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D&B DataVision: Accelerating Go-to-Market Planning & Data ActivationThe Editors11 June 2018How Dun & Bradstreet aligned marketing and sales around a single source of customer truth to drive decision making and pipeline growthRead More
Leverage Sales Data to Sell BetterChris Penn3 May 2018In this guest post, Chris Penn explains how you can leverage sales data to close more deals.Read More
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INFOGRAPHIC: Technology is NOT a Substitute for StrategyJosh Mueller 2 April 2018Discover how modern finance and credit teams use robust analytics and technology to drive innovation and growth.Read More
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The Power of Sales and Marketing Alignment in ABMMichael Brenner28 March 2018Discover how success means more informed decisions, richer buyer profiles, and more meaningful data when you align your sales and marketing teams for ABM.Read More
UK Gender Pay Gap ReportEdward Thorne27 March 2018Learn how Dun & Bradstreet was recently designated as a Diversity and Inclusion Champion in the UK. See UK's Gender Pay Gap regulations & measurement methods. R ...Read More
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The Blueprint for Data Quality and IntegrationMichael Goldberg23 March 2018Sales and marketing begins with the construction of a durable data strategy. That’s why we’ve rolled out the identifiers for a solid data quality and integratio ...Read More
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Three Key Factors for Successfully Engaging Your ABM Target AccountsMatt Heinz 23 March 2018In this post, guest blogger Matt Heinz shows you how to engage your ABM Target Accounts by getting back to what’s really important: people.Read More
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Sales Acceleration: Guiding Customers Through the Buying ProcessMichael Brenner23 March 2018Learn actionable sales acceleration strategies to guide your customers through the buying process faster and with less friction.Read More
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How Data Is Driving the Evolution of B2B Sales and Marketing TacticsMichael Brenner19 March 2018Data is driving the evolution of B2B sales and marketing tactics by making more personalized, efficient, and impactful marketing possible – at scale.Read More
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How SourceMedia Strengthens Audience Targeting and ProfilingThe Editors28 February 2018Leading digital business information and performance media company leverages D&B Visitor Intelligence and Workbench Data Optimizer to identify anonymous web vis ...Read More
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Infographic: Do’s and Don’ts of Making a Sales CallMichael Goldberg27 February 2018The sales call is the direct line to a potential customer. Be sure to follow these steps when planning your outreach strategy.Read More
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Account-Based Marketing is Driving Better Revenue Outcomes Michael Goldberg22 February 2018Dun & Bradstreet’s Former CMO, Rishi Dave, explains why data is the fuel for any successful ABM program and how to prepare your organization for success. Read More
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Taking an Analytical Approach to Sales AccelerationJonathan James Cramer22 February 2018Analytics solutions can help an organization increase sales to new and existing customers, reduce churn and increase loyalty.Read More
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Getty Images Alters Data Strategy to Better Understand Their AudienceMichael Goldberg21 February 2018Getty Images planned to launch a new customer relationship management (CRM) platform to 30 offices across 20 countries in 5 continents – in six weeks. While it ...Read More
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Commit To Time In The Saddle When Targeting Key Audience SegmentsErin Wright15 February 2018See how Omnichannel marketers expertly interconnect the right mix of channels and data to identify, target, and engage with customers.Read More
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Lead Routing With AnalyticsRachel Richter15 February 2018Getting the right leads to the right team is a challenge that almost any company wants to solve. Analytics offers the answer to this persistent business questio ...Read More
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The Big Break: Identifying Patterns in Your Customer PortfolioAbigail Lutte15 February 2018Winning in your growth efforts takes strategy, mastery of the rules and perfect timing. Finance has the power to drive increased cash flow, collaboration and pr ...Read More
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Opportunities and Challenges for UK Small BusinessesEd Thorne17 January 2018Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the British economy. We surveyed 500 SME owners to find out more about the challenges and opportunities ...Read More
