Books like Socialnomics by Erik Qualman

Grouped shows how to use small‑group dynamics and online social networks to craft powerful internet marketing campaigns that tap into influence psychology and drive business results.

The Ultimate Guide To Social Media Marketing The Social Media Bible will show you how to build or transform your business into a social media--enabled enterprise where customers, employees, and prospects connect, collaborate, and champion your products, your services, and your way of doing business. Using the systematic approach presented in this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to: Increase your company and brand value by engaging people in new forms of communication, collaboration, education, and entertainment Determine which social media tactics you should be using with your customers and employees Evaluate and categorize the tools and applications that constitute the rapidly evolving social media ecosystem Make social media tools like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, blogging, podcasting, and hundreds of others a part of your business strategy Do a social media analysis inside your company to improve internal operations and outside your company to create and monetize relationships with customers and prospects Implement social media micro- and macrostrategies to give your business the competitive edge it needs to survive and thrive Virtually every business can use social media to increase sales and profits, and The Social Media Bible will show you how. Part One introduces you to social media, and gives you a helpful framework, and presents practical and tactical tips for using some of these tools. Part Two introduces you to over 100 social media tools and applications in fifteen different categories, giving you a quick rundown of the features and functions of the tools that should become part of your social media strategy. Part Three offers mini exercises and assessments to help you conduct a social media audit of your company, your competition, and your customers, so you can craft the perfect strategy for your business. If you want to grow your business, you have to stay connected to your stakeholders- whether you're a big corporation, a small business, or even a nonprofit. The Social Media Bible will show you how to harness the collective wisdom and viral value of your stakeholders and stay ahead of your competition. www.TheSocialMediaBible.com

This guide features proven tactics and techniques for social community managers. Topics include a detailed guide to today's social media platforms, how to organize and successfully share content, using metrics and reporting, and more.

Learn how to harness social media’s trust-building power to grow brand influence, reputation, and profits with actionable steps and real-world examples.

The only guide devoted exclusively to social media metrics Whether you are selling online, through a direct sales force, or via distribution channels, what customers are saying about you online is now more important than your advertising. Social media is no longer a curiosity on the horizon but a significant part of your marketing mix. While other books explain why social media is critical and how to go about participating, Social Media Metrics focuses on measuring the success of your social media marketing efforts. Success metrics in business are based on business goals where fame does not always equate to fortune. Read this book to determine: Why striving for more Twitter followers or Facebook friends than the competition is a failing strategy How to leverage the time and effort you invest in social media How to convince those who are afraid of new things that social media is a valuable business tool and not just a toy for the overly-wired Knowing what works and what doesn't is terrific, but only in a constant and unchanging world. Social Media Metrics is loaded with specific examples of specific metrics you can use to guide your social media marketing efforts as new means of communication.

A practical, step‑by‑step guide that shows how to launch and grow a profitable online business, covering market research, website design, e‑commerce, Internet marketing, and secure online transactions.

A practical guide for turning YouTube videos into a profitable venture, covering planning, creation, viral tactics, branding, advertising, and case studies of successful channels.

"Packed with brand-new case studies from today's emerging social sites, this updated edition of Likeable Social Media helps you harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing to transform your business. Listen to your customers and prospects. Deliver value, excitement, and surprise. And most important, learn how to truly engage your customers and help them spread the word."--Back cover.