Word of Mouth: Page 2

Business News

'Influencer Marketing' on the Rise, Study Says

Brand managers can increase their success by finding and building relationships with passionate consumers, employees and other social-media rock stars.

Business News

Why Customer Support Stories Spread Like Wildfire

We experience a positive or negative customer support moment, and then we talk, tweet, text, or write a status update about it.

Starting a Business

Don't Overlook Print When Mapping Out Your Startup Marketing Plan

An exclusively online marketing strategy can't give potential customers something to hold onto.

Marketing

How to Get Influencers to Drive Your Word-of-Mouth Marketing Campaign

Finding the right influencers can help a brand increase sales, drive growth and inspire long-term customer loyalty.

Growing a Business

10 Steps to Building an Impeccable Professional Reputation

A good reputation attracts business better than any advertising. Gaining that standing is a process lasting a lifetime.

Marketing

Can't Afford a $4 Million Super Bowl Ad? Try These 3 Things Instead.

Every business owner may have dreams of buying a 30-second spot during the mega event. Meanwhile, try these less flashy maneuvers.

Growing a Business

3 Ways to Boost Word of Mouth and Referrals for Your Business

Learn how you were able to get someone to notice your good work and bring it up in conversation so that the magic happens.

Marketing

Build Brand Advocacy From the Inside Out

Companies that neglect enlisting their own employees to be advocates and ambassadors are missing out on a valuable resource.

Marketing

Why Marketing to College Millennials Pays Off (Infographic)

Fostering brand loyalty in college students is important: They may not have a lot of money now, but that will soon change.

Growing a Business

Lessons From a Country Music Duo to Make Your Business 'Big & Rich'

Professional musicians give inspiring performances. Successful entrepreneurs do the same thing.

Marketing

How Grassroots Marketing Put This Craft Brewery On Tap for Success

In a little over two years, Golden Road Brewing has become a $15 million-plus business with 155 employees.

Marketing

While Traditional TV Loses Ground, These Marketing Techniques Stand Strong

As streaming and on-demand programming become more prevalent, small business should take advantage of traditional strategies to stay ahead.

Starting a Business

How Tuft & Needle Disrupted a Tired Mattress Marketplace

With word-of-mouth marketing and a focus on customer service, two friends are becoming the sleeper hit of the mattress industry.

Marketing

5 Landing Page Must-Haves to Boost App Downloads

When someone finds your webpage online, make sure it contains all these elements to turn them into a customer.

Marketing

The Best Type of Social Network Is a Phone Call Away

As with most things in business and in life, quality is better than quantity. The best relationships can help your startup grow the most.