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Video: How Sanofi US actively listens for their word of mouth topics

Pharmaceutical company Sanofi US made a decision five years ago to ditch the usual promotional approach lots of companies fall into in social media. It was a decision to make their patients’ interests first — to talk about stuff that mattered to them, not to the pharma company. That’s why they created The DX, a…

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What are your three types of ice?

This is a guest post from Jonah Berger, Marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and New York Times bestselling author of “Contagious: Why Things Catch On.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. Getting attention for you and your message is tough. You need something…

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Are your customers telling a beloved-company story?

This is a guest post from Jeanne Bliss — customer experience expert and author of “I Love You More Than My Dog.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on her blog. Beloved companies blend commerce with their humanity, they blend their personal lives with their business lives, and they make…

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New ways to use old marketing tools to get people talking

[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.] While word of mouth marketing is more sustainable, cost-effective, and (we think) fun than traditional marketing — you don’t have to throw out all…

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WOM Tip #390: Make your purchase process more fun

Most public transportation services have a chocolate problem — everyone’s already heard of them and there’s not much else to talk about. For example, buying a subway ticket is a mundane, daily occurrence for some commuters in Moscow. But to celebrate their country hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, Moscow’s subway systems installed a machine that…

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Video: How Dunkin’ Donuts fuels word of mouth through social media

As a Social Media Manager for Dunkin’ Donuts, Jessica Gioglio says fan-centric marketing is a big part of her job. “You spend a lot of time with your fans. You should be inspired by what they share with you and find fun ways to interact with them,” she explains. That’s why putting the spotlight on…

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