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Groundswell (Enhanced and Updated) [Kindle Edition with Audio/Video]

Charlene Li , Josh Bernoff , Vook
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Book Description

***Published by Harvard Business Review Press***

In this bestselling book, Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff defined "the groundswell" as a social structure in which technology puts power into the hands of individuals and communities, not institutions. With thorough research and compelling examples, the book identified the components of this shift and recommended the best ways to build a meaningful company strategy for social media.

In the three years since the book was published, companies have begun to take full advantage of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn on devices of every shape and size.

This expanded, revised, and enhanced edition addresses the latest developments in social media, and gives you the tools you need to understand and apply that thinking in a successful strategy for your own organization. Perfect for readers who bought the original book and need tools and an update, or those who are new to the groundswell, this enhanced edition includes:

  • Updated data from the authors’ work at Forrester Research on how customers use and perceive new media
  • Two new chapters demystifying Twitter and assessing your organization's level of social maturity and where you need to go next
  • Two powerpoint presentations that you can download, customize, and share with your colleagues
  • Live hyperlinks to the blog posts, tweets, videos, and other media mentioned in the book to show you what companies are getting this right and how – and what happens if you don’t
  • Examples of videos discussed in the book
  • Charlene Li is a social media thought leader, founder of the Altimeter Group, and author of Open Leadership.

    Josh Bernoff is a senior vice president at Forrester Research and coauthor of the recently released Empowered, a book about how to manage in the age of the empowered customer.



Editorial Reviews

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...for Groundswell's intended audience - managers struggling to answer questions such as "should my soap company have a presence on Facebook?" or "why isn't anyone reading our company blog?" - the emphasis on data and analytics is not a bug - it's a feature --The Financial Times, May 21, 2008

The Forrester analysts have prepared one of the most comprehensive and useful primers on the sudden surge in social media. --Advertising Age, July 3, 2008

Their response, an introduction to the current state of online social networking and what to do about it, is entertaining, well- written and mercifully free from techy details. --The Financial Times, June 4, 2008

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There is no question that this is the book to read if you are in a corporate environment. – 800 CEO Read’s Social Media University’s Reading List, August 2009

Product Details

  • File Size: 70747 KB
  • Print Length: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Vook Inc.; Harvard Business Review Press; Expanded and Revised Edition edition (June 30, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0057Z7H40
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,292 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Listening to the groundswell is critical to engaging it. cksyme  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for numerous reasons February 5, 2013
By M. Law
Format:Paperback
Groundswell is a hit for a number of reasons:
(1) It's current: Although published in 2011, the book is very up-to-date. This is good and bad, as very quickly it will become outdated.

(2) It's helpful: Instead of just listing advice for readers, like the groundswell itself, the book tries to relate to the reader. It gives plenty of case studies and real-life stories, and readers find themselves connecting with the authors.

(3) It's readable: It is written in such a readable fashion that anyone, tech-savvy or not, can enjoy it. While giving details of the groundswell concept, it also gives a basic overview of social media; none of the concepts are complicated or overbearing.

(4) It's about relationships: The book, while seemingly data driven and technology-focused, is really about relationships. "Never forget that the groundswell is about person-to-person activity" (280). Groundswell is about wielding our social media revolution to build and sustain relationships. Doing this requires patience, commitment and the right attitude.

Overall, it is an easy read, but it will train your mind to think differently about social media.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless book on social media June 3, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Groundswell is an excellent read for anyone involved in the social media strategy and implementation. The book lays out a consumer segmentation model (social technographics ladder) that can be used to segment and understand the consumers of the social media. A company needs to understand the existing and evolving social technographics profile of consumers to choose appropriate social media and engagement strategies (listening, talking, energizing, helping, embracing). The book also proposes a four-step process for developing a social media marketing strategy - People, Objectives, Strategy, and Technology (called POST). The book has many case studies and insightful analysis of the power of social media. Although the social media technologies will continue to evolve rapidly, one must understand the bigger picture and the business use cases (in areas of customer research, marketing, sales, customer support, and new product development) in order to leverage the immense power of social media.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book May 3, 2013
By Pete
Format:Kindle Edition with Audio/Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
Good examples and case studies but I was not able to take advantage of playing the enhanced videos or get the powerpoint slides mentioned in the book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The book you must read to understand what's happening
This is a great book. If you want to success in your business over the next years, you have to read this book, and understand how the internet and the social networks are changing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carlos Garcia Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
I totally love the book. It provides me with insights I needed. I'm using it in my Digital Communications class.
Published 2 months ago by Basilsegro
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
For someone interested in how to leverage social media this is a great start. Good analysis and insight into how to reach target audiences.
Published 2 months ago by SL
2.0 out of 5 stars All hype; buy a real book on social media, not this one
First, the positive: The authors list many of the social media technologies available at the time of publication and provide decent statistics on social media usage. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Yosem Companys
3.0 out of 5 stars Coaching to win in today's social media world
Social media continues to define and influence today's society. If you are new to social media, this book is a useful tool you can use to inform yourself about some of the most... Read more
Published 3 months ago by communicationmajor
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!
This book has been extremely insightful and helpful. I highly recommend you read it, especially if you are trying to understand how social media plays an important role in the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jeffrey W. Hancock
4.0 out of 5 stars Good information and an easy read
This was an easy read and the information that it contains is great. If you are already social media savvy, then it may be a bit boring or outdated, but if you are new to the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ann Duffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical for Digital and Socail Media Marketing
Groundswell does a very good job of introducing the power of consumers and their active interaction in the social landscape today. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DANIEL E ORR
5.0 out of 5 stars Groundswell makes it seem so easy
Li and Bernoff do a great job of breaking down each aspect of the groundswell. They do not try to impress you with a extraordinary vocabulary or extensive strategies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by LL G
4.0 out of 5 stars Concise Technology Guide for Modern Businesses and Organizations
Groundswell is a must-read for any individual interested in using technologies - both current and upcoming - to grow their own business or organization. Read more
Published 3 months ago by krmartin
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