Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness by Paul Zak ABOUT THE BOOK: No one raves about boring movies, bland customer service experiences, or sleep-inducing classes.  The world is rapidly transforming into an experience economy as people increasingly crave extraordinary experiences. Experience designers, marketers, entertainment producers, and retailers have long sought to fill this craving.  Now, there’s a scientific formula to consistently create extraordinary experiences.  The data shows that those who use this formula increase the impact of exp ..read more

Designing Brand Identity: A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Brands and Branding 6th Edition by Alina Wheeler and Rob Meyerson ABOUT THE BOOK: Revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to branding fundamentals, strategy, and process. It’s harder than ever to be the brand of choice―in many markets, technology has lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition. Everything is digital and the need for fresh content is relentless. Decisions that used to be straightforward are now complicated by rapid advances in technology, the pandemic, political polarization, and numerous ..read more

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton ABOUT THE BOOK: Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals. For many, this has supercharged their sales performance, with empowered teams, faster results, and higher revenues. For others, the challenges of navigating social channels for business can be daunting. Concerns over social media confidence, personal and professional conflicts of interest, and a ..read more

MKTG STINX by Bob Hoffman ABOUT THE BOOK: From the Author – "There have been thousands of books and articles extolling the virtues of marketing and advertising. But I don't think there has ever been one about how stupid and wasteful most of it is. Well, now there is." ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bob Hoffman is the author of several best-selling books about advertising. He is also among the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing. His books include, ADSCAM: How Online Advertising Gave Birth to One of History's Greatest Frauds, and Became a Threat to Democracy, Advertising fo ..read more

The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren't Buying What You're Selling--And What to Do About It by Allen Weiss and Debbie MacInnis ABOUT THE BOOK: From two of the world’s leading experts on branding, brand benefits, and positioning, this strategic guide reveals how focusing on brand benefits can transform organizations and help them win in the marketplace. Today’s customers think less about products and more about brands, no matter whether those brands are organizational, nonprofit, individuals, or service-oriented.  Customers also care less about the features of your product—what i ..read more

Organic Social Media: How to Build Flourishing Online Communities by Jenny Li Fowler ABOUT THE BOOK: Organizations and institutions focused on community building have a built-in group of ambassadors who embrace their message and vision.  Social media managers have a unique opportunity to lean into this loyalty by creating a social presence informed by this digital engagement. In Organic Social Media, Jenny Li Fowler outlines the important steps that social media managers need to take to enhance an organization's broader growth objectives.  Fowler breaks down the important questions t ..read more

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton  ABOUT THE BOOK: Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments. Integrated marketing and PR strategies are a requirement for all businesses. However, with the explosion of social media and content marketing, many organizations still struggle to know which channels to invest in and how to maximize their impact. Social Media Strategy gives clear g ..read more

Second Skin: Tales and Truths from the Mosh Pit of Life by Jason Miller  ABOUT THE BOOK: Second Skin is a raw and unfiltered memoir that thrusts you into the author’s turbulent journey of self-discovery toward becoming a leading voice in B2B digital marketing.  Battling mental health demons, grappling with the “what the fuck am I gonna do?” dilemma, and narrowly avoiding getting swallowed by life’s uncertainties.  Amid adversity, heavy metal emerges as their saving grace, providing an outlet for their pain and a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. This gripping narrative unfold ..read more

The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment by Eric Siegel  ABOUT THE BOOK: In his bestselling first book, Eric Siegel explained how machine learning works. Now, in The AI Playbook, he shows how to capitalize on it. The greatest tool is the hardest to use. Machine learning is the world's most important general-purpose technology—but it's notoriously difficult to launch.  Outside Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value.  What's missing? A specialized business practic ..read more

The Sale Is In The Tale by John Livesay ABOUT THE BOOK: John Livesay, a keynote speaker and author of the business book Better Selling Through Storytelling, presents us with a business fable set in Austin, Texas. It is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. With the help of his colleague, he learns how to use storytelling in his sales meetings, which wins him more sales success than ever before. As a result, he becomes irresistible to his clients. The Sale Is in the Tale reveals approaches that reach beyond business. They apply to many aspects of life ..read more