A brand new look at a time-tested business practice Using powerful techniques refined in the heat of business competition, this book guides readers in defining and building a personal brand that is distinctive, relevant, and consistent. It includes: • An in-depth understanding of the principles of successful brand building-in any context • Practical tools to build and manage powerful relationships • Strategies for aligning personal brand values with an employer's brand values, and making brand-building a successful endeavor for both • Advanced techniques to continually refine your unique personal brand

From online marketing to old-fashioned word-of-mouth, readers will find a comprehensive update on key marketing basics, as well as such topics as: • Guerilla marketing. • Marketing to Boomers and Latinos. • Online marketing. • Targeted, but affordable direct mail. • Sample marketing plans for several types of small businesses (as well as a couple of larger projects). • Practical, do-it-yourself distribution strategies. • Analysis of business segments and trends, and much more.

Develop your business or career with the pre-eminent professional network Most people who are new to LinkedIn don't intuitively recognize the potential of the site when it comes to promoting a business, finding a job/project (or being found for one), or raising money for a business venture. The Complete Idiot's Guide to LinkedIn goes beyond the usual "how to set up and account" and "create a profile" to help readers become LinkedIn superusers and get the most out of the website based on their individual goals. The book provides new users with clear and detailed guidance on: ·Filling out the various parts of the LinkedIn profile, customizing it to meet specific professional goals. ·The right and wrongs ways of doing things on LinkedIn-especially helpful to those used to Facebook. ·Finding the right people, making the right introductions, and growing and managing networks. ·Finding and communicating with LinkedIn Groups to help achieve individual business goals. ·Specific suggestions for using LinkedIn to find a job, market a business, raise capital, and increase sales.

If you can dream it, you can design it Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. • Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more • Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts • Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot’s Guide® titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga

Whether you are the manager of a large corporation or the owner of a small business, you need to know how to build and maintain powerful brands. This book will help you make decisions about the products and services your company develops or sells. It explains how to develop your target market, how to understand your brand's core values, and how to develop a brand positioning statement.

Covers cutting-edge techniques for small and large businesses alike. Author is an in-demand consultant with strong media connections.

Make your business stand out in the online crowd! If you're not taking advantage of the incredible resources available at your fingertips via social media, you're missing out on an inexpensive, effective, and far-reaching marketing opportunity to promote your product,\ service, or business. It's time to log on and get social! The next best thing to a personal marketing manger, this revised and updated guide gives you everything you need to know to utilize Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, Linkedin®, Google+®, and other social media platforms to drum up new business. In it, you get- A primer on all the big names in social media outlets and how to get started with each. Easy tips for using social media to research who your customers are so you can better sell to them. Step-by-step guidelines on creating compelling and effective content for Facebook, Twitter, and more. Award-worthy advice on putting the world of Internet video to work for you, plus tips on making and uploading videos. Down-to-earth advice on which combination of social media is best for your product or service. Readers rave about The Complete Idoit's Guide® to Social Media Marketing-'Jennifer Abernethy is the Seth Godin of social media marketing.' 'Packed with great examples, inspiring, and direct 'how-to' advice that will help anyone.' 'Filled with timely tips, ideas, and how-to's!' 'Step-by-baby-step fpr the technologically impaired.'

Covers all aspects including Facebook Marketplace, FacebookPlaces, and Facebook Deals.

Twenty-first century tools and tactics to get the word out You want to get the word out to buyers about all the great things your business has to offer. Too bad a big-bucks marketing campaign just isn't in your budget right now. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Target Marketing is full of clever, practical, and easy-to-use strategies to help you get your message out to the right people, at the right time, and in the right place. You'll learn: • Five easy steps to identify the most lucrative niche markets • Tech-savvy tips on using online surveys and other e-tools to identify your customers' needs • Powerful pointers on viral marketing, blogging, webinars, and other web marketing ideas • Highly-effective and low-budget advertising strategies and customer retention techniques

Packed with tons of tips for boosting your brand's exposure, this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to Pinterest marketing success.