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Video: 3 questions Coca-Cola asks before sharing content

A huge company with a lot of history like Coca-Cola has tons of stories to tell — some are remarkable and some — not so much. According to Ashley Callahan, their Manager of Digital Communications and Social Media, to keep Coke’s content compelling for their social content hub, Coca-Cola Journey, they ask a series of…

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Examining why ideas spread

This is a guest post from Spike Jones — Group Director of Engagement at WCG and co-author of the book Brains on Fire: Igniting Powerful, Sustainable Word of Mouth Movements. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. Adam Pedowitz, a big-brained colleague of mine, recently pointed me…

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The difference between an “everyday” company and a “beloved” company

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. The decisions we make tell a story to customers, employees, and the marketplace about how much we’re thinking about…

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How to show your customers you care about their feedback

[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.] People appreciate knowing they’ve been heard. That’s why companies who take their customers’ feedback to heart are the ones who earn loyal customers and…

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WOM Tip #222: Personalization doesn’t have to be complicated

Thoughtful personalization makes your customers feel special — and when they feel special, they tell someone about it. But unfortunately, you might not have the bandwidth or resources to make something unique for each of your customers. The good news is that you don’t have to over think some easy personal touches. For example, Morton’s…

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