Video: Using the SiriusDecisions Demand WaterfallThe Editors19 December 2017The latest Demand Waterfall reflects the reality of how B2B demand generation actually works, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s Josh Mueller.Read More
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Video: Marketing and Customer Experience in an Omnichannel WorldThe Editors5 December 2017When it comes to delivering a unified experience, so much goes into perfecting an omnichannel customer approach. Learn the who, what, where and the why.Read More
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Master Data and Big Data Synergy?Malcolm Hawker14 November 2017Big Data and Master Data have long been considered separate environments. Can integrating the two help companies realize the full value of their Big Data?Read More
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Are Silos Killing the Promise of Data?Rishi Dave13 November 2017Rishi Dave offers 3 steps to break down silos and identify the type of valuable opportunities that spark growth across the organization. Read More
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Are We Heading Towards Digital Global Warming?Scott Taylor7 November 2017The concurrent megatrends of big data, globalization, and the API economy converging could lead to a digital global warming.Read More
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Video: Accelerating Sales with Data and AnalyticsThe Editors9 October 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s CMO talked with analyst, Michael Krigsman, to discuss how data and analytics has flipped B2B marketing and sales on its head. Read More
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The B2B Road Is Long & Winding: Sales & Marketing Must Be EquippedRishi Dave15 September 2017Gain insight into how B2B sales & marketing professionals are shifting to a more targeted, data enriched system to achieve their business goals.Read More
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Closing Deals with AnalyticsRachel Richter14 September 2017Predictive analytics and behavioral data can help sales identify locations with buying power and need for your products/solutions, at the right time. Read More
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Infographic: The State of Sales AccelerationThe Editors14 September 2017Explore a visual snapshot of thoughts from buyers and sellers on the state of sales acceleration.Read More
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How to Integrate Content into the Marketing Org Michael Goldberg6 September 2017World class marketing strategies fall short without great content. See how D&B integrated content into its marketing org.Read More
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Key Take-aways from “Prove It! Attribution and Analytics” at sfBIGJessica Nussbaum6 September 2017Jessica Nussbaum, Director of Marketing at Dun & Bradstreet, shares a few key take-a-ways from sfBIG’s attribution and analytics event. Read More
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Why is the Sales Cycle Longer in B2B vs. B2C Advertising?Jessica Nussbaum17 August 2017In this second of a multi-blog series, learn why the main difference between consumer and business purchasing is that the sales cycle is longer.Read More
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Omnichannel Marketing – We Are So Meta!Erin Wright27 July 2017Get the top 8 tips from the Driving B2B Omnichannel Success Through Data webinar hosted by Dun & Bradstreet and Adobe.Read More
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Reimagining the Power of Data in the Cloud with MicrosoftThe Editors24 July 2017Real-time, actionable data powered by the D&B D-U-N-S® Number, will help businesses across the globe make critical business decisions through Mic ...Read More
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All Work and No Play Makes Jack… A Robot?Dr. Anthony Scriffignano24 July 2017What happens when human jobs inevitably give way to automated agents that can do more work, more efficiently, and without rest or other human requirements?Read More
One-Minute Read
Cross the Finish Line by Engaging With Your Customers Their WayErin Wright19 July 2017B2B digital marketers know the key to differentiate and remain competitive is by delivering engaging customer experiences. Read on how to finish strong.Read More
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Taming the Wild Data BeastBryan Palmer18 July 2017Get highlights and request this Forbes Insight Research – The Data Differentiator: How Improving Data Quality Improves Business.Read More
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Improving the Digital Customer ExperienceDeniz Olcay17 July 2017Learn how we’re leveraging our marketing & sales solution to better understand our web traffic, improve our site experience and generate revenue.Read More
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Two Keys to Unlocking the Identity of Your Website VisitorsRishi Dave17 July 2017Learn how to use the right data to identify your web visitors and turn visitors into customers. Read More
