Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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Holiday ecommerce start surpasses record-breaking forecast

Martech

Ecommerce holiday spending is higher than anticipated, according to Adobe Analytics. For the first 24 days of November, U.S. ecommerce sales were up 9.6% year-over-year. This exceeds the record-breaking 8.4% increase expected for the entire 2024 holiday shopping season. And all this spending — $77.4 billion thus far — comes before the biggest discounts take effect.

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The Rise of Vertical SaaS: Achieving 110% NRR from SMBs with Mangomint’s CEO

SaaStr

SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin chats with Mangomint CEO Daniel Lang about why vertical SaaS is booming and how Mangomint got to 110% NRR. What was once considered too small or too niche, vertical SaaS has recently emerged as a hotbed of innovation and profitability. But it’s not, and it’s being reinvented, so what’s changed in the space with the introduction of automation and AI?

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How to build AI strategies that prioritize people

Martech

AI continues to embed itself into the fabric of business. However, the conversation often neglects a key component in the shadows: people. Training people in prompt engineering and system integrations is not enough. Today’s “AI experts” are too focused on the technology and process sides of the “People, Process and Technology” paradigm.

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Mastering the Art of Selling Commodities: Proven Strategies for Creating Value and Winning Clients

Iannarino

Selling a commodity may seem like a losing battle, but it’s actually your gateway to mastering the most critical skills in sales —making yourself indispensable in a crowded marketplace.

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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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Will big tech burst the AI bubble?

Martech

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, a new battle is brewing between startups and tech giants. Companies like Perplexity are raising billions to challenge the dominance of Google, Microsoft, Apple and Meta. Still, the question remains: Will the AI wave create lasting winners, or is it a bubble waiting to burst? AI search wars: Perplexity vs.

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6 Tips to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

Salesforce

All over the world, small businesses gear up to celebrate Small Business Saturday every year, a marketing initiative created by American Express to encourage holiday shopping. This annual event takes place after Thanksgiving, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encouraging consumers ‌to support almost 32 million independent businesses in the United States (U.S.) alone — helping small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners make a big impact.

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Shift Your Perspective, Change Your Sales Landscape

Membrain

If you’ve been following me for long, you know I’m a student of systems thinking. I’ve been taking a training with Cabrera Labs , the think tank run by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University. As I’m going deeper with their systems thinking framework called DSRP , I can’t help but notice all the ways their model can help us sell better.

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You Have a New Sales Rep. Here's How to Win at Cold Calling Training

Hubspot

Let’s be honest up front. Cold calling is nobody’s favorite part of sales. In fact, LinkedIn data reports that a healthy majority of sellers (63%) say it’s the worst part of the job — and it’s not hard to see why. The same research indicates just 2% of cold calls result in a booked meeting, and other literature suggests that dismal figure might actually be on the optimistic side.

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5 Customer Marketing Strategies to Drive Long-term Growth

G2

Discover five impactful marketing strategies that can drive long-term growth by boosting loyalty, engagement, and brand advocacy in e-commerce.

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Empathy in Sales Builds Long Term Success

Sales Nexus

Empathy in sales builds trust, promotes understanding and creates long lasting beneficial relationships for customers and sales people.

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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.

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Staffing Industry Trends: Key Insights for Recruiter Success

G2

Challenging, unstable, disruptive – the words that describe the economic state of the staffing market this year. However, in business, one constant remains: change.

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Hello world!

The Digital Technology

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! The post Hello world! first appeared on thedigitaltechnology.com.

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A Guide to Pharma 4.0: Embracing Transformation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

G2

The pharmaceutical industry has undergone substantial changes in the past few years. Traditionally, pharmaceutical operations were conducted manually, which had several disadvantages, such as slowed processes, poor product quality, and patient safety.

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5 Interesting Learnings from Zoom at $4.7 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

So Zoom has entered its mature stage, but it’s also now rebooting itself. It’s dropped “Video” from its name as it has gone communications and AI-first: $4.7B ARR 3.6% Growth Overall Very, very profitable — generating almost $2B in free cash flow a year Growth is up just 3.6%, but Zoom has raised guidance — and the stock is up a strong 20% this year.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How You Can Harness Automation To Ensure Field Service Compliance

G2

As business demands grow and regulations tighten, keeping up with regulations isn’t just a box to check – it’s a constant, complex challenge.

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