No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing
"A book like this deserves a no bullshit testimonial: The social media world is so full of it, I really didn’t think anybody had the guts to put out a book like this on it. If someone tells you social media is crap, throw this book at them and demand they read it.”--Scott Stratten, international bestselling author ofUnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging “Jason and Erik don’t screw around with wishy-washy theories or starry-eyed notions. If you’re looking for sound advice on how to use social media to grow your business (and who isn’t?), this book is your guide.”--David Meerman Scott, bestselling author ofReal-Time Marketing and PR: How to Instantly Engage Your Market, Connect with Customers, and Create Products that Grow Your Business Now "I've been famously quoted as saying, '99.5% of social media experts are clowns,' but watching Jason over the course of the last five years makes me feel pretty confident that he's in the other .5%."--Gary Vaynerchuk, cofounder, VaynerMedia; author ofThe Thank You Economy "Jason and Erik are the real deal. They blend heartfelt sincerity with technical know-how and experience. This book gives you a lot to chew on, and if you let it, gives you a serious step up on your competition."--Chris Brogan, coauthor ofTrust Agents:Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust “Finally, a book that hits the topic of social media in a way that makes it real, practical, and important.”--John Jantsch, author ofDuct Tape Marketing and the Referral Engine "Social media marketing can drive real business results andNo Bullshit Social Mediadelivers straight-talking guidance to help brands succeed."--Peter Kim, chief strategy officer, Dachis Group “Forget everything you thought you already knew about social media marketing. Chuck it. Start over. Then, turn to page 1 of Falls and Deckers’sNo Bullshit Social Mediaguide and learn from the masters.”--Todd Defren, principal, SHIFT Communications; blogger, PR-Squared “Deckers and Falls crystallize the relevant aspects of social media marketing in an exciting and informal way. Not just for marketing types,No Bullshit Social Mediais a must-read for anyone who has a passion to grow their business by learning how to listen and dialog with their customers.”--Scott Applebee, vice president marketing, Travelpro International, Inc. "Finally! A no-nonsense marketing book from guys deep within the social media trenches. This book is a must-read for any business that's struggling with social media marketing."--Michael A. Stelzner, CEO, SocialMediaExaminer.com; author ofLaunch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition “I punched the wall with enthusiasm after reading this book! No joke. This is the best bare-knuckled approach to social media marketing I have ever read. Erik and Jason tell it to you straight. Every CEO, entrepreneur, and business professional should read this book and spit out the BS!”--Kyle Lacy, author ofBranding YourselfandTwitter Marketing for Dummies “Pop! Finally a book that bursts the hype balloon around social media and delivers a real recipe for how to use it to actually build your business. Falls and Deckers call out the fools and phonies and pull no punches while doing so. This book delivers clear-headed, no-nonsense, proven advice that you'll gobble up like candy--especially if you're a doubter about the whole social media craze.”--Jay Baer, coauthor ofThe Now Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, and More Social “Jason Falls and Erik Deckers waste no words getting right to what works and what doesn't. You couldn't find two more qualified people to deliver the clear story on how social media can grow your business--using the speed and reach of the Internet to make real relationships. Buy this book now!”--Liz Strauss, brand strategist, community builder, founder of SOBCon "Ripping off a Band-Aid never feels good, but that is exactly what Falls and Deckers do as they cut right to the point and tell you exactly how your company needs to approach social media if it wants to be successful. No kissing your boo-boo in this book!"--C.C. Chapman, coauthor of Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business “Stop. Put this book down! Step away from the book. Honestly, we’d prefer that you not read this book. We’re quite happy to continue to run laps around your business, and the last thing we need is for you to start trying to satisfy your customers by applying what you’ll learn here.”--Joe Sorge, entrepreneur, small business owner, burgerwhisperer, coauthor of#TwitterWorks: Restaurant 2.0 Edition: How social media built a restaurant, a pizza truck and thousands of relationships “No Bullshit Social Mediaadvances and distills Jason and Erik’s unique and thought-provoking insights about why, and how, we should use what they so simply demonstrate is the most powerful marketing tool available to businesses today--social media.”--Kevin Taylor, aka @telecomtails; former president, Chartered Institute of Public Relations; founder, Robertson Taylor PR; European lead for Global Results Communications "Many business leaders are still trying to understand the value of social media communication. Falls and Deckers take the key questions and challenges head on, back them up with examples, and spare you the frustrating jargon and hyperbole. If you're an executive trying to get your arms around social or need your boss to better understand, this book is the place to start."--Amber Naslund, VP Social Strategy, Radian6; coauthor ofThe Now Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, and More Social “Kick-ass straight-talk about how social media has emerged core to businesses' bottom line success. A must-read, with no holds barred.”--Stacy DeBroff, CEO and founder, Mom Central Consulting "This is a book I'm excited about. Not just because it sounds straightforward (that ‘No Bullshit’ thing!), but because it is. Social media isn't all Rainbow Brite, snuggly puppies, and big group hugs. It's real. It's actionable. It works. So what are you waiting for?"--Ann Handley, chief content officer, MarketingProfs; coauthor of Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business "Jason and Erik offer something often in painfully short supply in the social media world: business sense. No kumbaya, no fluffy talk about engagement or conversation, just real advice crafted with business needs and a bottom line in mind."--Christopher Barger, senior vice president of global programs, Voce Connect “‘Yes you can!,’ President Obama’s slogan from his first presidential election campaign, is an apt label to apply to Jason Falls and Erik Deckers’s treatment of social media and its dynamic place in business and marketing. Falls and Deckers pepper their book with credible case studies to illustrate the compelling differences social media marketing can make to any business, large or small.No Bullshit Social Mediaoffers you actionable insights that will help you believe that you, too, can realize benefits that social media marketing can bring to your business.”--Neville Hobson, ABC (Association of Business Communicators); copresenter, theFor Immediate Releasepodcast series “Jason Falls and Erik Deckers continue to deliver ‘Pristine and Straight Arrow Insights’ into social media marketing. Their bookNo Bullshit Social Mediais just that: no B.S. This book is common sense from cover to cover!”--Ramon De Leon, social med...