There has truly never been a better time to be an author. For the first time, authors have direct access to their readers via the Internet. They can create a community of fans who are eagerly awaiting (and talking to their friends about) their next book. But where should authors start? How should they sort through the dizzying range of online options? Where is it most worth spending time; what is a 'must do' and what is a 'might do'? Enter Fauzia...

When it comes to drafting a book on social media that goes into detail on specific social platforms for business users, we run the very real risk of being out of date almost as soon as it hits the shelves. The technical aspects and features of each platform simply change too rapidly to be of lasting value. Instead, this book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing, from strategy to tactics, from organic to paid, from...

"Great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems. They don't just make noise; they make the world better. Truly powerful marketing is grounded in generosity, empathy, and emotional labor. Learn how to identify the smallest viable audience. Build trust and permission with your market. Adopt the narratives your fans already use. Find the guts to create and release tension. And...

"Empowers small business owners with a practical plan of action to achieve successful results from their advertising and marketing efforts; provides techniques that are applicable to any business owner, regardless of industry; examines and explains all formes of advertising (e-marketing, radio, newspaper, television, magazine, and more)"--Cover.

Offering a new framework called the influence mix, a forward-looking marketing guide shows how to influence customers in this new age and environment through updated communication strategies, market research programs, and segmentation strategies.

Presents the latest advancements in Internet marketing, offering technology breakthroughs, industry developments, marketing strategies, and predictions for the future.

"From Facebook to Talking Points Memo to the New York Times, often what looks like fact-based journalism is not. It's advertising. Not only are ads indistinguishable from reporting, the Internet we rely on for news, opinions and even impartial sales content is now the ultimate corporate tool. Reader beware: content without a corporate sponsor lurking behind it is rare indeed. Black Ops Advertising dissects this rapid rise of "sponsored content," a...

Fine artists are taught many things about the history, theory, and craft of art in art schools and university art programs, but rarely do they learn much, if anything, about how to make a career of their talents. The Business of Being an Artist, now in its sixth edition, contains information on how artists may develop a presence in the art world that leads to sales. The book contains information on how artists can learn to sell their work directly...

"This practical guide to conducting successful book readings, events, and promotions will help you understand and navigate the shifting sands of the publishing world. This guide will help demystify book marketing and prepare authors to work effectively with bookstore event coordinators, the best friends authors can have inside the stores. Copeland also shares what to do after events to maximize and build upon success"--

The world of social media is becoming more visual by the day, but do you know how to harness the power of visual social marketing to grow your business? This guide shows you the hottest social media sites to engage users, drive visitors to your website, and build your brand.