Navigate the Channel

MAY 24, 2023

Gone are the days when a well-written news release, one article in a trade publication and few social posts did the deal. In addition to considering their feedback and advice on your product or its use, compile what betas say that’s positive and worthy of inclusion into early word of mouth about your product. Use these people.

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Buffer

JUNE 6, 2022

In 2021, TikTok user Trinidad Sandoval made a video showing the effects of an eye cream by skincare brand Peter Thomas Roth that went viral on TikTok and Twitter. The virality of a simple video showing Trinidad’s morning routine caused the product to sell out.

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Anything Goes Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2007

It's Time to get Viral If you think long and hard enough about what motivates your target market you have to think that there is more then providing them with a perfect case study (unless that's what they've asked for). A few B2B companies are now trying to use more interactive viral campaigns designed for their target audience.

Viral Marketing 100

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Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In this article, I’ll outline the key growth hacking strategies and tactics to help you grow user numbers fast. Reward Social Shares With Discounts There are millions of social media users worldwide, and it makes sense to spread the word in the networks you belong to. How can you avoid becoming one of those?

Paid Content 87

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Optinmonster

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven pre-launch ideas to include in your marketing strategy. The pre-launch campaign quickly went viral all over the world because of the high-octane drama built into it. You can also create viral articles or epic guides. But why stop there? These are things people will want to share.

Campaigns 89

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer. In this article, we explain which influencer marketing metrics you should focus on to prove a return on investment and show an impact on your overall social and business goals.

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Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Have Your First Article Written. Encourage cross-team submissions of articles on your chosen blog topic. Each of your articles should clearly take your audience through your sales channel, in a most non-intrusive and non-promotional way. Word of mouth is key. This is a big step. Action item. Action item.

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PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Let's jump into the article. 80% of buyers prefer to be contacted over email than a call, and cold calling can leave a bad taste in some buyers' mouths. Word of mouth and referrals are compelling influences on purchase decisions. Word of mouth is the driving factor behind an estimated 20-50% of purchase decisions.

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Hubspot

MAY 14, 2019

Buzz marketing is a viral marketing strategy that leverages refreshingly creative content, interactive events, and community influencers to generate word-of-mouth marketing and anticipation for the product or service the brand is about to launch. Word of Mouth Marketing. Buzz Marketing. Campus Marketing.

Paid Content 101

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, we’ll give you a crash course in ecommerce packaging to help equip you with the tools necessary to stand out from the crowd. On the other hand, attractive and resilient packaging generates positive word-of-mouth (free advertising, yay!), Ready for your next viral unboxing video? Happy Packaging!

eCommerce 75

eCommerce Best Practices Word of Mouth Viral Marketing 75

Martech Advisor

MARCH 22, 2020

In this article, we will discuss both inbound and outbound marketing, as well as their key channels, which are the core line of distinction. Web content with virality factor. First- when we say web content, we mean informative pages, blogs and articles. Table of Contents. What is Inbound Marketing? What is Outbound Marketing?

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 15, 2018

These are posts that inspire back-and-forth discussion in the comments and posts that you might want to share and react to—whether that’s a post from a friend seeking advice, a friend asking for recommendations for a trip, or a news article or video prompting lots of discussion.” Get Serious About Employee-Generated Content (EGC).

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Martech Advisor

JANUARY 13, 2020

Viral content is the lottery “jackpot” for brands, but how do you stack the odds in your favor? Games and interactive content, again, are key, as they invite competition, word of mouth, and sharing across social media channels. The inherent virality of playables is key to unlocking new levels of success.

Interactive Marketing 93

Interactive Marketing Paid Search Agency Marketing Analytics Tools First-Mover Advantage 93

Brandpoint

APRIL 26, 2021

Writing a marketing article inspired by this over-a-decade-old HBO series might seem a little out of left field, but I figure that living through an entire year of social distancing and self-isolating gives me a free pass on the timeliness of this pop culture reference. Let’s just get this out of the way first. But… when something does win?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Brand awareness creates a community that generates word of mouth buzz, ‘I love this product, and I know you will too.’ Every now and then a viral hot take will try to force hashtagging into an early grave. Take this viral content series from creator Emily Zugay. Your community knows what their friends and family like.

Brand Identity 125

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Brandpoint

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Get placed on prestigious news sites: Brandpoint’s Expert Series is a way to help companies demonstrate knowledge of their industry and business through thought leadership videos and bylined articles. Obviously, every brand hopes their content goes viral, but creating content with that as the end goal is not a great idea.

Buzz 98

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Let’s head straight to our curated list of 36 digital marketing experts whom you need to follow right away to learn about brand new tricks, upcoming trends, innovations, and viral campaigns for your online marketing strategies. Jay Baer, the ‘Hall of Fame’ speaker, posts evergreen material on content marketing and word-of-mouth marketing.

Paid Content 94

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Walker Sands

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Though it may be tempting to continue to invest in traditional marketing methods in hopes of generating conversions, Jonah draws on decades of research to explain why social influence and word-of-mouth transmission are the secret essential drivers of viral content. Receiving his Ph.D.

