- Is this the same as Godin's later viral marketing writing?
- It is an early statement of the idea. Later books and talks build on it with newer examples, so this one reads as the origin rather than the update.
- Is it a practical how-to guide?
- Mostly no. It explains the concept and vocabulary well but gives few step-by-step tactics or metrics.
- How long is it?
- It is a short book, designed to be read quickly. The original release was also offered as a free download, which shaped its spread.
- Does it still hold up?
- The core idea does. The examples are tied to the dot-com era, so read them as history.
- Who is it for?
- Marketers, founders and anyone curious about word-of-mouth growth. Readers wanting hands-on campaign tactics may be disappointed.
- Where is the Unleashing the Ideavirus: Stop Marketing at People! Turn Your Ideas Into Epidemics by Helping Your Customers Do the Marketing for You cheapest?
- At alibris, for $2.67, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Unleashing the Ideavirus: Stop Marketing at People! Turn Your Ideas Into Epidemics by Helping Your Customers Do the Marketing for You?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Target.