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3 Tips to Improve Inbound Marketing on a BudgetTracey Panek13 July 2017No one enjoys an limited marketing budget. If you need a cost-effective way to generate leads, find out why inbound marketing is your best solution.Read More
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How B2B Marketers are Using AnalyticsMichael Goldberg10 July 2017Data plays a big role in B2B marketing. But the real value lies in analytics. We partnered with Forbes to learn how marketers use analytics to drive success.Read More
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Dive into Omnichannel Marketing by First Identifying Your CustomersErin Wright28 June 2017Like triathlon training, Omnichannel Marketing requires dedication, persistence, and endurance. Start your race strong by identifying your customers.Read More
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How the Ad Industry is Coming Together to Stop Losing Money Michael Goldberg21 June 2017With ad fraud on the rise, the industry has banded together to combat the issue. TAG’s CEO explains how data sharing is playing a big role in the fight. Read More
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Why Data is the Key to Navigating the SiriusDecisions Demand WaterfallRishi Dave14 June 2017See how Dun & Bradstreet uses data and analytics to accelerate sales and how this strategy will help you navigate the new SiriusDecisions Demand WaterfallRead More
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How Ricoh Optimized Demand Gen Through a Centralized Data StrategyMichael Goldberg5 June 2017Ricoh knows the importance of having clean, accurate data to guide their marketing strategy. Discover how they use data to drive increased acquisition. Read More
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How to Double Your Inbound Leads in a Single Year Josh Mueller 30 May 2017Demand generation is one of the most important elements of a modern marketing strategy. Check out five tips that we employed to drive significant demand.Read More
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Sales Acceleration is More Important to Small Businesses Than EverAmber Colley30 May 2017Sales acceleration can be a crucial concept for small business owners, despite how popular it is among enterprise companies. Read More
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AI and The Terminator ConundrumRishi Dave16 May 2017AI is a hot story, but the data narrative is not as prominently discussed as it should be. After all, AI is only as intelligent as the data that feeds it.Read More
Partner Story
Marketing and Sales Gain an Edge with Dun & Bradstreet and Oracle Data CloudThe Editors27 March 2017Learn how Oracle customers can access Dun & Bradstreet data across the enterprise to build a single, connected view of their customers and prospects.Read More
Partner Story
Digital Marketers Expand Audience Reach With Dun & Bradstreet and AdobeThe Editors22 March 2017Learn how Adobe customers can identify and target prospects cross channel with Dun & Bradstreet business firmographics and persona data.Read More
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Account-Based Marketing: The Art of the StartThe Editors6 March 2017We surveyed over 100 B2B marketers to learn about the important role data plays in implementing account-based marketing strategies.Read More
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Whitepaper: How to Build a Killer Strategic Account PlanThe Editors6 March 2017Learn how to build a strategic account plan that will move you into accelerators faster, easier and with more predictability.Read More
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The Need for Sales Acceleration is Accelerating Rishi Dave6 March 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s former Chief Marketing Officer, Rishi Dave, shares his views on sales acceleration and the benefits associated with this concept.Read More
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The Future of Digital ExperiencesErin Wright28 February 2017Watch Dun & Bradstreet CEO Bob Carrigan and Global VP Ed Carey talk digital experience with Adobe from the Street Tank at Advertising Week 2016.Read More
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Three Key Strategies for Accelerated SellingShelly Lucas22 February 2017Are stalled B2B deals getting you down? Follow these strategies to keep sales conversations moving forward.Read More
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How Anticipatory Analytics is Changing the Way We MarketRishi Dave30 January 2017Marketers don’t need a crystal ball or a magic elixir to see the future, they just need the right mix of data and insights; they need anticipatory analytics.Read More
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Don’t Contact the Wrong ContactMichael Goldberg3 January 2017Proactively cleaning, enriching and mastering your database will help you reach the right people to drive qualified ROI.Read More
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Fighting Chaos With Chaos: The Biggest Irony of the Martech Explosion Leslie Hancock14 December 2016Today’s martech stacks are far from streamlined, but this isn’t the complexity marketers should worry about. Scott Brinker and Michael Krigsman explain. Read More
