1. The history of word of mouth marketing Collection: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC) Contributers: Erickson, Kathleen (author) Format: Journal article Publication Date: 2005-07 Published: USA Location: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22566 Journal Title: Agri Marketing Journal Title Details: 43(6) : 42 Notes: Traces use of word of mouth marketing strategies back to 1979 when Ciba-Geigy used peer influence selling teleconference programs to accelerate adoption of Dual herbicide.