk-about-you/) - From WordofMouth.org: Happy, loyal employees can be fantastic talkers. Here are some easy ways you can get your employees spreading the word about your company.
- [Word of Mouth Tip 43: Happy customers are your best salespeople](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-43-happy-customers-are-your-best-salespeople/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Finnish insurance company If put 850 of their happy policy holders in front of their potential buyers.
- [Make 'em smile](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/make-em-smile/) - From WordofMouth.org: Mitch Joel shares his thoughts on making your customers smile through smart, honest, and personable marketing.
- [How to respond to negative feedback: A 3-step tutorial from a taxi company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-respond-to-negative-feedback-a-3-step-tutorial-from-a-taxi-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Barwood Taxi's incredible response to a negative word of mouth situation.
- [3 steps to start measuring your word of mouth          ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-steps-to-start-measuring-your-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how you can get started measuring word of mouth to identify your biggest talkers/influencers and the most effective tools.
- [Either they trust you or they don't](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/either-they-trust-you-or-they-dont/) - From WordofMouth.org: Drew McLellan describes what trust can mean to your company -- and what it takes to earn it.
- [4 reasons word of mouth is worth the investment       ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-reasons-word-of-mouth-is-worth-the-investment/) - From WordofMouth.org: Learn how word of mouth marketing can be an incredible investment opportunity for your business.
- [Word of Mouth Tip 104: Don't filter your customer feedback](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-104-dont-filter-your-customer-feedback/) - From WordofMouth.org: How 1-800-GOT-JUNK? features unfiltered, unedited, honest customer reviews (typos and all) on their home page.
- [The Customer Experience Officer: Human Duct Tape to Connect the Silos](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/the-customer-experience-officer-human-duct-tape-to-connect-the-silos/) - From WordofMouth.org: For all of the lip service paid to customers being the center of the business, why isn't this happening yet?
- [6 ways big brands are earning word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/6-ways-big-brands-are-earning-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Great examples from some of the biggest brands on how they're earning incredible customer loyalty, love and profits by earning word of mouth.
- [How to turn new employees into raving fans](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-turn-new-employees-into-raving-fans/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein shares how Aditi Technologies welcomes new employees and turns this important group of talkers into raving fans.
- [3 tips to get more referrals for your small business](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-tips-to-get-more-referrals-for-your-small-business/) - From WordofMouth.org: How PetRelocation.com, a door-to-door pet moving service, gets the word of mouth referrals they count on for new business.
- [How trust builds a brand worth talking about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-trust-builds-a-brand-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author Greg Link describes the critical role trust plays in companies that have great word of mouth.
- [5 ways to get started with word of mouth today        ](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-ways-to-get-started-with-word-of-mouth-today/) - From WordofMouth.org: Here are some easy ways you can get started with word of mouth right away to get people talking about your business.
- [Word of Mouth Tip 54: Start conversations by supporting great groups and great causes](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-54-start-conversations-by-supporting-great-groups-and-great-causes/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Houlihan's is supporting artists with their new H-List project -- and changing their dining experience all at the same time.
- [Good Attention vs. Bad Attention](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/good-attention-vs-bad-attention/) - From WordofMouth.org: Christopher Carfi asks if we can categorize good and bad attention the way we can good and bad profits.
- [United Airlines uses a little customer service to start big conversations](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/united-airlines-uses-a-little-customer-service-to-start-big-conversations/) - From WordofMouth.org: How United Arlines' simple customer service gesture for what turned out to be a big talker led to some great word of mouth conversations.
- [How Cumberland Farms used word of mouth to go from zero to 100,000 Facebook fans in just 6 months](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-cumberland-farms-used-word-of-mouth-to-go-from-zero-to-100000-facebook-fans-in-just-6-months/) - From WordofMouth.org: Likeable Media founder Dave Kerpen shares the strategy behind Cumberland Farms' amazing social media campaign using Facebook.
- [5 sources of great word of mouth topics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-sources-of-great-word-of-mouth-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org: Some great examples of simple ideas that spark interest and conversation around your brand.
- [Word of Mouth Tip 114: Ask fans to help make your stuff better](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/word-of-mouth-tip-114-ask-fans-to-help-make-your-stuff-better/) - From WordofMouth.org: An example of how Potbelly gets their fans involved in improving their menu items by inviting them to exclusive taste tests.
- [Live coverage recap from yesterday's Word of Mouth Crash Course](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/live-coverage-recap-from-yesterdays-word-of-mouth-crash-course/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Live coverage from yesterday's Word of Mouth Crash Course featuring how-to classes, case studies, and authors.
- [Case Study: Louisville Slugger](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-louisville-slugger/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Mark McKinney of imc2 shares how Louisville Slugger got a whole city in on a scavenger hunt (and how they helped the whole world witness it).
