Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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Revolutionizing Sales: The True Impact of Cold Outreach and Essential Sales Skills

Iannarino

By focusing on value creation and relationship building, you will set yourself apart in today's competitive market.

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“Information, Information Everywhere, But Not A Bit To ………”

Partners in Excellence

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has a famous line, “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink… ” There’s another saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink… ” I’m reminded of variants of these sayings as I see the glut of tools/techniques leveraging the latest generation of AI and generative language tools.

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Google November 2023 reviews update now done rolling out

Search Engine Land

Google confirmed that the November 2023 reviews update is now complete. This update, announced on November 8, 2023, rolled out over a 29-day period. No more announcements. This will be the last time Google will confirm an update to the reviews system/algorithm. “We’ll no longer be giving periodic notifications of improvements to our reviews system,” the company said.

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Achieve AI Excellence with The Five Elements Framework

Salesforce

With the rise of AI , everyone has seen how businesses can use AI to simplify and improve their processes. But how can we be confident that we are using AI to the best of our ability and pursuing AI excellence? First, recognize enduring principles, such as prioritizing customer success and ensuring a personalized user experience. Then, learn how to use AI to reach your goals.

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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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Google is rolling out programmatic bidding for limited ads

Search Engine Land

Google AdMob will support programmatic bidding on inventory eligible for limited ads in early 2024. This new serving mode enables contextual programmatic demand for publishers serving limited ads and allows demand from: Google Demand. Authorized Buyers. Open Bidders. SDK Bidding. Why we care. This feature offers publishers the chance to potentially increase revenue through programmatic demand.

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From tech tools to personalized presents: Holiday gifts marketers actually want

Martech

Put away the fruit cake and ugly sweaters. This holiday season calls for a more thoughtful approach to gifting, especially when it comes to the discerning marketer in your life. Channeling the spirit of Oprah’s “Favorite Things,” I’ve put together a selection of innovative gift ideas designed to impress. From cutting-edge gadgets that redefine work efficiency to bespoke items that add a personal touch, each suggestion is handpicked to surprise and delight the marketers in

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83% of You Don’t Really Expire Discounts. Not Really.

SaaStr

So discounting is such a surprisingly nuanced and complex topic in SaaS. While a few leaders like Atlassian do pursue a mostly “no discounts” policy for the most part — that just doesn’t work in practice for 99% of us. As much as we’d love to have a No Discounts policy … it’s tough in practice. First, it’s often impossible to get through many procurement departments without one.

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GA4 updates explorations date range, data retention settings

Search Engine Land

Google Analytics 4 has updated its explorations feature and data retention settings. When you save an exploration with a preset date range (like the last 28 days), GA4 will now display data from the last 28 days from when you opened the exploration, not from when you initially created it. Regarding data retention, if a GA4 property becomes large, event-level data retention will automatically reduce to two months when exceeding 25 billion (for standard) or 250 billion (for 360) billable events in

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Advertising performance in the context of conversation by Reddit for Business

Martech

Digital platforms that focus on conversation provide a unique extension to performance campaigns. Because they are more trusted and authentic, conversations about consumer problems, recommendations and brands drive opinions and purchases. These platforms hold a distinctive position as hubs where social and search seamlessly intersect and provide advertisers with a roadmap to leverage unique features for effective performance campaigns.

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Google Ads updates Cryptocurrencies and related products policy

Search Engine Land

Google is updating its Cryptocurrencies and related products policy to provide clear guidance on the scope and requirements for advertising Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts. Starting Jan. 29, advertisers offering Cryptocurrency Coin Trust targeting the U.S. will need to be certified and meet Google’s specific requirements, according to Google’s announcement.

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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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AR-powered gift cards for the holidays and beyond

Martech

“If you got a gift card from a traditional gift card company, you would never say ‘Hey, that’s a great experience, let me give it to my niece as well.’ Today it’s just an email, digital, flat, static gift card — there’s no experience there to share.” That’s a landscape Du Nguyen is seeking to transform with his AR-powered gift card start-up Cardii.

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Google Merchant Center: Using product data to boost your retail efforts

Search Engine Land

Google Merchant Center is a valuable yet overlooked resource for ecommerce advertisers. It offers free analytics on product performance, pricing, demand and more. This article shows how to extract these insights to make smarter inventory, pricing and assortment decisions. We’ll cover how to pull Merchant Center data into BigQuery for powerful analysis and use the Shopping Content API to automate feed updates.

