This Is Marketing

I really liked this book - it gave me the perspective and clarity I needed, especially since the default advice we're exposed to these days is just "become a content creation machine!" Case studies and examples of both failures and successes were great. It gives a good overview of what to be careful of, what to leverage, and what to focus on. This is a great book if you already have an idea that you really believe in and that you think can create a meaningful change (a purple cow), but are struggling with the 'spreading' aspect of it and don't want to give in to gimmicks and to becoming one out of millions clawing for a sliver of anyone and everyone's attention span. For me this book was exactly what I needed. It filled some gaps in my vision and stimulated a lot of ideas for what I want to do. A few concepts and chapters didn't seem very relevant to me, but most of this book was well worth it. I generally don't give reviews but I did for this because it is rare for me to find this much value in a book. I'm probably going to read it over and over to let all of it really sink in. Every chapter is new and short, and offers something different rather than just repeating the same thing over and over.

Seth Godin's This is Marketing is a masterclass in understanding modern marketing principles. The book emphasizes that effective marketing isn't about spamming or manipulating but about creating meaningful change by addressing specific audiences' needs. Godin underscores the importance of empathy, building trust, and crafting a narrative that resonates deeply with a targeted community, rather than attempting to appeal to everyone. The standout idea is that marketing is about solving problems for your audience and creating genuine value, making it a guide for ethical and sustainable marketing practices. The writing is concise, thought-provoking, and filled with actionable insights, though it can feel repetitive at times for seasoned marketers. Overall, it’s a must-read for those looking to approach marketing as an act of service rather than mere persuasion.

Well, Seth Godin written book "This is Marketing" is good pick for you if you're into Marketing or have an interest in learning it. The book talks about the Trifecta of Marketing .i.e., What Change are you seeking to make, Who you're trying to change & What promise are you making. This book teaches us an ethical way of marketing to all the marketers who are just doing Spam! Spam! Spam!, just to increase the profit of the organisation they're working for. Godin says, "Culture doesn't exist for Capitalism, Capitalism exist for Culture".

Good book

Reading this is marketing by seth godin is just like reading a textbook which is more than a guide. It gives you new insights on what actually marketing is and how to engage and retain sales with tribesin a community. It is more about opening your vision about marketing rather than giving some tactics to solve your marketing problems. It redefines your vision

good book.

This is not a Marketing Book. This is The Book for building your Business. If there is one book you need to read, this is it. It is devoid of all jargons that you typically hear or read about marketing. You need to re-red it multiple times to get eth true essence of it. Every line of the book has some meaning. Typically people associate Marketing with Advertisement. This is book shows you the heart and soul of marketing - how it is so genuine and humane. Please get it and read it.

This book has many new insights for me. If you are marketer or entrepreneur this book leaves you with new information about worldview of a customer. Few concepts that enthralled me: -Trust and tension creates forward motion -Direct marketing vs brand marketing -Funnel math -story of self, story of us, story of now And many new practical solutions i can apply personally to my products being an engineer and entrepreneur.

Lo consiglio a chiunque cerchi un manuale sul marketing. È scritto bene, in maniera lineare, comprensibile, d'ispirazione. Sensazionale.

Seth Godin’s *This Is Marketing* is a masterclass in modern marketing, focusing on building trust, creating real value, and serving the right audience rather than chasing quick sales or mass appeal. Unlike traditional marketing books that emphasize tactics and hacks, Godin delivers a deeper, more human-centered approach that resonates with both seasoned professionals and newcomers. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its emphasis on understanding the needs, fears, and desires of the people you seek to serve. Godin argues that effective marketing isn’t about interrupting people but about solving problems, creating meaningful change, and forming genuine connections. His insights on storytelling, positioning, and the power of small, loyal audiences are both thought-provoking and highly practical. The book’s writing style is engaging, easy to digest, and full of real-world examples that make complex marketing principles accessible. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or creative professional, *This Is Marketing* provides a fresh perspective on how to make an impact in today’s crowded marketplace. Overall, this is an inspiring and valuable read that challenges outdated marketing strategies and replaces them with a more ethical, effective, and sustainable approach. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a brand, grow an audience, or create lasting change through their work!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) „This is Marketing“ – ein Manifest für Bedeutung statt Massenmarkt 📌 Kurzfazit Godin argumentiert, dass modernes Marketing nicht mehr darin besteht, Produkte an möglichst viele Menschen zu „pushen“. Stattdessen geht es darum, Resonanz zu erzeugen, Vertrauen aufzubauen und eine Community aufzubauen, die die Botschaft wirklich versteht. Marketing = Empathie + Geschichten + Relevanz. 📚 Inhalt & Kerngedanken „Marketing is the act of making change happen“ – Marketing als Dienstleistung, nicht Manipulation. Fokus auf kleinste tragfähige Zielgruppe („smallest viable market“) statt Massenmarkt. Bedeutung von Storytelling, Empathie und Authentizität. Marketing als langfristiger Beziehungsaufbau, nicht kurzfristige Tricks. 🔬 Wissenschaftlicher Bezug Parallelen zur Diffusion of Innovations (Everett Rogers, 1962): Ideen verbreiten sich von Early Adopters in die Masse. Anschluss an Behavioral Economics: Entscheidungen werden stark durch Emotion, nicht durch reine Rationalität geprägt (Kahneman, 2011). Godins Betonung von Vertrauen und Community deckt sich mit Forschung zu Social Capital (Putnam, 2000) und Customer Engagement (Brodie et al., Journal of Service Research, 2011). Schwäche: kein wissenschaftliches Fachbuch, sondern eher ein Essay mit Beispielen und Prinzipien. 👉 Fazit Wissenschaft: Inspirierend, empirisch anschlussfähig, aber nicht systematisch. 🌍 Kulturelle Relevanz Godin gilt als einer der wichtigsten Marketing-Vordenker unserer Zeit. Das Buch hat besonders in der Start-up- und Kreativszene Resonanz gefunden, weil es Sinn- und Werteorientierung betont. Kulturell wichtig, weil es Marketing vom „Verkaufen“ hin zum Verändern und Gestalten umdefiniert. 💭 Meine persönliche Meinung 👍 Positiv: Sehr klar, sehr menschlich, mit vielen einprägsamen Beispielen. Für mich ein Leitfaden, wie man Marketing ethisch und sinnvoll gestalten kann. 👎 Negativ: Wer harte Tools und Frameworks erwartet, wird enttäuscht – es bleibt konzeptionell. Für mich: ein Inspirationsbuch, das die Haltung verändert, nicht nur die Technik. 🎯 Fazit This is Marketing ist ein zeitgemäßes, inspirierendes Manifest für empathisches Marketing, das Vertrauen und Relevanz in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Kein Handbuch voller Zahlen, sondern ein Buch, das die Perspektive verschiebt – und das macht es wertvoll. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 5 von 5 Sternen Weil: klug, kulturprägend, anschlussfähig an Forschung – ein Muss für modernes Marketing.

Enrealidad sigo mucho a Seth Godin. Me gusta mucho como escribe en su newsletter. Cuando vi que atacaria una perspectiva diferente de que no es tan importante lo que actualemte ahora se vende que es buscar tener mas likes o mas seguidores a la causa o más exposicion, lo compre inmediatamente, me llevo mis libros en estos temas despacio para leer por partes y ver como aplicarlo a mi proyecto. Definitivamente recomendado. Como no soy estudiante de marketing tampoco se que tan repetido este. Lo compre por el autor la verdad.

Plenty of food for thought here.