A perfect gift for any Internet user, whatever their level of experience. bull; Written in a straight to the point, understandable format in jargon - free language, by some of the most popular personalities in the field. bull; Backed by a massive marketing campaign, including TV, radio, print, and online appearances by the authors.
Are your social media efforts delivering real, tangible results while paying for themselves? Social media judo is born out of the philosophy of successes we have had creating programs using minimal client effort and achieving maximum results. This is exactly why social media works for marketing and why it drives ROI and is hyper-effective when done correctly. Social media and the resulting effect on all of us are driven by the momentum of real influencers working to inform and educate other buyers. Your job is to find a way to tap into this momentum and help propel your company to be greater than the sum of its parts. Social media judo will show how to do just that as well as how to create your own "judo moves" that will increase sales cut marketing costs boost engagement and, most importantly pay for themselves with real revenue Ivy has helped dozens of other large and small companies such as AMD, AT&T, HP, Microsoft, ProFlowers, Time Inc. launch and grow their social media efforts. In addition, Ivy Worldwide's program "31 Days of the Dragon" for HP has won more awards for ROI than any other campaign. The campaign is considered to be one of the most successful of all time. Foreword by Chris Pirillo (Chris.Pirillo.com), one of the most influential bloggers ever and arguably one of the best online marketers ever born. Customer Praise for Ivy Worldwide "Do you want to know how to use disruptive marketing at its best to drive sales while giving your competitors serious heartburn? We used the principles in this book to create a long string of successful campaigns for HP, including the groundbreaking 31 Days of the Dragon program that re-wrote the rules for what is possible for social media marketing. After reading this book you ll know why social media is worth the hype." -Scott Ballantyne Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Corp "Social Media Judo should be mandatory reading for any marketer looking to boost ROI and tap into the power of social media. The guys at Ivy and I used the concepts in this book to drive B2B programs that delivered ROI on a number of levels, the most important being leads and sales. Now, I cannot envision creating a campaign without identifying and using the judo moves described in this book." -Bruce Shaw Executive Director, Lenovo "Ivy Worldwide is a very unique agency and Social Media Judo is a unique book. They have succeeded in facilitating critical, high-profile launches. Unlike traditional agencies that are only able to measure ROI with soft marketing metrics, Ivy meets and exceeds marketing and business objectives. In addition, they have the requisite strategic, tactical and creative prowess to operate effectively in the social media arena, which is a combination hard to find in just one agency. I strongly recommend listening to what they have to say." -Denise Lu Senior Campaign Manager, Adobe Systems
A guidebook for anyone looking to comprehend and prosper in the new world order In the age of autonomy, two parallel revolutions are unfolding. The first is a technological uprising, in which machines and algorithms achieve an unprecedented level of independence. Automation and AI will transform industries, altering the fabric of our economy and society. But this technological tide is more than a force of disruption; it’s a harbinger of a new way of thinking and living. The parallel revolution is deeply human and even more profound. As traditional structures crumble, a new sense of human autonomy emerges, allowing us to find meaning and direction in unexpected ways. Perspective Agents delves into this complex dance between machine and man, challenging us to adapt to and thrive in this new era. Drawing from extensive research, interviews, and personal experience, communications consultant Chris Perry explores: • The problem with using conventional wisdom to make sense of new realities • How the predominant technologies of an era shape new values, norms, and behaviors • The pioneering mindsets, models, resources, and strategies vital to future success Through an unflinching examination of both technological and human evolution, this book encourages readers to harness the potential of the Autonomous Age, see the world anew through new sources, and forge a path for professional and personal growth.
This book addresses a gap in Italian historiography by examining rural rather than city communes. In recent years, historians have increasingly focused on local and regional studies of village communities as a way of understanding medieval European history. This discussion of a group ofvillages around Lucca is the first detailed study of the origin of organized village communities in Italy for over seventy years, showing how the social and political structures of the countryside ran alongside those of the city. Chris Wickham analyses how local politics took recognizable shape asits ruling structures gradually emerged over time. His argument does not end there, and indeed extends beyond Italy, to France and Spain, providing sustained comparisons of rural development and social organization. The result is a rare combination of systematic local analysis and wide synthesis,aimed at illuminating the whole area of social transformation in twelfth-century Europe.
Praise for EMAIL MARKETING by the NUM8ERS "At last-a book that marketers can use to gain real respect from CFOs and CEOs who care about the bottom line. Baggott, author of the award-winning blog 'Email Marketing Best Practices,' clearly explains how to make your campaigns perform measurably better. The secret's in your test results." —Anne Holland, President, MarketingSherpa "Despite its proven power, email marketing receives a fraction of the attention given to other, fancier media. This week you'll probably hear far more about mobile videocasting (or some such fashion) than you will about email marketing. You can help correct this imbalance by reading this book." —Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy Group, London, UK "Baggott's wonderful new direct marketing book is loaded with practical advice and recommendations from some of the best minds in the industry. Email Marketing by the Numbers should be read by everyone in the industry who wants to profit from acquiring and retaining customers." —Arthur Middleton Hughes, Vice President/Solutions Architect, Knowledge Base Marketing, and author of Strategic Database Marketing "Amidst the confusion and changing landscape of the Web, Baggott is one of the clear thinkers who can cut through the hype and help you understand how to drive revenues through the use of marketing technology." —Scott Burkey, Business Development Executive, Definition 6 "Baggott is the ultimate Web 2.0 entrepreneur who takes Email 2.0 to a new level. In Email Marketing by the Numbers, he gives marketers instructions for creating one-to-one conversations with prospects and customers. This book should be on the desk of every marketer in every company, big or small." —Scott Maxwell, founder, OpenView Venture Partners
A new account of the Mediterranean economy in the 10th to 12th centuries, forcing readers to entirely rethink the underlying logic to medieval economic systems. Chris Wickham re-examines documentary and archaeological sources to give a detailed account of both individual economies, and their relationships with each other. Chris Wickham offers a new account of the Mediterranean economy in the tenth to twelfth centuries, based on a completely new look at the sources, documentary and archaeological. Our knowledge of the Mediterranean economy is based on syntheses which are between 50 and 150 years old; they are based on outdated assumptions and restricted data sets, and were written before there was any usable archaeology; and Wickham contends that they have to be properly rethought. This is the first book ever to give a fully detailed comparative account of the regions of the Mediterranean in this period, in their internal economies and in their relationships with each other. It focusses on Egypt, Tunisia, Sicily, the Byzantine empire, Islamic Spain and Portugal, and north-central Italy, and gives the first comprehensive account of the changing economies of each; only Byzantium has a good prior synthesis. It aims to force our rethinking of how economies worked in the medieval Mediterranean. It also offers a rethinking of how we should understand the underlying logic of the medieval economy in general.
