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Top of Mind

Use Content to Unleash Your Influence and Engage Those Who Matter to You

John Hall

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The Shift in Marketing+
Content Strategy+
Brand Personality+
Trust Maintenance+
Differentiation & Advocacy+
Actionable Distribution+

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Question 1 of 7
What is the primary difference between 'Me Marketing' and 'You Marketing'?
  • A. Me Marketing relies on social media influencers, while You Marketing relies on email campaigns.
  • B. Me Marketing focuses on the salesperson's pitch, while You Marketing focuses on solving the customer's problems.
  • C. Me Marketing targets individual consumers, while You Marketing targets large businesses.
  • D. Me Marketing uses digital ads, while You Marketing strictly uses offline networking.
Question 2 of 7
What is a 'content trigger' in the context of You Marketing?
  • A. An automated email sent when a customer abandons their shopping cart.
  • B. A psychological tactic used to pressure a customer into making an immediate purchase.
  • C. A controversial statement designed to make a post go viral on social media.
  • D. A common question or shared concern that inspires highly relevant content.
Question 3 of 7
Why does the author recommend creating a 'knowledge bank' open to all employees?
  • A. Because every employee interacts with clients differently and can offer unique perspectives for content ideas.
  • B. To track which employees are spending the most time browsing the internet during work hours.
  • C. So the human resources department can monitor employee satisfaction and company morale.
  • D. To store financial data and sales pitches securely away from competitors.
Question 4 of 7
Why is it helpful to determine if your brand is 'Paul Rudd likeable' or 'Oprah likeable'?
  • A. It dictates which celebrities you should hire for your next advertising campaign.
  • B. It allows you to create effective content with a consistent voice and humanize your brand.
  • C. It determines the demographic age group that your products will appeal to most.
  • D. It helps legal teams avoid copyright infringement when using pop culture references.
Question 5 of 7
How does the author suggest overcoming the daunting task of consistently producing quality content?
  • A. By outsourcing all content creation to freelance writers.
  • B. By establishing a 'Creative Ritual' to regularly brainstorm and record ideas.
  • C. By repurposing the exact same articles every few months.
  • D. By only publishing content when a major product launch is happening.
Question 6 of 7
According to the book, what is the most effective way to make your brand stand out to customers, as exemplified by Apple?
  • A. Highlighting the 'what,' such as advanced product features and specifications.
  • B. Offering the lowest possible price point in the market.
  • C. Emphasizing the 'why,' which is the purpose and mission behind the brand's existence.
  • D. Launching aggressive advertising campaigns that mock competitors' products.
Question 7 of 7
What is John Hall's advice regarding employee involvement in content distribution?
  • A. CEOs should strictly control all content to ensure the message remains perfectly uniform.
  • B. Only the marketing department should be allowed to post about the company on social media.
  • C. Employees should be encouraged to distribute content and act as thought leaders through their own channels.
  • D. Employees should be required to use anonymous accounts when discussing the brand online.

Top of Mind — Full Chapter Overview

Top of Mind Summary & Overview

Top of Mind (2017) offers readers an exciting new perspective on marketing by helping them break free of old, outdated methods and embrace the new “You Marketing” movement. Author John Hall provides the tools and insight necessary to navigate the new world of marketing, focusing in particular on how to gain an audience’s trust and target their needs.

Who Should Listen to Top of Mind?

  • Entrepreneurs curious about You Marketing
  • Readers interested in marketing and brand success
  • Business owners who want to take their brand to the next level

About the Author: John Hall

John Hall is a cofounder of the firm Influence & Co, which helps clients create powerful and engaging content, and his work has been praised by both Forbes and Inc. In 2016, he and his fellow cofounders received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award.   

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