Tue.Aug 08, 2023

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The Importance of Reading and Research in B2B Sales

Iannarino

Mark Twain once said that someone who doesn’t read is no better off than someone who can’t read. Yet, here we are in the third decade of the 21st century and we are post-literate. Most people you learned about in school—due to their accomplishments—were readers. They studied what was written before they were born, including the Greeks, the Romans, and the many great thinkers through time.

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My New Perspective on Sales Process and Methodology

Understanding the Sales Force

We were at the Zoo when we came upon this particular monkey. He was holding on to the chainlink fence with both hands and both feet – probably not very unusual for a monkey, but he was sitting on a basketball! So the monkey is following a traditional methodology for hanging on, but being authentic, allowing his silly personality to come through, and getting those who were interacting with him to laugh.

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Bid shading costing advertisers $6.6 billion yearly

Martech

Media buyers don’t know much about bid shading and it’s costing them $6.6 billion annually, according to a recent study by AI adtech company Cognitiv. What it is. Bid shading is an optimization practice offered by publishers for programmatic advertising buyers as an alternative to first-price auctions, which are thought to tilt the advantage toward publishers.

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The “Headless” Sales Team Never Really Works

SaaStr

So there’s a sort of org chart you’ll probably end up with at least twice as you start scaling in SaaS: The “Headless” Sales Org. What’s that? It’s a bunch of sales reps without anyone to manage them other than … you. There are basically two times I see this happening, and it happens to most of us: First, when you are just getting going, and doing founder-led sales, you start off “Headless” Your job as founders is to close the first 10, 20, 50 customers yourself, then bring on a few reps, then

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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

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How to prepare for the GPT age in CRM and email

Martech

ChatGPT and its AI-driven cousins have created a ton of discussion about the future of content. What’s gone relatively undiscussed is how this technology could be used beyond content generation to expand the growth potential of email and CRM-based marketing. That’s not for lack of technology. In March, Salesforce announced its foray into generative AI for CRM, Einstein GPT.

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Michael Grinich, CEO of WorkOS: What It Takes To Sell In the Enterprise Today

SaaStr

We’re doing a new series on SaaStr on what break-out SaaS startups, scale-ups and leaders are seeing out there and first up is Michael Grinich, CEO of WorkOS. Our deep dive includes: What it takes to be “enterprise-ready” today Build vs. Buy in 2023 The stakeholders in a B2D motion Nailing pricing as you go upmarket And much more! You can dig in below now and soon on the pod: The post Michael Grinich, CEO of WorkOS: What It Takes To Sell In the Enterprise Today appeared first o

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Strategic Finance in Today’s Market: A Tactical Guide to Building & Scaling Your Team with IVP

SaaStr

The role of finance in SaaS is changing. No longer are finance teams the traditional “bean counters” of ages past. Instead, due to a decade-long exodus from Wall Street, the strategic CFO has burst onto the tech scene. IVP Partner Michael Miao explains, “The role and the scope of the modern finance team has changed dramatically in the last decade. I think what we’re seeing in all of our portfolio companies and tech at large is that finance is increasingly seen as strategic, and they now have a s

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How Acura drives awareness with a new hit web series

Martech

Acura’s real-life recreation of Uncle Noboru’s garage and Integra S Type from “Chiaki’s Journey” web series. Image: Acura. The high-performance Integra Type S, part of Acura’s bestselling Integra lineup, is an even bigger hit online than in dealers’ showrooms. It’s a star of Acura’s wildly popular animated web series, “Chiaki’s Journey,” now in its second season.

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Google Ads launches several new features ahead of holiday season

Search Engine Land

Google Ads is rolling out several new features ahead of the holiday season. The platform has made the changes in a bid to improve insights, expand access to the Search top slot, reduce onboarding time for local inventory ads, and enable marketers to quantify the impact of online-only bidding vs. Smart Bidding for store visits. Why we care. It’s important to stay up-to-date with Google’s latest features, and test them, so that you can gain early learnings to help shape your campaigns

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5 Ways to Build Authority With Any Prospect, According to HubSpot's Director of Sales

Hubspot

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. Sales is, in large part, the art of establishing trust in a tight window. Any prospect who buys from you is trusting that your solution is the best possible fit to suit their needs and that you‘re selling it because you sincerely believe that — but legitimate trust isn’t rooted exclusively in goodwill and friendliness.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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How to use Meta Ads for lead generation: A 9-step guide

Search Engine Land

When you think of Facebook and Instagram Ads , you tend to think of ecommerce. Snacks, beverages, gadgets, lifestyle products, apparel – cool stuff that catches people’s attention, sold directly to consumers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use Meta Ads for lead generation. From B2B tech companies to professional and local services, there’s no reason you can’t use the world’s largest social network to generate a pipeline for your business.