Are your social media efforts delivering real, tangible results while paying for themselves? Social media judo is born out of the philosophy of successes we have had creating programs using minimal client effort and achieving maximum results. This is exactly why social media works for marketing and why it drives ROI and is hyper-effective when done correctly. Social media and the resulting effect on all of us are driven by the momentum of real influencers working to inform and educate other buyers. Your job is to find a way to tap into this momentum and help propel your company to be greater than the sum of its parts. Social media judo will show how to do just that as well as how to create your own "judo moves" that will increase sales cut marketing costs boost engagement and, most importantly pay for themselves with real revenue Ivy has helped dozens of other large and small companies such as AMD, AT&T, HP, Microsoft, ProFlowers, Time Inc. launch and grow their social media efforts. In addition, Ivy Worldwide's program "31 Days of the Dragon" for HP has won more awards for ROI than any other campaign. The campaign is considered to be one of the most successful of all time. Foreword by Chris Pirillo (Chris.Pirillo.com), one of the most influential bloggers ever and arguably one of the best online marketers ever born. Customer Praise for Ivy Worldwide "Do you want to know how to use disruptive marketing at its best to drive sales while giving your competitors serious heartburn? We used the principles in this book to create a long string of successful campaigns for HP, including the groundbreaking 31 Days of the Dragon program that re-wrote the rules for what is possible for social media marketing. After reading this book you ll know why social media is worth the hype." -Scott Ballantyne Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Corp "Social Media Judo should be mandatory reading for any marketer looking to boost ROI and tap into the power of social media. The guys at Ivy and I used the concepts in this book to drive B2B programs that delivered ROI on a number of levels, the most important being leads and sales. Now, I cannot envision creating a campaign without identifying and using the judo moves described in this book." -Bruce Shaw Executive Director, Lenovo "Ivy Worldwide is a very unique agency and Social Media Judo is a unique book. They have succeeded in facilitating critical, high-profile launches. Unlike traditional agencies that are only able to measure ROI with soft marketing metrics, Ivy meets and exceeds marketing and business objectives. In addition, they have the requisite strategic, tactical and creative prowess to operate effectively in the social media arena, which is a combination hard to find in just one agency. I strongly recommend listening to what they have to say." -Denise Lu Senior Campaign Manager, Adobe Systems
Chris Castaldo takes readers on a fascinating and practical exploration of the challenges and opportunities encountered by Catholics who become Evangelicals. More than just theological insight and historical background, Holy Ground shows you how to emulate the grace and truth of Jesus as you relate to your own Catholic past and the Catholic faith of those you love.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience, bestselling author Chris Lowney examines the profound challenges facing the global Catholic Church, shares real-life stories of Catholics making a difference, and offers practical suggestions for change. The Catholic Church is suffering its worst decline in five centuries—a precipitous slide that will turn catastrophic unless reversed by fundamental changes in strategy, culture, and leadership style. Even the inspiring leadership of Pope Francis will not reverse the slide without a strategy for action, from the grassroots through the hierarchy. Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit seminarian and business executive who now chairs one of the world’s largest Catholic ministries, not only outlines the challenges but also maps the path forward in Everyone Leads. After a bracing review of the church’s global struggles—from clergy shortages to declining participation—Lowney draws on two decades of change-management experience to propose an "EASTeR" strategy of five transformational principles: be entrepreneurial, be accountable, serve, transform, and reach out. These five ideas can catalyze profound change in every parish, in how bishops think, and in the roles laypeople play in leading the church. Filled with real-life examples, Everyone Leads outlines strategies that anyone can employ—from the pews to the pulpit—to strengthen the church. As a former business executive who lectures globally about leadership, Lowney speaks credibly about the institution’s challenges and potential. And, as chair of one of Catholicism’s largest hospital systems, he writes “from within” as a Catholic who loves his church and is committed to seeing it flourish.
Max and her CMI friends attempt to use their smarts to find solutions to a water crisis, while a greedy corporation with an eye on capturing Max seems to know their every move.
Finds Max on the run from Corporation thugs before the Change Maker kids begin working on a plan to end world hunger, a challenging goal that is complicated by mysterious clues about Max's unknown family.
What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky--which until recently was something he'd never seen, but had read all about. That's right--Isaiah can read, and write. He can also talk to humans...if any of them are willing to listen! This is the illuminating journey of a very special mouse, and the unexpected friendships he makes along the way.
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