Iannarino
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Most salespeople read books that promise personal or professional development. It's crucial to work on increasing your potential and continually leveling up. There's no better investment than the one you make in yourself, as you are the source of your results. You may have shelves of books that have helped you develop in some important way.
Neuromarketing
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Who says neuroscience can’t be fun? The toy giant Mattel makes Mindflex, a toy that lets players control a ping pong ball with their brain waves. I wrote about the toy way back in 2009, and was surprised to find it was still selling. It seemed like a gimmick when introduced, and I didn’t expect [.] The post Mattel Mindflex Game: Brain-controlled Neuro-Toy appeared first on Neuromarketing.
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Veloxy
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The world of sales is vast, and if you’re a sales professional, you’ve likely been exposed to both inside and outside sales roles. However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place. This blog post will delve deep into the realm of outside sales, exploring effective strategies, essential skills, and tools to help you succeed in this challenging yet rewarding career path.
Membrain
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As we wrap up the final days of 2023, I wanted to take a few minutes to review the year and offer my gratitude to everyone who made this the best one yet. Despite a difficult economy that continues to drag on, we doubled revenues from two years ago, launched several major additions to our product, and got in deeper with our partners to deliver big wins for clients.
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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.
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Time is a problem. We never have enough. And regardless what we do, we never will. Whatever time we tend free up, is immediately filled with something else and we become time poor, once again. We have endless tools and technologies, increasingly assisted by AI, enabling us to accomplish more in each hour. The goal of each of these is increasing our efficiency.
Martech
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Marketers will improve customer experience in 2024 so brands can remain competitive and demonstrate to customers that they matter. Every year the bar gets raised. In 2024, keys to customer success will include better personalization delivered at scale by ramped-up automation and generative AI. And better digital content will surface, if organizations put in place the necessary guardrails for generative AI to fuel the anticipated content surge.
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Neuromarketing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Yale scientists used brain imaging to compare face-to-face meetings with virtual sessions. The post Your Brain on Zoom Calls: New Research appeared first on Neuromarketing.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Google launched nine confirmed algorithmic updates in 2023, as well as a new AI search engine, the Search Generative Experience. In 2022 and 2021, Google had 10 confirmed algorithmic updates. Unless Google rolls out a new update this week, Google would have rolled out one less update in 2023 than it did in 2022 and 2021. Google confirmed algorithm update summary We whipped up this timeline documenting all the confirmed Google search algorithm updates in 2023, so you can visualize the updates ove
Salesforce
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Generative AI and LLMs (large language models) have turned the world of conversation design upside down. People were already on the fence about automation and chatbots. And now, they’re also learning about autonomous agents. When experimenting with conversational AI, it’s easy to get lost in the innovation and forget the principles behind it. That’s when resources, such as our recently launched Conversation Design Guidelines for Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) can provide direction in
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Recently, just to try something different, I signed up for a cooking class. The family is getting together for the Holidays, I knew we would be spending a lot of time cooking. Usually, my task is to supply the wine and wash the dishes. I wanted to contribute to preparing the meal, so I decided to take a cooking class. There was a group of about 10 of us, with varying degrees of experience.
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.
Martech
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This is the second of two articles exploring data silos in marketing. Part one can be found here. Every company has issues with siloed data. Many companies know this but continue to use systems that provide information to various parts of the organization. This is where organizations face their most significant obstacle — lack of leadership with vision.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Success in B2B sales requires an increasing amount of business acumen. One reason a salesperson beats their competitors is because they look, sound, and feel like a business advisor.
Heinz Marketing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing Most marketers are familiar with the best-selling, industry changing The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer. We had the privilege of having an eye-opening fireside style chat with co-author Brent Adamson in our HM Inner Circle discussion– a tight-knit community for both current and past clients of Heinz Marketing.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“Stop building links; build your brand.” These six words should be plastered on the desks of every SEO in the world. In this article, I’ll explain why brand mentions are the new backlinks. Let’s dive in. Back to the brand future Nearly 10 years ago, Rand Fishkin was talking about brand mentions. That wasn’t a typo; it’s been nearly 10 years!
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!
Salesforce
DECEMBER 5, 2023
You have managed systems rollouts and cloud migrations. In the last decade, you have modernized legacy systems, connected and disconnected applications, and amped up cybersecurity. And now AI is in the public domain and in your industry. AI isn’t news to you or your IT team. But are you prepared to build AI apps that your business is asking for or are your teams’ hands tied with systems integrations?
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has a famous line, “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink… ” There’s another saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink… ” I’m reminded of variants of these sayings as I see the glut of tools/techniques leveraging the latest generation of AI and generative language tools.
