The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Media Marketing [Paperback]

Jennifer Abernethy (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 6, 2010 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

Get ahead of the competition with marketing that demands attention.

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Social Media Marketing is for people with a product, service, or business who want to use social media for marketing to target their customers. Instead of opting for the blatant and outdated billboard type of advertising, those who make use of social media's dynamic dialogue will personally connect with their desired audience-and win their product or service the attention it deserves.

?Helps people with a product or service business-of any size-take advantage of this ever-changing marketing vehicle

?Down-to-earth advice helps people determine which sites and functions are the most productive for their business

?Covers all the most influential social media-Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIN, YouTube, Ning, and more

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About the Author

Jennifer Abernethy is CEO of The Sales Lounge(tm) and serves as America's first sales stylist to entrepreneurs and business owners. She has sold millions in products and services in her 22 year sales career and now helps others do the same.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; First Edition edition (April 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592579892
• ISBN-13: 978-1592579891
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #716,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Known as America's Premier Social Marketing Stylist, Jennifer Abernethy is becoming a household name. On a mission to change the voice of social, Jennifer has trained and mentored thousands of entrepreneuers, CEO's and corporate audiences. She speaks on Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneur Relationship Marketing and today's on trend digital marketing strategies to groups around the country. Jennifer has 27 years of widely respected experience and has sold tens of millions in products in services in her career.

In April 2012, Jennifer Launched Socially Delivered™ which is the world's most ultra hip social media concierge firm where she and her concierge team manage social media for clients worldwide. @WeDeliverSocial on Twitter 571-223-3887

Her award winning ezine on Sales, Success and Social Media is very popular with her fans, and her highly anticipated tour called "Socialtunity"™ will hit the road in 2013. ( To get weekly FREE Success,Sales & Social Media tips get her ultra hip ezine at http://www.thesaleslounge.com

An early adaptor to social media for business, Jennifer grew her business and brand, using Social Media Marketing beginning in Jan. 2007. Jennifer shares all her strategies in her first book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Media Marketing" (Alpha/Penguin) the 2nd edition published in April 2012. Follow her on Twitter @SalesLounge

"Jennifer gave one of the best presentations on Social Media that I've ever heard ...ever" Nov. 2012.

Jennifer is available for speaking/consulting and mentoring. She is now booking interviews for radio, tv and print for 2013.. She welcomes your call at 571-223-3887 or [e-mail] and is really a great media guest. (wink!) Give this girl a show!!!!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Abernethy is the Seth Godin of Social Media Marketing April 10, 2010

By Ruth Sherman

Format:Paperback

In this content-rich and easy-to-read book, author, million-dollar sales executive, and Social Media Marketing expert Jennifer Abernethy makes a strong case for using Social Media to market and sell regardless of the business the reader is in. From covering the familiar sites (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn), to the less familiar (Tumblr, Oovoo) to unfamiliar (FriendFeed, Ustream), there is something for everyone.

One of the best things about this book is the way it's organized. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have their own sections with chapters that spell out everything from set-up to how to use all the applications to how to use them to market. It's all done step-by-step, with plenty of visuals so even the most technology-challenged can make sense of the process. There are numerous sidebars containing "netiquette" tips and definitions of terms for the non-geek community.

A section on using video in Social Media Marketing, which Abernethy persuasively advocates for as the next big thing, was extremely enlightening and I have already begun to implement some of her suggestions. Videoconferencing sites are either free or inexpensive, which is a huge change from only a couple of years ago and most computers now come equipped with webcams and/or the technology to effortlessly connect an external one.

And there is another chapter on blogs, one on ezines and still another on how to manage it all in a short amount of time. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. Abernethy writes in a clear and breezy way with the result being the reader actually feels he/she can do this and gain a competitive advantage without feeling like an "idiot."

This is going to be my "bible" on Social Media Marketing for the foreseeable future. There are a lot of pretenders out there, and Jennifer Abernethy is NOT one of them. Highly, highly recommend.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in Social Media but don't know where start? GET THIS BOOK. April 8, 2010

By Meredith Liepelt

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As a marketing strategist who helps clients gain major visibility, I highly recommend this book to anyone who either doesn't know where to start or who is looking to maximize and amplify what they are currently doing online. This book is packed w/ great examples, inspiration and direct "how-to" advice that will help anyone. Bottom line: I recommend this to my clients and anyone who is serious about gaining visibility and credibility in social media. This is my go-to resource for social media marketing!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Social Media Marketing Bible! April 11, 2010

By Deborah Brown

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I am reading Jennifer Abernathy's book now The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Media Marketing and I am tagging almost every other page. It is filled with timely tips, ideas and how to's! This needs to be on anyone's shelf that is interesting in Social Medial Marketing; in fact, it should be on anyone that does any kind of marketing today. I am recommending this book for the experienced and the novice as well!