Iannarino
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Most salespeople read books that promise personal or professional development. It's crucial to work on increasing your potential and continually leveling up. There's no better investment than the one you make in yourself, as you are the source of your results. You may have shelves of books that have helped you develop in some important way.
Membrain
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As we wrap up the final days of 2023, I wanted to take a few minutes to review the year and offer my gratitude to everyone who made this the best one yet. Despite a difficult economy that continues to drag on, we doubled revenues from two years ago, launched several major additions to our product, and got in deeper with our partners to deliver big wins for clients.
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Martech
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Marketers will improve customer experience in 2024 so brands can remain competitive and demonstrate to customers that they matter. Every year the bar gets raised. In 2024, keys to customer success will include better personalization delivered at scale by ramped-up automation and generative AI. And better digital content will surface, if organizations put in place the necessary guardrails for generative AI to fuel the anticipated content surge.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Pandu Nayak testified at the U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial back in October. All I remembered seeing at the time was what felt like a PR puff piece published by the New York Times. Then AJ Kohn published What Pandu Nayak taught me about SEO on Nov. 16 – which contained a link to a PDF of Nayak’s testimony. This is a fascinating read for SEOs.
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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.
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Time is a problem. We never have enough. And regardless what we do, we never will. Whatever time we tend free up, is immediately filled with something else and we become time poor, once again. We have endless tools and technologies, increasingly assisted by AI, enabling us to accomplish more in each hour. The goal of each of these is increasing our efficiency.
Salesforce
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Generative AI and LLMs (large language models) have turned the world of conversation design upside down. People were already on the fence about automation and chatbots. And now, they’re also learning about autonomous agents. When experimenting with conversational AI, it’s easy to get lost in the innovation and forget the principles behind it. That’s when resources, such as our recently launched Conversation Design Guidelines for Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) can provide direction in
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SaaStr
DECEMBER 29, 2023
If I had to summarize venture capital today, it would be like this: There is Very Little Oxygen Today Above $200m Valuations What do I mean? It’s still a weird world in venture: Firms are both shutting down and raising new funds. More entrepreneurs are doing direct investing themselves than ever. Unicorns are hurting, but — Nasdaq is at an all-time high.
Martech
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This is the second of two articles exploring data silos in marketing. Part one can be found here. Every company has issues with siloed data. Many companies know this but continue to use systems that provide information to various parts of the organization. This is where organizations face their most significant obstacle — lack of leadership with vision.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Google launched nine confirmed algorithmic updates in 2023, as well as a new AI search engine, the Search Generative Experience. In 2022 and 2021, Google had 10 confirmed algorithmic updates. Unless Google rolls out a new update this week, Google would have rolled out one less update in 2023 than it did in 2022 and 2021. Google confirmed algorithm update summary We whipped up this timeline documenting all the confirmed Google search algorithm updates in 2023, so you can visualize the updates ove
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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.
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
Heinz Marketing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing Most marketers are familiar with the best-selling, industry changing The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer. We had the privilege of having an eye-opening fireside style chat with co-author Brent Adamson in our HM Inner Circle discussion– a tight-knit community for both current and past clients of Heinz Marketing.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 22, 2023
There are people who talk about sales as if salespeople still sell like they would have in the 1970s and 80s. Those who believe salespeople are generally pushy, self-oriented, and have no real concern other than winning a deal have never experienced a true hard sale, nor will they have experienced the manipulation and pressure strategies that are long forgotten.
Salesforce
DECEMBER 5, 2023
You have managed systems rollouts and cloud migrations. In the last decade, you have modernized legacy systems, connected and disconnected applications, and amped up cybersecurity. And now AI is in the public domain and in your industry. AI isn’t news to you or your IT team. But are you prepared to build AI apps that your business is asking for or are your teams’ hands tied with systems integrations?
Martech
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Generative AI is revolutionizing digital marketing by altering how we create, analyze and optimize marketing strategies. This technology leverages artificial intelligence for tasks like content creation, data analysis and customer engagement. Understanding and harnessing its capabilities allows marketers to achieve new levels of efficiency and creativity.
