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.

Copywriting 152

Copywriting Wikipedia Marketing & Strategy Advertising Mediums 152

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. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast. Don’t know how to leave an iTunes review?

Startups 161

Startups Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency 161

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. Action strategies are clearly outlined and provide a blueprint for success. No Cold Calls.:

Planning 161

Planning Work Management Cold Calling Marketing & Strategy 161

The Forward Observer

JANUARY 5, 2024

by Chris Kocek About the Book Insights are like unicorns: mysterious and elusive, powerful yet elegant. Packed with real-world examples from leading brands and award-winning campaigns, Any Insights Yet? Any Insights Yet?: Connect the Dots. Create New Categories. Transform Your Business. Any Insights Yet? Transform Your Business.

Planning 152

Planning Click Rate Marketing & Strategy Amazon 152

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.

Brand Identity 123

Brand Identity Branding B2B B2B Thought Leadership 123

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? With this book, you’ll be able to design messages that are beneficial, focused, salient, empathetic, and minimal – and that work. Douglas Burdett, host of The Marketing Book Podcast.

Advertising Agencies 130

Advertising Agencies Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 130

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.

Marketing & Strategy 130

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning Content Marketing 130

The Forward Observer

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Inspire Your Buyers: Go to Market with a Story That Sizzles by Bruce Scheer About the Book Inspire Your Buyers provides a proven, tested model to develop a compelling go-to-market narrative that will accelerate your revenue growth while rapidly bringing your product, marketing, and sales teams into alignment.

Cross-Selling 130

Cross-Selling Click Rate Marketing & Strategy Amazon 130

The Forward Observer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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.

Planning 130

Planning Top of Funnel Content Marketing PPC 130

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.

Paid Search Agency 125

Paid Search Agency Classified Ads Advertising Agencies Work Management 125

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.

Marketing Proposals 102

Marketing Proposals Thought Leadership Distribution Eye-Tracking 102

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.

Marketing AI 296

Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 296

Martech

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Not only booking flights but making sure that all the seats within the flights were filled and fully optimized.” In short, they needed to maximize bookings without spending a lot of money. The first thing they wanted to do was move beyond people who were going to book a flight anyway. So every dollar counts.”

Marketing AI 120

Marketing AI Advertising Agencies Funnel Advertising Intent Signal 120

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

This book is a definite must-read for any marketer using or wanting to begin using content marketing as part of an integrated marketing strategy.” Far more than a list, this book places the different types of tools in context, to help you understand what fits where, and it links through to additional detail anywhere you need it.”

Buy 203

Buy Work Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Management 203

Martech

MAY 31, 2023

Here are some marketing technology professional development books and podcasts that I find useful. Recommended books ‘Hello $FirstName: Profiting from Personalization’ by Rasmus Houlind and Frans Riemersma This is a brand new book from European martech thought leaders Houlind and Riemersma and it’s badly needed.

Work Management 113

Work Management Viral Marketing Marketing Management Cold Calling 113

Choozle

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Explore channels like programmatic display and Connected TV, each playing a distinct role in enhancing your brand’s reach. The post Omnichannel E-Book Chapter 3: Omnichannel Planning appeared first on Choozle: Digital Advertising Made Easy.

Planning 91

Planning Allocation Display Resources 91

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Buyers now rely less on information provided by suppliers and industry analysts , and more on what they find about your brand through reviews and other online sources. Gartner also found that when B2B buyers are making purchase decisions, they spend most of their time independently researching the brand online. Train your employees.

Loyalty 312

Loyalty Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Budget Programs 312

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Not only can it amplify your brand visibility, but it also holds the potential to fuel direct bookings and amplify brand awareness. The ease of direct messaging allows guests to quickly ask questions, make special requests, and even book directly. For instance, check out the Ace Hotel group’s strategy on Instagram.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 92

Choozle

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As customer expectations and behaviors change, brands must adapt their omnichannel marketing plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stay relevant. Fewer than 20% of marketing executives truly understand how their brand-building campaigns are performing.

Relevance 85

Relevance Digital Marketing Funnels Funnel Advertising Customer Satisfaction 85

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

With brand storytelling, you can create an emotional connection with your audience. So, how do you effectively implement and scale brand storytelling into your content strategy ? Brand storytelling uses narrative formats to create emotional connections with audiences. What Is Brand Storytelling? Quick Takeaways.

Storytelling 363

Storytelling Effectiveness Brand Identity Branding 363

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.