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Hubspot

JUNE 17, 2014

All brands long to go viral, but for most brands, going about creating viral content is a mystery. There is no secret recipe for the perfect viral video, and yet there are videos that receive millions of views every year. Unfortunately, virality is more of an art than a science. The Science of Virality.

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Outgrow

AUGUST 6, 2021

Calculators have the ability to go viral and break the internet. Giveaways and contests have the potential to generate a huge amount of leads because of their inherent virality. One of the most important features of influencer marketing is the word of mouth it generates. Calculators. Giveaways and Contests.

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Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

RafflePress has pre-built viral giveaway templates designed to improve engagement and grow traffic. Word of mouth referrals is a lifeline for many businesses. We’ve already talked about how word-of-mouth marketing can help your business. And usually, that’s how their most passionate customers find them.

Planning 76

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seo.co

JULY 11, 2022

And while there are plenty of ways to acquire new clients – including through referrals, word-of-mouth, and advertising – you shouldn’t ignore the power of organic search marketing. Unless one of your posts randomly goes viral, it can take months or years to play out. Even if you follow all of the tips outlined in this article.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

Some ways digital marketing improves the “traditional” methods of keeping loyal customers are: Using digital testimonials from happy customers instead of the old “word of mouth”. A viral Christmas ad done by a small hardware store in Wales, which was filmed by the owner and recent one stars his son.

Small Business Marketing 174

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Referral Rock

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Every month there seems to be a new viral video or meme. If you’re a marketer, I’m sure you’ve dreamed of working on a piece of viral content. But what makes a piece of content a viral marketing hit? What’s Viral Marketing? Why viral marketing is worth the risk.

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Biznology

MARCH 14, 2014

Another example of how emotional advertising or “branded entertainment” can become viral appeared at the Oscars, when Ellen DeGeneres took a “selfie” of herself surrounded by stars with her Samsung smart phone. word-of-mouth recommendations from friends) which they see as far more trustworthy.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base.

Marketing & Strategy 115

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Lenny's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The very first community we got word of mouth in was the ex-Zynga product managers who had gone on to build their own companies. If we got some of the right people using it, we would get sort of a viral adoption effect. You need to grow through communities and customers hearing about you through word of mouth.”

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Martech Advisor

JANUARY 24, 2020

This is followed by a module on viral marketing that shares a six-step framework to craft messages that get shared by people. Malcolm shares examples and case studies from his books and articles along with key concepts to strengthen the learning. Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content - Coursera.

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Martech Advisor

AUGUST 26, 2019

In this article, we will look at the Stranger Things product placements and the factors that contributed to such a large audience reception. In this article, we uncover some marketing insights from the Upside Down , and look at how brands banked on the success of Stranger Things to market themselves. Let’s dive in!

Paid Content 50

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

While quizzes and games are not new (crossword puzzles have been a print media mainstay for ages), they are becoming more interactive, social, and viral. regional dialect quiz, which was the most viewed and emailed article. Done right, direct mail campaigns can increase engagement and fuel good will and positive word-of-mouth.

Campaigns 91

Campaigns Paid Search Agency Marketing Automation Services Thought Leadership 91

FMG Suite

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The incredible thing about the internet is the potential to spread information; from word of mouth, virality, and contact pages. This article from HubSpot highlights some of the best practices for creating a contact page/form , including: Make sure the page is easy to find so visitors can quickly get in touch.

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Convert

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Everyone wants their YouTube videos to go viral. But, not everyone can have the same success experienced by videos like this one from the Dollar Shave Club, whose story went viral on social media, catapulting the company into a billion-dollar brand. How Do YouTube Videos Go Viral? Why Use YouTube in Your Marketing Strategy?

Viral Marketing 105

Viral Marketing Youtube Video Marketing Optimization 105

Vidyard

MARCH 1, 2016

In a recent article by Forbes , it was noted that influencer marketing can function exactly as word of mouth (WOM) marketing with adjoining social media amplification. Here are a few ways you can go from just another brand in the crowd to a leader and influential voice in your field all with the power of video.

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Atomic Reach

MARCH 11, 2019

In this article, we'll discuss what content marketing metrics consist of, some of the challenges with managing and analyzing data and how using a content profile can help improve your results. If a visitor enjoys a piece of content, then they will be more likely to read the entire article and even visit other pages on the site.

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Optinmonster

MAY 4, 2021

Promoting “word-of-mouth” marketing strategies. With this tool, WordPress users can create viral contests in just a few minutes. We hope you enjoyed this article. Growing your social media following. Boosting sales. And much more. For the actual contest itself, you can create it in several ways.

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Golden Spiral

JANUARY 31, 2019

By offering related articles to the one your visitor is reading, you increase both while proving yourself to be the provider of answers your prospects are asking. This will minimize unsubscribes, effectively nurture different-staged prospects, and illicit word-of-mouth referrals and forwards. It is not your duty to inform.

Newsletter 96

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SalesIntel

JULY 12, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn about: How sales and marketing lead revenue growth. So, you should incentivize their word of mouth through things like referral programs. Even better if you can find a way to build virality into your offering. The primary challenges limiting sales and marketing.

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