Martech

APRIL 9, 2025

HubSpots co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah says were at an inflection point where AI skills are essential for marketing career growth and acceleration. Those who can strategically use AI will gain a clear advantage. AI has become a strategic partner, helping us focus on core value-creation activities. Contact enrichment.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 21, 2025

GTMnow shares insight around the go-to-market strategies responsible for explosive company growth. Every great Product-Led Growth (PLG) company eventually faces a crossroads: When and how to introduce a Sales-Led Growth (SLG) motion. Many make this shift reactively rather than strategically. Why make this shift?

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

.” Jason’s mission is clear: Lead the company through the final stage of go-to-market maturity, platform-market fit, where integrated solutions drive customer value and position the company for long-term growth. Platform-market fit is about scaling, improving execution and tracking key metrics by customer groups.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At SaaStr’s AI Summit during the SaaStr Annual , René chatted with SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin about how BILL has reached half a million customers and $1.3B ’ Bill is approaching half a million customers, so has a good pulse on small businesses. There was an inflection point for BILL around 10k customers.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 7, 2025

This is the foundation of your sales management, outlining the progression from prospect to customer. A sales cycle is the process your sales team goes through in order to close a sale with a customer. Every stage reflects adistinct interaction level between your team and the customer. What is a Sales Cycle?

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Martech

AUGUST 7, 2024

Where data-driven decision-making goes off the rails Using great data to make strategic choices seems straightforward and obvious, right? In many cases, what they rely on to help make strategic decisions. Addressing these challenges early on leads to more effective and impactful marketing campaigns.

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Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Their year-over-year revenue was up 21% in Q1 of 2024, while growth in large customers paying $10,000 annually is also up 32% YoY. In this article, Semrush’s Managing Editor, Alex Lindley , shares how his three S approach – structure, skimmability and search intent – can fuel SEO growth, plus helpful examples and takeaways.

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SaaStr

MAY 2, 2025

For these important strategic documents, he now has a three-party approach: himself, a Salesforce executive, and an AI agent working together. This collaborative approach is delivering superior strategic thinking beyond what either humans or AI could produce independently. And this is where Salesforce wins with AI.

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Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Despite rapid growth, her team of eight now faces the challenge of achieving more with less due to recent layoffs. Scaling has become complex, with rising targets and an unclear ideal customer profile. Systematic market research and customer feedback must guide product iterations and refine marketing strategies. Sound familiar?

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The first says that marketers should have a big picture understanding of how customer data should be collected, unified and prepared for activation via different channel (such as social, email, SMS, web push, app notification, etc). Is customer data flowing safely and securely through the stack?

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Martech

AUGUST 13, 2024

For example, Chipotle’s customers used social media to complain about inconsistencies in portion sizes. This went a long way toward earning back customer trust. Frito-Lay is noticing and adjusting to the fact that customers are no longer buying as many $6 chips. No, I am not interested in another trial for a meal kit service.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this article we dive into a playbook for pricing across different stages of company growth, inspired by Geoffrey Moore’s Crossing the Chasm. Each growth stage demands its own pricing approach, and getting it right can mean the difference between stagnation and explosive growth.

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Martech

MARCH 12, 2025

Investing in advanced analytics and strategic partnerships can help you identify which marketing initiatives deliver real ROI. Strategic financial partnerships can provide clarity if you’re struggling with limited financial visibility knowing which campaigns generate leads but not how they translate to actual profitability.

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Martech

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over the last year, the RMN space saw new in-store standards and solid growth. The store represents significant reach and opportunity to introduce ads at the point of customer purchase decision. AI powering connected RMN experiences The goal of successful RMNs is to improve the shopping experience for customers.

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Martech

APRIL 30, 2025

Profit is generated by creating happier customers who stay longer and buy more. Customer lifetime value (CLV) is what we should invest in. Dig deeper: Driving customer growth with value-based B2B marketing Are we optimally organized? Theyre rudimentary and feel inconsistent with a customer focus.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Whether it’s for planning strategic company direction, departmental initiatives, or team-oriented goals, the significance of collecting relevant and impactful insights cannot be overstated. It serves as a compass to help guide strategic planning and facilitate a competitive edge in an ever-evolving market ecosystem.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

Here’s what it really took for Attentive to go from $0 to $500M ARR in just 7 years, sending over 32B text messages and generating $20B+ in revenue for their 8,000+ customers. Everyone knew mobile commerce was exploding (from 15% in 2014 to 75% in 2024), but reaching customers on mobile was broken. The result?

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 7, 2025

We’ve been working on developing new strategies to drive growth. We are really looking to transform our go to market strategies, particularly with our larger customers, in these sectors. They were looking at a strategic change in how they engaged and grew their larger customers. These are very different.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 15, 2024

So if you want real, predictable revenue growth, it’s time to forget the one-off quick-win tactics. The days of extracting short-term value from customers are over, and those outdated growth hacking strategies of yesterday won’t cut it today. Marketing: Marketers are the customer whisperers.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2025

Achieving predictable and sustainable growth is nearly impossible without a cohesive framework guiding these efforts. Dig deeper: 5 ways to transition from tactical to strategic marketing Defining your target audience A critical part of the audit is clearly defining your target audience or customer persona(s).

