Abstract

Engaging with social media such as Facebook and Twitter is now a key part of global business communications. Blogs, social networking and social news sites have become the new tools for effective marketing and sales. This book is an excellent resource for anyone planning a social media strategy or campaign. It includes: sites and blogs for networking; social media brands and reputation; legal issues. This new edition covers the latest thinking, practices and technology such as Google+.
Engaging with social media such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter is now a key part of global business communications. Blogs, microblogs, social networking and social news sites have become the new tools for effective marketing and sales. This book is an excellent resource for anyone planning a social media strategy or individual campaign. It includes: specific sites for various types of networking and engagement; blogs and microblogs; online presence and creating a social media brand; brand perception and reputation; legal issues; connecting to a global audience; job recruitment via social media; how different age groups interact online; viral marketing; creating brand advocates and how they can broadcast the message; future predictions. This new edition is updated to cover the latest thinking, practices and technology such as Google+.
Eileen Brown blends extensive real world business experience with in-depth social media knowledge to create a unique and valuable guide. (review of previous edition)
Sue Thomas
Working the Crowd is packed with pragmatic tips, hints and insights from someone who has lived and applied these tools on all levels from small business to multinational corporation. (review of previous edition)
Bruce Lynn
Eileen remains on the cutting edge of social media strategy that when implemented returns a measurable ROI. I would highly recommend her book to any business who wants to deepen their customer interactions through powerful word of mouth marketing strategies. (review of previous edition)
Kim Matlock
Eileen Brown began her career in the Merchant Navy and was Shell Tankers’ first female Deck Officer. She then took charge of a container shipping line before managing Microsoft’s IT Professional Evangelist team. She is now CEO of Amastra Ltd, where she works on companies’ social media strategy and online branding.
For those still stumbling around in the dark, this excellent book helps shed light on the game-changing nature of social media, its tremendous opportunities and the many dangers that await those who insist nothing has changed and it is just another route to market. Despite being a little technical in places it is overwhelmingly well written and easy to understand, providing a comprehensive and accessible guide to the ill-informed and experienced alike. (review of previous edition)
John Ling
Eileen has created a masterpiece here in unravelling the complexities, acronyms and challenges presented by the ever-changing world of social media. Whether for the individual, small business or corporation, "Working The Crowd" demystifies how social media can be used to network, communicate, forge business partnerships and gain or share knowledge, backed by Eileen's years of experience in technology and networking. (review of previous edition)
Sarah Speake
A comprehensive, no-nonsense review of the social media landscape, what it means for you and your business, and how to use it as an amplifier for your goals. (review of previous edition)
Jason McCullough
Brown’s varied experience and analysis of both the small and large businesses’ need for social media makes her advice stand out from the crowded field. (review of first edition)
Betsy Aoki