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Why Your Salespeople are Not Selling as Expected

Anthony Cole Training

Some of your salespeople are selling as expected… and some of them are not. If we buy into the theories of Italian economist, Pareto, then we buy into the concept that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This application of Pareto Principle can help to answer the question: Why Are Your Sales People Not Selling as Expected?

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Debate Failures: Lessons from Presidential Mistakes for Winning Big Deals

Iannarino

Wonder how political debates can teach us about winning big deals in sales?

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First-Of-Its-Kind LLM Benchmark Ranks Generative AI Against Real-World Business Tasks

Salesforce

From MMLU to GLUE , the AI world suffers no dearth of LLM benchmarks. These important tools are designed to rigorously evaluate AI models like GPT-4 and Claude to determine which one generates more accurate outputs for a given task. Typically, that task revolves around something rather specific, like solving grade-school math problems, or coding in Python.

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How to measure the impact of brand marketing

Martech

Performance media has enjoyed many years of supercharged growth. Its high trackability in digital media has made it a preferred investment for marketers and CMOs alike, looking to drive direct and measurable impact on the top line. But as many have noted, the pendulum is swinging back. Brands are having a moment. Many advertisers are shifting investment back up the funnel after realizing their performance-heavy investment strategies may have starved their brands of the reach and relevance neede

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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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Microsoft AI CEO: Web content is ‘freeware’

Search Engine Land

Microsoft’s AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes most web content is “freeware’ that can be used for training AI models. The only exception: websites that explicitly opt out. Freeware is any form of copyrighted software that can be freely downloaded, installed and used by end users. The quote. Here’s what Suleyman told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Aspen Ideas Festival: “…With respect to content that is already on the open web, the social contract of that conte

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7 marketing strategies to conquer decision paralysis

Martech

In the age of unlimited information, decision paralysis has become a significant challenge for businesses and consumers alike. With so many choices, the fear of making the wrong decision can lead to complete inaction. This is particularly true in the B2B sector, where purchase decisions are often complex and involve multiple stakeholders, but they can happen during any purchasing decision.

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How M&M’s transformed ERP and commerce with composable architecture

Martech

Marketers gather at MACH THREE in New York to discuss approaches to composable architecture. Image: The MACH Alliance. Marketers gathered in New York last week to share strategies and gains in making their stacks composable. The MACH Alliance hosted MACH THREE, a two-day event that welcomed over 600 attendees. Representatives from IKEA, Mars Wrigley, Nieman Marcus Group, Abbot and other big organizations spoke about the change in technology and company culture needed to support a transition to c

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8 SEO concepts explained in business terms

Search Engine Land

Businesses can easily neglect the optimization of organic traffic. This happens because stakeholders often don’t understand how it works or its impact on company goals. Continue reading and learn how to translate SEO concepts into business terms so you can onboard your business partners and secure their buy-in for organic projects. Improving customer experience Customer experience is one of those aspects of the business that almost all leaders agree is super important.

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The Single Growth Digit Club: One With Too Many New Members

SaaStr

So what do Salesforce and Asana have in common? They both have large installed bases They both are doing a big AI push, and are deep into AI enhancing their products They both are now projecting … single digit growth for next year. Less than 10% growth. They are both the latest entrants into The Single Digit Club. Projecting growth below 10% next year.

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Report says menu items and busier businesses may be local ranking signals on Google

Search Engine Land

Google Search may look at the items in your menu within your Google Business Profile and how busier your establishment is during popular times as local ranking factors and signals. A report by Claudia Tomina documents her tests on this where she claims these are ranking signals that Google uses for ranking businesses in Google Maps and Google Search’s local pack.

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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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Maybe We Have Things “Inside/Out….”

Partners in Excellence

I’ve been engaged in a number of diverse conversations about our GTM strategies and the challenges so many organizations face in achieving their goals. The conversations have ranged from our overall approach to engaging customers based on lean manufacturing models, to the future of SDRs, to how do we improve win rates/deal strategies, to account growth.

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What is Clinical Data Management?

Salesforce

Clinical data management (CDM) manages the data protocols for clinical trials, including establishing the right systems, processes, procedures, and training to extract meaningful results and comply with local and federal regulations around the world. Clinical data management ensures that data collected throughout — and resulting from — a clinical trial is accurate, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards.

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GTM vs. Revenue Leadership with Chris Riklin

Predictable Revenue

In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart interviews Chris Riklin, co-founder and Head of Revenue at Topline. The post GTM vs. Revenue Leadership with Chris Riklin appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Consumer Behavior: How to Spot Trends and Make Decisions

Salesforce

Ever since a CD copy of Sting’s “10 Summoner’s Tales” became the first item sold on the internet in 1994, customers have left behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs that can tell you a lot about their likes and dislikes. For today’s businesses, data is a crucial component of success. And when it comes to analyzing consumer behavior, having the right data is key.

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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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The Power of Founder-Led Sales in Early-Stage Growth

Predictable Revenue

In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart interviews Chris Riklin, co-founder and Head of Revenue at Topline. The post The Power of Founder-Led Sales in Early-Stage Growth appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The Cost of Not Using AI to Improve Government Services

Salesforce

As consumers, we’ve become accustomed to a certain level of access and services. Digital tools are making everything easier, from shopping, to paying bills, to filling out medical paperwork. But as constituents, government agencies aren’t keeping up with those expectations. In fact, our Connected Government report found that only 18 percent of respondents believe the customer experience is prioritized in their engagements with the government.

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The True Cost of SDR Tools and Software

Predictable Revenue

PR and PriceLevel have partnered to provide pricing transparency and an understanding of the cost structures in the sales tech stack. The post The True Cost of SDR Tools and Software appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Mastering SaaS Sales Hiring, Customer Retention, and Growth with OpenAI’s Head of Technical Success, Retool’s Head of Sales and 20VC’s Harry Stebbings

SaaStr

Dominic Grill, Head of Technical Success at OpenAI, and Eleanor Dorfman, Head of Sales at Retool, answer some of the most pressing questions from Harry Stebbings, Founder at 20VC, about mastering the customer lifecycle, how roles and motions in sales and post-sales have changed, the role of AI in sales, and some of the biggest lessons learned at these hyper-growth companies.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Google expands Product Studio to new markets, adds features

Search Engine Land

Google is rolling out its AI-powered Product Studio to merchants in the UK, India, and Japan, while introducing new features to streamline product image creation. Why it matters. This expansion gives more e-commerce businesses access to free tools for creating high-quality product images, potentially leveling the playing field for smaller merchants competing in a visually-driven online marketplace.

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Apple expands 30% fee on Facebook and Instagram ads globally

Search Engine Land

Apple is set to extend its 30% fee on Facebook and Instagram ad purchases made through iOS devices to advertisers worldwide, starting July 1. Why we care. This move could significantly impact digital advertising costs and strategies for businesses of all sizes, potentially altering marketing strategies and budget allocation toward mobile advertising.

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