The old ways of marketing and branding don't work any more. It's a new world out there. Social media has changed everything about branding and marketing. What has emerged is a whole new world of exciting possibilities for both the consumer and for business. That is, if you can become a listening brand. With the power of persuasion now moving from company to consumer, you need to understand this change and what it means for advertising and marketing. From a branding expert who has felt the paradigm shifting under his feet comes Listening Brands. Author JR Little is one of the few creative marketing professionals with a deep understanding of social media and how it can reveal exactly what consumers want. In this book you will: If you're still approaching marketing and advertising with the megaphone in your hand, it's time to set it down and start listening instead, because the megaphone is changing hands.