User Reviews : Likeable Social Media

These are some user reviews  that are extracted from Amazon.com

(a)

This book is likeable. It’s a two-thumbs up easy read, chock full of important social media marketing strategies that have a down-to-earth quality full of integrity.

“Listen carefully, be transparent, be responsive, be authentic, tell great stories–the qualities that would make you the hotshot at the party–they’ll make your organization a likable one on social networks.” –Dave Kerpen
The author is right on the mark.

What else about this clever book, you might ask?

1. It shines new light on how to use social media right–stay true to yourself which is great advice for a better world.
2. It’s target readers are widespread–from those with their feet wet in social media to neophytes.
3. For those new to the scene or those wanting a review–there’s fun content in the back of the book– 25 pages of thorough explanations, simple ways the different social media platforms can enhance and expand communication with potential and established customers.
4.A chapter on tapping and using your listening skills full blast which you’ll need if you want to enter the world of social media; it can make or break.
5 Approaching marketing projects at times like a child–with a sense of wonder, curiosity and super-creative out-of-the-box strategies.
6. Dave teaches sophisticated social media tools and approaches in an easy-to-understand and respectful way.
7. The book is written in a very refreshing and positive light.

Highly recommended. I can see LIKEABLE MEDIA become THE social media marketing textbook. Good for students too. This book to all those who want to hone their social media skills through learning the mechanics of online tools and the new-world marketing strategies that will drive your business to new heights.

(b)

I met the author, Dave Kerpen, in 2007 at the first WOMMA Summit (Word of Mouth Marketing Association) that I attended. I knew from the start that Dave would be a key influencer of my education in social engagement and a valuable resource for “how to” information that is based on real life case studies and experiences. At the time, I didn’t know that I would become the Board President of WOMMA or that he would become an author and thought leader on the effective use of Facebook (as well as Twitter, You Tube and more). Since that time, Dave and I have come to be good friends, colleagues, and benefactors of each others shared experiences.

In “Likeable Media” Dave gives freely of his experience and drives home the point that consumers are increasingly responsible for the success or failure of brands by what they like and what they say about our brands. Dave has filled his first book with entertaining and interesting case studies and anecdotes that make the 18 lessons easy to understand and apply. It’s an ideal book for those that are just getting started, as well as semi-seasoned veterans who are looking for an edge to move them forward in ways that engage and leverage existing and new relationships. Dave is the master of “Likeability” and he shares his insights in a way that is both easy to understand and apply. I found myself noting several opportunities for our business, a northwest regional insurance company, to incorporate Dave’s tips in several ways that will increase our fan base, our edge rank, and the number of “likes” that we generate.

I’ve already passed my copy (which still needs to be autographed by the way) along to a college student that I’ve helped to mentor over the past year. She’ll learn more from this book in a few hours than she could possibly learn in her classes over the next year.

The only criticism that I have for the book is that there were numerous references to the agency that Dave owns and operates… so much so that I started feeling as if I was reading corporate collateral for Likeable Media (the agency). If you are able to look past those repetitive mentions and the reference to his clients, you will come away with a wealth of information that is actionable and very beneficial. Dave gives away in his book what many consultants try to sell at a premium.

Thanks Dave. And congratulations!

NOTE: The opinions offered in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of WOMMA or my employer.

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