Fri.Jun 09, 2023

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The Importance of Focus Over Distractions in the Age of Technology

Iannarino

It seems we continually lose the thread when it comes to selling. Sales organizations are distracted by every new shiny object that flashes across LinkedIn. Every new idea or technology, or even some passing fad , causes sales leaders and salespeople to believe something new will make selling easier, faster, and certain.

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Dear SaaStr: Is It Normal to Feel Like a Pest When Prospecting for Customers for a Startup?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Is It Normal to Feel Like a Pest When Prospecting for Customers for a Startup? Yes — at least at first. Especially if you haven’t done a lot of sales yourself. Boy sales is hard. It’s being told No a lot. It’s have literal, or virtual, doors shut on your face. It’s figuring out how not to be a pest — yet still be a pest. It actually doesn’t get that much easier over time, either.

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MarTechBot: Insights from real-world usage (so far)

Martech

We had no idea what to expect when we launched MarTechBot in April. While factually correct, characterizing our experiment as the “first generative AI chatbot designed specifically for marketing technology professionals” seemed somewhat grandiose. Was MarTechBot innovation? Would it be useful? Did anyone care? All we knew for certain was we’d trained MarTechBot on MarTech.org content and we’d learn a lot by putting the technology into your (and our) hands.

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Bing Chat gains voice search on desktop interface

Search Engine Land

Bing Chat now supports voice chat from the desktop version of the interface. That means you can click on the microphone icon in the input box and speak your question to Bing Chat. What it looks like. Here is a GIF of this in action, as provided by the Bing Blog. Supported languages. This feature works in the following languages: English Japanese French German Mandarin Microsoft said more languages will be supported in the future.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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How to Get Into Sales Without a Degree [+ 7 Expert Tips]

Hubspot

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? “Even though disciplines like medical sales may need a degree, there are many other sales jobs that don't require one,” says Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree.

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The best word count for SEO… doesn’t exist!

Search Engine Land

One of the most common newbie questions about SEO content has to do with word count. “What’s the best word count for SEO?” Fair question. Search engines care about a whole host of factors when determining which content to rank. Why wouldn’t word count be one of them? As such, content creators worry about the length of their content. “Is 1,000 words enough to rank?

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Google, Microsoft generative AI experiments concern advertisers

Search Engine Land

Google and Microsoft are placing ads into AI experiments without giving brands the choice to opt out. Advertisers are now concerned that their products and services could be promoted next to inappropriate content. Why we care: Brands could potentially be at risk of damage to their reputation should their products or services be advertised next to unsuitable content.

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How to Accelerate Your Success in the Age of AI

Salesforce

In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI , its true potential lies in how people use it. To succeed, organizations must adopt a human-centered strategy that thoughtfully integrates AI in the workforce. This approach connects people with new AI technology to address customer needs, reducing challenges and unlocking value quickly. Organizations can achieve higher customer and employee satisfaction by incorporating AI-enhanced features, improving performance and growth, and increasing ado

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How to maintain targeting capabilities even without Google Ads similar audiences

Search Engine Land

Similar audiences have been a valuable tool for expanding prospecting efforts and improving the scale and quality of Google Ads campaigns – and it’s going away starting Aug. 1. The good news is that the impact will likely be surmountable. Here are alternatives and new strategies to maintain your PPC targeting capabilities. Google-recommended strategies to keep your audience targeting effective Providing high-quality data and signals to Google Ads is key to maintaining effective audience target

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Sales Manager Responsibilities – A Detailed List

The 5% Institute

As a sales manager, you play a crucial role in driving revenue growth and ensuring the success of your organization. This article will explore the key responsibilities of a sales manager and provide insights into how you can excel in this role. From setting sales targets to managing a sales team and developing strategies , there are various aspects to consider.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Reddit launches new ad products to boost conversions

Search Engine Land

Reddit launched two new ad products today – Contextual Keyword Targeting and Product Ads. The new features have been rolled out to help advertisers reach higher-value customers and to simplify the Reddit Ads Manager tool. Why we care. Advertisers will be able to reach their target audience more easily and accurately, which could lead to increased conversions.

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Sales Monitoring – How To Do It Right

The 5% Institute

In today’s competitive business landscape, sales monitoring plays a crucial role in driving growth and ensuring the success of organizations. By closely tracking sales activities, companies can gain valuable insights into their performance, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to boost revenue. In this article, we will explore the significance of monitoring, discuss key metrics and tools, delve into best practices, and explore the impact of tracking activities in

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TikTok targets $20 billion in ecommerce sales

Search Engine Land

TikTok is reportedly planning to quadruple its global ecommerce operations, with the goal of selling $20 billion in merchandise. The ByteDance-owned social media app will rely heavily on rapid growth in Southeast Asia to reach its optimistic target. TikTok also hopes to also boost sales in the U.S. and Europe, Bloomberg reported. Why we care: TikTok had the highest app store spend across the U.S., UK, France, Germany and Indonesia in the first quarter of 2023, according to Data.ai.

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3 agile marketing tips to stop starting and start finishing

Martech

One of the biggest problems marketers face today is working on too much. I have yet to meet a bored marketer. With the constant pressures from stakeholders changing their minds or asking for more, the result is a lot of starting work but not actually getting much of it finished and delivered to customers. It’s easy to get confused with being busy versus delivering customer value.

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