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This week in AI-powered martech releases: Dec. 7

Martech

This was the year AI went mainstream, so what will next year hold? My guess is that after 12 months of basking in (or being told) all the positives about AI, we’re going to get some real introductions to its drawbacks. For marketers that may mean fake content. AI is great at creating reproductions and the world is full of troublemakers. Put them together and you get some nerve-wracking brand safety issues.

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Dear SaaStr: When Should I Expect New Sales Hires to Be On Target?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: When Should I Expect New Sales Hires to Be On Target? At least by 1.5 sales cycles. And yes, that’s true today, too. You should know well before that if you are managing her or him — you’ll usually know by half a sales cycle. But if you have say a 60-day average sales cycle, and a new rep isn’t more or less on target by month 90 … or at the very least 60%-70% of the way there … she or he probably never will be.

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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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Google Ads gambling and games policy updated

Search Engine Land

Google Ads is updating its gambling and games policy U.S. country-specifics. Starting Dec. 12, Google announced it will start accepting and running Ads from: Sports betting from state-approved entities in Vermont. Lottery-couriers (who must provide a state license) in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey and New York. You must apply for certification to be eligible to promote these ads.

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Master the art of turning data into dollars

Martech

True potential lies in your marketing endeavors if you embrace a composable stack that separates reality from fallacy. In a world where competitors mimic your style and strategy, your data is the secret weapon that sets you apart. Your data is your competitive advantage in an environment where enterprises are working to grab market share by designing can’t-miss, always-on customer experiences.

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Doubling Down: Jay Levy Managing Partner at Zelkova Ventures

SaaStr

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. Kicking us off is Jay Levy, Managing Partner at Zelkova Ventures. #1. What’s your most recent disclosed investment? Why did you do the deal? We recently invested in Respondology. The company provides a platform for brand and audience protection via social media comment moderating.

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Advertising performance in the context of conversation by Reddit for Business

Search Engine Land

Digital platforms that focus on conversation provide a unique extension to performance campaigns. Because they are more trusted and authentic, conversations about consumer problems, recommendations and brands drive opinions and purchases. These platforms hold a distinctive position as hubs where social and search seamlessly intersect and provide advertisers with a roadmap to leverage unique features for effective performance campaigns.

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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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How to Score Deals in the Final Quarter [Data & Expert Backed Tips]

Hubspot

It’s here, the biggest sales quarter of the year. The very moment deal-seekers everywhere shoot their shot, turn prospects into buyers, and score buzzer-beating slam dunks that accelerate the business to record-breaking sales. Q4 sales are often the most lucrative of the year, but successful sales don’t come simply because of the season. Sales professionals who are doing their best work in Q4 are executing their sales processes to perfection.

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Master the art of turning data into dollars by Cynthia Ramsaran

Search Engine Land

True potential lies in your marketing endeavors if you embrace a composable stack that separates reality from fallacy. In a world where competitors mimic your style and strategy, your data is the secret weapon that sets you apart. Your data is your competitive advantage in an environment where enterprises are working to grab market share by designing can’t-miss, always-on customer experiences.

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The power of customer data across the journey: Acquisition

Martech

Understanding customer needs allows us to improve our offerings and build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. This results in customers getting more relevant content, offers and experiences while the brand enjoys increased customer lifetime value. Over the next three articles, we’ll explore: The important role data plays across the customer journey.

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Applying Bartending Principles to Sales

Sales Pop!

The world of bartending and sales may seem like two entirely different professions, but there are actually many surprising parallels between the two. Just as a bartender strives to create a welcoming and memorable experience for each customer, salespeople aim to build relationships and ultimately close deals. By drawing on the lessons learned behind the bar , salespeople can enhance their skills and achieve greater success in their field.

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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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Future-proof your SERP presence: 6 areas to focus on

Search Engine Land

As Google evolves with new AI capabilities, SEO strategies must also adapt. Here’s an overview of key trends and actionable tips to future-proof your presence in search results pages (SERPs). The evolving SERPs SERPs today are dominated by rich results, images, videos, social mentions and AI-powered snapshots. As searchers find answers to their queries directly within the search results, zero-click results continue to rise.

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