The Forward Observer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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.

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The Forward Observer

JANUARY 19, 2024

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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The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

DISCOVER Questions® for Connections, Clarity & Control: The 10th Anniversary Edition by Deb Calvert About the Book Field research, interviews, and practical application + updates for communicating effectively in these turbulent times. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. Don’t know how to leave an iTunes review?

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The Forward Observer

JANUARY 12, 2024

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. Allyson now works with founders and VCs to accelerate their startups’ growth.

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The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Edinger About the Book Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue. With this growth strategy mindset, your teams will know what they’re supposed to be doing, have the skills to accomplish their work at a high level and be properly supported by systems, processes, and environment. Are you ready to be a Growth Leader?

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The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Stop Starvation Marketing: 23 Power Growth Moves For Health Tech, IT, Biotech Companies by Christine Slocumb About the Book Get ready to embark on a journey through 23 power moves that will help you grow a successful healthcare, biotech, or IT company.

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The Forward Observer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Forget the Funnel: A Customer-Led Approach for Driving Predictable, Recurring Revenue by Georgiana Laudi and Claire Suellentrop About the Book Your product is great. An online marketer since 2000, she began her track record as a marketing executive and product growth advisor in 2010, working with high-growth recurring-revenue startups.

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The Forward Observer

JANUARY 5, 2024

by Chris Kocek About the Book Insights are like unicorns: mysterious and elusive, powerful yet elegant. And, interesting fact – he worked as an AmeriCorps Ranger in Canyonlands National Park in Utah! Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. Any Insights Yet?: Connect the Dots. Create New Categories. Connect the Dots.

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The Forward Observer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences by Phil Mershon About the Book Are you struggling to create memorable and valuable experiences for your customers? Inside this book, you’ll: Discover how to create life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impact on your audience.

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The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win―and How to Design Them by Ben Guttmann About the Book How do you break through the noise? Why do some messages work when others don’t? But the problem is, simple is hard work. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. The answer is simple.

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The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales by Philipp Humm About the Book Do you struggle to connect with your customers on a personal level? The StorySelling Method will teach you how to tell powerful stories that actually work in sales.

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The Forward Observer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Content Marketing Strategy: Harness the Power of Your Brand’s Voice by Robert Rose About the Book Do you know how to turn the attention your content receives into profit? In this book, he walks readers through his scalable, strategic approach. With a meaningful content marketing strategy, you can.

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 18, 2024

Millions of aspiring authors strive to write and publish a book at some point in their lives. Whether you have a compelling story to tell, a unique perspective to share, or a passion you want to explore, writing a book can be a transformative experience in self-expression, creativity, and personal and professional growth.

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Martech

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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.

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Tomorrow People

OCTOBER 8, 2020

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.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Remote work is incredible. But remote work is also tough. You're hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away from your colleagues; your home workspace probably lacks some of the bells and whistles of a traditional office; and your work-life boundaries can quickly become nonexistent. The Holloway Guide to Remote Work.

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Biznology

JANUARY 15, 2021

I thought I would start the year with a recap of the great books I read over my break. ” [KJ – this book had been anchoring my nightstand for a while. ” [KJ – a short bundle of interesting perspectives and analytical frameworks + two use cases re his work with Salesforce and Microsoft.].

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B2B Marketing Directions

APRIL 14, 2024

Source: HarperCollins Publishers These are just a few examples of the power of language cited by Jonah Berger in his latest book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way (HarperCollins Publishers, 2023). What's In the Book Jonah Berger spells out his rationale for writing Magic Words in the Introduction. ".

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Navigate the Channel

MAY 18, 2023

Not everyone reads books, or they only read e-books and digital publications – or listen to podcasts to keep them current on a topic. But books have their place, no matter the format, and we’re big fans of books that add to the conversation on brands and marketing. Read the book to learn more.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

With thousands of tools on the market across dozens of categories, it’s challenging to identify the most important types of tools to invest in, choose the best tools for your needs within those categories, and integrate all the tools in martech stack (or more accurately, your martech matrix ) to make all the pieces work together.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 31, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (APAC). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these analysts and influencers! Congratulations to all who participated! CPSM Ram Ratna Group Contact DV Abhang,C.P.M.,CPSM

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Thinkers360

MARCH 22, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (Europe, Africa & Middle East). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these analysts and influencers! Congratulations to all who participated!

