Mon.Mar 25, 2024

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How a Niche Book Club is Revolutionizing Sales Strategies

Iannarino

If you are serious about reading and you recognize the value of reading nonfiction books that will provide you with a perspective on the future, and your client’s futures, this book club may be just what you need.

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Sales People Create Longer Cycles, Not Customers

Partners in Excellence

We know buying cycles are getting longer. It’s easy to chalk it up to buyers, blaming them for not focusing, getting distracted, not prioritizing the project, or all sorts of other things. Or we have other excuses. Perhaps it’s the economy, all the social/global disruptions. And then there is always VUCA, a great yet abstract excuse around why things are getting more difficult.

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MarTech Salary and Career Survey: More promotions and more layoffs

Martech

For martech professionals salaries are good and promotions are coming faster, unfortunately, layoffs are coming faster, too. That’s according to the just-released 2024 Martech Salary and Career Survey. Another very unfortunate finding: The median salary of women below the C-suite level is 35% less than what men earn. The last year saw many different economic trends, some at odds with each other.

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“Why I’m So Interested In Selling,” Keenan

Partners in Excellence

Preface: Who doesn’t know Keenan ? I first met him years ago as he was moving from sales leadership roles into establishing his own training and consulting company. I think what draws me to Keenan and his perspectives is his obsessive focus on the customer. What are their problems, how do we help them better understand them? How do we identify the GAP between where they are and where they need to be?

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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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How Marketers Can Connect With Generation Alpha

Salesforce

What you’ll learn about Gen Alpha What is Generation Alpha? Altruistic life goals and concerns Fiercely individualistic and prioritizes being themselves They value both authentic digital relationships and nostalgia brands Interested in, and more receptive to, new technology like AI Gen Alpha lives on different platforms than Gen Z and engages with them differently The world today belongs to Generation Z , but tomorrow is coming fast — and it belongs to Generation Alpha.

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Dear SaaStr: How Would You Invest a 5 Million Dollar Payout From an Acquisition?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Would You Invest a 5 Million Dollar Payout From an Acquisition? Bear in mind I’m not a CFA, CPA, or professional financial advisor. But I have been through it. And so I know this is a more difficult question to answer than you might think. The other day at our most recent SaaStr Miami Super Meetup, I was with a founder that had made $50m over 18 months ago.

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Job Search Sites: Where to Find Your Next Career Move

G2

Whether you’re actively searching for a new position or casually browsing available gigs, using job search sites is a smart method for finding professional opportunities. But with so many sites to choose from, where do you even start?

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EU launches investigations of Alphabet, Apple and Meta

Martech

In September 2023, the E.U. designated six internet “gatekeepers” as the first companies required to be in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The deadline for compliance passed earlier this month and Alphabet, Apple and Meta have been identified as subjects of the first probes for non-compliance. Asked about the speed with which the E.U. is acting, commissioner for internal market Thierry Breton said: “The law is the law.

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Guide to Instagram Shadow Bans: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

G2

Even with the rise of new social media platforms, Instagram remains one of the most popular networks in the world. With an estimated 2 billion users every month, building a loyal following for business is something every marketer should work on.

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3 keys for better email engagement in Gmail

Martech

Lately, I’ve been feeling as if I’m living in 2013 again. But not because it was such a memorable year. No, I’m stuck in 2013 because many of the small, mid-market and enterprise marketers I’ve been speaking with over the past month are fretting over Gmail’s Primary tab, which was the big burning issue that year. Suddenly, I’m 11 years younger, my hairline is half an inch lower and I’m telling marketers who ask me for advice or joined my recent two-day S

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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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Instagram updates hashtag search to simplify account and post discovery

Search Engine Land

Instagram updated how hashtags work for discovery. Now, when users tap on a hashtag, they’re directed to broader search results, including profiles, instead of just a “Top Posts” feed. The platform announced this change was rolled out to encourage users to explore different parts of the platform, not just posts. Why we care. This update represents as opportunity to get your brand’s account discovered by high-value consumers.

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How to Create a Project Plan to Set Realistic Expectations

G2

A project plan outlines goals, stages, and procedures for completing work. Learn more about how to write a project plan and why they're so important.

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Google SGE a top threat to brand and product search terms, study finds

Martech

There will be “some erosion of current traffic levels” from brand-related terms as a result of Google’s Search Generative Experience, according to a new Authoritas analysis. Why we care. Google today announced it is rolling out SGE to users who aren’t opted into Search Labs, under the name of AI overviews. We’re still in the dark about how large of an impact the AI-generated answers will have on organic traffic.

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8 of the Most Difficult Types of Prospects (& How to Deal With Them), According to Real Sales Leaders

Hubspot

Welcome to " The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice from real sales leaders. Want more content like this? Subscribe to our newsletter! Are you ready for a shocking, next-level revelation that's going to turn your world upside down? Here it is: Prospects aren't always easy to deal with. Boom! That's the kind of astute, game-changing insight you can only find here at The Pipeline , baby.

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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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10 Unfavorable Selling Conditions That Prevent Sales Success

Understanding the Sales Force

College baseball is in full swing and my wife and I watched our son and his college team play eight games over the past 10 days as they traveled from Orlando, FL, to Saratoga Springs, NY. While one of the sales lessons from this trip comes from baseball, the actual travel generated the other two sales lessons. Lesson #1 – Unfavorable Conditions Last Friday’s game was played in horrible baseball conditions.

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Want to Build A Subscription Business? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions

Hubspot

Anyone not living under a rock knows that subscription businesses are huge these days: The global subscription market is projected to reach $1.5T next year Three in four D2C companies have some form of subscription offering The combined market cap of all digital subscription companies has reached $14T (with new entrants still jumping in ) Source: UBS But making a buck isn’t as easy anymore, especially since consumers today paying $1k per year on subscriptions seem to be outgrowing this model.

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Crafting the Ultimate Sales Pitch Email

Highspot

Moving from endless cold calling to pitching a new product to a key decision-maker demands a balance between informative and persuasive. If you miss the mark, your message will likely end up in the trash. This article will explore the secret to writing a good sales pitch email, common pitfalls, a sales pitch email template, and how artificial intelligence (AI) changes the outreach game.

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What Is an SMB and What Do You Need to Know to Be Successful?

Salesforce

Starting a small and medium-sized business (SMB) involves planning, making key financial decisions, and understanding what it takes to succeed. The good news is, that you have the potential to make a big impact if you can learn what it takes to be successful as an SMB. These tips will help you realize that small businesses make big bucks. But first, let’s be sure to define SMBs and why they are so important to our economy.

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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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Drive 30% Higher Buyer Engagement With a Unified Enablement Platform

Highspot

How does using one platform for all of your sales enablement efforts help enablement, marketing, and sales boost performance? By using a single solution to equip, train, and coach your reps, and analyze performance—you can realize more value from your enablement technology investments, increase usage of your marketing content, and upskill reps to engage buyers more effectively.

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Quick guide to hassle-free CPQ implementation

PandaDoc

If you sell complex, configurable products online, you will almost inevitably come to the realization one day that you need to add a CPQ tool to your software toolkit. This article covers the basics of CPQ implementation and guides you in the right direction on your journey toward more efficient sales. Key takeaways CPQ is a must-have for selling complex, configurable products CPQ implementation helps shorten sales cycles, minimize the number of pricing and configuration errors, and dramatically

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9 Benefits of Using a Time Tracker in a Remote Team

The Digital Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern work, the rise of remote groups has been nothing short of transformative.

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