article thumbnail

Book Review: Smart Brevity

Webbiquity

I rarely write book reviews anymore. The book’s authors developed—over their years of experience—a formula not only for writing successful newsletters (plus local editions like Axios Twin Cities ) but one that could be applied to any type of communication. There is a method to writing this way, and the book explains how.

article thumbnail

The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Sale Is In The Tale” by John Livesay

The Forward Observer

The Sale Is In The Tale by John Livesay About the Book John Livesay, a keynote speaker and author of the business book Better Selling Through Storytelling , presents us with a business fable set in Austin, Texas. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. His TEDx talk has over 1,000,000 views.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Perfect Story” by Karen Eber

The Forward Observer

The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire by Karen Eber About the Book Learn how to take any story and make it perfect—from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast.

article thumbnail

The Marketing Book Podcast: “Standout Startup” by Allyson Letteri

The Forward Observer

Standout Startup: The Founder’s Guide to Irresistible Marketing That Fuels Growth by Allyson Letteri About the Book Discover the powerful process that top VC-backed startups use to create an effective marketing strategy with Standout Startup. Standout Startup presents a proven process to build a sustainable user and revenue growth engine.

Startups 161
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

6 marketing books to read in 2024

Martech

Make a fire in the fireplace, pour yourself a drink and open a good book. If you work in marketing, the idea of reading a book about something you do all day and surrounds you every waking moment might sound unappealing. As you head into 2024, here are six books to put on your reading list.

article thumbnail

21 books every senior marketer should read or listen to

Tomorrow People

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Robert Cialdini ( @RobertCialdini ) A classic almost as soon as it hit the shelves, Cialdini’s book centers on the universal principles of influence. Described by some as a ‘how-not-to’ guide, this book will have you laughing, wincing, and nodding along. These are backed up by solid research.