When something is advertised as free, I am usually sceptacle of what is required to obtain that free item. In this case, the items listed are well worth it. There are some good resources that everyone can use. As you go through these, give me some feedback on your thoughts. Also, if there are any that you like to use, please let us know:Free Marketing Magazines:
Magazines are a good resource to have, when you are in an area with no internet connection.
- Chief Content Marketer Magazine
- Website Magazine
- Target Marketing Magazine
- DMNews Magazine
- BtoB Magazine
- Chief Marketer Magazine
Marketing courses can be expensive, but they look impressive on your resume. Here are some free ones to stay up-to-date and keep your resume filled with relevant marketing education.
- 6 Week Course in Branding by About.com
- Google Training via Google Certification program – All training is free, and to get a certification it’s only $50
- Marketing 101 by Kutztown University
- Conducting a Marketing Analysis by Kutztown University
- Fundamentals of Business Analysis by University of California
- Inbound Marketing University by Hubspot including certification
Just getting started with surveys in your marketing programs? These are a few to get you going without risk- since they are free for your first 100 respondents.
- Survey Monkey - I have used this quite a bit in the past and had great success
- Zoomerang
Marketing Associations can be pricey.
Free Kindle Books:
I think this is one of the best deals ever- having your Kindle filled with Marketing books at no cost.
- Brand Like a Rockstar
- Zero Moment of Truth
- Email Etiquette
- Unselling: Sell Less to Win More
- Tales of the Revolution: True Stories of People who are Poking the Box and Making a Difference
- All Employees Are Marketers
- Surfing the long summer: How market leaders grow faster than their markets
- Write Good or Die
- Mobile Marketing Playbook
- The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One
Marketing events are great ways to stay up-to-date and make great contacts. For marketers looking to network, here are some A+ opportunties.
- Revenue Rockstar Roadshows – these are free events we hold throughout the country to help marketers improve their skills
- OMMA Global – free conference held by OMMA each year in San Francisco
- BtoB Net-Marketing Breakfasts – this link is for their upcoming San Francisco event, but check the events section for one in a city near you
- Plus lots of virtual conferences (just look for these wherever you get your latest marketing news)
Mashable has created this list of 20 free press release distribution services which are great for any companies trying to get the word out, or improve SEO.
[via marketo]
