Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption

Martech

While 99% of marketers say they’re personally using AI, 67% say a lack of training remains a barrier to its adoption at work — three percentage points higher than in 2023, according to a new survey by The Marketing AI Institute. Just over a third of respondents (36%) said AI is now infused into their daily workflows — up 7 percentage points from last year, according to the 2024 State of Marketing AI Report.

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How blogging builds trust and brand loyalty in the age of AI

Search Engine Land

Some so-called digital marketing experts have said “blogs are dead,” especially in big business. This couldn’t be further from the truth, especially with changes in search like AI Overviews and the endless flow of trust customers now require. Blogs build trust gradually, contrary to what shady marketers claim. Results aren’t instant. It’s a long-term strategy that grows over time.

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How to transform your website into a continuous marketing powerhouse

Martech

A company’s website is more than just an online storefront in today’s digital age. C-level executives must understand its potential as a dynamic, always-on marketing engine that drives engagement, nurtures leads and fuels business growth. Here’s how to transform your website into a powerful marketing engine using advanced martech solutions and smart operational strategies.

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Reddit launches Lead Generation Ads

Search Engine Land

Reddit has launched Lead Generation Ads in public beta, available globally for advertisers working directly with the platform. Why we care. Reddit’s new ad format allows advertisers to collect user information directly on the platform, potentially improving lead quality and campaign performance for businesses across various industries. Key features: Mobile-optimized design with auto-populating email fields.

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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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Mixed reactions from ad ecosystem to Google keeping cookies

Martech

After years of back and forth between Google and regulatory bodies, the news finally came that Google is scrapping plans to kill third-party cookies in Chrome. Unsurprisingly, participants in the advertising ecosystem had a lot to say about that. Emotions ranged from lack of surprise to relief. Many see it as good news for advertisers, while some have mixed feelings.

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The Truth About LinkedIn Insincerity: How to Build Genuine Connections

Iannarino

Tired of fake LinkedIn messages cluttering your inbox? Discover how to spot insincerity and build genuine connections.

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DIY reactive digital PR: How to earn media coverage on a budget

Search Engine Land

Unlike big proactive PR campaigns, where working with professionals can prevent you from wasting a huge amount of time and money, reactive digital PR is usually something that you can bootstrap with a bit of time and effort. As long as you follow a few basic rules, you can earn yourself a handful of foundational links early on in your brand’s life without having to pay for an agency or consultant to do digital PR for you.

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Conversations……

Partners in Excellence

Let’s step out of our selling roles for a moment and talk about conversations. Think about the conversations you have within your own organizations. Think about the conversations you have with colleagues and partners. In reflecting on those conversations, what are the characteristics of the most impactful conversations and meetings? Think, also, of the meetings that were a massive waste of time.

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Lighter Capital: “We’ve Funded at Least 15 Companies We Met at SaaStr Annual”

SaaStr

So SaaStr Annual 2024 — the 10th Annual — is coming up fast. Sep 10-12 in the SF Bay Area. And because it has the highest concentration of SaaS founders and CEO, it also attracts the highest concentration of VCs and tech finance firms of any event. I loved the recent write-up by Lighter Capital of SaaStr Annual. They’ve been coming back for years: “SaaStr Annual attracts droves of VCs and investors.

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Social Proof Psychology for Conversions and Growth in 2024

G2

Given the choice between a higher-priced product with quality reviews and a lower-priced product with fewer reviews, which would you prefer?

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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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Dear SaaStr: I’ve Been Out of Sales For 6+ Years. Is It Too Late to Get Back In?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: I’ve Been Out of Sales For 6+ Years. Is It Too Late to Get Back In? I stayed at home as a parent and then played professional poker for several years. Ok here’s the thing: you have 2 flags already (and staying home for the kids isn’t one of them). Issue #1 isn’t that you stayed home for a bit for your kids (almost everyone wants to be supportive here) or even that you played poker per se.

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10 Tips to Get More Out of Your B2B Email Marketing Campaigns (Marketing Creative Influence)

G2

An email marketing is a vital component of B2B marketing strategy. With buyers doing so much research on their own, there's never been a better time to nurture those relationships via email.

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Revisiting the Criticality of Cash in Cash Flow

The Advantexe Advisor

Like blood that flows through our human bodies to keep us alive, cash flows through a business to keep it alive. Cash Flow and having cash to run continued operations is one of the most important parts of the business. Managing cash flow is one of the most critical skills within the business acumen portfolio. As I continue my life’s journey of helping our client organizations build their business acumen skills, it has become more apparent than ever that we have a lot of work to do in this area.

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The impact of martech on company value

Martech

“Are we getting value from our martech?” This million-dollar question plagues marketers, martech managers and C-suite executives alike. As the marketing technology landscape expands , martech managers will find themselves in a vulnerable position when faced with potential budget cuts. To assess the real impact of martech on company value today, you should: Focus on effectiveness, not efficiency metrics.

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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!