The Top 10 Best Digital Marketing Books To Read In 2025

Let's explore 10 of the best digital marketing books to read in 2025. Each of the books in this reading list covers a unique and valuable perspective when it comes to creating a digital marketing strategy. And below you can find links to follow-up episodes that cover some of the top insights from these books.

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Here are the top 10 digital marketing books included in this list. I've included links to follow-up episodes where available, as well as links to buy the book on Amazon.

1. TRACTION by Gabriel Weinberg & Justin Mares

2. BUILDING A STORYBRAND by Donald Miller

3. CONTAGIOUS by Jonah Berger

4. THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING by Al Ries & Jack Trout

5. THIS IS MARKETING by Seth Godin

6. THEY ASK YOU ANSWER by Marcus Sheridan

7. INFLUENCE by Dr. Robert Cialdini

8. THE LANGUAGE OF TRUST by Michael Maslansky

9. FRICTION by Roger Dooley

10. HACKING GROWTH by Sean Ellis and Morgan Brown

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CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 - Top 10 Best Digital Marketing Books For Beginners
01:03 - Book #1 - Traction by Gabriel Weinberg & Justin Mares
02:42 - Book #2 - Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller
04:34 - Book #3 - Contagious by Jonah Berger
06:24 - Book #4 - The 22 Immutable Laws Of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout
07:56 - Book #5 - This Is Marketing by Seth Godin
09:43 - Book #6 - They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan
11:06 - Book #7 - Influence by Robert B. Cialdini
14:28 - Book #8 - The Language Of Trust by Michael Maslansky
15:50 - Book #9 - Friction by Roger Dooley
17:56 - Book #10 - Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis & Morgan Brown
19:43 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Content by Rick Kettner
Produced by Kyle Trienke

[RickKettner]

What book would you recommend we add to this list in the future?

[shahriarnayem]

A few days ago i was looking for some books which can develop my digital marketing skills & now you made this video! It was really helpful for me. Thanks a lot ❤

[brintonsu]

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[Gabriel-gmdd]

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[jordanthornton]

Appreciate your curation effort here, thank you Rick!

[harleygilpin]

Love the video, can't wait to start reading these books you recommended!

[tahmed]

Keep it up Rick, this channel will grow with great content like this

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Book #2 - Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller

Book #3 - Contagious by Jonah Berger

Book #4 - The 22 l Immutable Laws Of Marketing


Book #5 - This Is Marketing by Seth Godin

Book #6 - They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan

Book #7 - Influence by Robert B. Cialdini

Book #8 - The Language Of Trust by Michael...

Book #9 Friction by Roger Dooley

Book #10- Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis & M...

[Jappon]

Ahh, yes this was enlightening! Thanks a ton for this great insight to many books I have been in between and some more! Very helpful.

[the_masterdesigner]

Thank you so much.. You just made my research Easier 🙌

[dycakc]

Lovely library setup in the background.

[VijayBhambwani]

Thanks for your efforts to bring the best resources to the attention of your viewers.

[joaquincataldo]

Hey, Im from Argentina and im moving to USA next year and this is really helpful. Thanks :)

[iswarmeher_]

Oh man you're seriously underrated !!

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[jacobthomas]

Thank you Rick for this fantastic video

[rabeyakhatun]

Thank you so much sir for your important books recommendation May Allah bless you sir ameen

[meryamle]

Great list! What about Cashvertising by Drew E. Whitman?

[raihan.shaharia]

I am totally beginner and want to start my journey with digital marketing. I want to start from very basic to concentrate on it and learn strategy. Which book should I read first?

[MarketingHarry]

Awesome selection of books. Love reading and improving my knowledge. Made a similar video for books that I recommend. 💯👍

[hju]

I have no knowledge in anything in this field, in terms of e-commerce and digital marketing and all that, is there anything for a complete beginner?