Sat.Dec 02, 2023 - Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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Building Unshakable Credibility: The Key to B2B Sales Success

Iannarino

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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Mattel Mindflex Game: Brain-controlled Neuro-Toy

Neuromarketing

Who says neuroscience can’t be fun? The toy giant Mattel makes Mindflex, a toy that lets players control a ping pong ball with their brain waves. I wrote about the toy way back in 2009, and was surprised to find it was still selling. It seemed like a gimmick when introduced, and I didn’t expect [.] The post Mattel Mindflex Game: Brain-controlled Neuro-Toy appeared first on Neuromarketing.

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Achieving Sales Team Excellence: The Impact of Supportive Beliefs

Anthony Cole Training

This is what it takes to be successful at building and achieving sales team excellence: You must love coaching and the game of selling. You must thrive on developing others to be the best versions of themselves. It must be about helping others gain the spotlight, success and financial rewards or a job well done. It requires sacrificing ego and the need to be right for the other person to discover their path, develop their skills and become the expert.

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Latest Podcasts: Leading For Growth

Force Management

This month, the Revenue Builders podcast features conversations with some truly inspiring leaders. In their discussions with John Kaplan and John McMahon, these leaders shared stories of leading and scaling some of the most influential sales organizations of our time. They didn't always get it right on the first try, but now their lessons can be yours too.

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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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Unlock Success in the New Year- Master Goal Setting in December for a Thriving Future

Iannarino

December is the ideal time to set your goals for the upcoming year. It gives you enough time to be intentional about what you want and, more importantly, what you don’t want in your future. December also provides you with time away from work and time for your family and friends, providing the mindset to do the work of identifying what is most important now.

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Top tips for building a successful brand strategy in 2024 and beyond

Martech

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.

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Building a Copilot? Start with Basics of Conversational AI

Salesforce

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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Revealing Hidden Flaws: Challenging Common B2B Sales Practices

Iannarino

Remember that when many people do something one way, that is probably the average approach. To succeed, you need to be at least above average.

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New rules for bulk email senders from Google, Yahoo: What you need to know

Martech

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.

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10 ways to leverage generative AI for advanced SEO

Search Engine Land

Generative AI is revolutionizing SEO , especially for large websites dealing with complex technical challenges. AI’s exceptional capacity to analyze data, forecast trends, aid content creation and automate tasks can help shift your SEO approach from reactive to proactive. Discover 10 ways to enhance your SEO using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing Chat and Claude by Anthropic. 1.

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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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“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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Goals People and No Goals People

Iannarino

One way to create the future you want is to decide what you want it to include. You can do something, but you can’t do everything. This makes goal setting a way to prioritize what is most important to you and your future.

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Build, Test, and Ship Your AI App — A Roadmap for IT Managers

Salesforce

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?

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Google officially drops Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API

Search Engine Land

Google has officially sunset the Google Search Console Mobile Usability report, the Mobile-Friendly Test tool and the Mobile-Friendly Test API today. Google told us back in April 2023 that this would happen on December 1st and Google announced today on December 4th that it has been done. “Today we’re sunsetting Search Console’s Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API.

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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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Getting the most from your AI investment

Martech

Artificial intelligence. It is everywhere, or so it would seem. I was at a recent marketing conference and as I scanned the agenda more than half of the sessions, including my own, had AI in the title or in the session description. Two of the keynotes that I attended mentioned AI and the one was entirely on AI. While AI is all the rage , if you are not using it. there is no reason to feel left out.

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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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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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X launches its ChatGPT rival: Grok

Search Engine Land

X is rolling out its ChatGPT rival, Grok, to Premium+ subscribers. Grok was developed by xAI, the artificial intelligence venture founded by Elon Musk in July 2023. It is available to users in the U.S. Availability in other countries is expected soon. Why we care. Generative AI is now a crucial tool for SEO and PPC marketers. Industry experts have so far given positive feedback regarding Grok, praising the chatbot for its superior intelligence and creativity compared to other models.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

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.

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AI and Deep Learning: What’s Next in SaaS Innovation

G2

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.

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Mastering the Art of Effective Commercial Relationships: 19 Key Rules for Success

Iannarino

One way to improve your results in business is to develop effective connections with others, including your peers, your suppliers, and your clients. What follows here are a set of principles important for creating and maintaining commercial relationships. By practicing these principles, you can enhance your interactions with others.

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How You Can Get Started With Email Marketing Today

Salesforce

Companies have so many ways to connect with customers now, but it’s still hard to beat a well-written, well-timed email. In our latest research, 93% of people surveyed said that email was their primary channel for engaging with companies. Competition for eyeballs and clicks are at a premium, so your email marketing strategy needs to constantly evolve to keep up.

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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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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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Marketers can now use topic tags on Threads to boost engagement

Martech

Meta’s Threads now has its own version of hashtags. Meta calls this new feature “topic tags”, emphasizing its difference from hashtags by prioritizing community focus. Topic tags are now accessible to all users worldwide to enhance search functionality within the app. Why we care. While ads are not currently available on Threads they are coming soon), marketers can still engage with users and enhance brand awareness by creating profiles and generating organic traffic.

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Why Can’t We Be Customer Focused?

Partners in Excellence

This morning, I’ve been having a fascinating email conversation with my friend, Brian MacIver. If you don’t know/follow Brian, you should, he’s one of the best thinkers/practitioners I’ve met in selling. We were talking, loosely, around the advantages of being customer focused and what that means. He was sharing data that, frankly, wasn’t surprising, but it was stunning.

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Salesforce Admin Tips: How to Deliver Success for Your Company

Salesforce

Salesforce Admins have the power to deliver success for their companies. How do they do it? Here are my four Salesforce Admin tips to deliver success for your organization. 1. Hone your skills To be a great Salesforce Admin, it’s not just about having great technical skills. Technical + soft skills = admin success! The Salesforce Admins Skills Kit features 14 skills Salesforce Admins need to be successful in today’s world.

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Google is testing its Gemini AI model in Search

Search Engine Land

Google today announced Gemini, a multimodal large language model, and confirmed the AI model will be added to Search and Ads next year. Gemini in Search. Gemini will become available in Search, Ads and other Google products in the coming months. Meanwhile, Google Search is already testing Gemini, which has reduced the latency of Search Generative Experience responses by 40% for English in the U.S. and led to other unspecified quality improvements, Google said.

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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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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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Adaptive Fluency

Partners in Excellence

Tamara Schenk and I have monthly conversations on all sorts of things. Today, while our agenda didn’t start with this, it ended up being the focus of our conversation. It’s the importance of “Adaptive Fluency.” To use street venacular, it’s rolling with the punches, yet still achieving your goals. Sadly, so much of the direction we seem to be going, in sales, marketing, leadership, seems to be taking us away from being adaptively fluent.

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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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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.