Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Ahead of the Curve: MarTech-Driven Customer Experience Evolution

Customer Think

Introduction Find the original article here: [link] In today’s hyper-competitive market, delivering a superior customer experience (CX) is paramount for businesses striving to differentiate themselves. Marketing technology (MarTech) is pivotal in enhancing CX by integrating data, automating processes, and enabling personalized interactions sometimes in real-time.

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The 7 Norms of Collaborative Work

OnStrategyHQ

As organizations strive to harness diverse talents and perspectives, understanding the principles that foster effective teamwork is essential. “The Seven Norms of Collaborative Work,” offers a robust framework for enhancing dialogue, decision-making, and collective outcomes. Let’s explore these norms in detail and understand how they can be implemented to create a thriving collaborative environment.

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Will Generative AI (GenAI) Experience its “Metaverse Moment” in 2024?

Customer Think

As I have written a couple of times before, 2024 will be the year of truth for GenAI. Truth in the sense of proving the delivery of real business value to technology users. Why did the Metaverse disappear as fast as it came up? Or blockchains, for that matter?

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AI’s growing impact on digital marketing strategies

NG Data

Artificial Intelligence is playing an increasingly vital role in digital marketing strategies, particularly in enhancing SEO by predicting user behavior and improving content relevance. Although AI integration has been slower than anticipated due to privacy concerns and negative media coverage, its potential for creating impactful and user-centric content is undeniable.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Evolution of Southwest Airlines from Different to Sameness

Customer Think

Southwest has recently announced that they are going to be just like all the other airlines starting in 2025. Assigned seats, more leg room sections, etc. How long til they start charging for checked bags?

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8 Digital Marketing Strategy Frameworks for 2024

NG Data

Eight popular digital marketing strategy frameworks for 2024. These frameworks guide businesses in creating effective digital marketing strategies by providing structure and direction, improving resource allocation, and enhancing analytics. Frameworks like the Flywheel Model, STP Model, and McKinsey’s 7S are highlighted for their specific approaches to customer retention, market segmentation, and organizational alignment.

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What Can a Bank Learn from the Fast-Food Industry? Plenty.

NG Data

Sonata Bank has adopted a niche strategy inspired by the fast-food industry to address the high employee turnover in quick-service restaurants. By providing simple, frictionless banking experiences and leveraging the Digital Onboarding platform, Sonata helps financially underserved employees adopt banking services. The bank also offers unique benefits, such as early wage access and bill pay assistance, tailored to fast-food workers’ needs.

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Beware of the McNamara Fallacy When Creating Your Marketing Strategy

Customer Think

Most of you have probably heard the story about the inebriated man who had lost his house keys and is searching for them under a street light. A police officer comes over and asks what he's doing."I'm looking for my keys," the man says.

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LinkedIn Rolls Out Sponsored Newsletters

NG Data

LinkedIn has expanded its advertising options by introducing sponsored newsletters, building on the success of its sponsored articles feature. This new option allows brands to enhance lead generation and audience engagement through newsletters created on company pages. With a significant 47% increase in newsletter engagement on the platform, this feature could be a valuable tool for reaching a broader audience.

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The Accountability Dilemma: Why Holding Reps Accountable is Easier Said Than Done

Customer Think

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley talk about the “accountability dilemma” faced by sales leaders. They explore common obstacles hindering leaders from holding their teams accountable, emphasizing the importance of clear expectations, open communication, and reframing accountability as a means of improvement.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

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.

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What Is Customer Service? Help Scouts Weigh In

Help Scout

Help Scout’s team weighs in on what customer service really means. Explore how effective support drives product success, empowers customers, and showcases company values.

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Growing your revenue with subject matter experts

Customer Think

You’re sitting on a gold mine. Your company is filled with subject matter experts. If you leverage their knowledge and experience, you could be increasing your revenue. I’ll say how in a minute, but first let’s look at the reality of our AI-driven world.

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How to Support Your Customers When Transitioning from On-Premises to SaaS Software Deployments

Customer Think

Gone are the days of purchasing software once and using it until you no longer need it or it no longer works. In today’s fast-moving world, software companies focus on growing the customer base and improving recurring revenue, which typically means transitioning to subscription monetization and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment models.

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B2B opportunity qualification: beyond BANT and MEDDIC to IMPACCT

Customer Think

This article was first published on LinkedIn, stimulated by an article by Mark Gibson. The qualification of complex B2B sales opportunities has come a long way since IBM came up with BANT (Budget, Authority, Need and Timeframe) in the 1960s – the age of the mainframes.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Getting CX Right: Copper Mountain Resort

Customer Think

I posted about this way back when it happened, but I’m enjoying working from the mountains these past couple weeks, so the experience is in mind, and I figure it’s worth drawing your attention to it in a more formal manner: Copper Mountain ski resort in Summit County, Colorado, is my mountain.