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WOM Tip #209: Don’t let “Sold Out” be the last word

ModCloth is known for listening to their customers when deciding what clothing and accessories to offer — they call it “democratizing the fashion industry.” But with limited stock of a lot of their stuff, they often sell out of popular products fast. Other companies just say sorry, but ModCloth turns a potential disappointment into an…

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Video: How HSN goes beyond the TV to build buzz

It’s no secret that people don’t just watch TV anymore. Their attention is divided between the big screen in front of the couch and the small screens in their hands and in their laps. But according to OVP of Emerging Media Marketing Maggie Hatfield, HSN wasn’t going to get lost in this attention gap. Instead,…

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The drug of content

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of “Six Pixels of Separation.” His new book “CTRL ALT Delete” was released in May 2013. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. At what point will the proverbial levee break? Marketers are busy…

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“Tasti” tips for creating loyal customers with Tasti D-Lite’s BJ Emerson

This is a guest post from Dave Kerpen — CEO of Likeable Local, chairman and former CEO of Likeable Media, and author of “Likeable Business: Why Today’s Consumers Demand More and How Leaders Can Deliver.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. In this episode of my weekly…

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3 buzzworthy displays that don’t cost a thing

[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.] Most brick-and-mortar businesses have in-store displays, and most are doing the standard marketing stuff with them (like decorating for the holidays). But as all…

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WOM Tip #234: Make people ask “Why?”

Lots of fundraisers for charities and non-profits are pretty upfront — 5K fun runs, bake sales, and car washes, for example, aren’t that unusual. But what does it mean if your yard is covered in plastic pink flamingos that weren’t there the night before? One high school used “flocking” to earn money for their after…

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