In today’s hyper-connected world, the concept of word-of-mouth referrals has evolved into a powerful tool known as social proof. Although traditional referrals still hold value, the ability to ...

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In today’s algorithm-driven digital landscape, social proof has become one of the most powerful currencies on social ...

“We view a behavior as more correct in a given situation to the degree that we see others performing it,” said psychologist Robert Cialdini, who studied (and coined) social proof, and shared his ...

Customer advocacy is fundamentally very different from traditional marketing. Traditional ads focus on pushing messages to a broad audience through various channels like TV, radio, print, and digital ...

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Ever heard a friend gushing about a product, plugged its name into your search engine, read some product reviews, and then purchased the product based on all the positive things people are saying? If ...

I’ve been speaking recently with business leaders about vendor selection. It’s well known in B2B circles that buyers have completed most of their journey before they even talk to a vendor. Gartner ...

The online ecosystem is becoming increasingly crowded. The majority of adult consumers are shopping online now, some exclusively, and new brands are launching daily. Competition for consumer attention ...

It’s a question that confounds many new and young startups, and even big, established businesses these days: “With all the competition and noise out there, how can I gain the attention of new, ...