The New Relationship Marketing

A top social media guru shares the secrets to expanding your business through relationships People have always done business with people they know, like, and trust. That's the essence of "e;relationship marketing."e; Today, the popularity of online social networking has caused a paradigm shift in relationship marketing. This book helps businesspeople and marketers master this crucial new skill set. Social marketing expert Mari Smith outlines a step-by-step plan for building a sizable, loyal network comprised of quality relationships that garner leads, publicity, sales,, and more. If you're a businessman or businesswoman feeling the pressure to shift your approach to using social media marketing, to better understand the new soft skills required for success on the social web, and to improve your own leadership and relationship skills through emotional and social intelligence, this book is for you. Outlines how to become a significant "e;center of influence"e; for your customers and prospects Explains the unspoken rules of online etiquette and the common "e;turnoffs"e; that drive customers and potential partners away Details the unique cultures of Facebook, Twitter, and other popular online platforms Shows exactly what to automate and delegate to build your social media persona, yet still retain the personal touch Even if you currently have zero presence online, this book will help you see measurable results in a short time.

A top social media guru shares the secrets to expanding your business through relationshipsPeople have always done business with people they know, like, and trust. That's the essence of "relationship marketing." Today, the popularity of online social networking has caused a paradigm shift in relationship marketing. This book helps businesspeople and marketers master this crucial new skill set. Social marketing expert Mari Smith outlines a step-by-step plan for building a sizable, loyal network comprised of quality relationships that garner leads, publicity, sales,, and more.If you're a businessman or businesswoman feeling the pressure to shift your approach to using social media marketing, to better understand the new soft skills required for success on the social web, and to improve your own leadership and relationship skills through emotional and social intelligence, this book is for you.* Outlines how to become a significant "center of influence" for your customers and prospects* Explains the unspoken rules of online etiquette--and the common "turnoffs" that drive customers and potential partners away* Details the unique cultures of Facebook, Twitter, and other popular online platforms* Shows exactly what to automate and delegate to build your social media persona, yet still retain the personal touchEven if you currently have zero presence online, this book will help you see measurable results in a short time.

Foreword GUY KAWASAKI xviiAcknowledgments xixIntroduction What is the New Relationship Marketing, and Why is It Crucial to Businesses Today? xxiiiPart One Relationship Marketing Basics 1Chapter 1 How to Get Started in Relationship Marketing and Overcome Your (Perfectly Normal) Fears 3Chapter 2 The New Business Skills Everyone Needs 19Chapter 3 How to Stay Connected, Yet Protect Your Time and Privacy 37Part Two Nine Steps to Significantly Growing Your Business Through Relationship Marketing 51Chapter 4 Step 1: Create a Solid Foundation With the Right Culture 53Chapter 5 Step 2: Review Your Relationships and Chart Your Five Contact Circles 63Chapter 6 Step 3: Assess and Improve Your Online Presence 85Chapter 7 Step 4: Build Your Network and Become a Center of Influence 111Chapter 8 Step 5: Become an Authority Through Quality Content 135Chapter 9 Step 6: Turn Fans, Friends, and Followers Into Paying Customers 145Chapter 10 Step 7: Go Offline to Optimize Your Online Marketing 157Chapter 11 Step 8: Protect Yourself From the Dark Side of the New Web 173Chapter 12 Step 9: Implement Advanced Relationship Marketing Techniques and Become a Top Industry Leader 183Conclusion How to Adapt as Technology Changes: The Future of Relationship Marketing 195Notes 203Resources 207Index 213