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How to Grow Your Business With Interconnected RelationshipsThe Editors6 December 2016Learn how interconnected relationships can help you evolve your B2B marketing beyond short-term leads and grow your business.Read More
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How to Grow Your Business With Interconnected DataThe Editors6 December 2016Forrester calls customer identity “the next competitive battleground.” Learn how interconnected data can unlock the identity graph and all of its rewards.Read More
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How Analytics Could’ve Saved the Death Star and Become a Force for Your BusinessJohn White7 November 2016Listen to Dun & Bradstreet’s Former CMO Rishi Dave explain how anticipatory analytics is crucial for your business and the 4 key things needed to use it.Read More
Customer Story
Unum Partners with D&B to Identify Cross-Sell OpportunitiesThe Editors6 November 2016Learn how Unum successfully matched and appended their data to identify cross-sell opportunities and achieve a broader view of their overall market.Read More
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How to Grow Your Business with Interconnected SystemsThe Editors2 November 2016Interconnect your platforms to align your teams and work as one.Read More
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How Interconnected Data Helps Marketers Stay in Tune with CustomersShelly Lucas2 November 2016You can't stay in tune with customers if everyone isn't working with the same information. Fortunately, standardized data can ensure you're all playing the same ...Read More
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How the Internet of Things Helps Deliver the “Right” Customer ExperienceShelly Lucas2 November 2016For B2B marketers, the IoT is more than just another ad "channel." It adds a new layer of buyer analytics for delivering the "right" customer experience.Read More
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Fast-Tracking Secrets to Digital Marketing SuccessLee Odden2 November 2016In this Q&A with Lee Odden, Dun & Bradstreet SVP Josh Mueller talks all things digital marketing, from lessons learned and 2017 priorities to re-imagining the d ...Read More
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Mission Possible: Personalized B2B Marketing in the Age of Colossal DataShelly Lucas1 November 2016Personalized marketing requires the right message, at the right time via the right channel. Sounds impossible. But not if you gear up for it.Read More
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Three Reasons Why B2B Marketers Should Reconsider Facebook AdvertisingShelly Lucas1 November 2016For years, many enterprise B2B marketers have given Facebook advertising a brazen thumbs down. Here are three reasons to reconsider that reactionRead More
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How Modern Marketers are Connecting Online and Offline ChannelsAnudit Vikram1 November 2016Data is the glue marketers should use to connect online and offline channels for personalized customer engagement.Read More
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The Marketing “Efficiency” Problem & How Customer Analytics Can Solve ItShelly Lucas1 November 2016The problem with "efficiency": It keeps us from delivering fluid responses. But thanks to interconnected data and customer analytics, we can liquefy our marketi ...Read More
Customer Story
How a Non-Profit First Aid Provider Grew Their Market Share The Editors31 October 2016Learn how our marketing and sales solutions enabled this organisation to match and append their data, resulting in market share growth.Read More
Customer Story
Market Insight Helps Fujitsu Deliver Sales IntelligenceThe Editors31 October 2016Learn how Fujitsu implemented a marketing solution to cleanse, match and append their data, resulting in a single view of their customers.Read More
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Dun & Bradstreet WebinarsThe Editors1 August 2016Missed a webinar? View our webcast feed to play videos from previous webinars hosted by Dun & Bradstreet.Read More
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Master Data: Uncovering Opportunities for GrowthThe Editors27 July 2016Discover best practices for gaining real value from your master data management (MDM) strategy in this dynamic webinar.Read More
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Infographic: The 2016 State of Enterprise AnalyticsMichael Goldberg21 April 2016Read about the current state of enterprise analytics, a 2016 infographic from Dun & Bradstreet.Read More
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The Disruptive Reader: Urgent Questions for Marketing InnovatorsShelly Lucas13 April 2016Attention, marketing innovators! This meaty reader is a lively interruption of “best practice” rituals—a must-read for all marketing misfits!Read More
