Thu.Sep 12, 2024

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YouTube First Position Ads now available across Display & Video 360

Search Engine Land

First Position has been expanded to include all YouTube content through Display & Video 360, offering it at dynamic CPM rates. Previously, this feature was only available on YouTube Select inventory at fixed rates. Now, advertisers can secure prime ad placement at the beginning of a YouTube session across any content, enhancing relevance and impact.

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Oracle enhances its Unity CDP offering

Martech

Oracle is announcing several enhancements to Oracle Unity CDP , a key part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud CX suite of applications. It also announced moves to make B2B buying easier using Oracle Fusion Cloud. The announcements came today at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. New capabilities within Oracle Unity. The keynote of Oracle’s Fusion offerings has been to fuse new and better relationships between marketing and sales teams.

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Google launches confidential matching for data privacy

Search Engine Land

Google today announced confidential matching, a new privacy-first solution that lets you securely connect your first-party data for audience targeting and campaign measurement, leveraging confidential computing technology. Confidential computing uses Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to protect data during processing, ensuring no one — not even Google — can access the information.

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How brands are taking the AI plunge and testing customer experiences

Martech

Brands are integrating AI into their marketing functions, and some are ready to test these tools in customer experience. Currently, analytics and market research are top AI use cases , with content, customer service and website development further down the list. Adopting AI for CX functions like building content and designing websites comes with an added risk because these experiences are customer-facing.

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Building Your BI Strategy: How to Choose a Solution That Scales and Delivers

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Do the Work

Iannarino

If you want results, first you have to do the work.

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The fading third place: A reflection on Starbucks and society

Martech

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the air as I stepped into the Seattle Starbucks in the late 1990s. A college student on the brink of adulthood, I was drawn to Starbucks’s promise of sophistication. More than just a beverage, Starbucks introduced me to a new coffee culture. As I approached the counter, I ordered my first tall latte, or maybe it was a grande; I can’t quite remember, but I do recall having a new, more sophisticated way to say small, medium or large.

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Use DAM and AI to keep up with content demands by Edna Chavira

Martech

Are you overwhelmed by the constant demand for new content? AI and Digital Asset Management (DAM) can be your secret weapons for keeping up with content demands and delivering exceptional digital experiences. Join us for Acquia’s upcoming webinar, Driving Brand Growth: Using DAM and AI to Keep Up With Content Demands. Our expert panel will discuss: DAM’s role in branding and digital experience management Best practices for seamless migration and strategic tech consolidation How to ef

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Unlock Your Security Potential at Dreamforce ‘24

Salesforce

As we count down the days until Dreamforce ‘24 , the excitement is building with over 1,000 breakout sessions to explore! As Sept. 17-19 fast approaches, you might be asking yourself–where do I even begin? Well, not to worry! We created this Dreamforce Security Guide to help you navigate your jam-packed agenda. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Double Ranger, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

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Use DAM and AI to keep up with content demands by Edna Chavira

Search Engine Land

Are you overwhelmed by the constant demand for new content? AI and Digital Asset Management (DAM) can be your secret weapons for keeping up with content demands and delivering exceptional digital experiences. Join us for Acquia’s upcoming webinar, Driving Brand Growth: Using DAM and AI to Keep Up With Content Demands. Our expert panel will discuss: DAM’s role in branding and digital experience management Best practices for seamless migration and strategic tech consolidation How to effectively i

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What technology would you bet on in the martech race?

Martech

There are over 14,000 martech tools , according to ChiefMartec and MartechTribe. It’s an overwhelming number that no one can keep up with. To make things worse, many of these tools become data islands in the martech archipelago, holding small volumes of data related to their specific task. This data fragmentation narrows the insight we can gain into our data, as no platform allows you to process everything you know about contacts.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Google and guest posts: What gets indexed and what doesn’t

Search Engine Land

Guest posts are among the first methods people hear about when learning about link building. There are definitely wrong ways to do guest posting. But if done right, guest posts can also provide opportunities to get some fast wins for websites. Why guest posting is still a worthwhile topic Before we dive in, I want to express my hesitation about this topic.

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Navigating Sales Objections: Brian Parsley’s Secrets to Shifting Focus from Price

Sales Gravy

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, host Jeb Blount sits down with sales expert Brian Parsley to tackle one of the most common objections faced by sales professionals—price. Brian shares actionable strategies on how to shift conversations away from price and towards value, helping salespeople overcome objections and close more deals. Key Takeaways: - Understanding Communication Styles: Everyone has their own unique communication style, whether direct, indirect, consensus-building, or ene

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How Public Sector Agencies in Texas Can Remain Compliant Using Cloud Computing Services

Salesforce

For public sector agencies, using cloud computing services means operating more efficiently and fostering increased productivity from the workforce. But cloud computing services that transmit data to Texas state agencies need to meet stringent requirements set forth by the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) before agencies and even state institutions of higher learning can use them.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: September 12

Martech

Some interesting AI data points in the news: AI marketing assistant is the fastest-growing job in marketing with 21% projected job growth, according to a Linkee.ai study. Market research analysts have the lowest unemployment rate, 3.2%, according to the same study. 77% of all workers using AI say the technology is doing more work for them, and that it’s contributing to burnout and making it harder to be productive, according to a study by Upwork.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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How to drive SEO growth with structure, skimmability and search intent

Search Engine Land

B2B content contains a Catch-22: You need to write for search to justify the expense to produce an evergreen asset that will grow long-term ROI, but… You also need to write for a sophisticated audience to build credibility to ever eventually see said ROI. Most brands skew too far in one direction or the other. Write primarily for search and you get derivative, regurgitated, copycat content that immediately erodes trust with discerning prospects.

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B2B Buyers: The Latest Stats Salespeople Must Know [+HubSpot Data]

Hubspot

I bought a new car in 2021, when the pandemic had virtually eliminated the gap between new and used prices. Car buyers 30 years ago might have shown up at the dealership wanting a truck, a sedan, or something as vague as a “good family car,” and the salesperson’s job was to help steer them in the right direction based on their needs. That process has changed dramatically.

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SearchGPT: What you need to know about OpenAI’s search engine

Search Engine Land

With its characteristic cheerfulness, ChatGPT will tell you that the digital media landscape is “rapidly evolving.” Google is regularly updating its algorithm, AI is getting smarter by the day and new tools are entering the market faster than fashion trends, which go in and out of style. That can mean opportunities and challenges for us.

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Data Privacy Pitfalls? Not With These 5 Steps to Compliance Success

Salesforce

Organizations are diving into deeper customer relationships and more personalized experiences, often with the help of generative AI. As they do, personal data and data privacy compliance becomes a critical part of that strategy. In fact, 94% of business leaders believe their organizations should be getting more value from its data — and it’s no secret that good AI needs good data.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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What Is the Challenger Sales Methodology? Steps, Examples, and Tips

Salesforce

The “customer is always right” is the motto we’re encouraged to follow in sales. But what if they’re wrong? It happens. And when it does, some sales reps — especially those following the challenger sales methodology — will push back. A challenger seller is characterized by taking control of conversations and enjoying a good debate.