- [Case Study: Boeing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-boeing/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Todd Blecher of Boeing shares how they find and build on existing buzz to create fantastic word of mouth.
- [Case Study: Headsets.com](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-headsets-com/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Mike Faith of Headsets.com shares how they grew from zero to $30 million by earning the respect and recommendation of their customers.
- [Case Study: Movember](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-movember/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Kory Klem of Movember shares how they created a movement that raised over $100 million for men’s health in just 30 days.
- [Case Study: Costco](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-costco/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Robin Ross of Costco shares how they create a million little topics that continue to drive their long-term word of mouth.
- [Case Study: Discovery Communications](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-discovery-communications/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Kristen Variola of Discovery Communications shares the top ten ways they are getting fans excited about their hit show Cake Boss.
- [Case Study: Maker's Mark](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-makers-mark/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Todd Spencer of Doe-Anderson shares how how Maker’s Mark built up their legendary ambassador program.
- [Case Study: Don't Mess With Texas](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-dont-mess-with-texas/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: GSD&M's Tim McClure shares how they created one of the most talked about advertising campaigns of all time.
- [Case Study: Threadless](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-threadless/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Cam Balzer of Threadless shares how they inspire their community to create such amazing art and share it with the world.
- [Case Study: Noodles & Company](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-noodles-company/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Nick Filler of Noodles & Company shares how they created excitement around their new menu item with a T-shirt and a Sharpie.
- [Case Study: WindsorONE](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-windsorone/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: WindsorONE's Craig Flynn, Brian Bunt, and Emily Albinski share what’s worked and what hasn’t worked during their quest to make lumber hotter than your iPhone.
- [Steve Farber on "The Radical Leap: Re-Energized"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/steve-farber-on-the-radical-leap-re-energized/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Steve Farber talks about his classic book on leadership in the business world.
- [Case Study: Domino's](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/case-study-dominos/) - From WordofMouth.org's blog: Ramon De Leon of Domino's shares how he engages in the non-stop conversation about the Domino's brand.
- [Bob Pearson on "Pre-Commerce"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/bob-pearson-on-pre-commerce/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Bob Pearson talks about how companies and customers are transforming business together.
- [Jeanne Bliss on "I Love You More Than My Dog"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/jeanne-bliss-on-i-love-you-more-than-my-dog/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Jeanne Bliss talks about the five decisions that drive extreme customer loyalty in good times and bad.
- [Greg Link on "Smart Trust"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/greg-link-on-smart-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Greg Link talks about how to create prosperity, energy, and joy in a low-trust world.
- [Rob Fuggetta on "Brand Advocates"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/rob-fuggetta-on-brand-advocates/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Rob Fuggetta talks about how to turn your enthusiastic customers into a powerful marketing force.
- [Keynote: Southwest Airlines President Emeritus Colleen Barrett on how to inspire employees to earn love from customers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/keynote-southwest-airlines-president-emeritus-colleen-barrett-on-how-to-inspire-employees-to-earn-love-from-customers/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Southwest Airlines' President Emeritus, Colleen Barrett on how to inspire employees to earn love from customers.
- [Rohit Bhargava on "Likeonomics"](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/rohit-bhargava-on-likeonomics/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Author Rohit Bhargava talks about the unexpected truth behind earning trust, influencing behavior, and inspiring action in business.
- [Andy Sernovitz: How to stay ethical and out of trouble](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/andy-sernovitz-how-to-stay-ethical-and-out-of-trouble/) - From WordofMouth.org: Andy Sernovitz on how to stay honest, transparent, and trustworthy in word of mouth and social media.
- [Geno Church: How to get people talking offline](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/geno-church-how-to-get-people-talking-offline/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Brains On Fire's Geno Church teaches how to get people talking in the real world. (‘Cause it’s not all about social media.)
- [Jason Duty: How to join conversations about your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/jason-duty-how-to-join-conversations-about-your-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Dell's Jason Duty teaches how to respond and participate when people start talking about you.
- [David Rabjohns: How to measure word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/david-rabjohns-how-to-measure-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: MotiveQuest's David Rabjohns teaches how to track, measure, and learn from your word of mouth.
- [Dave Kerpen: How to be amazing in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/dave-kerpen-how-to-be-amazing-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Likeable Media's Dave Kerpen teaches how to use Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other social tools to start conversations.
- [Rick Murray: How to deal with negative word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/rick-murray-how-to-deal-with-negative-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Edelman PR's Rick Murray teaches how to turn around negative buzz and defend your reputation.
- [John Moore: How to create buzzworthy topics](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/john-moore-how-to-create-buzzworthy-topics/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Brand Autopsy's John Moore teaches how to make irresistible, sharable ideas worth talking about.
- [Jake McKee: How to work with influential talkers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/jake-mckee-how-to-work-with-influential-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Ant's Eye View's Jake McKee teaches how to Identify influencers and inspire them to talk about you.
