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Structured for Success: Sales Meetings That Boost Accountability

Iannarino

You cannot enforce accountability among your staff without reviewing the outcomes each member of your team self-reports. Even though you have a CRM that reports each member’s activity and outcomes, you are better off with each person directly reporting how they did in the last week. Your meetings should boost accountability, while also helping salespeople see what is possible and what it takes.

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5 Keys to Fixing Prospect Indifference

Anthony Cole Training

Every time we onboard a new client, we have a kickoff event where we lay the foundation of the sales process we teach at Anthony Cole Training Group.Inevitably, at some point during that kickoff event we talk about dealing with the competition, specifically how to differentiate yourself from the competition you will face.

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How to Define Differentiation that Matters in a Changing Economy

Force Management

Competitive differentiation is at the core of every organization’s sales strategy. It’s why customers choose your solution and why sellers get excited about bringing your product to market. As markets change, though, customer needs change too. It’s possible that your differentiation may need to adapt to fit these changing customer behaviors.

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Google October 2023 Core Update rollout is now complete

Search Engine Land

Google has confirmed that the October 2023 Core Update – the third core update this year – has completed rolling out. The update started on October 5, 2023, a day after the October 2023 spam update was released, and completed 14 days later on October 19, 2023. Lots of volatility. This update, like most previous core updates, felt big in terms of the number of sites that saw ranking volatility and the complaints from SEOs I spotted over the rollout.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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Leadership Mindsets: How Cognitive Biases Shape Team Culture & Performance

Iannarino

The way you lead affects your team. A negative leader will cause their team to be negative, while a positive, optimistic, and future-oriented leader will have a team that is more positive.

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Sales Objections? Move from Concerns to Conversations

SalesProInsider

“ You get what you’re looking for.” It’s just one of dozens of “Jeanette-isms” I heard from my mom when growing up. And now as an adult, I can see how true this statement is. We do get what we’re looking for in many life circumstances, and in sales efforts. Here’s how I see it coming into play in sales situations, especially when faced with concerns or objections during our sales conversations.

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How to fix unassigned traffic in GA4

Search Engine Land

Unassigned traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is a common headache for digital marketers. It’s like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces: your data is incomplete, making it hard to measure the success of your marketing efforts. This article covers the common causes of unassigned traffic in GA4 and tips to ensure your campaigns are accurately tracked and optimized.

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Tackling Negativity-A Salesperson's Guide to Thriving Amid Rejections

Iannarino

For as long as I have been writing here, I have written about the importance of mindset. Your mindset is critical, and selling is in some ways different from other business roles. If you were an accountant, you would not be competing with several accountants. You may have a problem making the numbers balance, but the numbers won’t choose another person to tally your balance sheet.

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The email marketer’s guide to effective marketing automation

Martech

We email marketers are always searching for easier ways to do our jobs. We don’t want to skimp on quality, but we have had to learn how to do a lot with a little because we’re chronically understaffed and underfunded. Marketing automation gives you a way to have regular emails that focus on predictable behavior so we can send out an email when a customer achieves a goal or reaches a trigger or intent point.

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We’re Hiring at SaaStr!

SaaStr

We’re hiring at SaaStr!! We’ve got at least 6 roles open: Director of Email / Growth Marketing. Take over our complex email campaigns to drive event attendance and ticket sales, as well as our 4 weekly newsletters. VP/Director of Events. Own the Annual + Europa, or at least a big piece of them. Director of Sponsor Success. Make 50+ of our top 200 sponsors more successful and happy.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Search Engine Land Awards 2023: Complete finalists list

Search Engine Land

NP Digital once again is leading the way in the ninth annual Search Engine Land Awards. The U.S. agency is a finalist in four categories in 2023, after being a finalist in seven categories last year and winner of three awards in 2022. Two other agencies earning finalist status three times are: Block & Tam Stella Rising Meanwhile, Comcast’s in-house PPC team is a two-time finalist in the 2023 Search Engine Land Awards, as are the following 13 agencies: Amsive Digital Big Flare DAC EvenD

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Email Prospecting: ValueMail

Iannarino

Every day on planet Earth, 4.7 billion people send 347 billion emails to others. This number is projected to grow to 361 billion in 2024. Forty-five percent of the emails sent each day are spam. For salespeople using email as part of their cold outreach , most of their messages look and feel like spam. To improve your success with email prospecting, you should avoid anything that would cause your client to hit the delete key.

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KPIs that connect: 5 metrics for marketing, sales and product alignment

Martech

While businesses value the synergy between marketing, sales and product teams in theory, they often struggle to create a cohesive atmosphere and deliver seamless customer experiences in practice. About 90% of sales and marketing professionals understand that uniting their efforts positively impacts customer experience, according to a LinkedIn report.

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The CRO Revolution: Bridging the Sales and Marketing Divide

Sales Pop!

Transforming Sales and Marketing Alignment: The Rise of the CRO In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the harmony between sales and marketing departments has been a long-sought-after goal. In this article, we delve into the transformative role of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and how it is reshaping the traditional boundaries between these two crucial pillars of an organization.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Google October 2023 spam update done rolling out

Search Engine Land

Google has confirmed that the December 2022 link spam update is now finished rolling out. The update took 15 days and 12 hours to roll out, starting on October 4, 2023, and ending on October 10, 2023. Google has posted it was completed today, October 10. What was this spam update. Google said the October 2023 spam update “aims to clean up several types of spam that our community members reported in Turkish, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Chinese, and other languages.

