The GMA and MeritDirect have teamed up to produce a new report which explores the power of account-based marketing (ABM) and how it can be leveraged to create better returns for marketing and sales teams.
For those struggling to fully comprehend the benefits of account-based marketing – or communicate them to buyers – this report lays bear its importance and how it will deliver a strong ROI.
SEO & content marketing can help you expand your reach – if you get the strategy right! Content marketer Stacey Wall reveals the importance of understanding ‘audience intent’ for creating a strong foundation for your strategy.
So what is audience intent and how can you uncover it? Stacey answers these questions and much more in this timely SEO and content marketing masterclass.
Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances an online retailer’s ability to engage with customers, says Peter Thomas. The technology that is now redefining retail enables algorithms to make the same complex decisions a human could, sifting through the data, but much faster and at volume. It means the customer experience (CX) becomes more tailored and personalised; the customer journey more comfortable. When used well, the tech helps both retailer and consumer.
As Brexit continues to cast concern for EU trade, Siddharth Shankar sheds light on the ASEAN region and suggests that companies looking to enjoy a fruitful foreign trade relationship should consider the countries within this increasingly important market, which is welcoming international trade.
‘People do business with people they know’ is an old adage that still rings true. Similarly, people respond better to reviews and ratings posted online by family and friends; people they trust. So it makes sense in this modern world to ensure you are making the most of user-generated content (UGC) – that your happy customers are interacting with UGC and thus encouraging like-minded potential customers to your product or service. Here’s how to get the best from UGC.
Is your website easy to use? Can potential customers find what they want quickly enough? How effectively can they navigate around the site? A poor user experience (UX) can negatively impact overall customer experience, so it makes sense to check that your website provides an effective UX. Andy Clowes shows how businesses can optimise the design of digital offerings based on customer requirements to improve profits overall.
Is it the beginning of the end for humans when it comes to the sales role – could a robot really become the new rep? Sunny Paris looks at the role automation will play in the sales industry and discusses how artificial intelligence and perhaps AI robots can impact sales professionals.
Take the guesswork out of your email campaigns and lose the silly mistakes that are costing you money – these straightforward email marketing tips and tactics show you what you should be doing …and what you shouldn’t! Rae Steinbach shines a spotlight on an effective and more lucrative use of the channel.
Despite cultural and economic differences, new research shows consumers around the world take a similarly pragmatic approach to sharing their data. Jed Mole analyses the results of the study into how the global customer perceives data collection, how they view their data privacy and the value they place on their data use.
Are you using a real-time conversational channel – the live chat facility – for your visitor’s journey through your website? Marie Sagarzazu discusses when to use it for best effect and how it can enhance or hinder the customer experience. Make sure you can spot the difference and act accordingly.