- [Spike Jones: How to create a fan community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/spike-jones-how-to-create-a-fan-community/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: WCG's Spike Jones teaches how to build long-term, sustainable word of mouth communities.
- [Keynote: WordofMouth.org CEO Andy Sernovitz on how word of mouth marketing with save your brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/keynote-wordofmouth-org-ceo-andy-sernovitz-on-how-word-of-mouth-marketing-with-save-your-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: CEO Andy Sernovitz talks about how love and word of mouth marketing will save your brand.
- [Saul Colt: How to create word of mouth on zero budget](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/saul-colt-how-to-create-word-of-mouth-on-zero-budget/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Saul Colt shares his tips and techniques to create buzz with brains, not bucks.
- [Welcome to the Word of Mouth Crash Course](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/welcome-to-the-word-of-mouth-crash-course/) - From WordofMouth.org: Live introduction to the Word of Mouth Crash Course in Austin, TX.
- [Follow tomorrow's live coverage of the Word of Mouth Crash Course](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/follow-tomorrows-word-of-mouth-crash-course-live-coverage/) - From the WordofMouth.org Blog: How to follow the live coverage and discussions from our Word of Mouth Crash Course event.
- [How to earn referrals by earning trust](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-earn-referrals-by-earning-trust/) - From WordofMouth.org: Author and speaker Greg Link shares how to earn trust based on his new book, "Smart Trust."
- [4 guiding principles behind Maker’s Mark’s amazing fan community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/4-guiding-principles-behind-makers-marks-amazing-fan-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: Doe-Anderson's Todd Spencer on how Maker's Mark is turning customers into lifelong brand ambassadors.
- [Rob La Gesse: How to inspire word of mouth with customer service](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/rob-la-gesse-how-to-inspire-word-of-mouth-with-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Rackspace's Rob La Gesse teaches how to earn trust and generate referrals through amazing service.
- [Ian Strain-Seymour: How to get great reviews](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/ian-strain-seymour-how-to-get-great-reviews/) - From WordofMouth.org's Blog: Bazaarvoice's Ian Strain-Seymour teaches ways to get your fans to post more and better reviews.
- [How to be awesome in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-be-awesome-in-social-media/) - From WordofMouth.org: An interview with Dave Kerpen to preview his class on how to use social platforms to really get people talking about you.
- [6 ways to kickstart a word of mouth program at a big brand](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/6-ways-to-kickstart-a-word-of-mouth-program-at-a-big-brand/) - From WordofMouth.org: Automatic Data Processing's Chelsea Marti shares her tips on how to move word of mouth forward at your company.
- [People love this book](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/people-love-this-book/) - From WordofMouth.org: What smart people are saying about Andy Sernovitz's Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking.
- [Will you use love or money?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/will-you-use-love-or-money/) - From WordofMouth.org: When it comes to spreading your message, you have two options to get it out there. Will you pay for it, or will you earn it?
- [9 big ideas from “Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking” by Andy Sernovitz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/9-big-ideas-from-word-of-mouth-marketing-how-smart-companies-get-people-talking-by-andy-sernovitz/) - From WordofMouth.org: Download the first chapter from Andy Sernovitz's book and begin mastering word of mouth marketing.
- [How to create offline word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-create-offline-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Geno Church on shares a preview of his Word of Mouth Crash Course class on how to create offline conversations.
- [How to build a fan community](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-build-a-fan-community/) - From WordofMouth.org: WeissComm Group's Spike Jones shares a preview of his class on how to create fan communities.
- [Are your employees starting conversations about your company?](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/are-your-employees-starting-conversations-about-your-company/) - From WordofMouth.org: Molson Coors' Ferg Devins talks about how powerful employee word of mouth can be and how easy it is to get started.
- [How to inspire word of mouth with customer service](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-inspire-word-of-mouth-with-customer-service/) - From WordofMouth.org: Rackspace's Rob La Gesse shares a preview of his Word of Mouth Crash Course class on how to inspire conversations with customer service.
- [Winning customers through word of pen](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/winning-customers-through-word-of-pen/) - From WordofMouth.org: Levenger CEO and co-founder Steve Leveen shares his three big tips for successful word of mouth through word of pen.
- [How Headsets.com grew from zero to $30 million with word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-headsets-com-grew-from-zero-to-30-million-with-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org CEO: Mike Faith on how he grew his company to $30 million by focusing on customer love and loyalty.
- [How Noodles & Company created so much buzz around a new menu item](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-noodles-company-created-so-much-buzz-around-a-new-menu-item/) - From WordofMouth.org: How Nick Filler and Noodles & Company created so much buzz at 250 of their restaurants for a new item.
