Thu.Aug 03, 2023

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What Your Buyer Needs From You

Iannarino

If you believe that selling is difficult, know that buying is often more difficult. Part of what makes buying challenging is that buyers research on their own to avoid engaging with salespeople. Some are buying without fully exploring their options, which can lead to buyer’s remorse. Spending time with a good salesperson can prevent this.

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Latest Podcasts: Habits of Great Leaders

Force Management

There's no one recipe for success. Every leader has their own unique strategies and practices that they swear by. And yet, there are some great habits that are undeniably shared between many great leaders, including the ones who join us on Revenue Builders. Some of the most common themes in our discussions with the sales greats are a learning mindset, a focus on people, and a willingness to push on through hardship and failures.

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Trivago blames profit drop on opting out of new Google Ads product

Search Engine Land

Trivago’s decision to opt out of Google’s new property promotion ads was apparently a costly mistake. Revenue was down 14% year-on-year to $137 million in the second quarter of 2023, following a decrease in website traffic, Trivago reported. Meanwhile, revenue for Expedia , which did advertise with on the search engine’s new ad unit, reported a record second quarter with revenue up 6%.

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Unlocking the true value of a new email address

Martech

Email remains a powerful and cost-effective tool for content delivery and marketing offers, despite frequent predictions to the contrary. But acquiring new email addresses requires a lot of effort, which raises the question of return on investment. How much can you afford to spend on a new email address? Let’s start with a very simple calculation: Value = revenue from emails ÷ deliverable email addresses For example, if your email program brings in $100,000 and you have 100,000 deliverable names

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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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Amazon’s ad services revenue rises 22%, bringing in more than $10 billion in Q2

Search Engine Land

Amazon generated $10.68 billion from its ad services in the second quarter of 2023. The figure marks a 22% increase from the same period in 2022, as the wider digital ad market begins to show signs of recovery from the economic downturn. Why we care. Following a slump in the digital ad market amid the economic downturn, Google , Meta and Microsoft have all reported improvements in advertising revenue.

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Electrolux’s data and analytics roadmap to improved customer experience

Martech

Global home appliances company Electrolux owns over 70 brands, including Frigidaire and AEG. They sell approximately 60 million household products in around 120 markets. With an organization of this size, there was great value to be gained by unifying data and deploying analytics. But to implement this kind of change, Electrolux needed a roadmap. The organization formed a global consumer and analytics team in 2021.

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The latest AI-powered martech products, platforms and additions

Martech

Before this week’s AI-powered marketing technology releases, here are some interesting and related statistics. 20% to 30% of customer service and support agents will be replaced with generative AI by 2026, according to Gartner. Uma Challa, Gartner’s customer service expert, says this is shortsighted because the technology isn’t yet up to the task.

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Walmart is launching targeted in-store ads at its checkouts

Search Engine Land

Walmart is expanding its digital advertising offering in stores. The supermarket giant will soon show customers targeted ads from third parties on screens in self-checkout lanes. Brands interested in purchasing this ad space will be able to choose regions or specific stores in which to promote their campaigns. Why we care. Walmart is the biggest supermarket chain in the US with 4,700 stores across the country, and approximately 90% of Americans living within a 10-mile radius of one.

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Create high-impact customer experiences with actionable insights

Martech

Today, brands often make decisions based on gut and guesswork. But, in a world where consumer behaviors and preferences shift at a record pace and customer expectations have reached an all-time high, this approach will no longer cut it. Learn from experts on how you can leverage actionable insights for product development and set new standards for customer-centric innovation.

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Create high-impact customer experiences with actionable insights by Cynthia Ramsaran

Search Engine Land

Today, brands often make decisions based on gut and guesswork. But, in a world where consumer behaviors and preferences shift at a record pace and customer expectations have reached an all-time high, this approach will no longer cut it. Learn from experts on how you can leverage actionable insights for product development and set new standards for customer-centric innovation.

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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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Sales Execs: Whatever You Do, Don’t Join Just for The High OTE

SaaStr

So I’ve been introduced to a few up-and-coming sales folks recently and the pattern goes like this. I get a response back fast: ”The role sounds interesting but I’ve got an offer pending right now for $120k OTE” Hmmm. Do you know how many folks at that sales org hit quota? What the average attainment is? What are the odds you’ve make that? It’s OK to take risks, and you should in your career, but at least know how the org performs.

