Episode #1508
Why Word of Mouth Is Becoming More Important
September 19, 2020

In episode #1508, we explore why word of mouth is becoming more important. The cost of marketing is rising, so the best way to win is through word of mouth, and if you want good word of mouth marketing, you need to build something amazing! Plug in today and learn exactly what word of mouth is, how it travels, and how to tap into this new horizon in marketing!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Word of Mouth is Becoming More Important.
  • [00:35] What word of mouth is and some examples of companies that get spoken about a lot.
  • [01:11] Key findings about word of mouth from a Reforge article.
  • [01:22] How much word of mouth travels on ‘dark social’: WhatsApp, text, and email.
  • [01:45] Companies like Google are changing advertising, leaving a window for word of mouth.
  • [02:17] If you have good word of mouth marketing, you’ve built a good product.
  • [02:57] Build a brand first and then build products and services around it.
  • [04:20] That’s it for today!
  • [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Amazon

Apple

‘The Word of Mouth Coefficient’

Google

Kylie Jenner on Instagram

Gary V

Anthony Pompliano on Twitter

Dave Perell

WhatsApp

 

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