- [Social Media Meets Word of Mouth with Andy Sernovitz and Dave Kerpen -- Free webinar, April 20](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/social-media-meets-word-of-mouth-with-andy-sernovitz-and-dave-kerpen-free-webinar-april-20/) - From WordofMouth.org: A preview of Dave Kerpen and Andy Sernovitz's webinar on word of mouth and social media marketing.
- [How to make an invoice worth talking about](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-make-an-invoice-worth-talking-about/) - From WordofMouth.org: Jeremy Epstein shares a few examples a reader sent him on how to make all touchpoints -- even invoices -- worth talking about.
- [How to work with influential talkers](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-work-with-influential-talkers/) - From WordofMouth.org: An interview with Ant's Eye View's Jake McKee on how to work with influential talkers.
- [Live coverage: How to master Google+ and word of mouth marketing, featuring Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/live-coverage-how-to-master-google-and-word-of-mouth-featuring-guy-kawasaki-and-andy-sernovitz/) - From WordofMouth.org: Live blog coverage of Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz's talk about Google+ and word of mouth marketing.
- [WOMMA and Bazaarvoice team up to establish stronger standards for authentic reviews](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/womma-and-bazaarvoice-team-up-to-establish-stronger-standards-for-authentic-reviews/) - From WordofMouth.org: About WOMMA and Bazaarvoice's great partnership to strengthen industry standards for ethical and honest reviews.
- [Learn Google+ from Guy Kawasaki and word of mouth from Andy Sernovitz in one great call -- April 16](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/learn-google-from-guy-kawasaki-and-word-of-mouth-from-andy-sernovitz-in-one-great-call-april-16/) - From WordofMouth.org: Register for this great call with marketing experts Andy Sernovitz and Guy Kawasaki -- and get two free books!
- [How Maker’s Mark earns true brand ambassadors](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-makers-mark-earns-true-brand-ambassadors/) - From WordofMouth.org: Doe-Anderson's Todd Spencer on how Maker's Mark built such an incredible fan following through their legendary ambassador group.
- [3 ways Headsets.com changed their culture to focus on earning word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/3-ways-headsets-com-changed-their-culture-to-focus-on-earning-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Headsets.com CEO Mike Faith shares a list of the changes his company made to focus on earning referrals from happy customers.
- [Learn to master Google+ and word of mouth marketing with Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz (and get two free books!)](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/learn-how-to-master-google-and-word-of-mouth-marketing-with-guy-kawasaki-and-andy-sernovitz-and-get-two-free-books/) - From WordofMouth.org: An invitation to a live webinar with Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz on how to master Google+ and word of mouth marketing.
- [How Boeing finds and builds on existing buzz to create fantastic word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-boeing-finds-and-builds-on-existing-buzz-to-create-fantastic-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Boeing's Todd Blecher on how instead of creating buzz, they find existing conversations to join to amplify their word of mouth.
- [How Movember raised over $100 million in 30 days with word of mouth marketing](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-movember-raised-over-100-million-in-30-days-with-word-of-mouth-marketing/) - From WordofMouth.org: An interview with Kory Klem previewing his Word of Mouth Crash Course presentation on how Movember created such an amazing movement.
- [5 real-life examples of how to convert almost any situation into positive word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/5-real-life-examples-of-how-to-convert-almost-any-situation-into-positive-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Simplicity Sofas CEO shares five examples of actual emails they send to customers to earn their love, respect, and recommendation.
- [How Threadless inspires their community to create amazing art and share it with the world](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-threadless-inspires-their-community-to-create-amazing-art-and-share-it-with-the-world/) - From WordofMouth.org: Cam Balzer on how they lead and inspire such an amazing community of artists.
- [Research: How Gen-Y consumers use word of mouth and social media to make purchase decisions](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/research-how-gen-y-consumers-use-word-of-mouth-and-social-media-to-make-purchase-decisions/) - From WordofMouth.org: Millenial Branding's Dan Schawbel shares very recent research that gives insight into why word of mouth is still king for Gen-Y.
- [What smart brands know about word of mouth](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/what-smart-brands-know-about-word-of-mouth/) - From WordofMouth.org: Scott Ginsberg on three big ideas that smart brands are doing to create great word of mouth.
- [How to be amazing in social media](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/how-to-be-amazing-in-social-media/) - Social tools can be incredibly powerful at amplifying the word of mouth conversation about you. Or they can be confusing, overwhelming, and huge time sucks. Which tools should you use? How do you use them efficiently and effectively? What the hell is Pinterest? Learn all this from Dave Kerpen. Dave is part of our all-star
- [Today is World Water Day: Use WOM to change the world](https://wordofmouth.org/blog/today-is-world-water-day-use-wom-to-change-the-world/) - Nearly one billion people live without access to life's most basic need: clean, safe drinking water. At charity: water, we're out to solve this huge problem. Quickly. And we're aiming to do so with word of mouth marketing and the power of birthdays. At charity: water we do a few things differently. Here's a look
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