Well, I certainly have a few ideas why people don't "get it."

But I'm turning to you first for your ideas on why some people don't "get it."

Let me explain.

Drew McLellan and Gavin Heaton were the driving force for the first edition of The Age of Conversation which recently hit #36 in Amazon's business best sellers list.

This dynamic team is at it again.

The sequel to "The Age of Conversation" is titled "The Age of Conversation: Why Don't People Get It?" and is now beginning to take shape.

Hopefully, the 275 authors contributing to this sequel will shine a light on a subject many people are still grappling with: new social marketing.

The call for authors to contribute to the second edition of The Age of Conversation is now complete. As one of the authors for the first edition, I'm thrilled to be one of the selected authors for the sequel.

The sequel will be divided into three sections:

• Marketing Manifesto

• Why Don't People Get It?

• My Marketing Tragedy (and what I learned)

My contribution will be under the Marketing Manifesto section.

The question to you is this:
what ideas, themes, issues, concepts would you like me to write about relating to marketing and corporate videos?

As a director who is always behind the scenes, I'm seeking your help for material which would benefit the reader from a client perspective. What is important for you to know about the world of corporate video and marketing?

I'd appreciate any thoughts you'd like to share by leaving your comments here.

Thanks!

---Tom

Wanted: Your Ideas! Why Don't People Get It?

A "bum's rush?"

Yup.

Chris Wilson and Drew McLellan dreamed it up.

It's the first time I've heard of it, too! But heck, this is too good to pass up!

Today is the day "The Age of Conversation" authors are encouraging people to buy "The Age of Conversation" book featuring 100+ bloggers (yes, with yours truly featured!)

Why now?

Because we want to drive up sales on Amazon.com and use the proceeds of the book to help Variety, the children's charity.

If you haven't purchased "The Age of Conversation" yet, now is a great time.

Not only will you get some "smarts" about current marketing philosophies from over 100 thought-leaders, you'll help change the world.

Hmmm.. Not too shabby.

Buy a book. Get smart. Change the world.

Heck, this bum's rush thing actually feels good!

---Tom

P.S. "The Age of Conversation '08" is around the corner!

Age of Conversation Gives Amazon the Bums' Rush!