Extole’s guide to social referral programs

[Free copy of their guide below; they know their stuff so should be worth a look.also check out my blog post on their product too, with an example from the music industry too.]

The way people consume and share information is rapidly changing. Consumers now trust their peers and opinions posted online for advice about brands and their products or services. Consider these recent statistics that show the dramatic change in consumer behavior:

  • 92% of consumers trust earned media, such as recommendations from friends and family, above all other forms of advertising
  • 70% of global consumers trust consumer opinions posted online

What this means for marketers is an opportunity to tap into the power of your consumers to launch effective social media initiatives that can enhance your bottom line.

At Extole, we have powered over 200 successful social referral programs for leading brands and agencies. Download this exclusive white paper – the 101 Guide to Social Referral Programs, to learn more about how Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) Social Marketing can drive high value new sales for your business as well as boost your traffic and awareness.

To download your copy of the 101 Guide to Social Referral Programs, please click HERE.

 

Introducing AWS Marketplace!

[Hmm, this looks interesting, don’t you think? See the Related Posts link below to get the full Amazon web services presentation given at the BCS..]

Dear Amazon Web Services Customer,

Amazon Web Services is pleased to announce AWS Marketplace, an online store where customers can find, buy, and quickly deploy software that runs on AWS.

You can select software from well-known vendors including CACanonicalCouchbaseCheck PointIBMMicrosoft,SUSERed HatSAP, and Zend as well as many widely used open source offerings, including WordPressDrupal, and MediaWiki.

AWS Marketplace includes pay-as-you-go products, free software (AWS infrastructure fees still apply), and hosted software with varied pricing models.

When you find the software you’d like to purchase, you can use AWS Marketplace’s 1-Click deployment to quickly launch pre-configured server images, or deploy with familiar tools like the AWS Console. You’ll be charged for what you use, by the hour or month, and software charges will appear on the same bill as your other AWS services.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Go to http://aws.amazon.com/marketplace and search for software.
  • Learn about products, including pricing, support information, and customer reviews.
  • Launch the product in your EC2 account with 1-Click or, for hosted SaaS software, visit the vendor’s website to sign up.

If you are a software vendor interested in selling your product on the AWS Marketplace, please visit our Seller Portal and participate in a webcast on May 29th.

Sincerely,
The AWS Marketplace Team

Swallow