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VIRAL & SOCIAL MARKETING

Universal Studios Sells Tickets to �Fast Five� in Car Town

Film studios have been testing ways to best fit into the nexus between real-world marketing and promotion via social gaming. The key, of course, is for the film�s storyline to mesh with the theme of the social game. Universal Pictures film, Fast Five, has found that perfect fit with the Facebook-based social game Car Town. ...

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Fast Five and Car Town

The upcoming Universal Studios film, "Fast Cars," is fully integrated into Car Town, as well as offline at retail.

WORD-OF-MOUTH MARKETING 101

Best Practices in Word of Mouth and Social Media: WOMMA

At the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), where I serve on the board, we are keenly aware that a new premium is being put on research that can help marketers to prove the impact and business outcomes associated...

How to Define and Communicate Word-of-Mouth Success

After embarking on a campaign to promote your brand with word-of-mouth its is now time to present your report to company management. But how will your group communicate WOM results to show the real value?...

Word-of Mouth Marketing Takes on the Recession

The dilemma many brands face today is trying to maintain, or dare we say, grow their sales in a near dormant economy with far fewer resources to execute consumer marketing programs...

Word-of-Mouth, a Key Component of the Marketing Mix

So how do you find out where to get the best chicken vesuvio in town? It�s likely you�d ask a friend or colleague who knows the local restaurant scene and go try the dish?...

Six Ways to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Word-of-mouth marketing is the most cost effective means of reaching current and future customers, and the most important interaction driving product purchases. Because of its powerful reach, relatively low cost, and the credibility it enhances, WOMM is a powerful tool, particularly in a recession.

Here are six ways to keep people talking: ...

Viral/Social Research

Brands Rushing To Social Partly Out of Fear: Study

Retailers and brands that sell online are stampeding into social media, a new survey finds�some for fear of looking less modern than their competitors...

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Chicken of the Sea Uses Social Mermaid to Revitalize the Brand

The effort involves online video, twitter, Facebook and even a branded casual game....

AT&T;�s Social Exec Talks About Focusing its Facebook Presence

Social media has led to a lot of great creativity and innovation in digital communications and marketing. It truly enables the whole concept of word-of-mouth marketing by giving users easy tools to share with their network, for ideas to spread beyond our own social circles, and for new ways to connect with brands and products we love. With all that promise it is important, as companies, for us to provide the most effective way to stay fresh with news and information to keep fans, followers, subscribers, and most importantly, customers efficiently informed. ...

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Brand Champion Scorned

No doubt, word-of-mouth marketing has become a key component of the marketing mix. As we know it is an ever more important interaction among consumers. For brands, listening, transparency and evaluating ROI are among six ways to keep people talking and convert consumers to brand advocates. However, as we also know, negative comments can be difficult to tamp down....

Aunt Jemima Employees Star in Viral Video: Q&A;

A contest at a plant in Jackson, TN, that makes Aunt Jemima frozen waffles, pancakes and French toast, led to three employees starring in a video filmed at the plant and documenting how the products are made. The first video in the series of three was posted Feb. 17 on Facebook and had 33,000 views within 24 hours. Viewers could also download a $1 coupon. Andy Reichgut, a vice president of marketing for Pinnacle Foods, which manufacturer�s Aunt Jemima products, gives us the scoop on the program....

Coors Light/Bacardi: From Flash-mob to YouTube within 24 Hours

On Tuesday evening over the course of about 30 minutes a flash-mob video was produced on the Las Vegas strip for both the Miller Light and Bacardi brands. The production was edited down to 2.5 minutes and is now up on YouTube with 1,016 views and counting....

A Few Tips for Facebook Marketing

On Facebook, what works, and what doesn�t work is still far from conclusive, however, there are several areas of distinction that have become clear. The most successful brands are including promotional tactics in their social media strategy to �surprise and delight� fans throughout the year. Integration of promotions in Facebook has proven to be extremely effective in driving engagement and the growth of followers. Keep these five tips in mind: ...

Three Tips, Three Tools for Twitter

Interview with Twitter business expert Laura Fitton: Three tips for would-be brand tweeters and three basic tools marketers should have when getting started in Twitter...

Friendship Counts

If you can figure out a foolproof way to estimate the amount that U.S. brands will spend on marketing within social media this year or next, kindly let...

Clue Board Game Adds Text-Messaging Feature

Clue Board Game Adds Text-Messaging Feature...

Six Ways to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Word-of-mouth marketing is the most cost effective means of reaching current and future customers, and the most important interaction driving product purchases. Because of its powerful reach, relatively low cost, and the credibility it enhances, WOMM is a powerful tool, particularly in a recession.

Here are six ways to keep people talking: ...

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External Resources

Word-of-Mouth Marketing Association: MMA is a global association that strives to stimulate the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technology. Members include agencies, advertisers, hand held device manufacturers, carriers and operators, retailers, software providers and service providers.

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