Zoominfo

JANUARY 17, 2019

So, before we blink and find ourselves halfway through 2019, we’re taking a look back at our content successes in 2018. Earlier this week, we published a list of our top-performing articles for sales professionals. So what does this mean for recruiters in 2018? And, that’s a wrap on 2018! We’re happy you asked.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

When a customer gives you their money, they need to trust that your product or service will deliver on the promises made during the sales process. And, for good reason: 31% of marketers believe that events are the single most effective marketing channel, over digital advertising, content marketing and email marketing ( source ).

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. But being a salesperson in 2018 is very different than being a salesperson in 1987.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It's a well-known brand with a global presence, strong advertising strategies, and well-developed core philosophies. This brand keeps growing -- its franchise owners saw the average gross sales-by-store increase from $1,072,000 in 2012 to $1,252,000 in 2017. Franchise details : RE/MAX. Sonic Drive-In. Franchise fee : $45,000.

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Artesian Solutions

JUNE 22, 2018

Priorities for Sales Leaders in 2018. So what are the key priorities for sales leaders in 2018? So what are the key priorities for sales leaders in 2018? The report struck a chord with me, as the findings very much match those I hear from the sales leaders I speak to everyday.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Enacted in 2018, the GDPR requires organizations to have a lawful basis for processing personal data. Advertising Using ZoomInfo data such as intent signals can help you build an audience list for sales and marketing teams to target.

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SMEI

JANUARY 24, 2023

Are you a marketer looking for a quick and dirty way to boost sales? Shame marketing is a cynical form of advertising that involves exploiting the insecurities of young people in order to sell them products. Get Your Free Marketing Guide Now The post Shame Marketing Boosts Sales but Reduces Loyalty appeared first on SMEI.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the second half of 2018, PayPal had 244 million active accounts worldwide. It’s a subsidiary of Visa and sold through resellers including Independent Sales Organizations, Merchant Service Providers, and financial institutions. Terminal, point-of-sale, or online -- your payment method doesn’t matter to Worldpay.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 10, 2018

This should tell you one thing: if you’re selling a house in 2018, you don’t just need to be on the internet, you need to be on the right real estate websites. List home for sale, new homes, resale homes, new construction, acreage, lots, land, commercial property, and investment property here. So, exactly what are those websites?

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Zoominfo

JULY 19, 2022

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enacted by the European Union in 2018, and remains perhaps the world’s most stringent data privacy regulation. Since July 2018, the total number of GDPR infractions and fines has been steadily increasing. There are exceptions for prior relationships based on the following: 1.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What You Will Learn: Andy’s entrance into machine learning and generative AI starting in 2018. If your business growth is constrained by the cashflow you need for inventory, advertising, or something else, Flex could provide you with an interesting growth lever.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The average person sees around 5,000 advertisements a day. You probably don’t feel like you see 5,000 advertisements a day because you’ve learned to tune most of them out or ignore them. Your job is to advertise your business and/or product in a way that will get noticed, but run-of-the-mill advertising just won’t cut it anymore.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

In sales, sellers who cite convoluted reasons to explain poor performance, rather than proactively doing something about it often remain — unsurprisingly — at the bottom of the success ladder. There certainly are a lot of things in sales that make life a tad more difficult. Our sales process is broken. Our marketing team sucks.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 22, 2018

With sales email subject lines, a little creativity goes a long way. So I talked to TK salespeople to learn the subject lines they were having success with in 2018. As the redditor who vouched for this subject lines points out, "then you're just spamming an advertisement.". But hitting on a good subject line isn't easy.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 170

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

None of my friends ever mentioned or pursued a career in tech sales, so neither did I. After my first job as a consultant, I started recruiting firm Will Reed , focused exclusively on placing sales talent at high-growth technology companies like Qualtrics, Box, AppDynamics and MongoDB. Word-of-mouth sales recruitment is crucial.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 7, 2018

But they’re not asking for help from your sales team. Marketers can expand their reach by buying leads from some content publishers or advertising on some third-party sites, but budget and accessibility to third-party sites can limit reach. 47% of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales rep.

