Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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How marketers can go beyond random acts of AI and why they should

Martech

I’ve just returned from MAICON 2024, one of the best, if not the best, conferences focused on AI and marketing. MAICON didn’t disappoint: I’m full of ideas to help our clients improve their marketing by applying AI. At the same time, it became evident to me that many organizations are far from being able to maximize AI’s impact on marketing. Let me explain.

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Mastering Performance Max using scripts

Search Engine Land

Quick question: What exactly does Performance Max maximize? I’ll let you go first. You: “Performance Max maximized my profits.” Me: “No.” You: “Ah, I see. I am tracking revenue, not profit. So Performance Max maximizes my revenue” Me: “Nope.” You: “Uhh, OK, then it must be conversions Me: “No, again.” You: “What? What else is there? Clicks then?” Me: “No, no, no!

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What to do when your vendor has a data breach

Martech

One of your vendors will suffer a data breach. It is a when, not an if. They may have already, but not yet know it. Because marketing handles so much customer data, it’s essential to know what to do when a breach happens. There will be a breach in 2023, 61% of companies reported a third-party breach , according to a study by Prevalent, a third-party risk management provider.

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Top 7 Google Ads and SEO synergies you should act upon

Search Engine Land

Throughout my career, I’ve noticed SEO and PPC teams rarely sync and share data and strategies to support each other. This is a major missed opportunity that limits each channel’s full potential. This article highlights seven practical synergies both your PPC and SEO teams can implement to drive even more revenue for your business. Ultimately, both are focused on increasing conversions from Google and other search engines, so it makes sense to bring these teams together for greater success

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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How to make the jump from product-market fit to platform-market fit

Martech

Jason, director of product marketing at a global cybersecurity company, celebrates a big win. His product ranks as the third-fastest growing in the company. But there’s a problem — the company operates in silos, treating all products as separate cost centers. Vanessa, his no-nonsense VP, demands change. “We need a scalable platform. Get this right, and we’re set for success.” Jason’s mission is clear: Lead the company through the final stage of go-to-market maturity, platform-m

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7 best AI ad creative tools, for beginners to pros

Search Engine Land

AI has revolutionized the once-tedious PPC ad creation process. While user-friendliness and innovation remain crucial, the end product must boost sales and ROI. By harnessing AI, you can identify real-time market trends, audience profiles and behavior patterns – essential elements for crafting ads that truly connect with viewers. I’ve evaluated over 15 leading AI ad creation tools and identified the top seven platforms for producing effective image and video ads that drive conversions. 1.

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Fueling better marketing plans with Shell by Uptempo

Search Engine Land

Planning season is one of the busiest times of the year for marketers—and at Shell Mobility, it’s no different. Their team is in full planning mode from March to October. But disconnected spreadsheets and presentations made it hard to keep everything aligned across their 30+ local markets. On Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. PT, Mindy Smith, Global Brand Strategy and Marketing Performance Manager at Shell Mobility, will share how they solved these problems.

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How to Acquire Large Clients: Strategies for Winning Major Accounts and Boosting Sales Results

Iannarino

Unlock the secrets to acquiring large clients and transforming your sales performance.

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Do Your People Look Forward To Meeting With You?

Partners in Excellence

If you are a manager, sit down, swallow hard, ask yourself this question: “Do your people actually look forward to meeting with you?” Perhaps ask yourself, “Do you look forward to meeting with your manager?” Alternatively, “Do they look forward to taking you on a customer call?” If you and your people are like 70% of the sellers I meet, the answer to this question is usually an eyeroll.

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Hiring a Great VP of Sales: The New, Latest Edition with Jason Lemkin (Video + Pod)

SaaStr

What are the top 10 mistakes founders are still making today when hiring their VP of Sales? SaaStr CEO and Founder, Jason Lemkin, has done numerous surveys now that confirm that a startling 70% of first hires don’t make it. In this post, we’ll delve into the common pitfalls founders encounter when hiring a VP of Sales. Reflecting on twelve years of SaaStr’s hiring lessons, we’ll take a deep dive into Jason’s critical insights into why sales leaders fail and how founders c

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Will Cutting Interest Rates Save 2024 Corporate Results?

The Advantexe Advisor

We just finished a Business Acumen workshop for one of our heavy manufacturing clients. During the 3 rd round of their customized business simulation , we had prepared a “wobbler” for the purpose of having the senior leaders feel and discuss the impact of a significant interest rate cut after a full year of near recession cooling down. We wanted the conversation and the actions to focus on “saving” the business year in terms of the guidance the simulated teams had provided to their simulated sha

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Do Angel Investors and Seed VCs Ask for Detailed Budgets Before Investing?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Do angel investors or seed venture capitalists normally ask for detailed budgets including cash flow analysis before investing, even though most of the numbers will be pure speculation? Many do. Why? Even if you are very early stage, It’s really one of the best ways to learn. To learn what in the founders’ heads: How long do they want the cash to last?

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10 AI Tools for Sales to Maximize Your ROI in 2024

Predictable Revenue

As we finish 2024, the landscape of AI sales tools has evolved dramatically, offering unprecedented opportunities to boost your ROI. The post 10 AI Tools for Sales to Maximize Your ROI in 2024 appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Could Lost Deals Correlate with Sales Success?

Understanding the Sales Force

The New England Patriots’ new head coach Jerod Mayo picked up his first win and loss in the first two weeks of the NFL season. I read in the Boston Herald that he is only 177 losses away from tying the NFL coaching record for most losses by a head coach, currently held by both Bill Belichick and Tom Landry. My first reaction was, do they expect him to be that bad?

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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How To Leverage Qualitative Research To Unlock User Behavior

G2

Learn about different qualitative research methods and why user behavior analytics is a scalable approach to qualitative research.

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A Deep Dive into Effective Sales Leadership (video)

SalesPop

In this insightful episode of the Practical Leadership Podcast, host John Golden from Sales POP! Online, Sales Magazine and Pipeliner CRM engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Paul Morton , a leadership expert and CEO of the Practical Leadership Academy. The discussion centers around the challenges newly promoted sales managers face and the critical role of effective coaching in fostering team success.

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Voice of the Customer Analytics: AI-Powered Insights for Better Business

G2

The business world is made of little experiences that shape customer centricity — a quick reply to a complaint, a tailored product suggestion, or a smooth omnichannel experience. These seemingly small stories are the building blocks of lasting customer relationships.

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Incubating a Company Inside GTMfund: Operator.ai and a New Era in Sales Tech

Sales Hacker

Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter – read by over 52,000 revenue professionals weekly to stay up-to-date and scale their companies and careers. GTMnow is the media brand of GTMfund – sharing go-to-market advice from the top 1% of revenue operators including the 350 executives behind the fund, news, and our viewpoints from working with hundreds of portfolio companies.

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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