Episode 4 - WTF is “promo stacking” and why do we care? with Mike Hourigan from Written Word Media
May 27, 2024
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Mike Hourigan from Written Word Media discusses promo stacking, newsletter growth, and book marketing tools with Lee and Russell. They delve into maximizing marketing strategies, testing book blurbs, and covers, utilizing promo stacking for book marketing success, and boosting book rankings through strategic advertising. The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging with a loyal fanbase and effective book launch promotion strategies.
Developing an engaged email list is crucial for authors to communicate directly with their audience and boost book sales.
Utilizing promo stacking before a book launch can increase visibility, boost retailer platform ranking, and attract retailer support for marketing promotions.
Data-driven decisions in book marketing, utilizing reader reach ads, and leveraging free book promos are essential for optimizing book launches and driving sustained sales.
Deep dives
Understanding Written Word Media's Services
Written Word Media provides a range of book marketing tools for indie authors, including managed Facebook and Amazon ads, email promos, and newsletter sponsorships. Their services aim to help authors sell more books, grow their readerships, and establish their author brand. With a decade of experience and over five email promo sites, Written Word Media continuously launches new products and services each year to support authors in navigating book marketing with less intimidation.
Power of Newsletters in Marketing Strategy
Newsletters serve as a potent marketing strategy for authors, offering high interaction rates compared to social media platforms like Facebook. Utilizing newsletters allows authors to maintain direct communication with their audience, making it a valuable tool for promoting books and engaging readers. Building an engaged email list can significantly impact an author's career, providing a platform to share updates, freebies, and exclusive content to boost readership and book sales.
Importance of Promo Stacking and Pre-Launch Planning
Promo stacking plays a vital role in boosting an author's rank on retailer platforms like Amazon by showcasing sustained increases in downloads or sales over consecutive days. Planning promos strategically before a book launch can create a significant impact on the author's visibility and discoverability, especially with retailer algorithms favoring new releases. Engaging in promo stacking activities helps authors make a splash during their book launch, increasing the chances of receiving retailer support, such as email marketing promotions to drive book sales and audience engagement.
Laying Out the Book Series Marketing Plan
The discussion delves into establishing an effective marketing plan for a book series using pre-built promo stacks and price promotions. The focus is on leveraging various promos and partner sites to streamline book promotions. Strategies include adjusting book prices, utilizing fantasy mega three-day stacks, and seeking support from written word media in planning and implementing marketing campaigns.
Optimizing Book Promotions and Leveraging Series Ads
The conversation emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions in book marketing, particularly for book launches and optimizing promotions. Insights are shared on utilizing reader reach ads on platforms like Facebook and Amazon, offering different campaign durations to maximize ad optimization. The discussion also touches on leveraging free book and series promos to drive sustained sales and using reader reach ads effectively to reach a wider audience and drive book sales.
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