Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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The Value Of Creating Value

Iannarino

Salespeople looking to succeed must go against the current fashions in B2B sales. For reasons that are difficult to understand, there is an overemphasis on creating opportunities, even false ones that the salesperson won’t ever win.

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7 Sales Coaching Best Practices

Anthony Cole Training

If you are in charge of managing a sales team to reach sales goals, you must ask yourself this critical question; “Am I an effective sales coach?

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Mirroring

Partners in Excellence

Early in my selling career, I was in a short training class. We were being taught how to “mirror” our customers. The concept of mirroring is it was a means of better connecting with the customer. We learned that if a customer leaned forward in their chair, perhaps indicating interest, we should lean forward. Likewise, if they leaned back we leaned back; if they swore, we swore; if they farted…… OK, I’m getting carried away with this explanation.

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Best of the Bot: Create an SEO plan for a digital marketing agency

Search Engine Land

Best of the Bot showcases Search Engine Land Bot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. The language model is based on content from Search Engine Land layered on top of ChatGPT. The editors of Search Engine Land selected this response for its usefulness and have supplemented it with additional relevant content. I am the first generative AI chatbot for search marketers.

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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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Chrome’s IP address protection initiative presents new challenges for marketers

Martech

Google is preparing to test a new feature in Chrome that will allow users to hide their IP addresses by using proxy servers. Initially this will be an opt-in feature like Apple’s Ask App Not to Track. The concern is that IP addresses, like cookies, can be used to track online activity and create persistent user profiles. The logic is that, if cookies are a threat to privacy, IP addresses are too.

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Google Ads best practices: The good, the bad and the balancing act

Search Engine Land

PPC best practices come from a variety of places. Some of those sources are: Google Ads reps. The Help Center. Official certifications. Auto-apply and manual recommendations. Ad strength recommendations. And even automated assets to an extent. However, depending on those sources, you could end up with highly different answers. So, how do you know when to apply or be critical of a “best practice”?

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How to approach weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual PPC reporting

Search Engine Land

Paid media professionals are no strangers to reporting. However, not all PPC reports should be treated the same. Different audiences require you to focus on different metrics, and who receives your report should dictate the type of analysis you put together. Reporting also varies depending on the time frame you review, with the most common cadences being weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.

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Amazon ad services revenue up 26% to $12 billion in Q3

Martech

Amazon generated $12.06 billion from its advertising services in the third quarter of 2023. The figure marks a 26.3% increase from the same period in 2022 – a result significantly better than forecasts predicted by Wall Street. Why we care. Amazon’s exceptional performance is the latest sign digital advertising is experiencing a robust resurgence following the economic downturn.

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8 surprising social video trends

Search Engine Land

Halloween is traditionally the perfect season to anticipate unexpected shocks. But eight surprising social video trends should astound even the most unflappable digital marketers. 1. The number of creators on YouTube is exploding YouTube.com is the second most visited website in the U.S. and worldwide, behind only Google.com, per Similarweb and Semrush’s data.

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How to Navigate Strategic Change for Growth with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin (Video + Podcast)

SaaStr

Welcome to Part Two of SaaStr founder and CEO Jason Lemkin’s Ask Me Anything session at this year’s SaaStr Annual. Catch up on part one here , where he deep dives into what he really thinks about AI, Sales and lead Gen for SaaS in 2024. Jason re-takes the stage in Part 2 of the series to answer questions about the right time is to invest in a new product line, building vertical vs. horizontal, multiples in 2024, and much more.

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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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Revive Stagnant Pipeline with These 6 Proven Tactics

Sales Hacker

The end of October already, which has me reflecting on the past year and beyond. We’ve witnessed a pervasive challenge sweeping through the industry: Sales cycles growing longer and more arduous. This pipeline slowdown calls for something other than ‘more of the same.’ It calls for extreme intentional in order to dislodge stuck deals and reinvigorate the pipeline – this week we’ve got you covered on core tactics that are working to move the needle.

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Dear SaaStr: What Mistakes Did You Make When Starting Your Business That, In Retrospect, You’re Glad You Made?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What Mistakes Did You Make When Starting Your Business That, In Retrospect, You’re Glad You Made? I think some of my biggest mistakes, at the time I made them, I had to make them to survive. Still, they were terrible mistakes ? My list: Launching too early. In both my start-ups, I launched too early. We almost always launch a bit too early, but I pushed too hard and the products in both cases needed another 3–4 months in the oven.

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Remove Negativity From Your Life In 90 Days

Sales Gravy

This 90-Day Negativity Fast Will Change Your Life On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Anthony Iannarino discusses the importance of avoiding negativity and engaging in positive thinking. He suggests leaving phones behind to have meaningful conversations, consuming positive content, and practicing forgiveness to let go of anger and resentment.

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10 Step Positioning Process: An “Obviously Awesome” Book Summary – Part 3

Heinz Marketing

By Sarah Threet, Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing You might think you know everything about positioning, but you probably don’t know everything about how to DO positioning. For a myriad of marketing goals such as starting ABM, wanting to make better content, and growing revenue, the foundational input that we reference back to every time is positioning.

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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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Mastering Buyer Personas in Uncertain Times: A Strategic Guide

Sales Pop!

During economic downturns or recessions, connecting with buyers at the beginning of their decision-making process can be a significant challenge. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of comprehending buyer personas, their priorities, success factors, perceived barriers, decision criteria, and the complex journey they undertake. Jim Kraus: The Voice of Experience At the core of our exploration is Jim Kraus, President of Buyer Persona.

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How to Delete Duplicate Photos in Camera Roll?

The Digital Technology

We capture a lot of memories on the go and in the lure of perfection, we capture multiple photos from the same angle. This process leads to accumulating duplicate photos and you run out of space soon. Taking a backup … How to Delete Duplicate Photos in Camera Roll?

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Making sense of composable CDPs: What martech buyers need to know

Martech

Where there’s hype, there’s curiosity. But in marketing technology, hype is often accompanied by confusion. Martech buyers continually work to stay on top of what’s new and exciting. This requires cutting through the product marketing vocabulary and understanding what a particular topic or trend can do to create value and how it applies to your organization’s needs.