ContentsAbout the AuthorAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: The Business CaseChapter 2: Best PracticesChapter 3: The PlatformsChapter 4: Advertising and PromotionChapter 5: Facebook AdvertisingChapter 6: Advertising on Twitter and Other NetworksChapter 7: OperationsChapter 8: Measuring SuccessChapter 9: Advanced Social Media CampaignsChapter 10: Power Up Your PlatformChapter 11: Bringing It All To...

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