Thu.Mar 14, 2024

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A Scale of Sales Status

Iannarino

We are pro-salesperson. We want you to succeed in B2B sales, which requires you to have a high sales status in your client’s view. By possessing a status greater than your competitor, you have an advantage in a contested deal. There are levels to this game, and you will need to move up over time. Common sales levels, from lowest status to highest status, are described here.

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Stop Selling: How Business Conversations Improve Value Across the Buyer Journey

Force Management

If you’re leading an organization that’s selling a solution, whether in an established market or a new vertical, you’re competing for your buyers’ attention. The competition is high – we are all faced with hundreds of sales messages each day. Successful sales organizations know how to consistently rise above the noise and command greater market share.

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Google SGE could cost publishers $2 billion in ad revenue

Search Engine Land

Google’s Search Generative Experience may result in a substantial loss of advertising revenue for publishers, potentially amounting to $2 billion. The AI-powered search engine is expected to trigger a significant decline in search traffic , ranging from 20% to 60%. Such a steep drop in search traffic for publishers is likely to lead in a sharp decline in digital ad revenue, according to Marc McCollum, executive vice president of innovation at Raptive.

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Surviving Tough Times….

Partners in Excellence

Slowdowns are impacting many sectors of the economy. We see a lot of uncertainty. Massive layoffs are still happening. Businesses, industries and markets are being restructured, profoundly. Overlay this with disruptions being caused by technologies like AI, global climate changes, and the global political challenges. We struggle with the idea, is there light at the end of the tunnel?

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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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How to identify and rank for ‘hidden gems’ in SEO

Search Engine Land

The rollout of Search Generative Experience (SGE) will change Google SERPs – that’s pretty much indisputable. Whether AI will dominate the SERPs altogether is up for debate. If you’re reading a few strategically placed Google hints, you know there’s an alternative that makes it clear Google will still respect first-party perspectives and E-E-A-T -rich content.

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Ad industry steps up to meet signal loss, privacy challenges: IAB

Martech

The ad industry is making major investments in order to adapt to the new privacy-by-design ecosystem, according to an IAB survey of 500 advertising and data experts at brands, agencies and publishers. The 2024 edition of the IAB’s annual “State of Data” report shows how the industry is addressing the new privacy-by-design ecosystem in which the deprecation of third-party cookies and other privacy-protective measures are expected to lead to significant signal loss.

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How to protect customer trust when using AI

Martech

The launch of OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora highlights a broader AI problem that too many marketers ignore: With so much AI-generated content out there, customers don’t know what’s authentic. This might not seem like a big issue. Still, your company’s reputation plays an increasingly important role in influencing consumer decisions and any missteps with AI can damage it.

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LinkedIn now allows brands to sponsor any organic post

Search Engine Land

LinkedIn is now allowing businesses to promote content from any user on the app, not just their own employees, expanding its Thought Leader ads into a form of branded content promotion. Previously, brands could use Thought Leader ads to turn posts from verified employees into promotions. Now, businesses have the option to promote posts from non-employees too.

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AI-powered martech releases and news: March 14

Martech

A recent survey finding about AI use reminded me of a joke by the brilliant satirist Tom Lehrer: “I know some people feel that marriage as an institution is dying out, but I disagree and the point was driven home to me rather forcefully not long ago by a letter I received which said: ‘Darling, I love you and I cannot live without you. Marry me, or I will kill myself.

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RevenueCat: Free Trials Are Way Up, Pricing is Stable in Mobile Subscriptions

SaaStr

So RevenueCat (where I was fortunate enough to be the first investor) now is the embedded mobile subscription API for 30,000 (!) mobile apps, across 290,000,000 subscribers and $6.7 Billion in tracked revenue. So they do have interesting data. Their 2024 State of Subscription Apps Report is out , and here were my top learnings: #1. 70% of Mobile Subscription Apps Now Offer Free Trials, At Least in Part.

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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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Q&A with Alicia Arnold: The MarTech Conference

Martech

One central theme of the MarTech Conference (coming up Tuesday and Wednesday next week) is how to use the amazing array of tools now available, from AI to data analytics, to actually enhance customer experience. Alicia Arnold is managing director and digital transformation consultant at AK Arnold and her emphasis in her Wednesday session at MarTech will be on measuring customer experience.

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Google Product Studio launches seasonal themed templates

Search Engine Land

Google Product Studio launched seasonal themed templates, offering advertisers a convenient solution to instantly generate eye-catching promotional images for various holidays. With the release of the first templates for St. Patrick’s Day available now, advertisers can effortlessly update their product images for the upcoming holiday on March 17th.

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Oracle brings new genAI capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite

Martech

Oracle today announced that it is rolling out a range of generative AI tools across both front and back office applications in its Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite. In addition to new solutions for ERP, supply chain management and HR, it announced specific enhancements to its customer experience capabilities. The CX announcements included new support for marketing, sales and service.

