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Big data - the enormous amount of data that is created as virtually every movement, transaction, and choice we make becomes digitized - is revolutionizing business. Offering real-world insight and explanations, this audiobook provides a roadmap for organizations looking to develop a profitable big data strategy...and reveals why it's not something they can leave to the I.T. department. Think Bigger is an essential resource for anyone who wants to ensure that their company isn't left in the dust.

Fred Reichheld's 2006 book The Ultimate Question - that question being, "How likely is it that you would recommend this company to a friend or colleague?" - challenged the conventional wisdom of customer satisfaction programs. It coined the terms "bad profits" and "good profits" and pointed to a faster, much more accurate way of gauging customers' real loyalty to a company. Richard Owen and Laura Brooks are co-developers, along with Reichheld, of the methodology behind answering the question.

Rethink your business model to incorporate the power of "user" experiences. What’s the Future of Business? will galvanize a new movement that aligns the tenets of user experience with the vision of innovative leadership to improve business performance, engagement, and relationships for a new generation of consumerism. It provides an overview of real-world experiences versus "user" experiences in relation to products, services, mobile, social media, and commerce, among others.

Vorteile: • Mehr Marketing-Power trotz weniger Geld fürs Marketing • Mehr Kundenerlebnis trotz weniger Geld fürs Kundenerlebnis • Mehr Innovation trotz weniger Geld für die Innovationsabteilung Zum Hörbuch: Die Verhaltensökonomie (engl. Behavioral Economics) untersucht, wie Menschen Entscheidungen treffen. Für Unternehmen sind darum die Erkenntnisse von Wirtschaftsnobelpreisträgern und Bestsellerautoren wie Daniel Kahneman (»Schnelles Denken, langsames Denken«) oder Richard Thaler (»Nudge: Wie man kluge Entscheidungen anstößt«) äußerst wertvoll.

This book will introduce you to the Trillion Dollar Closure Connection—how deepening relationships with your clients and their families will help you close more business, close the generational gap, and create closure for your clients.

Why this book? Why now? Being a teacher is more demanding than ever. Up to 50 percent of new teachers leave the field within five years, and many veteran teachers are pondering second careers. With the guidance and proper support offered in this book, teachers can find joy and success in education and make a difference in the lives of our youth.

You've done it! You’ve finished writing your novel. Next step? Time to connect with an agent. The good news is agents are searching for promising new novelists. But are you prepared to immediately capture their attention?

In the age of information overload, it’s not just what brands say, but how they make you feel that matters most. Vibe Marketing takes listeners on a journey through the emotional undercurrents that power today’s most successful brands. Drawing on real-world examples, expert interviews, and cutting-edge insights, this book explains how to craft a brand vibe that resonates with audiences at a deep, emotional level. Whether you’re a startup or an established enterprise, understanding the power of vibe can elevate your brand and cut through the noise of modern marketing.

Why spin your wheels struggling to write bulky, bloated books the traditional publishing way when you can turbo-charge your Kindle author platform with greater freedom, flexibility, and chances for success? This game-changing guide is for aspiring authors and established publishing pros alike who want to shake up their routine and embrace a powerful new approach to self-publishing nonfiction.

If you’re on the fence about self-publishing, or are feeling overwhelmed and confused by the contradictory information you’ve heard, The Red-Hot Truth About Self-Publishing a Book will cut through the hype and give you just the facts you need to make the decision that’s right for you.

Francesco Clark was a 24-year-old with a bright future when he went to the Hamptons for the weekend. A nocturnal dive into the pool's shallow end changed everything. Paralyzed from the neck down, doctors announced that he'd never move from his bed or breathe without assistance. But Francesco fought back....

The most novel collection of unknown insights about Africa's consumer markets.

There's nothing like a book. For thousands of years, we have revered authors. From Homer to the writers of today, we reserve a special place in our hearts for those who have accomplished what few ever will. Books themselves have a mystique about them, for they are the age-old receptacles of our collective wisdom. There is power in a book!

With reasoned insight, new data, real-world cases, and practical guidance, Code Halos shows seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, students, line-of-business owners, and technology leaders how to master the new rules of the Code Halo economy.

Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated major changes in the B2B buying world, fast-forwarding more than 10 years in less than 10 months. Businesses that have not adapted are being left behind. This innovative five-step method is built for B2B businesses struggling to navigate long decision cycles and complex buying committees to secure high-value contracts and grow monthly recurring revenues. It's a framework proven to DOUBLE pipeline quality and revenues in 90 Days by adapting to how B2B Buyers make decisions today.

What if your book could succeed without wasting months on social media or thousands on ads? Smart Book Launch is the clear, practical roadmap every nonfiction author needs to turn their message into real book sales — even without a big platform. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this guide walks you step by step through what actually works in today’s noisy publishing world. You’ll learn how to build momentum before your launch, sell with confidence even if you’re starting from scratch, and keep sales coming in long after your book goes live.

Decorated gaming and social media research and marketing executive Jonathan Stringfield delivers a roadmap to understanding and navigating marketing and business integrations into the gaming ecosystem: who plays games (and why), how modern games are created and oriented around the world of esports, and where brands can get involved with games. Perfect for marketing strategists, brand managers, and chief marketing officers, Get in the Game will also earn a place in the libraries of executives seeking to connect with the misunderstood yet largest segment in consumer entertainment.

What if your customers had a vested interest in guiding your company toward greater success? What if your employees had a personal as well as professional commitment to elevating your organization? Imagine how different your results would be if investors, vendors, and even analysts treasured the relationships they have built with you. Most important...is your company capable of setting aside a bit of its own self-interest to become part of dramatically more rewarding collaborative effort?

Newspaperman tells the story of how an immigrant's shy son from Queens, New York, rose to the top of his industry, powered by little more than passion, brains, and hard work. Phillips began his career working as a copyboy for the New York Herald Tribune for 16 dollars a week... and ended it as publisher of The Wall Street Journal and CEO of its parent corporation, Dow Jones & Company. The life story of Warren Phillips is the story of the American newspaper business.

What does it take to become a successful author in today’s publishing world? It’s not enough to write a powerful book - today’s author must understand and leverage the business side of writing. Authorpreneurship: The Business of Writing by Sharon Jenkins takes the aspiring writer from curiosity to career, combining both sides of publishing - author and entrepreneur - to empower writers with direction, publishing options, marketing solutions, and business savvy to grow their career.