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Martech

JULY 30, 2024

Every startup begins with the goal of growth. Here are some key takeaways that I believe are most valuable for startups to keep in mind through the growth stages. However, as they grow, they must shift toward more structured, data-driven strategies and employ suitable tools to monitor customer behavior and campaign performance.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Strategic clarity and focus. Early planning ensures that financial decisions support the company’s strategic initiatives and growth objectives for the upcoming year. Ensure the marketing budget supports broader company goals for growth, brand awareness, customer retention, etc. Informed decision-making.

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Heinz Marketing

AUGUST 13, 2024

Embracing customer-led growth gives us more options for how and when we use highly-targeted, precise tactics to drive more revenue. Expanding existing customers : Deepen engagements with your current customers by understanding what makes them tick—and what makes them tick louder.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Today’s advertisers face a daunting operational challenge: scaling customized, local advertising campaigns across a growing number of channels. Unique custom data points, like colloquial phrases or nested geographies, increase the number of campaign variables. Building custom tech to address siloed problems is resource-draining.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Effective marketing is the linchpin that connects businesses with their target audience, drives growth, and sustains competitive advantage. This article delves into key indicators and situational triggers that signal when partnering with a marketing agency might be a strategic move for your business.

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Objectives and Key Results Launch Campaign Growth 108

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Brand visibility measures how well a brand is known and how often potential customers encounter it across various channels, such as search engines, social media, advertising, public relations or word-of-mouth. When potential customers frequently see your brand mentioned, their trust and familiarity with you grow. Processing.

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Salesforce

MARCH 13, 2025

Finding it can guide your strategic plans, help you prioritize opportunities, and keep all your teams on the same page. How to calculate TAM Common challenges in TAM calculation and how to avoid them How to use TAM in strategic planning What is total addressable market (TAM)? But finding your SOM must also include your business model.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Pattern recognition: Manually analyzing buyer behavior or segmenting customer needs. Balance automation with human growth Use AI to enhance efficiency but ensure it complements human skills rather than replacing them. Product-Channel Fit (PCF): Finding the right growth strategy for your product. Three frameworks to consider.

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Martech

AUGUST 14, 2024

However, effective integration requires technical expertise and may involve custom development, especially for complex use cases or unique business requirements. Analyze your tool usage, engagement metrics and future needs to demonstrate your value to them as a customer. Act like it. Bring data to the table.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A lack of resources in several key areas is hindering the ability of marketing teams to drive revenue, growth and customer acquisition, according to a new report from the CMO Council. This approach ensures resources are allocated to channels that actively engage target customers, visibly and measurably. Processing.

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Martech

AUGUST 14, 2024

But even if you don’t rely on Q4 to hit your numbers, you’re likely getting ready to assemble your budget and strategic plan for 2025. Bring in strategic resources from outside agencies that can help you organize a priority for growth based upon a solid ROI. You might be nervous if you will be asking for more money.

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Sales Pop!

MARCH 18, 2024

There are several strategic approaches that can help companies in the heavy-haul trucking sector operate more efficiently. In this blog post, we will explore five strategic approaches that heavy-haul trucking companies can implement to enhance efficiency in their operations.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

High ROAS often comes from targeting existing customers or high-intent audiences, which is effective but overlooks the long-term brand-building needed for lasting growth. This erosion decreases conversion rates, reduces customer loyalty and ultimately lowers ROAS. Fixating on ROAS leads to a narrow focus on short-term gains.

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Martech

JULY 16, 2024

Beyond simply rewarding returning customers, a strategically designed loyalty program can unlock multiple revenue streams that greatly benefit your brand. Let’s delve into the key methods they employ to engage customers, boost sales, and ultimately increase your profitability. So, how do these programs actually generate income?

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Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

This week, Experian announced a solution for retail media networks (RMNs) to improve the ability to identify customers within its network, help advertisers reach these customers and measure a campaign’s impact. growth in the U.S. They also offer new customer insights with strategic value.” Why we care. RMNs saw 16.3%

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Cerebral Selling

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One of the biggest reasons salespeople fail to create a sense of urgency in the mind of their customers is because they mistakenly focus too heavily on business cases and not nearly enough on their customer’s emotional motivators (i.e. “We spoke to the customer a number of times and identified their key issues.

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Martech

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Emerging trends in marketing: Insights into the latest trends, such as advancements in digital marketing, consumer behavior shifts, or new technologies, can provide fresh perspectives that are crucial for strategic planning. Decision makers appreciate data-driven content that can inform their strategic decisions. Case studies Why.

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