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Bridging the Business Acumen Gap- A Primer for Transparent Conversations

Iannarino

Business acumen means understanding how business works, including the vocabulary used and the concepts that provide a foundation for decisions. Even though you sell B2B , you will encounter many people who lack business acumen. Occasionally, you will meet one of these people in a conversation; other times they could be a contact.

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B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors

Martech

B2B buyers’ pain points when dealing with technology vendors have persisted — and in some cases, worsened — over the last year, according to Hero Digital’s annual B2B Buyer Report. The persistent pain points include: Inconsistent product or service information across channels (45%). Difficulty connecting with support teams knowledgeable about their issues (39%).

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How Demand Generation Marketing Helps You Win Over Customers

Salesforce

You can’t sell something to someone you don’t know exists yet, and they can’t buy anything from a company they’ve never heard of. Demand generation marketing (or “demand gen,” for short) means finding, learning about, and winning over potential customers. It’s about helping that person realize that your product helps solve their problems (when that happens, it’s called generating demand ).

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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Google confirms sunset details for 4 attribution models in Ads and Analytics

Search Engine Land

Google is retiring four rules-based attribution models for all properties in Google Ads and Google Analytics in mid-October 2023: First-click. Linear. Time decay. Position-based. The models listed above will be removed from both the Analytics user interface and Admin API. Why we care. If you’re using these models in Google Ads, it will affect you.

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From Insight to Foresight: Crafting Strategic Outcomes

Iannarino

One of the most effective sales strategies is information disparity, knowing what your prospective client doesn’t know. If your contact already knows everything you tell them, it is difficult to create value for them in the sales conversation. This is one reason why buyers refuse a second meeting with a salesperson.

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Consumers look to use AI for holiday shopping

Martech

This year, many holiday shoppers are planning to use AI tools for assistance in finding the right gifts and deals, a study by Sapio Research found. Over two thirds (69%) of shoppers said they think AI will make it easier to discover new products and brands. High-earning shoppers are even more likely to use AI. Additionally, 74% of shoppers think AI will also find deals and special offers as they shop. 67% think predictive AI will serve helpful recommendations based on past purchases.

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10 Innovative Content Types to Engage Users in 2024

G2

The evolution of content types is undeniable. Technologies grow, online behavior changes, and users crave variety. It's a time when diverse yet authentic and relatable content works for engagement and brand promotion.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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Google Rich Results Test now supports paywalled content

Search Engine Land

Google’s Rich Results Test has been upgraded to show you validation of structured data for paywalled content. So now the tool will show you if that site is using the proper structured data for paywalled content or not. What it looks like. So the Financial Times is a popular financial news site that using a paywall. I plugged in a URL from the Financial Times into the Google Rich Results Test and it showed the site or URL was using Rich results tool.

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Proposal Cartography: Mapping the Journey to 'Yes'

Iannarino

You’ve been working with your contact and their team for several weeks. Most of this time has been working on adjusting what will be your client’s solution, all the while building the consensus you need to win a big deal. You are getting close to where you will need a commitment to go forward, and you need to start putting together a presentation and proposal that documents how this will work.

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Mobile apps see a surge in consumer use and spending

Martech

The mobile app market continues its rapid growth as consumers spend more time and money on apps than ever before, according to data.ai’s latest quarterly research. Consumers spent $100 billion on mobile apps faster than ever in 2023. AI is here. In the third quarter, two of the top three breakout apps by download growth were AI-powered: ChatGPT and Remini, a photo editing app that uses AI to enhance photos.

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Dear SaaStr: How do VCs Really Feel About Founder Salaries? I Was Told That a General Rule of Thumb is 75% of Market

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How do VCs Really Feel About Founder Salaries? I Was Told That a General Rule of Thumb is 75% of Market The 75% Rule once you are VC Funded for more than a few million dollars is a good one. But if you raise less than that — 75% may well be too high. You need the cash to last 24 months. And of course, stage and timing does matter.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Google adds new vehicle listings structured data

Search Engine Land

Google has added new markup and structured data support for new vehicle listings, designed to help car dealerships get more exposure for their listings. “Vehicle listings on Google allows car dealerships to show their for-sale inventory on Google Search and other Google surfaces,” Google announced. This comes with new reports and debugging tools within Google Search Console.

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Survive and Thrive: Manage Your Marketing Budget Through Tough Times

Heinz Marketing

By Lisa Heay , Director of Business Operations at Heinz Marketing It’s no secret 2023 has been a tough year for many businesses. Companies need to pinch pennies, reduce costs, and in many unfortunate cases, reduce their workforce, too. Marketing departments are often the first to find their budgets cut. But that doesn’t mean your company’s goals have to fall by the wayside, too.

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4 ways to add personalization to your emails right now

Martech

Why are marketers still struggling with email personalization? The biggest reason: Only 25% of them say they have all the data they need to personalize their campaigns. Email marketers in this boat are severely curtailed in optimizing growth opportunities no matter their industry. Ecommerce and CPG brands staring into the mosh pit of the holiday rush are doubly so.

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Dear SaaStr: How Many Events a Year Should A Startup Founder Attend?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Many Events a Year Should A Startup Founder Attend? Here are my learnings. You do need to meet other founders, other execs, your partners, your customers, etc. It really does help over time. So I’d do the following: First, there are usually 1 or 2 top events in your industry. I’d go every year if you can, either you or your co-founder.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.