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5 Ways to Maximize Your Cross-Channel Marketing

Customer Think

Solid consumer engagement is the ultimate prize for marketers because engagement improves brand, which leads to greater lifetime customer value (LCV) and loyalty. But an overabundance of bland messages makes it difficult for brands to connect meaningfully with consumers.

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How to Lose a Negotiation in 7 Easy Steps

Hubspot Sales

Every step of your sales process is a struggle in its own right, so by the time you reach the negotiation stage, it can feel like you've run a marathon — but you still have a ways to go. Landing on agreeable terms that sufficiently suit your interests is a finicky, often frustrating process that can go south on a dime. Winding up on the wrong side of a slanted deal or losing out on a potential agreement entirely are possibilities in every negotiation — and you need to know how to steer clear of

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Being more strategic – Case studies and insights (Ireland May 2023)

Red Star Kim

I was delighted to return to Dublin to lead an in person training workshop for PM Forum Ireland on “ Being more strategic” with delegates from law, accountancy and consultancy firms. We considered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development strategy. So there should be something for everyone – a summary of the workshop discussions, examples of notable UK and Irish professional service firm strategies and some strategy insights.

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Can You Keep a Secret? How to Have an Off-the-Record Conversation

Account Manager Tips

Don't let careless communication put your business at risk! Our guide will give you the tools and techniques to ensure that sensitive information stays private.

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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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How Industry-Specific Solutions are Rewriting the Future!

Customer Think

In the fast-paced digital era, traditional software development is being disrupted by a groundbreaking phenomenon: no-code solutions. With benefits that range from accelerated development cycles to cost-effective resource allocation, the no-code movement is revolutionizing industries across the globe. Some of the benefits are: Shorter development cycles.

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Sales Process vs. Sales Methodology: What’s the Difference?

Upland

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard sales and revenue leaders use the terms, “sales process” and “sales methodology” interchangeably and incorrectly. While the difference can be confusing, not knowing precisely what that difference is can be a costly mistake. An organization can make a considerable investment in a methodology, only to discover that it was not effective because there was no sales process to support it.

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5 Trends Shaping B2B Sales in 2023

The Center for Sales Strategy

As we continue to navigate 2023, it becomes crucial for sales professionals and organizations to stay ahead of the curve by embracing emerging trends that can enhance their sales strategies and drive sustainable growth. In this article, we explore five key trends that are revolutionizing the B2B sales landscape, providing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive environment.

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Keys to Consistently Cultivate High-Value Customer Relationships

Customer Think

Thanks to investments in process, data capabilities, advanced analytics and new generation channel technologies, digital touchpoints are becoming more integrated and ubiquitous than ever before. Brands have never had more opportunities to engage with consumers in a meaningful, relevant, timely and targeted way.

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How to Get Into Sales Without a Degree [+ 7 Expert Tips]

Hubspot Sales

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? “Even though disciplines like medical sales may need a degree, there are many other sales jobs that don't require one,” says Doug Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree.

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Alliance Launch: The First Hundred Days

Vantage Partners

Over the course of our 25 years in the business, we've realized that when a life sciences company launches a complex alliance, the plan tends to gravitate towards two simultaneous paths: one focused on getting the work done and achieving specific milestones, and the other focused on setting things up (e.g., establishing decision-making processes, communication plans, and governance structures).

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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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The Future of Sales Forecasting with AI

The Center for Sales Strategy

The future of sales forecasting with AI is set to transform how businesses approach sales strategies. The power of AI will help businesses achieve more accurate, personalized, and timely insights into customer behavior and market trends.

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5 CX Strategies of Amazon Anywhere – For All Retailers

Customer Think

Eight in 10 retailers have said they plan to sell their goods through additional digital channels in 2023. Leave it to Amazon to level it up to a channel few likely considered: Anywhere.

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How & When to Use an AI Email Assistant [+Tools to Consider]

Hubspot Sales

AI email assistants are here to help you manage your emails and drastically reduce time spent in the inbox. Can I get a hallelujah? Emails are essential in business, but we can all agree that email management is a time suck. Plus, with 347.3 billion emails sent daily , it’s fair to say that not all are important. Emails take up a lot of unnecessary time.

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The Art of Persuasion: Building Buy-In and Inspiring Teams for Success W/ Alastair Wood

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Have you ever needed to secure buy-in from a board member or a potential employee in order to have them join your team or gain their support for a project? How did you handle the situation, and what insights did you gain from it? In this interview, we have the privilege of talking to Alastair Wood , Vice-President & General Counsel at Rhino , a New York-based real estate startup that aims to bring greater financial freedom to renters everywhere.

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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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3 Reasons Sales Coaching is a Game Changer

The Center for Sales Strategy

A great coach can impact the outcome of a game more than any player. This is why we revere great coaches like Belichek, Walsh, and Landry. Their greatness stems from their ability to transfer knowledge beyond themselves by inspiring their players to become more than the sum of their parts! As the sales leader in your organization, you are the coach of a high-performance sports team.

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How Emerging Translation Technologies Can Change the Content Marketing Game

Customer Think

Technology has greatly advanced over the years, especially in the translation industry. The Global News Wire reported that by 2030 the market size of global machine translation and translation technologies would be around 4,069.5 Million USD, having a 19.9% CAGR between 2022-2030.

