The document discusses how word of mouth marketing is expected to see strong growth compared to other marketing segments. It provides 12 reasons why word of mouth deserves consideration, including that it taps into consumer participation culture, stimulates action, is more trusted than traditional media, costs less per impact, targets influencers, and is more measurable and linked to business growth. The document concludes that word of mouth will overtake traditional media influence in the future and marketers will need to leverage word of mouth strategies.