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Dear SaaStr: How Can You Land Big Customers If You’re a New Startup No One Has Heard Of?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Can You Land Big Customers If You’re a New Startup No One Has Heard Of? Solve one of their top pain points, for real — that no other vendor is solving. If you haven’t sold to the F500 / Global 2000 before, you’ll be somewhat surprised to learn that between the CIO’s office and functional heads, at most huge companies, there is a clear goal to bring in a handful of new “innovative vendors” into the company each year.

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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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Reddit launches new ad format that closely resembles user posts

Search Engine Land

Reddit announced a new ad format known as “free-form ads,” which closely resembles the appearance and style of user-shared posts on the platform. This new ad format allows advertisers to interact with users in a manner similar to regular posts, with the objective of maximizing engagement. Why we care. Free-form ads have the potential for brands to efficiently deliver a wide range of information to readers in an engaging manner, which could enhance conversion rates.

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Doubling Down: Lucy Deland, Co-founder & General Partner at Inspired Capital

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. We had a great one last time with Peter Specht, Partner at Creandum. Check that out here. This week we’re focusing on Lucy Deland, Co-founder & General Partner at Inspired Capital! #1. What’s your most recent disclosed investment?

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The Power of Decision Timelines in Streamlining Sales Processes

Eliminate Your Competition

In situations where complex deals and large buying teams are the norms, the path to closing a deal often feels like navigating a labyrinth. My discussions with clients have illuminated the critical role of a well-structured approach in guiding selling and buying teams through this maze. A pivotal element in this structured approach is the adoption of a Decision Timeline (DT): a collaborative project plan outlining action items for both parties to facilitate a decision that leads to a financial t

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From Broad Market to Focused Success with Kristie Jones

Predictable Revenue

Collin dives into the journey from founder-led sales to establishing the first sales team with Kristie Jones from Sales Acceleration Group. The post From Broad Market to Focused Success with Kristie Jones appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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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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Promissory Notes: What They Are and When to Use Them

G2

Borrowing and lending money are something most of us do at some point in our lives. Whether it’s through a formal loan with a bank or among friends or family, a record of the loan helps make sure that all the lender is eventually repaid.

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Make Good Choices: 5 Ways to Evolve Your Retail AI Strategy

Salesforce

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been the fastest-growing consumer application of all time, and retailers are quickly seeing its business value. Some of you are looking for bottom-line improvement, some of you want top-line growth. But everyone agrees your retail AI strategy needs to impact both the customer and employee experience if you want these initiatives to be successful.

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Escalation Management: Caring for Unhappy Customers

G2

Discover effective escalation management techniques and learn about common triggers, proactive strategies, and the role of customer satisfaction metrics in this guide.

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SEO testing: Shifting from reactive to proactive strategies

Search Engine Land

A/B testing for SEO is different than typical UX/CRO testing. Despite how quickly search evolves and best practices change, some changes must be tested before rolling out. Testing can help justify further investment or help prevent a potentially negative impact. Why we need to test SEO strategies Testing and proving a strategy is more important than ever as companies are looking really closely at the ROI of marketing in general and especially SEO.

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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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The sticky problem of martech integration

Martech

Most marketers love martech tools. They save time, improve campaign performance and allow you to complete many additional tasks you would never have been able to achieve without their automated capabilities. However, there is a problem. No single tool does everything. We have too many tools today, but often, they don’t play nicely together. This creates a sticky problem: How do we get multiple tools to work in tandem?

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Why Is a Customer Engagement Platform So Important For Service?

Salesforce

We’re in the midst of an AI and data revolution – and it’s changing what customers expect. Consumer technology, AI, and digital experiences have lept far forward. We’ve found that when technology advances, 73% of customers expect better personalization, and 81% expect faster service. This makes it all the more frustrating when they can’t get speedy, personalized help on their preferred channel whether that’s live chat, SMS, or phone.

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Google’s March 2024 core update: 5 things you need to know

Search Engine Land

Google’s March 2024 core update is bringing a seismic shift to the SEO industry. This major update might sweep the web the same way the Panda and Penguin updates did. Its impact is enormous and widespread and every seasoned marketer I’ve talked to agrees that this update is a big deal. Has your website been hit by the March 2024 core update? Here are five things you need to know to avoid getting penalized and maintain your good standing in search results. 1.

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Failure – Our Teacher, Not Our Undertaker

Sales Pop!

Wise words from Denis Waitley, American author, speaker and consultant, especially for those of us who sell. For as we approach the end of Q1 in our selling year, we’ve likely encountered a few 2024 losses along the way – some we may have been counting on as wins. Waitley continued his quote with “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.