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GTM 52: *Special Edition* Monthly Jam Session (August 2023)

Sales Hacker

Presenting you with a very special bonus episode this month… Max Altschuler hits us with a very special announcment, Co-Hosted by the CEO and CoFounder of Outreach , Manny Medina Tune in to hear it all! P.S. We’re officially running a GTMfund giveaway program! Share our media content (GTM podcast or GTM newsletter) on LinkedIn and Twitter, tag us, and you’ll be entered to win a pair of GTMfund Airpod Pros!

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From Tunguz to Kellogg, from Mehta to Janz, From Sacks to Belsky. Fan Favorites are Back at 2023 SaaStr Annual!!

SaaStr

So we have a rule at SaaStr Annual — No Repeats. We don’t want speakers back at least for 2 years, ideally longer, and we want content that is fresh and unique to us. [link] 2023 Sep 6-8 tracking to: 53% women speakers 61% less represented speakers 80% new voices 26% CEOs 23% CROs and CMOs 27% Top VCs 104 Workshops already scheduled, spooling up!

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ChatGPT Is Getting Pissed Off!

Partners in Excellence

I enjoy my conversations with my friend ChatGPT. She often provokes me to think differently, raising different arguments and perspectives when prompted. I’ve been inundated with prospecting outreaches with people leveraging ChatGPT to amplify their incompetence. I had been ignoring past emails that were obviously done poorly through ChatGPT, but the one cited below intrigued me.

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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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The Top 10 Sales Closing Techniques (Updated)

The 5% Institute

The world of sales is an ever-evolving landscape, with businesses constantly competing to secure valuable customers and close lucrative deals. In this highly competitive environment, mastering the art of sales closing techniques becomes a crucial skill for any salesperson. The ability to seal the deal and turn potential leads into satisfied customers requires a combination of persuasive techniques, effective communication, and a deep understanding of human psychology.

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Episode 25: Imprint Genius Takes a New Approach to Sourcing Merchandise

Spiro Technologies

Transcript Adam Honig: Since we’re in the AI space, we always like to bring in an AI angle. I don’t know if you guys have any sort of AI approach that you’re using if that’s something you feel comfortable talking about. Isaac Hetzroni: Our new lead gen agency that we’re using is trying to implement some type of AI chatbot because we mostly do Google ads.

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Unleashing the Power of Centralization, Customer Experience, and AI

Sales Pop!

Centralizing Functions for Seamless Business Operations Are you facing challenges in centralizing functions that traditionally belong to different departments? The answer lies in the revolutionary concept of Revenue Operations (Rev Ops). In this article, we explore how Rev Ops can streamline your business operations, foster collaboration, and drive success in today’s dynamic market.

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How to Sell AI Products [Tips from HubSpot Sales Reps]

Hubspot

Everyone’s talking about AI and ChatGPT, but despite the buzz, selling AI products presents challenges for salespeople. Prospective buyers don’t always understand the landscape, prospects under (or over) estimate AI’s capabilities, and worries that AI could drive humans out of their role puts business leaders off AI. In this article, we’ll delve into the challenges and share expert tips for selling your AI products to an apprehensive buyer or within a competitive market.

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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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What Is Proof of Stake (PoS)? Everything You Need To Know

G2

Proof of stake is a consensus mechanism to secure blockchain networks and validate crypto transactions. Learn how PoS works, along with its pros and cons.

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We Ran Our YouTube Videos Through AI. And Our Views Went Up 48%, and Our Subs 113%.

SaaStr

So I’m trying to learn as much about AI as everyone else is. Some areas really work. Some are full of hallucinations. And some, especially in the enterprise, seem about broken promises at the moment. We’ll see. I’m bullish but also just … watching and learning. We ran one small experiment at SaaStr. We ran our YouTube headlines through Jasper and our thumbnails through another service.

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9 Ways AI Can Save Marketers Time, Money — and Grief

Salesforce

Do you have a to-do list of pesky tasks lingering over you? We’re talking about the ones that must be done to execute a campaign: gathering and analyzing data, creating catchy email subject lines, determining the right audience to target, and so much more. These tasks can steal your time — and maybe even your sanity. But now there’s a way to reduce that heavy lifting, helping you focus on campaign success.

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Link building in 2023: 10 ways to win or fail

Search Engine Land

Link building is a consistent and proactive practice that requires time, effort and resources. It remains a fundamental aspect of SEO, but success doesn’t come easily. As you fine-tune your SEO action plan for the rest of the year, consider ways to win – or fail – at link building. Fails: Common link building mistakes Fail: Ignoring personal connections Start with who you know.

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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.