Martech
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Generative AI is revolutionizing digital marketing by altering how we create, analyze and optimize marketing strategies. This technology leverages artificial intelligence for tasks like content creation, data analysis and customer engagement. Understanding and harnessing its capabilities allows marketers to achieve new levels of efficiency and creativity.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In the realm of B2B sales, credibility isn't just an asset; it's the currency that powers success. There are many ways a salesperson can earn credibility—and there are even more ways to undermine it. To prove to clients that you deserve their trust, consider the following ways to demonstrate your credibility.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
SaaStr
DECEMBER 29, 2023
If I had to summarize venture capital today, it would be like this: There is Very Little Oxygen Today Above $200m Valuations What do I mean? It’s still a weird world in venture: Firms are both shutting down and raising new funds. More entrepreneurs are doing direct investing themselves than ever. Unicorns are hurting, but — Nasdaq is at an all-time high.
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Leading U.S. marketing company Cox Media Group (CMG) has reportedly admitted to monitoring conversations for the purpose of targeted advertising. Working with renowned brands like CBS, Fox News and ESPN, CMG has allegedly been promoting its ability to eavesdrop on consumers through microphones in smartphones, TVs, and smart speakers. The agency has coined this capability “Active Listening” and has been actively pitching this service it to advertisers, showcasing the feature on its we
Salesforce
DECEMBER 7, 2023
With the rise of AI , everyone has seen how businesses can use AI to simplify and improve their processes. But how can we be confident that we are using AI to the best of our ability and pursuing AI excellence? First, recognize enduring principles, such as prioritizing customer success and ensuring a personalized user experience. Then, learn how to use AI to reach your goals.
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As sellers, we always talk about the importance of our “Unique Value Proposition.” For decades, we have thought about our value proposition in the context of our products/solutions. And we focused on our differentiation to determine our uniqueness. We would go through endless detail about the unique and differentiated capabilities of our products and solutions.
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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.
Martech
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In this two-part feature, Jade Bunke offers a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand. A brand is an organization’s most valuable asset. The art of capturing the hearts and minds of your customers starts with crafting a brand strategy that evokes emotions and behaviors that benefit your company. Brand is more than a collection of logos and colors — it’s the personification of your organization.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Recently, I read a story on LinkedIn that begins with the writer's friend complaining that a salesperson called their cellphone. The friend was outraged that a salesperson would call his mobile number to pitch him. The writer of this story suggested that it is difficult to reach people at their work phone, and that email no longer works. This leaves us with the question of how exactly one should sell using no form of communication.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 10, 2023
“My App Stack” is a new series where we dig in with top CMOs, CROs, CTOs and CEOs on just what apps they’re really using to run their business. I always learn a lot from these — they are in essence a best practices list from each leader. Last week we had a great one with Jack Moberger, Director of Enablement at Algolia, check it out here. This week we have Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong!
Search Engine Land
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The prevalence of mass-produced, AI-generated content is making it harder for Google to detect spam. AI-generated content has also made judging what is quality content difficult for Google. However, indications are that Google is improving its ability to identify low-quality AI content algorithmically. Spammy AI content all over the web You don’t need to be in SEO to know generative AI content has been finding its way into Google search results over the last 12 months.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Salesforce
DECEMBER 12, 2023
As more generative AI innovations become available, the question of what’s trustworthy becomes more acute. Salesforce Research & Insights recently conducted research that shows AI is more trusted and desirable when humans work in tandem with AI. The team collected more than 1,000 generative AI use cases at Dreamforce and hosted deep-dive conversations with 30 Salesforce buyers, admins, and end users.
Partners in Excellence
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Just finished a fascinating discussion with my good friend, Charles Green , and my new friend, Miles Veth. As our conversations often go, we were talking about the state of selling and how we improve. The conversation got me thinking about the issue: “Our customers desperately need help, but do we want to be helpful, do we know how to be helpful?
Martech
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This February, Google and Yahoo will begin enforcing new requirements for bulk email senders. The guidelines largely focus on three areas: authentication of outgoing emails, reported spam rates and the ability to easily unsubscribe from email lists. Google defined bulk senders in an early-October announcement as “those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in one day,” which caught the attention of email marketers in both B2B and B2C circles.
Iannarino
DECEMBER 21, 2023
There are some who believe that B2B buying and selling have not changed over the last two decades. An unwillingness to face these changes head-on has caused sales organizations to continue using the legacy approach. The legacy approach has lost its effectiveness, and buyers complain about what they describe as a poor sales experience.
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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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