Archive for September, 2010
We’re So Different, We’re Practically The Same
This is a guest post written by Saint Louis Branding expert Chad Bookidis.
In a world and a generation where microfragmentation is a word my spellchecker is still unfamiliar with and a challenge facing businesses and marketers alike, “the richest source of insight comes from observing behavior,” So says BBDO President and Chief Executive Andrew Robertson.
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Get Chris Brogan’s Latest Book – Social Media 101
Posted by admin in 2010 Conference News, social media on September 28th, 2010
If you’ve been waiting for an awesome giveaway from MarketSTL – this is it.
Chris Brogan, one of the leading minds in using social media for business, has published another book called Social Media 101. This book gives you 100 ways to tap into social media for a more profitable business. His New York Times Bestseller Trust Agents was an awesome look into gaining trust and building relationships online.
From Amazon:
In Social Media 101, social media expert and blogger Chris Brogan presents the best practices for growing the value of your social media and social networking marketing efforts. Brogan has spent two years researching what the best businesses are doing with social media and how they’re doing it. Now, he presents his findings in a single, comprehensive business guide to social media.
You’ll learn how to cultivate profitable online relationships, develop your brand, and drive meaningful business. Brogan shows you how to build an effective blog or website for your business, monitor your online reputation and what people are saying about your business online, and create new content to share with your customers.
- Presents specific strategies, tactics, and tips to improve your business through improved social media and online marketing
- Looks at social media and the wider online universe from a strictly business perspective
If you aren’t using the Internet and social media to market your business and stay in touch with your customers, you’re already falling behind. The Social Media 100 gives you 100 effective, proven strategies you need to succeed.
MarketSTL will ship this book right to your door when you purchase a full conference pass between now and October 6, 2010.
Get David Meerman Scott’s Book
Posted by admin in 2010 Conference News on September 21st, 2010
A perfect fit to our conference is the book The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott From now through September 27, anyone who purchases a full conference pass will receive a complimentary copy of David’s book.
The New Rules of Marketing and PR shows you how to leverage the potential that Web-based communication offers your business. Finally, you can speak directly to customers and buyers, establishing a personal link with the people who make your business work.
This new second edition paperback keeps you up-to-date on the latest trends.
- New case studies and current examples are included to illustrate the very latest in marketing and PR trends.
- Completely updated to reflect the latest marketing and PR techniques using social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
- Includes a step-by-step action plan for harnessing the power of the Internet to communicate directly with buyers, increase sales, and raise online visibility
- David Meerman Scott is a renowned online marketing strategist, keynote speaker and the author of World Wide Rave, from Wiley
The New Rules of Marketing and PR, Second Edition gives you all the information you need to craft powerful and effective marketing messages and get them to the right people at the right moment-at a fraction of the price of a traditional marketing campaign.
Get David Siteman Garland’s Book
Posted by admin in 2010 Conference News on September 13th, 2010
This week at Market Saint Louis we’ve got a deal that’s by far our best yet.
Smarter Faster Cheaper
David Siteman Garland is a force in Saint Louis media, whether online or on TV. David’s enthusiasm about business in Saint Louis has encouraged thousands of people to do more. His daily video website keeps entrepreneurs on their toes and always gives them something new to think about.
David’s number one passion is to see businesses grow. So much so, that he’s written a book about it. The book Smarter Faster Cheaper will be out in December of this year. From his website:
Smarter, Faster, Cheaper is a living breathing buffet of non-boring, fluff-free ideas, strategies as well as stories and takeaways from successful entrepreneurs (including author David Siteman Garland) so you can take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, freelancer or a forward-thinker ready to innovate.
Get David’s Book
Every conference pass purchase during the week of September 13-20 will receive a copy of David’s book. We will pre-order the book and ship it right to your door as soon as it’s out!
While Tickets Remain
We’re only selling 100 tickets to this Fall’s conference. Every second of the day, your chances of getting a seat are dwindling!