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Marketing's Disconnect With Business & How Customer Analytics Can Mend ItShelly Lucas12 April 2016Marketing's 2016 priorities are out of step with the C-suite's number one business mandate (ROI). Thankfully, customer analytics can help pull marketers back in ...Read More
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From Earth to the Moon and Back 6x: How Data Drives DigitalErin Wright31 March 2016For businesses today, we live in a Data Economy, where high-quality data has become one of the most valuable commodities in pursuit of global growth.Read More
Customer Story
USG People Reduces Share of Risky Customers By 85%The Editors22 January 2016Dun & Bradstreet Portfolio Manager alerts a multi-national team to its biggest risks – and greatest opportunities Read More
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Making the Business Case for Better Marketing ImagesMichael Goldberg21 January 2016Oh snap! Your brand story isn't getting shared? Research shows the right images build deeper customer connections and better tell your story. Read More
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Pitney Bowes Quadruples Customer Lifetime Value with Custom Data ModelsAndrew Ford20 January 2016Driving powerful growth by engaging almost 50,000 prospects that would have been missed without Dun & BradstreetRead More
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5 Ways to Help Get Your Small Business FoundTracey Panek19 January 2016It's not easy to compete against corporate marketing departments. Try these digital marketing tactics to help your small business get noticed in a big way.Read More
Customer Story
Pitney Bowes Merges its Software to D&B Data For Clean Customer ProfilesAmy Collins17 January 2016De-duping and enriching millions of company records creates a single customer view – and a path to better customer relationshipsRead More
Customer Story
For IGO POST, Global Data Insight is the Gift That Keeps on Giving Joeri Verbossen16 January 2016IGO-POST was looking for quality addresses to improve customer insights. Learn how they tackled the challenge with Dun & Bradstreet.Read More
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Close More Deals with Sales IntelligenceThe Editors14 January 2016Don't approach prospects with a canned sales pitch. Arm yourself with detailed sales intelligence to better understand, target, and engage prospects.Read More
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Why Business Plans Are Worth Their Weight in GoldJohn Rick Klaras12 January 2016Learn why developing a business plan can be incredibly important to a new company’s success.Read More
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Accurate Data: The Foundation for PersonalizationThe Editors12 January 2016Without accurate customer data, you're more likely to have phantom leads and off-target marketing messages. Here's how to keep your information up to date.Read More
Sales & MarketingThe Editors12 January 2016Read and learn about new ideas and insights for the world of data-inspired marketing from Dun and Bradstreet.Read More
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Get Up Close and Personal with CustomersThe Editors12 January 2016Buyers want more personalized messages from the brands they do business with. Find out how data insight helps you get up close and personal.Read More
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Why Market Research is More Important Than You ThinkThe Editors11 January 2016You can't succeed in your industry if you don't keep up with trends and advancements. Find out why you need to market research to stay competitive.Read More
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Looking to Nurture Your Leads a Bit Better?The Editors11 January 2016Is lead generation a struggle for your business? Heed these tips and tricks on how to nurture your leads and convert them into engaged customers.Read More
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How to Become an Industry Research ExpertThe Editors10 January 2016B2B small businesses need to gather more facts before they become industry pros. Learn how to implement a sound industry research strategy.Read More
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Creating Your Best Customer ProfileRitika Puri6 January 2016Make your good customer snapshot better: Get creative with your data collection and integration.Read More
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Set the Tempo for Sales and Marketing Alignment: Make Data Your DrumbeatThe Editors21 August 2015What happens to your relationship with a lead after it goes to sales? Data can set the tempo for moving forward smoothly.Read More
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The Targeting Lies We TellRitika Puri13 August 2015Three targeting myths you don't know about (but should)Read More
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Marketing and the Identity PuzzleLisa Petrucci6 August 2015There’s a lot of information out there that could help marketers better understand their customers – like behavioral data from web, mobile, email campaigns and ...Read More
