G2

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Discover the 9 best free graphic design tools Ive tested for 2025! From editing to illustration, these are my top picks for creatives on a budget.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The rise of generative AI has fueled an explosion of data, creating immense potential for marketers. However, navigating this abundance requires sophisticated tools to extract actionable insights from the noise. With insights from Tooba Durraze , Ph.D., founder and CEO of data analytics firn Amoeba, lets explore how AI-powered solutions can turn overwhelming data into actionable marketing intelligence.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Databricks worth $62B, sounds like a lot but: – Crossing $3B ARR – Growing 60% (!) and >accelerating< – 80% Gross Margins – 500 $1m+ customers 20x ARR doesnt seem >that< high pic.twitter.com/5qW7jeReQc — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) December 17, 2024 So SaaS is back. Perhaps Databricks isn’t really SaaS, it’s Cloud + AI/Cloud infrastructure.

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Membrain

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its hard to believe were at the end of another year already. Its been an eventful year for the world and our company. Im proud of everything we accomplished and excited for the new year. Through it all, every week, we send this blog out to followers.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dear SaaStr: What is the best way to deal with an “unauthorized signer” on a contract in SaaS sales? A large company signed a contract to buy about $30K worth of software from us, and then the person who signed the contract said he didn’t have the authority to. I’ve been there, on both sides of it. Let me just add my personal learnings.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Gartner research shows that consumers are coming to regard thrift as an aspirational virtue, openly resisting consumerism for self-improvement and similar motives. Gartner also detects a widespread trend called “norming” essentially, seeking reassurance about personal behavior and attitudes by checking them against objective and community standards.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Consumers arent just using their phones to research products they see on TV, theyre using them to make purchases. Seventy-seven percent of smart TV owners said they frequently make mobile purchases based on TV ads they see, according to a recent study by Samsung Ads. This behavior will carry through the rest of the holiday season as Salesforce forecasts a high volume of mobile shopping.

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G2

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Lets address the elephant in the room: No marketing campaign performs equally well as the others. But does that mean we stop experimenting?

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In two decades of guiding B2B enterprises through digital trends and transformations, I’ve witnessed seismic shifts in consumer behavior. None of them quite compare to what we’re seeing with Gen Z. The first truly digital-native generation is solidifying its standing in the workforce and gaining increasing purchasing power. As they do, their impact is fundamentally transforming what we market and why.

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G2

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Measuring multi-location marketing impact can be tricky. Learn to blend visibility, reputation, engagement and conversions to boost revenue. Read more.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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Predictable Revenue

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Sendoso's early success didnt come from chance. It resulted from solving a real, overlooked pain point in the market. The post From 0 to 100 Customers: Channels, Challenges, and Wins with Kris Rudeegraap appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 18, 2024

B2B (Business-to-Business) customer service is complex, involving multiple relationship layers, big transactions, and specific support needs that need extra attention. With fewer but larger customers, the stakes are high. Our research shows that 88% of customers are more likely to buy again with good service, emphasizing the importance of getting it right every time.

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RAIN Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Gain valuable insights into successful sales practices with RAIN Group's collection of 114 sales statistics. The sales world is in constant flux. With longer buying cycles, the rise of AI, and the shift to virtual selling, its tougher than ever to know whats working. As decision-making teams grow more complex, staying on top of these changes is crucial.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Every month, one of the most important conversations I have is with Lahat Tzvi. While we schedule a 60 minute discussion, they usually last about 2 hours, we have to stop ourselves because they can go on. (Both he and I have taken to blocking our calendars because we know we will go on.) We go from subject to subject, generally focusing on a couple of areas.

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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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Salesforce

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Many field service operations are standing at a crossroads, staring down a future with artificial intelligence (AI). Its becoming increasingly clear that AI isn’t just a luxury. Its a necessary tool to thrive and maybe even survive in our rapidly changing industry. In fact, our research finds that 83% of decision makers in the entire service industry are planning on increasing AI investment over the next year.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 18, 2024

At SaaStr Annual, Jason Lemkin, SaaStr CEO and Founder took questions from founders on everything from product-led growth to knowing when to sell your company. If you missed part one of the AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) catch up here. In this Ask Me Anything Part 2, Lemkin answers the questions: As a bootstrapped company at $35M ARR with 60% gross margins but slower growth, should we raise venture funding?

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business isnt just a technological trend in the digital economy. Its a vital component that is transforming the way we work. In fact, 94% of enterprise executives say AI transformation is critical to their success. However, only 11% of companies that begin implementing AI fully integrate due to technical and organizational barriers.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Im going to share a little inside baseball with you. When I saw the topic AI and franchising, I was nervous. Its a niche subject, and I wanted to cover more than just the expected franchises. You know, the famous fast food franchises. (Although you will find some of that in this article, too.) Anywho, I was nervous because I thought I wouldnt be able to speak directly to any franchises that are currently using AI.

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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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The Advantexe Advisor

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its spin-off season again! According to Inside Arbitrage , there were 29 major corporate spin-offs in 2024 and we can see many more on the 2025 horizon including major ones from Comcast, Honeywell, Unilever, DuPont, Calloway Golf who is spinning off Topgolf as its own business Many employees rightfully view spin-offs with trepidation due to the uncertainties of having new leadership, a new strategy, and the general fear of change.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Imagine this: Its 2025, and youre sitting in your office, reviewing your latest quarterly results. But instead of sifting through endless spreadsheets or static dashboards, a dynamic AI assistant is presenting real-time insights. Its not just numbers on a screen. Your AI assistant is telling you which market trends are emerging, why your top product is outperforming in Europe, and even suggesting strategies to maximize next quarters growth.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Win Dean-Salyards , Senior Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing The holidays are coming up, and while we all know we need the break, actually taking it is another story. For many of us, the end-of-year rush feels like a sprint to tie up every loose end before the clock runs out. “Just one more thing” can easily bleed into our planned downtime, leaving us frazzled instead of refreshed.

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