Wed.Mar 22, 2023

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B2B Sales Fundamentals for Beginners - A Comprehensive Guide

Iannarino

Over time, buyers have changed, and sellers have had to follow. B2B salespeople have had to find new ways to create value for their ideal customers. Most sales organizations haven't paid attention to these changes. Nor have they recognized the new fundamentals now necessary for sales success.

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How Much Does it Cost for Your Sales System to NOT be Sustainable?

Membrain

I often talk about the importance of developing a sales system that is consistent , scalable , and continually improved. But I haven’t really addressed the question of what happens when it’s NOT sustainable. The cost of not being sustainable is high, and, unfortunately, the vast majority of sales systems are not.

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Winners Own the Outcome Instead of Blaming Others & Circumstances When They Lose

Mike Weinberg

Last week was no fun. It was heartbreaking to see Purdue (our son’s school) bow out of the NCAA tournament early (yet again), this time to #16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson. It was the third year in a row they were upset by an inferior team, but this time was the most painful because as a … Winners Own the Outcome Instead of Blaming Others & Circumstances When They Lose Read More » The post Winners Own the Outcome Instead of Blaming Others & Circumstances When They Lose appeared fi

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You're Looking for Sales Productivity in the Wrong Place

RAIN Group

One of the first things sellers learn is to keep it simple. Yet when it comes to a particularly hot topic in our industry, sales leaders do anything but. Rather than apply the K-I-S-S principle to sales productivity, many leaders instead turn to technology, tracking, and top-down governance.

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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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5 Interesting Learnings from UiPath at $1.2 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

So few Cloud software companies have had a more interesting history than UiPath. It took them a full 10 years to get to $1m in ARR (!). And then after that, explosion. Robotic Process Automation took off, and they rocketed toward $1 Billion in ARR. Growth then slower after a take-off like we’ve almost never seen before. So now it’s a new world, where profitable growth is what’s valued.

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3 recession-defeating marketing strategies

Martech

At least thrice a week, somebody asks me if our agency business has declined because of economic uncertainty. My answer: No. Enterprise companies have not slowed down or pulled back. If anything, they are accelerating. Consider this: 17% of companies are planning RFPs this year, according to the 2023 State of the ESP RFP. You might not think that sounds like a large number, but it is if you scale that number to industries.

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More ecommerce shoppers using buy-now-pay-later

Martech

Ecommerce shoppers’ use of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) was up 10% in January and February compared to last year, according to Adobe’s latest ecommerce survey. BNPL up, revenues down. Despite this rise, revenue decreased 19% for that period. This suggests inflation is making shoppers use the payment plans to purchase lower-priced items. Last year, BNPL purchases were up 14% over 2021, and revenue from them grew 27%.

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Google explains why Bard rarely lists citations and links to content creators

Search Engine Land

Google began to open Bard yesterday and as more of us began to use it and compare it to competitors like Bing Chat and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, we are noticing differences between them. One of the big differences between Google Bard and Bing Chat is that Bard seems to rarely show citations and links to publishers and content creators. Why Google rarely shows citations.

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Instagram unveils two new advertising channels

Martech

Instagram unveiled two new advertising channels this week. One, which it calls Reminder Ads, is available now, and the other, ads in search results, is expected to launch in the coming months. Dig deeper: How Haleon built social media intelligence in-house What are they. Reminder Ads is designed to “ help advertisers build awareness, anticipation, and consideration for upcoming moments.

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5 steps to optimize your brand in search by Digital Marketing Depot

Search Engine Land

In paid search, your most effective and cost-effective strategy should be to leverage your own valuable brand equity. Your online brand space is where you should be most confident at securing transactional web traffic associated with your products or services. Your brand is constantly under attack in paid search from businesses and brands freeloading on your brand equity, bidding on your brand terms, and using your brand name and trademarks in their ad copy.

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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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How To Give Unforgettable Sales Demos EVERY time

Sales Hacker

Ready to give demos that leave your customers speechless? Join Mor Assouline and Erin Lenoard as they share their “secret sauce” to close more deals from the moment they reach your pipeline. Guests: Mor Assouline , Founder of From Demo to Close Erin Leonard , Account Executive at Outreach You’ll learn: How to be trusted within the first 5 minutes of the demo Leave prospects begging to use your product Learn how to get prospects to sell themselves so you don’t have to How to keep multiple stakeho

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6 steps to a winning enterprise SEO strategy

Search Engine Land

I had a financial accounting professor back in college who refused to give an “A” on an exam, even if you got all the answers right if the way you got to the answer did not align with her methodology. For her, it was less about right and wrong. It was more about how you came to the answers. The same rule applies to your enterprise SEO strategy.

