Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Creativity is crucial for marketing and innovation and a while back I produced a series of introductory articles on creativity. In recent workshops we have explored the use of creativity techniques to resolve client service issues, co-create solutions and improve client relationships. This article reviews a few simple creativity techniques that have been successfully used in this area: From consternation to collaboration: Using creativity to turn problems into opportunities in client service.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

New procurement teams introduce big challenges and new opportunities into the customer relationship. As a supplier you need to adjust fast and build a foundation of trust. Subscribe at : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher. Table of Contents. Help! My old contact has been replaced First things first: find out what they want 10 steps to become a supplier of choice Check these out Quote of the week.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Marketing a business online can take many different forms, use various types of media and focus on a range of digital platforms and networks. But irrespective of where your main focus lies in the online marketing landscape, creating great written content will be a significant part of that mix. However, producing popular, informative, engaging content […].

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recently, there have been a lot of salespeople soliciting me. Maybe, they think I could be a decision-maker for my company. For the most part, they are mistaken. Most of the approaches are the same — the email reads like it was sent to 1,000 emails, and they hope one sticks. However, every once in a while, one really stands out. The ones that stand out are short and to the point of why I would want to reply to them.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In B2C environments, CRM solutions are essential to maintaining client relationships over time. Managing online retail customers is crucial for any eCommerce platform to run smoothly. Standard CRM systems in eCommerce allow you to register, track, and utilize data about customer interactions. Business owners use CRM systems to assess the big picture of their customers’ […].

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ACT

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Building relationships with customers is essential for small and midsize businesses ( SMBs ) today. Customer expectations have shifted from fair pricing and quality service to personalised interactions, proactive service, and a seamless experience across multiple channels. . Eighty percent of customers say the experience a company provides is just as important as its services and products.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As much as every business leader wishes there were more hours in the workday, time is one thing that’s beyond even the best manager’s remit. Thankfully, you can use CRM automation to automate workflows and give your team more time to do high-value functions instead of menial tasks. What Is CRM Automation? Customer relationship management (CRM) software is a tool that performs a wide range of business functions, such as: Contact management.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These days brands are using negative feedback loops as well as positive feedback loops so as to effectively manage customer relationships. By implementing positive and negative feedback loops, businesses can focus on issues and find bits of knowledge that will help them to develop strategies and find solutions to improve their processes, products and services. […].

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Crank Wheel

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

To be successful, insurance agents need to understand how to use Facebook’s features to their advantage. They also need to know how to create content that is interesting and engaging. Additionally, they need to be aware of the latest trends and changes on Facebook so that they can adjust their strategy accordingly.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Powerful marketing technologies enable B2B marketers to automate many communications with customers and prospects. But a "pinch" of additional human effort applied at the right time and place can boost demand generation results just like a tablespoon.

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How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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Farland Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Often as companies work to build out their Customer Advisory Board meeting agendas there is a desire to pack in the content for fear there will be silent, with no one offering their comments or perspectives. The remedy – most sponsoring companies believe – is to pile on the topics. Avoid this temptation! Less content is most definitely more when it comes to meeting agendas if you want insightful dialog, meaningful advice and valuable peer exchange.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Customers are constantly evolving and their behaviours has been significantly impacted on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more businesses are working hard to keep a pulse on their customers to better understand their needs. In doing this, they strategically reposition their operations, product, services as well as the processes to meet those needs. Customer feedback […].

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QYMATIX

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

AI in B2B sales: How exactly can B2B companies use Artificial Intelligence to support their sales? The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are very diverse. It is not without reason that big players such as Apple, Facebook, Google or Samsung pour billions in the development of new AI technologies. The management consultancy KPMG estimates that global AI investments will increase from twelve billion US dollars (2018) to 232 billion by 2025.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Marketing budgets are often one of the first to be cut in times of economic downturn, with a Gartner survey reporting record low marketing budgets in 2021 following the pandemic. With the current pressure of a potential recession on the horizon, marketers need to think creatively to find new ways to support revenue and company […].

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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SmartKarrot

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Role: Director of Customer Success Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Organization: Homebase As a Director of Customer Success, you will scale a global team and organization that is relentless in driving amazing customer experiences and aligned to the company’s culture of respect for customers, employees, and mission to serve small businesses.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Selling is about creating value… Well, yeah, … but we have differing views of value, which often focuses on us and not the value customers need… To most sellers, it’s fitting the customer’s budget and winning because we might have a few more features than the alternatives, or are cheaper. The customer is very [.]. The post Are We Creating The Value Our Customers Value?

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In sports, a huddle happens when the team gathers to strategize before a play. Huddles help everyone know their role in executing the plan or defending against the opposing team. The overall game plan is well known to the players in advance, so the huddle is quick and focused on what needs to happen right now.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Forget hair dye and wrinkle cream. The fountain of youth has been tapped by McDonald’s and a popular fashion brand in the form of the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box. And it’s giving some McDonald’s employees gray hair. The limited-edition meal box is a “grownup” version of the Happy Meals McDonald’s target audience enjoyed as […].

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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ReviewTrackers

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 10, 2022, SugarCRM held its annual analyst day in the beautiful Chaminade resort in Santa Cruz. In attendance was an elusive crowd of 14 analysts and six customer representatives, along with the SugarCRM executives. We gathered to inform.

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SmartKarrot

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What is the land and expand strategy? . The land-and-expand strategy starts when you land a small deal with an organization and use the contract to form a solid relationship with the organization by providing superior service. Then, you continue to sell to the business across different projects and expand your services and profit margins over time. It is also known as the “seed and grow” strategy.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The world is crazy. There’s a war in Ukraine. The UK has a cost-of-living crisis as energy prices are rising, and loads of people are moving into fuel poverty. There’s inflation, strikes, and the looming threat of a recession and catastrophic climat.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Whenever we face a problem, why is it that we invariably jump into fix or solution mode?Why don’t we spend more time understanding the problem? Is it that we have a pathological fear of problems? Or, is it that we equate fixing something with being pro.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As a dentist, you want your patients to be calm. The calmer they are, the smoother the procedure goes for you and them. However, many people get nervous about going to the dentist and are even more nervous once they arrive at the dental office. In fact, 36% of people in the US have a […].

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted workplace environments and caused much uncertainty amongst workers. For companies to stay competitive, as well as to attract and retain the best talent, they must shift from just providing paychecks, benefits, and advancement opportunities to a more cohesive role of “caretaker.” In this position, they can help […].

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