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B2B Marketing Directions

JANUARY 14, 2024

Source: Kogan Page Last November, I published a review of Robert Rose's new book, Content Marketing Strategy. Rose's book is one of the best I've recently read, and it's an important addition to our library of content marketing literature. This is also an excellent book, and I enthusiastically recommend it.

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Martech

MAY 31, 2023

Practitioners working where these fields overlap must keep pace with constant changes and developments. Here are some marketing technology professional development books and podcasts that I find useful. Granted, most of us didn’t get into martech to do evil, but our work has consequences — some of which aren’t known until too late.

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Choozle

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is further complicated by “distracted viewing,” where consumers juggle multiple screens simultaneously, making it harder to hold their attention. In Chapter 4 of our Omnichannel E-Book, we delve into the critical role of creative assets in your advertising strategy.

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Brightedge

MAY 16, 2021

Reading one of the best marketing books listed below is likely to change and improve the way you market. While there are many classic marketing books that could make a best-books list, the recommended reading list below focuses only on marketing books published within the last 5 years. Epic, breakout book.

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Zoominfo

JULY 12, 2022

And to create a pipeline, you have to book meetings — which is no small feat. And the longer it takes to get a meeting on the books, the more likely you are to lose the opportunity altogether. ZoomInfo Schedule, our advanced scheduling software, allows site visitors to book a meeting directly with the right sales rep.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2022

March marks Women’s History Month, and to celebrate and uplift the voices of women, our employees compiled a list of their favorite books written by women.

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B2B Marketing Directions

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Source: Basic Books Predictive mathematical models touch our lives virtually every day. All this makes it vital that marketers have a basic understanding of how mathematical models are constructed, how they work, and why they don't always produce accurate forecasts. What's In the Book Escape from Model Land contains ten chapters.

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Contently

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I’ve always liked to buy my team books—I buy every direct report a book during the holidays and right before our mid-year review cycle if I need to suck up to them. Here are 7 books for marketers that will do just that. Joe just really likes marketing books.]. But as marketers, we are good capitalists.

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Thinkers360

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 B2B thought leaders, analysts and influencers you should work with in 2024 (North America). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these analysts and influencers! Congratulations to all who participated! Westover, PhD Human Capital Innovations, LLC Contact Jonathan H.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 10, 2024

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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B2B Marketing Directions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This particular aspect of decision science is called choice architecture, a term that was coined by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their 2008 best-selling book Nudge. That makes a recent book by Eric J. What's In the Book The Elements of Choice contains ten chapters. Johnson an important read for marketers.

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Lead Forensics

MARCH 7, 2024

Whether it’s acquiring valuable habits, kicking undesirable ones, or boosting your productivity, these books are packed with wisdom accumulated over years of experience. With such a wealth of knowledge available, there’s a book out there waiting to become your personal guide on your journey of self-improvement.

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Biznology

MARCH 1, 2022

Karin Reed and Joseph Allen have written a great sequel to their book, Suddenly Virtual , titled, naturally enough, Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting. It should be required reading for all of us as we try to keep up with the changing nature of work as we move into the third year of the COVID pandemic.

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Anyword

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Reading the works of the masters is all about increasing professionalism. Here are a bunch of the best copywriting books, who if you haven’t read already, you probably should add to your Kindle list. His most famous work is Ogilvy on Advertising. The Robert Collier Letter Book. He was apparently on to something.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 31, 2024

Daniel Kahneman, the renowned psychologist best known for his groundbreaking work on the psychology of human judgment and decision-making, died this past Wednesday at the age of 90. When I learned of his death, I looked back at the posts I've published here and found that I've discussed or referred to his work in no fewer than 20 posts.

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