Marketing AI 142

Marketing AI Planning Paid Search Agency Enterprise Management 142

illumin

APRIL 11, 2024

As TikTok gained momentum, a notable shift occurred with users providing candid recommendations for products and brands within their content. More specifically, the brand took TikToks from a few content creators showing off the drinkware products and authentically recreated the video posts as Social CTV ads. And here’s a success story!

Barriers 127

Barriers Brand Identity Branding Content 127

Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Fill out your wish list or decide on a gift for a team member with this list of books about content marketing, creativity, writing, artificial intelligence, personal branding, and more. Continue reading → The post 17 New, Newly Updated, and Timeless Books Content Marketers Love appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Content Communities Creativity 142

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 13, 2021

Think about your personal brand and if that may be the problem. What is personal branding? Why Personal Branding Matters. Personal branding is when you market yourself and your work as a brand. Branding yourself is important because it helps you build and grow your business. Gain Recognition.

Personalization 302

Personalization Brand Identity Branding Custom Publishing 302

Tony Zambito

MAY 5, 2021

Marketing Leaders Can Use 4 Approaches Involving Buyer Personas To Create A Brand Story Buyers Will Want To Read. Some of the best books ever written often involve an engaging central character or several central characters. In the world of brand storytelling, accomplishing a similar end is extremely difficult. All by himself!

Buyer Personas 198

Buyer Personas Storytelling Brand Identity Branding 198

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

Brand Identity 356

Brand Identity Branding Advertising Agencies Content 356

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.

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Amazon Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 163

B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 6, 2022

Source: Amazon B2B marketers are under constant pressure to drive revenue growth, and a growing number of B2B marketers now recognize that a powerful brand will make it easier to achieve revenue growth objectives. In Positioning for Advantage: Techniques and Strategies to Grow Brand Value , Kimberly A. Whitler, the Frank M.

Tools 40

Tools Brand Identity Branding Ad Building 40

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But one thing that B2B brands can capitalize on is influence. Influence has the power to separate brand leaders from those who follow, especially when it is applied and becomes ground zero for all marketing. The result is brand relevance and search engine visibility. Brand building to familiar faces. People trust people.

Enterprise Management 313

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management 313

Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Fill out your wish list or decide on a gift for a team member with this list of books about content marketing, creativity, writing, artificial intelligence, personal branding, and more. Each title comes with the recommendation of someone in the Content Marketing Institute community. Continue reading →

Content Marketing 108

Content Marketing Content Communities Creativity 108

Martech

MARCH 20, 2024

Revisiting your why will guide your rebrand and the development of your messaging framework, including your brand story. Work with outside experts If you’re changing the company name, work with a branding agency. Always emphasize value Branding is a promise of value that tells people why they should do business with a company.

Enterprise Management 114

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Brand Identity 114

Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The new book by CMI’s chief strategy advisor delves into the title – Content Marketing Strategy – to look at the past decade of brands’ strategy success.

Marketing Strategy 87

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Content Marketing Practices 87

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

But how does this connect to B2B brand development? Author and blogger Seth Godin describes a brand as “the set of expectations, memories, stories, and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer’s decision to choose one product or service over another.”. Why Is B2B Brand Development Important?

Brand Identity 261

Brand Identity Branding B2B B2B Sales 261

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Brand awareness is more than people simply recognizing your business name or your logo. True brand awareness entails your audience getting to know the personality behind your brand and what makes you different from your competitors. Content marketing can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness. Quick Takeaways.

Ad Building 345

Ad Building Content Marketing Brand Identity Branding 345

ClickZ

JULY 7, 2022

However, even before the emergence of ‘BookTok’ in 2020 – where (teenage) influencers are racking up billions of views – Penguin Young Readers, also known as Penguin Teen, was building out its brand on the platform. It’s just like we say to our authors who are open to posting on social media strategy for their book launch.

Paid Search Agency 135

Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer Companies Social Media 135

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 20, 2020

What brands give is, in many. Nowhere is this more evident in marketing and business than with the phenomena of meaningful brands. When brands operate from a meaningful place and present a purpose-driven message, people react in a. In my book, I talk about the latest research on meaningful brands and what it means to be one.

Brand Identity 305

Brand Identity Branding Purchase Intent Fulfillment 305

B2B Marketing Directions

MARCH 3, 2024

Marketers have long argued that a strong brand can induce customers to pay premium prices, increase customer loyalty, and drive growth. But until recently, it's been difficult for marketers to explain exactly why and how a strong brand produces these results. Barden argues that this is how brands work.

Brand Identity 71

Brand Identity Branding Loyalty Pricing 71