If you are new to Internet Marketing or Social Media, I suggest you read this book and also follow Bernie on twitter (@berniebay). Bernie is a great guy, very smart internet marketer and has an awesome company, Find & Convert located in Tampa, FL. I really enjoyed Marketing 2.0.

The book begins by talking about the history of social media and how it compares to the old days of marketing. Bernie’s straight to the point way is great and is needed for many “old school marketers”. He talks about the old vs new description for a CMO.

The part of the book that I enjoyed the most though, is the case studies. There are a ton of great examples in this book. I always enjoy reading case studies in books and Bernie’s is one of the first that I have read in a while that has great case studies.

If your company is on the border of using Social Media, please deliver this book to the CMO and VPs because it will answer most of their questions. It answers many of the important questions that people starting out with social media will have and many more that you may not even think of. Get this book because I know you will enjoy it.

Many of my friends are interested in learning more about social media and always ask, “What is the best way to learn?” I figured I would do a posting about this very popular topic, but I would also like to open it up to others and hear about how you have learned:

1. www.socialmediatoday.com – Tons of great information on this website regarding social media. What more can be said…

2. www.mashable.com – This is an awesome website. I enjoy visiting this site throughout the day.

3. Twitter – Start following social media pro’s here. I have learned so much and it is a great source for articles.

4. LinkedIN – As you already know,  I find tons of great information and truly awesome people on LinkedIn. Use the groups and answers area. You will learn a ton here.

5. Facebook – Follow people in your industry and in social media. You will learn some great information and also more about these great people.

This is just a quick rundown of the top 5 areas I learn from. In addition to these websites, I learn from various other articles and books. I have done many book reviews here, so be sure to check them out.

Where have you learned from? Do you have some great websites that you visit frequently, people you follow on Twitter, etc? Tell us!  It would be great to spread the wealth.