Marketing Books Articles
Discover the keys to unlocking your marketing potential and driving business success with our curated collection of the best marketing books available. In our Marketing Books category, we feature in-depth reviews and insights from the most influential and thought-provoking titles written by industry experts, thought leaders, and successful entrepreneurs.
Whether you’re a seasoned marketing professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a sales team leader seeking to inspire and motivate your team, or a business owner aiming to grow your brand and increase your bottom line, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge and practical advice in these pages. From classic bestsellers to the latest releases, our selection covers a wide range of topics, including brand strategy, content marketing, digital advertising, customer experience, market research, and more. Each book is carefully chosen based on its relevance, impact, and ability to deliver actionable insights that you can apply to your own marketing efforts.
Dive into our collection today and discover the transformative power of marketing knowledge. With the right book by your side, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art and science of marketing, driving innovation, and achieving your business goals. Stay tuned for our latest book reviews and recommendations, and join the conversation by sharing your own thoughts and experiences with the marketing books that have made a difference in your career and business.
-
What Are The 12 Brand Archetypes? Which One Are You?
We all want a loyal following. We’re constantly looking for that magical marketing plan to connect us to our audience and make our product an irreplaceable part of their lives. What we don’t often realize is that connections are relationships. No one will be interested in you if you aren’t clear about who you are. You must understand who your…
-
Design Thinking: Applying Rose, Bud, Thorn Activities to Marketing
I once worked with enterprise consultants from Salesforce and a large client to see how we could improve strategy sessions for their customers. One gap in our industry right now is that companies often have the budget, resources, and sometimes tools but often lack the strategy to kick off an appropriate execution plan. Rose Bud Thorn One application they take…
-
The Power of Single-Tasking: Boosting Productivity in a World of Distractions
It’s not uncommon to walk up to any professional’s desk nowadays and see them with multiple monitors open, a handful of applications, and a dozen browser windows… alongside their open phone on the desk. Today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world has forced many of us to multitask. However, studies have shown that multitasking can decrease productivity by up to 40%. Single-tasking, or…
-
Belonging to the Brand: The Key to Unlocking Fierce Customer Loyalty
To state that I’m behind on reading my industry’s best marketing books is an understatement. I’ve got a pile of them on my desk that I want to get through. We live in a world of searches and snippets online, and not enough can be said for the thoroughness of a book and how the author researches, helps construct the…
-
The Paralysis of Fear in Business: Irrational Worries and the Consequences of Inaction
Fear can be a powerful and often irrational force that hinders growth, stifles innovation, and ultimately leads to an organization’s downfall. Companies face a myriad of potential issues, both internal and external, that can cause anxiety and trepidation among leaders and employees alike. However, succumbing to these fears and allowing them to paralyze decision-making processes can be far more detrimental…
-
Telling, Showing, Versus Involving: A Guide for Marketing Professional Development
I’ve been writing about professional development of new marketing professionals recently because I believe: Job opportunities are declining because traditional marketing education cannot keep up with the latest technological advancements in our industry. Job opportunities will decline as fundamental jobs are enhanced or replaced by AI. Developing professional skills is paramount for staying competitive and innovative in marketing. Understanding the…
-
The Lean Canvas Model: A Tool for Strategic Business Clarity
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a leadership team navigating corporate waters, or an entrepreneur just starting, the journey from idea to successful execution is fraught with challenges. A common pitfall is the myopic focus on the product or service offering, with inadequate consideration of the market’s realities. That’s where the Lean Canvas Model steps in as a corrective lens…
-
How and Why To Write a Book
It’s been years since I wrote my first book, and I’ve been anxious to write another one ever since. While we live in the digital era, you may be surprised that books continue to draw much attention and sales – especially business books. Approximately 80.64 million business and economics category print books were sold in 2021 representing 25% of adult non-fiction…
-
10 Ways to Break Through the Brain’s RAS Filter And Get The Attention Of Your Prospect
Yesterday, my good friend Steve Woodruff’s new book, The Point, arrived. The timing couldn’t be any better as I’ve assumed the role of CMO at a ground-breaking retail intelligence platform, and the first task is to organize their marketing communications to explain their complex technology better and to position them appropriately in an industry that’s fast becoming overhyped. What is…
-
Steve Jobs: The Infographic and Insights Beyond the Apple Legacy
I’m an Apple fanboy and believe there are essential lessons that were deployed by Steve Jobs and the amazingly talented people he had working for him. Two lessons stand out for me: Marketing the potential for using your products or using your services is more powerful when marketing than the features you’ve developed. Apple marketing inspired its prospects and customers,…