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Conscious Leadership and Collaborative Culture with Michelle Vu

Predictable Revenue

Michelle Vu joins the Predictable Revenue Podcast to discuss: Conscious Leadership, Collaborative Culture, and the Six Pillars of Culture. The post Conscious Leadership and Collaborative Culture with Michelle Vu appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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X (Twitter) fails to send ad revenue sharing payouts on time

Search Engine Land

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been failing to pay content creators that signed up for its ad revenue sharing offer. The Elon Musk-owned platform claims it underestimated how popular the program would be, and so needs more time to review things before processing payments. An estimated payout date has not yet been confirmed, however, X originally said it would occur the week of July 31.

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Qualities of a Good Leader: Inspiring Success and Growth

The 5% Institute

In any organization or group, a good leader plays a pivotal role in steering the team towards success and fostering growth. But what are the key qualities that make a leader effective and inspiring? In this article, we’ll delve into the essential attributes that define a remarkable leader and explore how these traits contribute to achieving both individual and collective goals.

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Get Higher-Quality B2B Leads That Convert!

B2B marketers face a number of challenges, including: continuously generating great leads converting leads to active sales prospects finding vendors that deliver real results Aggregage has proven content syndication, webinar, online advertising and intent signal marketing programs that deliver higher-quality leads. More than 700 companies have already benefited from our programs.

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From SERPs to CHERPs: Generative AI results need their own name

Search Engine Land

Search results are not chat results. In search, the input is a query. The output is what we have called a SERP, or search engine results page. A SERP is full of answers and ads. It has links to websites, text, images, featured snippets, and videos. “SERP” has been used in search marketing for more than two decades. In chat, an input is a prompt.

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5 AI-Driven Tips to Accelerate Discovery

Salesforce

To create a great Salesforce solution, you need to understand users and their contexts. But, this discovery stage often suffers budget and time constraints that can put a project at risk. This is where generative AI opens up countless possibilities to streamline and accelerate the strategic design process. Now, challenge framing and project scoping don’t have to be a luxury.

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How to determine the SEO metrics that matter

Search Engine Land

Has your boss or client ever question the value of your SEO results because they can’t see the direct revenue? Do you see some stakeholders get wrapped up in vanity metrics that affect your strategic direction? We’ve all been there. This article will help you find a way to get away from vanity metrics and determine the SEO metrics that matter. We know they do because: We’ll let our customers define these – so if they matter to our customers, they should matter to us.

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How to Prove G2 Drives Relevant, Qualified Buyers to Your Website

G2

Referral traffic can be immensely valuable to drive qualified users to your site. This article breaks down how to find G2 referral data and why it matters.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Yelp ad revenue rises 14% as advertisers ‘shift towards performance marketing’ 

Search Engine Land

Yelp has reported better-than-expected advertising revenue in the second quarter of 2023, year on year. Advertising revenue reached just shy of $322 million, which is a 14% increase from the second quarter of 2022. The strong performance helped boost total net revenue up 13% year-on-year to $337 million, ahead of the Street consensus at $325 million.

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Kubernetes vs. Docker: Which Is the Better Orchestration Tool?

G2

If you're new to the world of containers, Kubernetes and Docker are two terms you've probably heard of but may not be aware of their distinctions yet.

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Top Flutter Tools for Embedded Linux (eLinux)

The Digital Technology

When it comes to developing mobile apps, Flutter has shown itself to be the most effective framework. Google’s Flutter has quickly become the preferred choice among developers because of its sleek UI and short development cycle.

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The Customer Is Not Always Right – Here’s Why

The 5% Institute

In the realm of customer service, the phrase “the customer is always right” has become a mantra for businesses across the globe. However, is this saying an unquestionable truth, or is there more complexity beneath the surface? This article delves into the concept and uncovers the truth behind the notion that the customer is not always right.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.