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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Immersion” by Paul Zak

The Forward Observer

Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness by Paul Zak About the Book No one raves about boring movies, bland customer service experiences, or sleep-inducing classes. His other books include Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies and The Moral Molecule: How Trust Works.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Overdeliver” by Brian Kurtz

The Forward Observer

Overdeliver: Build a Business for a Lifetime Playing the Long Game in Direct Response Marketing by Brian Kurtz About the Book Brian Kurtz is the bridge connecting the bedrock fundamentals of direct response marketing to today’s state-of-the-art strategies, tactics, and channels. That’s what this book is all about.

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[Book Review] Why Marketers Should Think Like World-Class Poker Players

B2B Marketing Directions

Source: Penguin Random House The idea that marketers need to think like world-class poker players may seem a little odd, but that's the primary lesson I take from Annie Duke's book, Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts (Portfolio/Penguin, 2018). She writes: ". our decisions are always bets.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “High-Impact Content Marketing” by Purna Virji

The Forward Observer

High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging, and Effective by Purna Virji About the Book Create meaningful engagement, drive conversion rates and boost customer retention with this crucial resource to unlocking the true potential of your content marketing strategy.

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10 Master Classes Worth Investing in As a Freelancer

ClearVoice

Plus, with so many master classes available online, it can also be confusing to determine which one is worth your investment. 10 master classes for freelancers that will build and stimulate your career. hour class , you’ll learn how to improve your headline and caption wordsmithery for these mediums: Blog posts.

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20 Best Business Books of 2017

Hubspot

20 Best Business Books of 2017. The Captain Class. Yep, according to the experts, reading the latest industry blogs, articles, and books is key to finding success in your job and your career. To help you stay at the top of your game, I’ve rounded up the top business books of 2017. 20 Best Business Books of 2017.

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Groundhog Day Marketing: Six Tips to Get Out of a Marketing Rut

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Don’t fall for the myth that you must follow the latest trends and implement every “tip and trick” in the book. Instead of simply reading a book or blog post, consider taking an in-person course. Here are six tips to break out of a Groundhog Day marketing cycle. Get back to basics.

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