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Digital Privacy and Compliance: How B2B Marketers Can Navigate New Regulations

Heinz Marketing

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing When pay-per-click advertising entered the scene 20 years ago, it was akin to the wild west. No one knew exactly what they were doing and marketers took a trial-and-error approach to learning. Digital privacy and compliance was not a concern for B2B buyers who handed out their data with little understanding of how it was used or shared.

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Google Bard is here and disappointing vs. Bing Chat and ChatGPT

Search Engine Land

As of writing, Bard has been open to a small portion of the public for a full day. I’ve had the opportunity to play around with Google’s new AI chatbot, and I’m getting mixed results. This article covers initial thoughts on Bard, details on how I got early access, concerns with AI answers, and first-hand experiences. How I got early access to Bard Google has confirmed that early access to Bard is currently only available in the U.K. and U.S.

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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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Beyond the AI Hype: Aligning Marketing Strategy with Organizational Goals

David Meerman Scott

With all the hype about large language model AI services like ChatGPT , I’ve spoken with many marketers and executives who are diving into using the tools but not thinking through how they will help achieve company goals.

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New Microsoft Ad solution targets shoppers based on categories, uses keywords as “boosters”

Search Engine Land

Microsoft has just announced a non-targeting solution to help brands to leverage keywords without the constraints of traditional keyword targeting. The approach aims to maximize reach and performance for advertisers while simultaneously increasing advertising revenue for retailers. The limitations of traditional keyword targeting. Keyword targeting has long been the go-to approach for search advertising in retail media.

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Sales Call Planning……

Partners in Excellence

I know at least 80% of the people seeing this title are probably rolling their eyes thinking, “Why are we talking about this?” Some will be thinking, “I have my scripts, all I have to do is stick to the script… ” Others will think, “I’m experienced, I’ve made 1000s of calls, I know what to do……” But customers, at least 72% would prefer not talking to a sales person—ever!

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How to keep up with macro trends that impact PPC performance

Search Engine Land

Understanding macro trends is crucial for making informed decisions within your PPC account. This is why businesses must create a holistic monitoring plan that takes all relevant data points into account. 3 ways to stay on top of PPC performance covered how to monitor your paid search performance comprehensively. This article will demonstrate how to set up monitoring and analysis processes for macro-level events that impact your overall PPC performance and business.

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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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Tips for a Successful Nimble CRM Implementation

Adaptive Business Services

I’ve had the privilege of assisting many many companies with their Nimble CRM implementations. Some were just getting started while a large percentage of others had actually been using Nimble CRM for some time and they were finally tired of “flopping around”. CRM installations, on the whole, have an absolutely abysmal track record when it comes to achieving a successful long-term adoption.

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Instagram launched Reminder ads and initiates testing for Search Result Ads

Search Engine Land

Instagram unveiled two new ad products to offer businesses additional avenues for discovery and increased visibility – Reminder Ads and Search Result Ads. Reminder Ads. Instagram collaborated with brands like Starz to experiment with a unique ad format, streamlining the process for businesses to announce, remind, and inform users about upcoming events or launches that may pique their interest.

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Tips for a Successful Nimble CRM Implementation

Adaptive Business Services

I’ve had the privilege of assisting many many companies with their Nimble CRM implementations. Some were just getting started while a large percentage of others had actually been using Nimble CRM for some time and they were finally tired of “flopping around”. CRM installations, on the whole, have an absolutely abysmal track record when it comes to achieving a successful long-term adoption.

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How to Network in Consulting (+6 Tips)

Hubspot

Consulting, as a career, usually involves working with people to bring their ideas to life and guide them in the right direction. The success of many businesses hinges on how good their consultant is. These companies don’t make their consulting decisions lightly. If you’re a consultant looking for new opportunities, you should be actively networking.

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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.

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Scaling Early-Stage to Hyper-Growth Companies With Ed Lenta, SVP and GM of Databricks (Pod 644 + Video)

SaaStr

Scaling Early-Stage to Hyper-Growth Companies With Ed Lenta, SVP and GM of Databricks Back in the early 2000s, people didn’t entirely accept that a virtual machine could be as good as a physical one. Of course, we all know how that turned out. Ed Lenta, the SVP and GM of Databricks, had the rare opportunity of scaling three hypergrowth companies — VMware, AWS, and Databricks.

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A B2B marketer’s guide to long-form content

Martech

Did you know 87% of marketers said content marketing helped them achieve their company branding goals? Nearly 80% said it helped them build credibility with their target audience. Long-form content, in particular, can turn interest into action. Do it well, and you can generate leads and increase brand awareness. The catch is that long-form content must be worth it to be effective.

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How The Verge gamed Google with its ‘best printer 2023’ article

Search Engine Land

Technology news publisher The Verge has published a 600-word article half-filled with ChatGPT content and a heavy dose of sarcasm that has been outranking more in-depth, well-researched and arguably more helpful content written by humans at publications like the New York Times for the competitive query [best printer 2023]. Why we care. With the rise of generative AI, search, SEO and content are entering a new era.

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