Customer Think

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social media platforms have become the epicenter of communication, opinion-sharing, and customer interaction. With millions of users expressing their thoughts and feelings on various topics every day, social media has evolved into a treasure trove of unfiltered, real-time data.

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Strategic Communications

APRIL 3, 2024

These were the early days of internet and social media adoption and it was, at least initially, wildly uncharted space. When the American Medical Association issued guidance for physician use of social media, I was all for it. And so has the social media and digital environment. But, my role has changed.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance, we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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Customer Think

APRIL 8, 2024

An intelligent seller appears where the eyeballs are, and social media is the place. Usher in the power of social media in your ecommerce platform will help turn your audience into customers. This online shopping statistic of the last quarter of 2023 will blow your mind! Online buyers spent an average of almost 2.95 USD […]

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 7, 2021

The 2020 Media Sales Report studies the landscape over the past year, including the expectations for sales managers and the strategies deployed by media salespeople to assess their effectiveness across six key topics: Sales Department Structure (Size and Compensation).

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Strategic Communications

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Social media has become a very cost-effective way to connect with, and influence, various audiences including customers and potential customers. and more on digital channels of communication, like social media. and more on digital channels of communication, like social media. Best Practices for Social Media Marketing.

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Customer Think

MARCH 15, 2024

Are you a social media marketer or a content creator? Well, in that case, you need to know the top social media trends for 2024. Having a good understanding of what’s trending in the market is essential to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just getting started, these trends will […]

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

???????????? Discover how to integrate social media into your sales strategy. Sales VPs ask me all the time whether sellers should utilize social media. The post How to Integrate Social Media Into Your Sales Strategy first appeared on Colleen Francis - The Sales Leader. And they ask that skeptically because … Read More.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Rest in peace, Social Media! Yes, I know, you have been pronounced dead numerous times already, and that as early as 2011 by the Sillicon Valley Watcher, if not earlier. You lived on. Still, now you really need to admit that you are a dead thing wal.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance , we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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Strategic Communications

JUNE 16, 2023

In the digital era, social media has become an indispensable tool for marketers, consultants, and business leaders. Here we take a look at the fundamentals of hashtags, how they function on popular social media channels, and provide best practices for using them to enhance your social media strategy.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 30, 2023

By now, we all know that social media marketing is one of the best ways to build rapport with your audience and grow your business. It’s possible to use social media to share helpful content, promote products, forge […] Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter have grown rapidly and are not showing signs of slowing down.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brand new, hot off the press, the 2021 Media Sales Report is now available for all to download! Tune in now or keep reading for a brief overview.

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Customer Think

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you want to know the best social media platforms for small businesses to help boost engagement, drive more referral traffic, and increase revenue? Except for your website, social media can be one of the best marketing tools for your business.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Season 2 of the Improving Sales Performance Series focuses on the data and analysis of the newly released Media Sales Report. You can stream it now to hear their insight, advice, and initial thoughts after analyzing the data that was just published.

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NG Data

MARCH 28, 2024

Marketers discuss their favorite social media posts and why they stood out, giving banks and credit unions a unique chance to humanize their brand through timely and engaging content strategies. Source The post The Fun Social Media Campaigns Keeping These Marketers Inspired appeared first on NGDATA.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

Social media customer service is a skill of its own. Here's our love letter to the people doing the hard work, in public, every day. Read the full article

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance , we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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Red Star Kim

APRIL 12, 2023

As an additional learning resource for delegates, I review the key themes of The Proactive M&BD Executive – Culture shock, marketing models, fee-earner engagement, qualifications and social media. What are the main social media platforms for professional services?

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Customer Think

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s not a secret — social media is where everyone is at. And if you are not tapping into social media to generate more leads, you are really missing out on a lot. Even as physical, in-person networking has been losing steam over the last few years, virtual networking simply rocket-shipped thanks to the pandemic […].

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Customer Think

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a business owner or marketer, you likely have to manage multiple social media accounts simultaneously for marketing purposes. And managing social media accounts can be overwhelming without the right strategy to impact your SEO and business goals. Need to post on Instagram today? Or focus on Twitter?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance , we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Recently, Borrell and Associates, a leading media research firm, conducted their annual survey among those people who buy advertising for their businesses and asked them what traits they seek from media salespeople. Here are the top four results.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 17, 2021

In Season 2 of Improving Sales Performance Series , we’ve focused on the data and analysis of the 2020 Media Sales Report. In this episode, Dani Buckley, Isha Bell, and Emily Hartzell of LeadG2 join Matt Sunshine as they discuss the data from the Media Sales Report surrounding the analysis of the sales enablement information.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 2, 2020

> 5 Ways B2B Brands Can Leverage Social Media to Connect With Customers– PandaDoc. But far too many B2B companies don’t tap into the full power of social media. They may assume social media caters to B2C companies and are less of a priority for B2B. billion people use social media, with that number likely to grow to 4.4

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the first 2022 episode of Improving Sales Performance, Stephanie Downs joins Matt Sunshine and guests Maryann Balbo and Fran Mallace of Cox Media.

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Strategic Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Every once in a while, I’ll come across a post suggesting that social media is dead. With all of the recent buzz about Twitter—given Elon Musk’s takeover of the company and predictions of doom—I wondered if marketers’ usage of social media is declining. The short answer is no. There are different pathways used by B2B and B2C companies.

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Customer Think

APRIL 30, 2021

Source: Adobe Stock Social media is bad for customer service. Whether ranting or raving, customers are telling stories online about businesses whether those businesses are listening or not.

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Customer Think

MARCH 12, 2023

People often ask me: “Does social media marketing really lead to sales?” My answer always starts with this: “Yes, you can make sales directly from social media if you are selling a business-to-consumer (B2C) product or service. But if you are selling a.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The 2019 Media Sales Report studies the landscape over the past year, including the expectations for sales managers and the strategies employed by media sales professionals to assess their impact across five key topics: Compensation and Sales Team Size. Training and Development. Number of Appointments and Sales Process.

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Strategic Communications

MAY 23, 2023

There are a wide range of social media channels available to today’s marketers. Yes, there are costs involved in posting to social media, even if you do it yourself. Let’s take a look at some best practice recommendations from social media experts and business owners who have learned how to juggle posting across multiple channels.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. Of course, you can't afford to spend hours on social media each day, so which channels are worth your time? The HubSpot Blog surveyed 500+ sales professionals to uncover the best social media channels for prospecting.

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Strategic Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It seems that more and more businesses—large and small—are looking to the media (including social media) to generate awareness for their businesses and their products. Media coverage is not “free,” however. Establishing a solid relationship means being available when the media call. Makes sense.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In addition to the standard customer retention strategies, companies nowadays have to divert more and more attention to another medium — social media. Social media can be one of the best places to build customer loyalty because, by its very nature, it encourages engagement between brands and customers.

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Customer Think

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It often appears as if the promised land of social media, with its tantalizing lure of reaching more customers, seldom delivers for businesses. You pump out posts, interact, and run ads, all in an effort to connect with your audience. Yet, you find that in terms of real-world sales, the returns are less than promising. […]

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Zendesk

JUNE 3, 2021

. . . Social media isn’t just the tool of teens—over the past year, it has quickly become one of the fastest-growing channels for customer support, with tickets up 181 percent since the start of the pandemic. Now, more than ever, customers are looking to connect with brands on their favorite social media platforms.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 10, 2021

In Season 2 of Improving Sales Performance Series , we’ve focused on the data and analysis of the 2020 Media Sales Report.

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