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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
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“Stop building links; build your brand.” These six words should be plastered on the desks of every SEO in the world. In this article, I’ll explain why brand mentions are the new backlinks. Let’s dive in. Back to the brand future Nearly 10 years ago, Rand Fishkin was talking about brand mentions. That wasn’t a typo; it’s been nearly 10 years!
SaaStr
DECEMBER 10, 2023
“My App Stack” is a new series where we dig in with top CMOs, CROs, CTOs and CEOs on just what apps they’re really using to run their business. I always learn a lot from these — they are in essence a best practices list from each leader. Last week we had a great one with Jack Moberger, Director of Enablement at Algolia, check it out here. This week we have Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong!
Heinz Marketing
DECEMBER 21, 2023
By Sarah Threet , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing If you are trying to get off the ground with a new product or program but you have very few resources to develop new content for a fully fleshed marketing campaign, using a content taxonomy is a great strategic way to optimize what you have and make more with less in the short term. What is a Content Taxonomy?
Iannarino
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In the realm of B2B sales, credibility isn't just an asset; it's the currency that powers success. There are many ways a salesperson can earn credibility—and there are even more ways to undermine it. To prove to clients that you deserve their trust, consider the following ways to demonstrate your credibility.
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How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.
Salesforce
DECEMBER 12, 2023
As more generative AI innovations become available, the question of what’s trustworthy becomes more acute. Salesforce Research & Insights recently conducted research that shows AI is more trusted and desirable when humans work in tandem with AI. The team collected more than 1,000 generative AI use cases at Dreamforce and hosted deep-dive conversations with 30 Salesforce buyers, admins, and end users.
Martech
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In this two-part feature, Jade Bunke offers a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand. A brand is an organization’s most valuable asset. The art of capturing the hearts and minds of your customers starts with crafting a brand strategy that evokes emotions and behaviors that benefit your company. Brand is more than a collection of logos and colors — it’s the personification of your organization.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The prevalence of mass-produced, AI-generated content is making it harder for Google to detect spam. AI-generated content has also made judging what is quality content difficult for Google. However, indications are that Google is improving its ability to identify low-quality AI content algorithmically. Spammy AI content all over the web You don’t need to be in SEO to know generative AI content has been finding its way into Google search results over the last 12 months.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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%.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
G2
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector has crafted a compelling narrative of growth and innovation in the past decade. With its market value soaring to its peak in 2023, this thriving industry epitomizes the pinnacle of business evolution.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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.
Salesforce
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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.
Martech
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This February, Google and Yahoo will begin enforcing new requirements for bulk email senders. The guidelines largely focus on three areas: authentication of outgoing emails, reported spam rates and the ability to easily unsubscribe from email lists. Google defined bulk senders in an early-October announcement as “those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in one day,” which caught the attention of email marketers in both B2B and B2C circles.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 18, 2023
SEO can be complicated – in many cases, overcomplicated. It’s easy to get lost in the SEO rabbit hole, spending significant time with minimal results. This article will help you cut through the noise and focus on the four key pillars of SEO that will help you improve visibility in 2024 and beyond. The four pillars of SEO The four key areas of SEO that site owners need to consider are: Technical SEO : How well your content can be crawled and indexed.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 28, 2023
So 2023 wasn’t a rough year for everyone. Shopify, Canva, Monday and tons of other SaaS leaders less focused on tech and startups had big years. And broader Cloud players had great years too, from MongoDB to Cloudflare to Azure, if not quite as crazy as at the peak of 2021. But overall, overall … well SaaS and Cloud growth hit record lows per the BVP Cloud Index: As you can see, even though 2022 was a tough year in the public markets and for valuations, revenue growth still held up
Heinz Marketing
DECEMBER 26, 2023
By Carly Bauer , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing To form an effective strategy and stay competitive in today’s dynamic market landscape, one must have the ability to gather and leverage valuable insights that drive informed decision-making. Whether it’s for planning strategic company direction, departmental initiatives, or team-oriented goals, the significance of collecting relevant and impactful insights cannot be overstated.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 21, 2023
There are some who believe that B2B buying and selling have not changed over the last two decades. An unwillingness to face these changes head-on has caused sales organizations to continue using the legacy approach. The legacy approach has lost its effectiveness, and buyers complain about what they describe as a poor sales experience.
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