Fri.Mar 31, 2023

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Maximizing Sales Performance through Effective Sales Management

Iannarino

When we assess the sales performance of the sales organization, we measure their results against their sales targets. The general objective of most sales organizations is net new revenue growth, but the sales force may have multiple sales objectives. These include new logos, competitive displacements, increased profits, and cross-selling new products or services.

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March Madness and the Search for Pipeline Predictability

Anthony Cole Training

Today's topic: March Madness, the ongoing search for bracket and sales pipeline predictability. The March Madness tournament can be somewhat predictable, but upsets are expected. In the world of sales forecasting, you have the same problem!

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Working with freelance marketing talent

Martech

Jennifer Paaske runs customer success at Boomer Baby , an independent Medicare insurance agency. Is there also a separate marketing organization? “Honestly, my partner Christine and I wear all the hats,” said Paaske. “We run the business and provide quotes and consultations — but yes, you’re looking at the marketing department right here.” Modern marketing is a many-headed beast.

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Google Maps can detect fake phone numbers in photos and remove them

Search Engine Land

Did you know Google can now detect if scammers are overlaying fake phone numbers in user-contributed photos within Google Maps and automatically detect and block those photos from displaying on business listings within the local search results? Google has released some information on its efforts to combat fake content and reviews in Google Maps and local search.

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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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Working with freelance marketing talent

Martech

Jennifer Paaske runs customer success at Boomer Baby , an independent Medicare insurance agency. Is there also a separate marketing organization? “Honestly, my partner Christine and I wear all the hats,” said Paaske. “We run the business and provide quotes and consultations — but yes, you’re looking at the marketing department right here.” Modern marketing is a many-headed beast.

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How to write a content marketing mission statement

Search Engine Land

You’ve heard of a business mission statement – but have you also heard of a content marketing mission statement? This is an important piece of text that should head up your content strategy. Outlining your content marketing mission statement will give your content efforts a greater purpose. It will drive you toward a specific direction that aligns with your goals and the impact you want to create.

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Dear SaaStr: What Are The Benefits and Drawbacks of Having co-CEOs?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What are the benefits and drawbacks of having co-CEOs? Like many things, my thinking on this has evolved over time. I used to think having co-CEOs was almost always plainly a bad idea. And clearly, it’s still quite rare. But now I think maybe it’s only a bad idea when done for the wrong reasons. The drawbacks of co-CEOs are large and clear: No one knows who the boss is.

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Search marketing: Evolving roles, responsibilities, challenges

Search Engine Land

Search marketers design, run and optimize campaigns – and rely heavily on spreadsheets to successfully do their jobs, according to a new Search Engine Land survey. Why we care. Although search marketers have several responsibilities and face a variety of challenges related to their roles and the technology they use, our survey shows that the majority of search marketers are satisfied with their work.

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The Generative AI Landscape for Sales (April 2023)

Sales Hacker

Note: The available generative AI tools for sales are evolving insanely quickly. Don’t see your favorite tool? Let us know: marketing [at] saleshacker [dot] com. Generative AI is all the craze, mostly because of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and their freemium go-to-market motion, which made them go viral for being the fastest ever application to reach 100 million users.

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How paid placements will evolve alongside AI-powered search

Search Engine Land

Google’s ad business will celebrate its 23rd year this fall, but not before paid search undergoes massive changes. As traditional search evolves with the advent of AI-powered functionality, so will pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. It’s unlikely Google will sit idly by and take massive revenue hits as paid placements decline. We don’t yet know what they will roll out to capitalize on AI-powered search – or when exactly users will see ads in this AI-powered experience.

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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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Optimize your Email Deliverability: Content

Heinz Marketing

By Lisa Heay , Director of Business Operations at Heinz Marketing In this blog series, I’m tackling email deliverability broken up into three areas—your audience, content, and the tech stuff. Follow along each month and optimize your email deliverability from the ground up. Last month I covered how to optimize your email deliverability by carefully building your audience and segmenting your lists – check it out.

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Google updates Bard to improve math, logic responses

Search Engine Land

Google Bard just got an upgrade. By incorporating Google’s PaLM language models, Bard is now better at math and logic responses. “Today I wanted to share that we’ve improved Bard’s capabilities in math and logic by incorporating some of the advances we’ve developed in PaLM,” Jack Krawczyk, the Google executive leading up Bard and Google’s AI efforts, said on Twitter.

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“I’m Trying To Think, But Nothing Happens….”

Partners in Excellence

OK, I confess, every once in a while, when I need to do something completely mindless, I go to YouTube, watching a 3 Stooges clip. There was one scene that played in dozens of variations, it’s a frustrated Curly saying, “I’m trying to think, but nothing happens… ” Too often, in the spirit of improving efficiency and productivity, we seek to eliminate critical thinking and analysis from the work sellers do.

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These 44 hilariously terrible BuzzFeed travel articles were AI-assisted

Search Engine Land

I know what you’re thinking. “I’m going on a trip to Cape May, NJ and need a true ‘hidden gem’ of a travel guide.” Well, if by some extreme fluke, you see one of BuzzFeed’s AI-assisted content in your search results, here’s my recommendation: avoid it. That’s because BuzzFeed has published 20 low-quality travel articles under the byline “As Told to Buzzy.” They’re all super formulaic and written in the first-person point of

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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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Late To The Party……

Partners in Excellence

Have you ever been late to a party? It’s always, at least for me, a little difficult. Arriving late to a party has all sorts of downsides. Probably, to some degree, the hosts are a little disappointed. Perhaps they feel a little disrespect because you didn’t arrive close to the time noted on the invitation. They don’t hold the start of the party until you arrive, they get the party started when they want, with whoever is there.

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Trade: A Weapon for War… or Peace

Sales Pop!

Today, we face a rather nasty armed conflict in Eastern Europe, upsetting life, commerce, and supply chains worldwide. My hope is that this will not be the beginning of World War III. It’s not the first time, by any stretch, that such a disaster has plagued us in such a way. Therefore we need to take a look back in history—i n particular at a very similar conflict that took place in 1860.

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Keep the Heart in Sales Performance: How to Measure Sales Performance in a Human Way 

Accent Technologies

The post Keep the Heart in Sales Performance: How to Measure Sales Performance in a Human Way appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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How to Deepen Client Relationships in the World of Investment Banking  

Accent Technologies

The post How to Deepen Client Relationships in the World of Investment Banking appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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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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A Simple Plan to Measure Marketing Content Effectiveness

Accent Technologies

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5 Ideas to Improve Your Sales Enablement Strategy  

Accent Technologies

The post 5 Ideas to Improve Your Sales Enablement Strategy appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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11 Types of Influential Sales Enablement Content 

Accent Technologies

The post 11 Types of Influential Sales Enablement Content appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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12 Sales Enablement KPIs: How to Measure Success 

Accent Technologies

The post 12 Sales Enablement KPIs: How to Measure Success appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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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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Understanding the Modern B2B Sales Cycle   

Accent Technologies

The post Understanding the Modern B2B Sales Cycle appeared first on Accent Technologies.

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What is Marketing Enablement? Definitions, Examples, and Why it’s So Important 

Accent Technologies

The post What is Marketing Enablement? Definitions, Examples, and Why it’s So Important appeared first on Accent Technologies.