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The ethics of AI-powered marketing technology

Martech

Marketers have long used technology and data to target their audiences effectively. Data privacy: The cornerstone of ethical marketing For years, data privacy has been one of the primary ethical concerns in marketing technology. 53% say they manage their cookie settings from a website before accepting. Get MarTech!

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Google’s potential HubSpot deal likely to spark fresh antitrust scrutiny

Search Engine Land

This is due to the presence of several major players, such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Adobe, in the customer relationship management (CRM) software sector. As of 2022, HubSpot holds a mere 4.9% market share in the CRM space, according to technology researcher Gartner. Antitrust watchdog reaction. HubSpot advantage.

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Where to Invest in New Sales Tech for the Greatest Return in 2022 and Beyond [New Data]

Hubspot

Fortunately, we did some digging to determine which areas of the sales cycle leaders are investing in most heavily for 2022 and beyond. In a HelloSign study of 1000+ small and medium businesses , leaders were split when asked which areas of the sales cycle were the top priority for improvement in 2022. Prospecting 34.75%. AI CRM Tools.

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Only 25% of marketers report having all the data needed for personalization

Martech

Further, only 19% strongly agreed that their technology is up to the job. The problems are familiar and aren’t all technological. It’s reassuring that 60% of those surveyed agreed somewhat when asked if their marketing technology allows their organization to execute effective personalized experiences. Get MarTech! In your inbox.

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These 36 Customer Service Statistics Reveal the Secrets of High-Performing Companies

Salesforce

Are you using the right technologies to deliver what customers want? Whether you’re fine-tuning your customer service strategy , looking for insights about call center burnout , or curious about the latest technological advancements , these 36 customer service statistics offer valuable benchmarks so you can put your best foot forward.

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Focus On People and Invest in Tech — And More Predictions for Growing Businesses

Salesforce

With 2022 just around the corner, we looked to the fifth edition of our “ Small and Medium Business Trends Report ” for clues as to what the new year will hold for growing businesses. Spoiler alert: it’s all about focusing on the people who make your business go — employees and customers alike — and investing in technology to support them.

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Sales Quota: The Complete Guide to Hitting & Crushing Quota in 2023

Veloxy

Jump to 2022, and Salesforce found that a staggering 72% of salespeople expected their team to miss annual quota. We’re living in an era where sales has the richest technology stack and set of professional capabilities than ever before. In 2018, Salesforce found that only 57% of salespeople expected to hit their quota.

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