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The Dangers of Automated Dashboard Addiction – And How to Escape ThemThe Editors28 July 2015Just because something is easy to track doesn’t mean it should be. Markets and customers continuously change, so our measurements should change, too.Read More
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The Dangers of Automated Dashboard Addiction – And How to Escape ThemShelly Lucas28 July 2015Just because something is easy to track doesn’t mean it should be. Markets and customers continuously change, so our measurements should change, too.Read More
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How to Create Sales Pitches That Change Minds and Close DealsShelly Lucas9 July 2015Facts tell, but stories sell. An "unconsidered need" pitch tips the odds in your favor. Stanford research proves it.Read More
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Misadventures in TargetingRitika Puri30 June 2015Marketing leaders share how they turned mistakes into relationship-building moxieRead More
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The Data-Inspired Art of Sales Acceleration (eBook)The Editors23 June 2015You already get prospects ready for sales. What about getting sales ready for prospects? Data can be your best ally.Read More
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Using Data to Nurture Your Best Leads The Editors16 June 2015E-BOOK: How data and analytics help you uncover the full potential of a new customerRead More
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CMOs & CIOs: Relationship Co-Pilots, From Lunch Room to Loyalty LoopShelly Lucas11 June 2015Goodbye, funnel. Hello, loyalty loop! The CMO-CIO partnership takes off on a customer relationship adventure.Read More
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The Data Inspired Art of Growing Customer RelationshipsThe Editors9 June 2015The new art of the marketer uses data to build lasting customer relationships. Get the essentials in this e-book!Read More
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The Missing Link: What CMOs and CIOs Really Need to be Doing TogetherShelly Lucas4 June 2015The conversation around the CMO & CIO partnership is missing something important – and it's not digital marketing.Read More
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How Predictive Lead Scoring Can Align Sales and MarketingKevin Dexter28 May 2015Predictive lead scoring is changing the often-contentious dynamic between sales and marketing organizations.Read More
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The Salesperson as Customer HeroThe Editors21 May 2015INFOGRAPHIC: Marketers know what buyers are saying and what influences them. But what good is that insight if you don't share it with sales?Read More
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Is Your Marketing Mobile-Ready?The Editors14 May 2015INFOGRAPHIC: Stay in step with on-the-go customers and keep their experience seamless with good data managementRead More
Infographic
Give 'Em What They Want: Data-Inspired ContentThe Editors1 May 2015INFOGRAPHIC: Delivering the right stuff at the right time to build better relationships with prospectsRead More
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Thriving Through the Data Deluge (Video)Brad Young30 April 2015Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano explains how marketers can find meaning in a sea of customer data.Read More
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Map Your Universe: How B2B Data Empowers Your Targeting DecisionsThe Editors16 April 2015INFOGRAPHIC: Data and analytics let you gaze into more lucrative heavens – identifying companies you do (and do not) want to do business withRead More
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Make Your Online Customer Experience Personal, Not CreepyThe Editors10 April 2015Personalize your online customer experience in five data-inspired steps. Get tips in this infographic!Read More
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How Data-Inspired CMOs Are Owning the Customer ExperienceThe Editors3 April 2015How can CMOs meet the great expectations set by self-directed customers? Find out in this infographic.Read More
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Lead Nurturing Gone Wrong – And How to Make It RightShelly Lucas27 January 2015Lead nurturing is about finding open doors. See more of them by improving your relationship-building.Read More
Data-Driven Account-Based MarketingThe EditorsRead More
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Whitepaper: Finance Operations –
A Roadmap to SuccessThe EditorsThis whitepaper outlines the key steps in building a global shared service model for finance operations how it can impact sales growth.Read More
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Marketing Agility: The Missing Metric?Shelly LucasMarketing agility is essential to deliver real-time responsive contents. CMOs can use an agility scorecard to report progress & obtain leadership support.Read More
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