Tue.Nov 08, 2022

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[Research Round-Up] An Updated Look at B2B Content Marketing by CMI and MarketingProfs

Customer Think

Source: Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs (This month's Research Round-Up reviews some of the major findings from the latest content marketing survey by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs. This research has b.

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

Red Star Kim

This article “Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective” has just been published on Lexology. Back in July 2020 I shared some research insights from my book “ Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers ” which generated significant interest – not least from the associated nine-minute video explaining “soft” skills featuring the Worry Monster.

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Reaching New Levels of Loyalty and Growth with Personalized CX

Customer Think

No matter what you’re selling, the customer experience (CX) is a key brand differentiator. While we used to think of “brand” as a company’s logo or tagline, today it represents so much more. Your brand is the sum of every interaction an individual has with the business; it’s not just an ideal but a living, […].

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Level Up! Are you Still Effective? – How AI Upgrades B2B Sales Processes.

QYMATIX

Perhaps you know the difference between effectiveness and efficiency. But do you take it into account in your daily work in sales? In this article, I show you how to upgrade your sales processes from effective to efficient to avoid “game over” in the next few fiscal years. Sales people often reach their goal – the sale of one or more products – even without technical support.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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The ultimate secret to getting qualified leads: “Thirsty horses”

Customer Think

There’s an old saying, going back centuries: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” One of my very smart clients said he had a mentor who quoted that old saying, but then added, “This is why I always look for thirsty horses.” I’ve been smiling about that ever since. […].

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Nov 08 – Customer Success Jobs 

SmartKarrot

Role: Director of Customer Success Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Organization: Law Business Research As a Director of Customer Success, you will develop the people, process, and tooling needed to drive meaningful outcomes in the division (GRR, NRR, renewals, customer health, customer advocacy). Leverage data, metrics and insights to build and strengthen the overall CS strategy, specifically working on delivering new CRM Analytics and Service Cloud platforms – ultimately w

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Supercompetitors

Flevy

Organizations turn to different sources of gaining Competitive Advantage and outperforming their rivals. In the past, leading multinationals with diverse portfolio of product or service offerings used to have assets, positions, and economies of scale serve them as sources of advantage. However, nowadays, leading industry players employ an entirely different course to attain Competitive Advantage.

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Find the Right User Research Participants

Customer Think

Why High-Quality User Research Participants Are Worth The Investment What is a High-Quality User Pool? When conducting user studies, getting the right kind of participants matters. So what defines a high-quality study participant? That is for you to define. Have a clear definition of what roles participants should hold, and confirm their ability and desire […].

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Should Your Messaging Vary Across Social Media Platforms?

Strategic Communications

“Social media” is often referred to collectively as though “social media” is a single entity. Of course, it’s not. Each channel is different—reaching different people and sharing messaging in different ways. LinkedIn is very business-focused. TikTok is based on short, entertaining video clips. Facebook is highly social—a place for people to connect with friends and relatives.

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Signals: The future of VoC

Customer Think

Surya SS, Head of CXM -Tredence Inc & Praveen Satyanarayana, Director, CXM- Tredence Inc. Over the last few years, the Voice of Customer (VoC) has become essential to customer experience (CX). Across all industries, companies use metrics such as the Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Effort Score (CES), and Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) and to […].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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How brands can give customers the gift of buyer confidence this holiday season

Customer Think

We’ve all seen the headlines on how rising living costs are impacting US consumer confidence. And it’s no surprise. With food prices, energy bills, and interest rates increasing at the fastest rate in 40 years, anxious US consumers are feeling the pressure like never before. That means less money in their pockets, forcing them to […].

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Listening Biases Restrict Sales Success

Customer Think

The problem with accurately hearing what others mean to convey is not that we don’t hear their words accurately. The problem is in the interpretation. During the listening process, our brains arbitrarily filter out, or reconfigure the uncomfortable, unknown, or confusing, to make what’s been said match something our brains are more familiar with. And, with different filters that […].

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Is There A Selling Career Path?

Customer Think

Recently, I had a fascinating conversation with a client. We talked about something I rarely hear managers discussing, and something I don’t see pundits commenting on. The topic was, “What kind of career path options do we want to develop for our people? How do we challenge and retain our people longer? [.]. The post Is There A Selling Career Path?

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How to Foster The Agile Mindset in Your Organization

Customer Think

The Agile methodology promises numerous benefits that companies love. One of the best advantages of using Agile is a relatively short time-to-market which saves both internal and external stakeholders precious time and money. Other benefits include heightened productivity, intuitive teamwork, increased efficiency, and more. The Agile mindset is particularly useful for organizations that are interested […].

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

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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Five reasons why direct marketing matters as much as digital

Customer Think

Quite frequently, direct marketing – for example, direct mail, partially addressed mail, online and printed ads, websites and catalogue – are often looked down upon by proponents of digital marketing. There seems to be a strange perception offline comms, including email, are somehow less interesting and exciting than working in digital comms or even the […].