Essential Marketing Books for Businesses

A Listmania! list by Jason D. C. Sullock "Author of Quick & Dirty Marketing Tips" (Great Britain)
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Outliers: The Story of Success
1.  Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
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  "My top read for entrepreneurs and small business managers.  All about being in the right place at the right time."
£6.57   Used & New from: £2.43
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Quirkology: The Curious Science Of Everyday Lives
2.  Quirkology: The Curious Science Of Everyday Lives by Prof. Richard Wiseman
The list author says:
  "How little things can make a huge difference, and how you can measure them."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

59 Seconds: Think a little, change a lot
3.  59 Seconds: Think a little, change a lot by Prof. Richard Wiseman
The list author says:
  "Similar to Blink - how decisions are made"
£4.76   Used & New from: £1.02
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)

Tribes: We need you to lead us
4.  Tribes: We need you to lead us by Seth Godin
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  "Brilliant expose of the changing dynamics of marketing through social media"
£6.47   Used & New from: £4.48
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

How to Write Sales Letters that Sell
5.  How to Write Sales Letters that Sell by Drayton Bird
The list author says:
  "Practical advice that works time after time"
£22.00   Used & New from: £9.90
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Words that Sell, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas
6.  Words that Sell, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas by Richard Bayan
The list author says:
  "Does exactly what it says on the tin"
£7.59   Used & New from: £4.08
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

More Words That Sell: A Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services and Ideas
7.  More Words That Sell: A Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services and Ideas by Richard Bayan
The list author says:
  "Again... it says what it does"
£9.11   Used & New from: £5.34
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Plug Your Business! Marketing on MySpace, YouTube, Blogs and Podcasts and Other Web 2.0 Social Networks
8.  Plug Your Business! Marketing on MySpace, YouTube, Blogs and Podcasts and Other Web 2.0 Social Networks by Steve Weber
The list author says:
  "Excellent primer for small businesses in the social media world"
£9.49   Used & New from: £0.22
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich
9.  The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
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  "Take a different look at how you work, then change your life for the better"
Used & New from: £4.42
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

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Successful Direct Marketing Methods
10.  Successful Direct Marketing Methods by Bob Stone
The list author says:
  "A must read alongside anything by Drayton Bird"
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Made to Stick: Why some ideas take hold and others come unstuck
11.  Made to Stick: Why some ideas take hold and others come unstuck by Dan Heath
The list author says:
  "Gives practical advice for marketers on how to ensure your messages get through to the customer"
£5.39   Used & New from: £2.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
12.  Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
The list author says:
  "A masterclass in understanding how people (ie: customers) make decisions in the blink of an eye"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.91
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
13.  Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt
The list author says:
  "Shows you how any results can be measured"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (246 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Commonsense Direct and Digital Marketing
14.  Commonsense Direct and Digital Marketing by Drayton Bird
The list author says:
  "The bible for anyone starting out in Direct Marketing"
£21.49   Used & New from: £17.50
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Tested Advertising Methods (Prentice Hall Business Classics)
15.  Tested Advertising Methods (Prentice Hall Business Classics) by Caples
The list author says:
  "Essential reading that helps you shortcut testing"
£7.78   Used & New from: £3.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

555 Quick n Dirty Marketing Tips
16.  555 Quick n Dirty Marketing Tips by Jason Sullock
The list author says:
  "Why spend years learning what works and what doesn't?  This book covers 17 years of testing and experience in easy to follow bite-sized chunks"
£8.99   Used & New from: £8.54
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite
17.  Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite by Paul Arden
The list author says:
  "Teaches you how to see the world (and your marketing) with new eyes"
£6.25   Used & New from: £2.81
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

A Technique for Producing Ideas (McGraw-Hill Advertising Classic)
18.  A Technique for Producing Ideas (McGraw-Hill Advertising Classic) by James Young
The list author says:
  "Essential reading for learning how ideas are formed"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.95
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Yes! 50 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion
19.  Yes! 50 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion by Noah J. Goldstein
The list author says:
  "Brilliant insights into the art of persuasion"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

The Twitter Book
20.  The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly
The list author says:
  "Twitter - everything you need to know to get started"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
21.  Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age by Clay Shirkey
The list author says:
  "This shows you the way the social media and business is going... a must read"
£15.62   Used & New from: £7.22
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be
22.  It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden
The list author says:
  "Helps you decide where you're going... and how you can get there"
£4.46   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Even More Offensive Marketing: An Exhilarating Action Guide to Winning in Business (Penguin business)
23.  Even More Offensive Marketing: An Exhilarating Action Guide to Winning in Business (Penguin business) by Tony O'Reilly
The list author says:
  "How to harness everyone in your company to the marketing effort"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-by-step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells
24.  The Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-by-step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells by Robert W. Bly
The list author says:
  "Clear, easy-to-follow advice for anyone"
£9.79   Used & New from: £5.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Social Media Marketing Book
25.  The Social Media Marketing Book by Dan Zarrella
The list author says:
  "Great grounding in using social media for your business"
£10.07   Used & New from: £6.95
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 10/07/2011
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