A recent survey of 800 traditionally-published authors revealed some surprising thoughts about the book industry. Compiled by Jane Friedman and Harry Bingham, authors from the United States and the United Kingdom revealed a contentious love/hate relationship with their publishers. The data revealed the following conclusions: Authors have serious reservations when it comes to their publishers’
Marketing that Beats the Odds
Here at the WildFire Marketing world headquarters, we talk a lot about spreading our clients’ messages like wildfire. There’s nothing better than seeing people respond to a new book, an innovative product, or a noble non-profit campaign that improves their lives. But, some messages deserve extra attention due to the inspirational power that they represent.
Does Your Marketing Pass the Testimonial Test?
Quick…time for a marketing pop quiz! Take a moment to answer the following three questions: 1. When was the last time you asked a happy customer, reader, or donor for a testimonial? 2. When was the last time you received a testimonial from a happy customer, reader, or donor? 3. When was the last time
Big Mistakes Marketers Make
If you’ve been involved with marketing for any extended period of time, you’ve probably heard common adages and axioms, such as: It costs 5 times more to win a new customer as it does to stop one from leaving. The best way to grow revenue is to target your top customers for repeat sales. Advertising
How to Turn a 23-Year-Old Book into a New York Times Bestseller
I’m excited to announce a rare achievement in the field of publishing. For the past 18 months, I consulted with Zondervan Publishers to help revive sales of a classic book called, “Boundaries.” Last week, the book became a New York Times bestseller for the first time in its 23-year history! In addition, “Boundaries” made the
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