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2021

Back in 2018, 90% of B2B customers reported investigating between two and seven sites before they made a purchase. Further digitization of the buyer’s journey, along with the pandemic’s impact on field sales and marketing tactics, has only accelerated this trend. How to Retarget Your Audience with Digital Advertising.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

After spending around 70+ hours on LinkedIn, observing & analyzing hundreds of profiles of Sales Influencers or Sales Gurus we have mindfully put together the list of 20+ Sales LinkedIn Influencers/Gurus that you must follow in 2018. CEO at Sales Gravy | Author | Keynote Speaker | Sales Acceleration Specialist.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

For example, see a recent blog post we created ahead of the 2018 Growth Acceleration Summit: Our 5 Favorite Blog Posts From Neil Patel. Here’s a quick example from our own blog: 42 Tweets from the 2018 Growth Acceleration Summit. Plan to collaborate with your speakers to create original content. What are you waiting for?

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2021

Not All Web Traffic is High Quality Back in 2018, 90% of B2B customers reported investigating between two and seven sites before they made a purchase. Further digitization of the buyer’s journey, along with the pandemic’s impact on field sales and marketing tactics, has only accelerated this trend.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Conduct a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis with your marketing and sales teams to identify these areas, and then don’t be afraid to shift your direction. Add 1-2 new channels to experiment with – e.g., content syndication, targeted advertising, or webinars – then test and refine quickly.

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ROI Survey Webinar Metrics Channels 171

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2020

But you really shouldn't — especially if you're in sales. In 2018, it was estimated that Generation Z might have as much as $143 billion in direct spending power — a figure that could increase as more of them leave their parents' homes and enter the workforce. Take Digital Steps to Support In-Store Sales.

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

There’s a constant debate in the sales world today, and I’m sure you’ve heard about it – Cold Calling vs. Digital Prospecting. While it’s fun to “duke it out,” most discussions usually end up with the two parties agreeing that there needs to be a combination of prospecting for sales success.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 30, 2022

CRO tools to get more leads improve the number of leads that turn into sales-ready leads. According to the 2018 Lead Council research, 66.7 Clearly, with such figures, the business of lead generation in B2B sales is going towards social media. The most beneficial aspect of Snapchat advertising is its targeting.

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you’ve worked in sales, revenue operations, or finance for any amount of time, I don’t have to tell you how important sales compensation is. You already know the right sales compensation plan can motivate your team, improve their performance, and boost overall job satisfaction. Current Sales Compensation Benchmarks.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A 2018 study by the University of Zurich found that even a small gift from a sales representative makes customers much more likely to make a purchase. Direct mail marketing makes direct contact with individual consumers, as opposed to reaching a large audience with mass media, such as advertising. The results?

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 19, 2017

A huge thank you to all of our contributors, advertisers, and readers. Take a look at this infographic and it will give you a measure of how comprehensive this free sales resource has become. Have an absolutely wonderful Holiday Season and an even better 2018! The post Thank You For Making SalesPOP!

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 9, 2023

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? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In fact, 48 million Americans listened to podcasts weekly in 2018—that’s 6 million more weekly listeners than there were just a year ago ( source ). Join the scrappy, skeptical Adweek news team as we debate the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media, and technology. Listen here. 4. Search Talk Live.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There is both an art and a science to the language you use in sales. The trick to closing more deals — and stacking the deck in your favor — is finding the balance between art and science of language in sales. Ask yourself, which is a stronger sales pitch ? “I Leverage Specificity. Create Urgency.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 1, 2019

There’s something about the memory of your first real sale that elicits pride, confidence, and love for the profession. No matter how young or inexperienced you are when it happens, that first sale leaves an impression that stays with you for the rest of your career. Remember your own first sale?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 7, 2018

But they’re not asking for help from your sales team. Marketers can expand their reach by buying leads from some content publishers or advertising on some third-party sites, but budget and accessibility to third-party sites can limit reach. 47% of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales rep.

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SBI

JANUARY 30, 2019

With brand performance visible within Priority Engine’s ROI Dashboard, B2B marketers can quickly and easily assess their effectiveness and understand the direct impact their advertising has on demand and consideration. About Vendor Name. TechTarget has offices in Boston, London, Munich, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore and Sydney.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MAY 5, 2022

Sales and GDPR is becoming an issue across many geographies. Even the thought of cold calling, consistent following up, and rejections can ruin a sales team’s day. For sales teams, GDPR is unavoidable. Prospecting has evolved, and sales practices must now comply with the GDPR or face fines.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Welcome to Sales Hacker’s first-ever Influential Women in Sales list! In this exclusive list, we wanted to honor not just female leaders that promote their own sales platform (no shame in that!) They say “You can’t be what you can’t see,” and the sales floor is no exception.

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