General Terms

Word of Mouth

Word of mouth (WOM) is the natural, unpaid spread of information, recommendations, and experiences about products, services, or brands between consumers through personal conversations, social media sharing, reviews, and other organic channels. It is considered one of the most trusted and influential forms of marketing due to its authenticity and peer-to-peer nature.

Definition

Word of mouth (WOM) is the natural, unpaid spread of information, recommendations, and experiences about products, services, or brands between consumers through personal conversations, social media sharing, reviews, and other organic channels. It is considered one of the most trusted and influential forms of marketing due to its authenticity and peer-to-peer nature.

Examples

Customer sharing positive experience on social media

Friend recommending favorite restaurant

Online product review influencing purchase decision

Professional referring trusted vendor to colleague

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