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word of mouth



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oral
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That’s why it pays to identify aides through word of mouth who, even if they are not available now, might be available later.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Jennifer Hessler, a professor of cinematic arts, said streamers are focused on how “to make their stuff discoverable and win the word of mouth war.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He publishes with a small press to little notice, yet word of mouth helps the book sell out its first edition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"It's just word of mouth," said Musab, 34, an entrepreneur.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

But through the power of word of mouth, her book had tipped.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell