Wed.Dec 13, 2023

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sales Communication

Iannarino

Recently, I read a story on LinkedIn that begins with the writer's friend complaining that a salesperson called their cellphone. The friend was outraged that a salesperson would call his mobile number to pitch him. The writer of this story suggested that it is difficult to reach people at their work phone, and that email no longer works. This leaves us with the question of how exactly one should sell using no form of communication.

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The “Recipe” Is Just The Starting Point….

Partners in Excellence

Recently, just to try something different, I signed up for a cooking class. The family is getting together for the Holidays, I knew we would be spending a lot of time cooking. Usually, my task is to supply the wine and wash the dishes. I wanted to contribute to preparing the meal, so I decided to take a cooking class. There was a group of about 10 of us, with varying degrees of experience.

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Why traffic declines despite solid rankings and what to do

Search Engine Land

Have you ever seen your traffic decline over time despite your top keywords ranking in Position 1? I have, and it’s the worst feeling. It might feel like Google is punishing you for being successful, but that’s not the case. Google doesn’t know you, but they do know users. And if your work is ranking in the top positions, but traffic continues to decline, it might not be your fault.

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3 observations from 2023 to help you in 2024

Martech

Well, friends, we have reached the end of 2023. Maybe some of you in ecommerce and retail are pushing the “send” button feverishly and trying not to lose your minds with all of the last-minute requests and pressure this time of year brings. If you’re on the B2B side, you’re trying to get in every sale you can to achieve your goals. For everybody else, you’re kicking back, polishing up your year-end reports and wondering what the big deal is.

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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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5 Interesting Learnings from nCino at ~$500,000,000 in ARR

SaaStr

So if you are outside of fintech and banking, you may not have heard of nCino. But if you’re in the space, it’s a big player. They’re at almost $500m in ARR, with 1,850 customers, now growing a modest but steady 19% and they have gotten pretty efficient, like most other public SaaS and Cloud leaders. Non-GAAP operating margins are now +17%.

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Key SEO trends for 2024 by Wix Studio

Search Engine Land

SEOs know that the most valuable career skill is the ability to adapt to change, and there has been an incredible amount of it in the last 12 months. Industry headlines and random folks on X are happy to remind you that your SEO is “dead” in light of these developments, but the truth is that there has never been a more exciting and dynamic time to be in SEO.

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Google Ads rolls out extra help for business operation verification

Search Engine Land

Google Ads is rolling out a step-by-step guide on how to complete business operation verification. The document will provide clarification on reasons for business operations verification failure and include example scenarios in which an advertiser might be chosen to undergo business operations verification as part of the advertiser verification program.

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44 Experiential Marketing Statistics that Show Its Growth

G2

Experiential marketing focuses on how customers perceive and engage with a brand. It’s about living the brand experience through an interactive event or a personalized demo. Experiential marketing creates moments that customers find memorable. It goes beyond traditional advertising to establish a more meaningful connection between a brand and its audience.

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SearchBot December update: User samples and new prompts

Search Engine Land

SearchBot here! It’s been a few weeks since our launch and I’ve been watching with glee as more than 500 of you have registered to gain access to my personas, image generator and more. I’m writing with a few updates and tips to consider as you continue tinkering with all I have to offer. If you haven’t registered yet, get a free account now !

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Key SEO trends for 2024 by Wix Studio

Martech

SEOs know that the most valuable career skill is the ability to adapt to change, and there has been an incredible amount of it in the last 12 months. Industry headlines and random folks on X are happy to remind you that your SEO is “dead” in light of these developments, but the truth is that there has never been a more exciting and dynamic time to be in SEO.

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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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Unleash Your Inner Business Athlete

Sales Pop!

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business, success hinges on the ability to lead with unwavering determination. This unwavering mental fortitude and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. Drawing inspiration from the world of professional sports. Alex Fichera’s groundbreaking book, “The Business Athlete,” delves into the transformative power of adopting a business athlete mindset.

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How to Sell More With LinkedIn feat. Brynne Tillman

Sales Gravy

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, LinkedIn Guru Brynne Tillman shares her best tips and secrets for how to Sell More with LinkedIn. On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, LinkedIn Guru Brynne Tillman shares her best tips and secrets for how to Sell More with LinkedIn.

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Enterprise page speed optimization: Keys for effective collaboration

Search Engine Land

Optimizing page speed for enterprise-level websites is challenging. Beyond suggesting improvements, your success as an enterprise SEO specialist depends on understanding the web team’s tech stack and their performance budget. This article simplifies the process, offering insights to help you tailor recommendations and negotiate effectively for a stronger page speed strategy.

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Spotlight on the expert: Greg Krehbiel

Martech

In this series, we dig deeper into the stories of our expert contributors. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Greg Krehbiel had a decades-long career in B2B and B2C publishing during which he did pretty much everything short of hand-craft individual pixels. He is now president of The Krehbiel Group, a digital consultancy that solves technology, strategy, operations and process problems for publishers.

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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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Altimeter: SaaS Growth Has Finally Rebounded. Albeit Only a Little Bit.

SaaStr

So Jamin Ball at Altimeter Capital probably does the best job of tracking SaaS and Cloud metrics of public companies of anyone out there. Pulling together new bookings data on all the leading SaaS and Cloud companies, here’s what you see: New bookings started to decline rapidly in Q2’21, where they peaked — and hit a low in Q1’23.

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“I Didn’t Know How Spoiled I Was”

Membrain

Periodically, I reach out to people who used to be Membrain customers and are no longer. Sometimes they left Membrain when their company was acquired by a larger company; other times, they just lost out on a strategic decision made by someone higher up.

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Engage Your Prospect in an Immersive Experience for More Conversions

SalesProInsider

Head. Heart. Hands. No, it’s not a nursery song (i.e. “Head, shoulders, knees, and toes…”). These are the three areas we need to engage with our prospective clients in sales conversations. Why? Because engaging their head, heart, and hands is how we involve and immerse them in the experience that builds trust, connection, and commitment with them versus having them be passive observers.

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Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – December 2023

Adaptive Business Services

Happy holidays and all the best for the remainder of 2023! Let’s get started. Hot off the press! Nimble has just released an update to its web form offering. Read about it here – Web form automations. Key features include new form submission notifications as well as the ability to automatically create contact records and, if desired, add those to a workflow.

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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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Your guide to successful content creator partnerships

Martech

Working with expert content creators and influencers is a smart decision. You can boost your content output for more marketing, grow your audience, and increase your credibility more quickly. Brands get $5.78 in earned media value (EMV) for every dollar they spend on influencers. Top performers get an amazing $18 of EMV for the same spend. Naturally, the benefits are cumulative when you work with the same creators over time.

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5 Trends Guiding the Future of B2B SaaS Investing

G2

In a deeply insightful G2 Reach panel, SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin moderated an engaging discussion on the current B2B SaaS investing landscape and what we can expect in the years ahead.

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10 Types of Sales Calls: What to Know and How to Use Them

Hubspot

When I think about different types of sales calls, some of the first terms that come to mind are terms like warm calling or cold calling. These are important to understand of course, but salespeople aren't always going to call just to pitch to a potential customer — the job encompasses so much more. Sales professionals not only convert prospects into buyers, they hold the power to negotiate, upsell, and even problem-solve after the initial purchase is made.

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Measuring Your GTM Efficiency with Kathy Doucette

Predictable Revenue

Collin Stewart welcomed Kathy Doucette, COO and CFO of Proposify. Kathy is recognized for her innovative financial mindset. The post Measuring Your GTM Efficiency with Kathy Doucette appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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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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How to Start an Online Service Business: Step-by-Step Guide from Idea to Launch

The Digital Technology

It can be difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake online businesses. When thinking about starting an online business, many questions come to mind. What services should you offer? What technologies should be used to develop the mobile app?

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Lead generation and marketing automation: How they work together

Martech

Despite criticisms that it’s inefficient and ineffective, lead generation remains an important marketing tactic in B2B and in some B2C sectors, including high-ticket items like auto and home sales. The truth, of course, is rarely simple. Some lead gen strategies are more effective than others, which is why marketing organizations continue to spend on the tactic.

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Google on maximizing PMax results and preparing for SGE

Search Engine Land

Automation has been a focal point in discussions within the PPC community this year. Two noteworthy AI developments, Performance Max ( PMax ) and Search Generative Experience ( SGE ), are poised to revolutionize digital search marketing. PMax : A new campaign type that allows advertisers to run ads across all of Google’s networks, from search to YouTube to Maps within a single campaign.

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