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How healthcare organizations can embrace conversational CX while maintaining HIPAA compliance

Zendesk

Key takeaways: Zendesk messaging is HIPAA-enabled, meaning healthcare organizations can manage their conversations at scale. Messaging allows healthcare organizations to do things like schedule appointments, send reminders, and provide virtual care while protecting patient data. With a unified agent workspace, healthcare workers can maintain a full view of the patient experience.

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Alliance Launch: The First Hundred Days

Vantage Partners

We’ve identified a number of deliverables that typically must be created in the first 100 days of a life sciences alliance launch.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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What to Do When Your Favorite Candidate is Not Recommended by Your Trusted Talent Assessment

The Center for Sales Strategy

Scenario: A team member comes to you, excited because a former coworker, a Top Performer, has just let them know that they are looking for a new position. They are perfect for an opening on your team! You become excited because that opening has been hard to fill. Finding quality candidates has been hard and the competitive job market brutal. So you can’t wait to hire this person.

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What holiday fraud data can tell you about ecommerce risk level now

Customer Think

The 2022 holiday season is done, but don’t close the books on it just yet. Retailers often see higher chargeback rates on holiday season orders, which can lead to elevated chargeback ratios that affect processing fees for months to come.

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10 Continuous Improvement Questions to Ask in Every Interview

Kainexus

Companies dedicated to the practice of continuous improvement invest a lot of time and resources into training their employees and creating a culture centered around positive change. One way to make this easier and to smooth the path to improvement is to hire people who already have the right mindset. Bringing up continuous improvement during the initial interview and throughout the hiring process lets the applicant know how important it is to your organization, and helps you weed out people who

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Preserve Margin with Budget-Conscious Buyers through Value Negotiation

Force Management

We’ve talked a lot in blogs and other content about the importance of negotiating early and often. Negotiation isn’t an event that happens with procurement at the end of a deal, but a process of establishing and validating the value of your solution throughout the life of a deal. How does that process change in today’s environment, where buyers are hyper-focused on cost and sales teams are struggling with reduced pipeline?

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Negotiate Larger Deals More Quickly

What if there was a better method of changing the conversation with your customer from delivering pricing to delivering value solutions? A method that would help keep you in control, manage the uncertainty, and close larger deals more quickly for you and your company? There is.

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Trust Building in Sales

RAIN Group

I received a call the other day from someone selling website tracking software. We already use a marketing automation tool like this. I mentioned it to the seller, who went on a rant about how he visited our website, recognized the tool we use, and how we weren't doing it right. I didn’t know this guy. He knew nothing about our marketing and sales process or the types of customers we're trying to reach.

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From reactive to proactive: 7 ways to use AI in sales and call centers

Customer Think

While Elon Musk and other experts have called for a pause in AI development, businesses are showing no signs of stopping. According to Statista, the AI software market will reach $126 billion by 2025, and 57% of companies already use AI to improve the services they offer.

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Regularly Reviewing and Optimizing Your CRM System

Nutshell

When your company invests in new software or equipment, you want to be sure that it functions as it should and brings value over time. The same is true for your customer relationship management platform (CRM). CRMs are systems for managing customer data and strengthening relationships with leads to close more deals. A CRM is an essential business tool for making more sales and improving customer relationships.

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Why Trust Is Important In The Workplace (And How Business Transparency Can Help Build It)

The Great Game of Business

Everyone knows trust is a fundamental part of any relationship. But what does trust mean in the workplace, and more importantly, why should leaders care, and how can they build it?

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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CEOs are not salespeople. Or are they?

SBI Growth

The most successful sales organizations are driven from the top down. And that includes CEOs, especially during critical growth periods.

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Innovative Approaches to Measuring B2B Customer Experience — Stop the Annual “Do-You-Love-Us-Survey”

Customer Think

The world is tired of the annual “Do you love us?” survey which starts, “Everything is ok, isn’t it?” as well as the blizzard of transaction surveys we all now receive. Ironically, at the same time, CCMC’s 2023 National Rage Study (ragestudy@customercaremc.

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How to Manage a Sales Pipeline for a Roofing Company

Nutshell

Every business needs to keep track of their sales pipeline , which is a representation of how leads move toward becoming customers. But you might be wondering how to manage a sales pipeline for a roofing company. Navigating a roofing sales pipeline can seem complex, but it doesn’t need to be. In this blog post, we’ll cover six tactics for improving your pipeline management, including: Define your roofing sales pipeline stages Use lead scoring to prioritize your leads Make sure to follow up with

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Unlock Convince: The 5th Key Fundamental of IMPACT Selling®

Brooks Group

This article is part of our Key Fundamentals of IMPACT Selling ® series. The First Rule of IMPACT Selling® Is… We’ve previously discussed the role the value formula plays in identifying and structuring communication of the benefits a customer gains in a salesperson’s solution. There can be major consequences associated with incorrect decisions when making certain larger purchases, and a buyer might not feel comfortable spending money with you until they are fully convinced that your solution ca

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Contact vs. Company Intent Signal Data

Contact and company intent data both have their advantages. Contact-level intent leads can be acted on immediately to reach active buyers, while company-level leads improve outcomes for account-based marketing and other programs. This infographic unpacks the advantages of both contact and company data and gives details about how B2B marketers can benefit from both.