Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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The 4 Key Differences in Selling Value vs. Price

Anthony Cole Training

Every business that has ever been started has done so by wanting to position its products or services on a continuum between the two extremes of value and price. Some businesses (think Apple, Ritz Carlton) are focused on delivering a high value experience. Some businesses (think Walmart) are focused on being the low-cost provider in their industry. Most businesses land somewhere in the middle.

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How to Navigate the AI-Driven Cold Outreach Apocalypse: 8 Proven Strategies for B2B Sales Success

Iannarino

Struggling to connect with your dream clients in an era dominated by AI-powered prospecting? Here’s how to stand out and secure those vital meetings.

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For consumers, AI is the new IoT

Martech

Marketers’ primary job is to know what the customer wants. It’s simple, but not easy. When Jim Stengel was CMO of Procter & Gamble, he told me, “You can never know the customer too well.” Jim knew his customers well enough that he turned Swiffer (an upgraded dust rag) into a multi-billion dollar brand platform. If there is one thing the public has made clear, it’s that they are not impressed by AI in their products.

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The Best of The Best in eCommerce SaaS Will Be at 2024 SaaStr Annual! CEOs Klaviyo, Attentive, Gorgias; CBO Stripe; and More!!

SaaStr

So we’re pretty lucky this year, we’ve got some of the top leaders in B2B ecommerce at SaaStr Annual, Sep 10-12 in SF Bay! #1. Andrew Bialecki, CEO Klaviyo This will be an epic deep dive on just how you get an SMB+ app to almost $1B in ARR — all while having incredibly happy customers. This will be a special one. Klaviyo was the first SaaS company to IPO since 2021!!

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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4 tips for increasing conversions along the buyer’s journey

Martech

Times are changing, and marketers are facing new challenges. With the pressure to deliver results and prove the effectiveness of their efforts — often with fewer resources — it’s becoming harder to engage consumers and drive conversions. Today’s consumers are savvy. They’re aware of most modern marketing tactics. They use ad blockers, provide junk email addresses on forms, and don’t fall for clickbait headlines.

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Dear SaaStr: When Should a CEO Tell Startup Employees That The Company Is Going Under?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: When Should a CEO Tell Startup Employees That The Company Is Going Under? I recently asked this of an candidate I interviewed that just went through the shut-down of a top-VC backed start-up. It’s more common these days than in the past, given all the explosion of capital in 2020-2021 … into startups that aren’t going to make it.

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Navigating AI in the Workplace: Building an Effective AI Use Policy

Heinz Marketing

By Lisa Heay , Director of Business Operations at Heinz Marketing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere nowadays, and it’s rapidly transforming the way organizations operate, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity, decision-making, and innovation. From automating routine tasks to providing deep insights through data analysis, AI is being leveraged across industries and integrating into various functions such as marketing, finance, human resources, and product developm

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Meta expands ad attribution tools to boost campaign performance

Search Engine Land

Meta announced updates to its ad system, focusing on better attribution and optimization. Key changes: New “Conversion Value Rules” for customized audience targeting. Opt-in setting to optimize for incremental conversions. Optimize for and report on profit and predicted lifetime value. Direct CRM integration for enhanced data insights. Why we care.

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Is Selling Your Startup “Good” or “Bad” For The Employees? You Never Know

SaaStr

So there’s one issue a lot of founders struggle with when they finally get a good M&A offer to acquire the company — what about the team? They didn’t come to join a 10,000+ BigCo. They came to be on the journey. To be Pirates & Romantics. Is it fair to them to sell? Especially if the economics are just “OK” for a lot of them?

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Google Search ranking bug unrelated to the core update

Search Engine Land

There is a large, confirmed, Google Search ranking bug is affecting a large number of search results today. This is unrelated to the last core update, the August 2024 core update , that was announced yesterday at around 11 am ET. When. This ranking bug was confirmed at around 2 am ET this morning, Google posted : More details. “There’s an ongoing issue with ranking in Google Search that’s affecting a large number of search results.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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The Future of Work: 5 Skills That Will Define Tomorrow’s Leaders

The Advantexe Advisor

I had an interesting conversation with a prospective new client this week. Someone I have never spoken with before but from an industry (process manufacturing) we know a lot about. What was interesting about the conversation was that this potential client wants to take a radical new approach toward developing the future leaders of her company. She shared her bold vision with me, and I asked her if it was okay to include it in a blog, and she agreed.

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The marketer’s guide to conquering data quality issues

Martech

Picture this: You’ve just launched a major marketing campaign. The strategy is solid, the creativity is on point. But as the results roll in, something’s off. Conversion rates are low, customer feedback is mixed, and your sales team is grumbling about lead quality. The culprit? Poor data quality — a silent killer that can torpedo even the most brilliant campaigns.

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How Google ending continuous scroll could impact ORM

Search Engine Land

Google’s continuous scroll feature allowed users to seamlessly glide through search results without the cumbersome need to click “Next.” Akin to adding more real estate to a Monopoly board, this function served as a potential game-changer for digital marketers and SEO professionals. However, Google’s continuous scroll presented new challenges for online reputation management (ORM) firms.

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What Is Data Governance? (A Comprehensive Guide)

Salesforce

The sales team inputs all kinds of valuable insights about common customer feedback into your CRM. Your marketing automation system tracks engagement across a slew of digital channels. Customer service managers monitor key performance indicators, such as call resolution and handling time. Even with all this data at your company’s disposal, there’s still one question that should always be top of mind — is everyone using the data the right way?

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Could your marketing automation be doing more? by Edna Chavira

Search Engine Land

Many businesses found early success with marketing automation platforms. But as marketing needs evolve, a question arises: Is it time for a change? Join us for Stuck on Autopilot? Upgrade Your Marketing Automation where we’ll explore: The signs it’s time to make a change How to evaluate different platforms Strategies for a smooth migration A real-world example of a successful transition Don’t let outdated technology hold you back!

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What Is a Sales Invoice? How to Create One & Get Paid Fast

Hubspot

When I first opened the (digital) doors of my content marketing agency, I was responsible for every function including prospecting, pitching, and executing each project — along with juggling the administrative tasks of running a business at the same time. While my job was to do everything, I naturally focused on the areas that were most interesting to me — like sales and content strategy — and it didn’t take me long to fall way behind on “busywork” like issuing sales invoices.

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YouTube tests longer CTV ad breaks

Search Engine Land

YouTube is increasing the duration of ad breaks on Connected TV (CTV) platforms to provide longer uninterrupted viewing sessions. The move follows successful testing that showed 79% of viewers prefer grouped video ads over shorter, dispersed slots. Key points: YouTube expanding longer ad breaks for Connected TV (CTV) experiences. Aim: Provide longer uninterrupted viewing blocks.

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Unraveling Google Navboost and building user trust through UX

Search Engine Land

Google’s commitment to delivering the best search results to its users has led to the development of advanced algorithms to determine the websites that dominate the SERP for any given query. At the core of these efforts is a focus on user satisfaction as a key measure of a website’s quality and relevance. By prioritizing user experience, Google ensures that the most helpful and relevant sites rank higher in search results.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Interactive CTV ads boost engagement, fall short on purchases

Search Engine Land

A new study reveals the promise and limitations of interactive TV advertising. The key findings: 36% stronger unaided brand recall vs. standard video ads 95% of viewers prefer adding products to cart over immediate purchase Higher CPMs: 10-15% above industry standards Why it matters. As CTV ad spend is projected to reach $33 billion by 2025, interactive formats could become a major player in the space.