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Episode Seventy: Managing The Data OverloadFrode Berg30 April 2021Frode Berg, Managing Director EMEA, Provenir discusses the biggest challenges facing banks and fintech’s and how data can help provide the solution.Read More

Episode Sixty-Five: The Value Of Consistency and Certainty In BusinessDanny McCoy19 March 2021Listen in as we speak to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec on driving growth across Ireland’s business and economic landscape.Read More

Episode Sixty-Four: The Power of ConnectionsNoor Sugrue5 March 2021Tune in as we speak to Dun & Bradstreet Accelerate partner Vintro, on the transformational value of the right connection in business.Read More

How Data Is Earning Its Place in Insurance Corporate StrategiesJames Harrison7 December 2020Insurance leaders unveil how their corporate strategies are influenced by the rise of data and digital technologies.Read More

What Does the Digital Landscape Look Like for Insurance?James Harrison4 December 2020Discover the emerging digital trends in insurance, including the unrolling impact of COVID-19.Read More

Helping Our Partners Accelerate into the FutureThe Editors12 June 2020Learn how Dun & Bradstreet works with our exclusive group of partners to help our clients.Read More

Maintaining Business Momentum in a PandemicSam Tidswell-Norrish29 May 2020In turbulent times, keeping momentum is not easy. And businesses will have to employ every tool in their arsenal to survive. But the world will rebuild.Read More

Dun & Bradstreet COVID-19 Commerce Disruption TrackerBrian Alster18 May 2020Dun & Bradstreet analyzes the ongoing impact of the coronavirus to businesses globally.Read More

In Times of Stability or Uncertainty, Dun & Bradstreet Can HelpThe Editors10 April 2020Data and insights to help you navigate an ever-changing business landscapeRead More

Driving Demand Digitally in Days of Social DistancingDeniz Olcay25 March 2020We’ve identified four key impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic may have on go-to-market teams to help you identify new ways to help drive demand.Read More

UK SMEs: Keeping Pace with Tech and TalentTim Vine11 June 2019New tech gets released every day, so how do SMEs know what can add true value to their business – and how do they source the right talent to utilise it?Read More

The Impact of Brexit on UK SMEsTim Vine23 April 2019Change is inevitable, especially in the wake of Brexit. In this blog post, we explore the ways SMEs in the UK are being affected by these changing times.Read More

UK Gender Pay Gap ReportEd Thorne26 March 2019Latest report containing 2018 gender pay gap information for Dun & Bradstreet’s UK business. Read More

Identity Management is Multi-Step Process

On the Pursuit of Data Perfection: Fiction or Reality?Michael Goldberg12 December 2018Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Content Officer, Monica Richter, discusses misconceptions about data quality and how to effectively use data for your business.Read More

Identity Management is Multi-Step Process

UK SMEs: Brexit and BeyondTim Vine22 November 2018Get results from survey of UK business owners. See what is concerning about the growing average amount of credit owed to them.Read More

Identity Management is Multi-Step Process

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part ThreeAmber Colley19 November 2018Trucking Freight Brokers are challenged with obtaining surety bonds, managing cash flow, handling liabilities, and more, but business credit can help.Read More

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Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part TwoAmber Colley6 November 2018Trucking Carriers and Forwarders are challenged with thin margins, establishing credibility, unexpected costs, and more, but business credit can help.Read More

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Playing the Part of Entrepreneur: Interview with Klickly's Cooper HarrisJudith Hackett22 October 2018Cooper Harris, founder of the AI-powered advertising platform Klickly, shares her checklist for startup success in an interview with Judy Hackett.Read More

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How SMBs Can Leverage Account-Based Marketing With the D-U-N-S NumberAmber Colley5 October 2018Enhance your marketing with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which enables you to better target and understand your prospects.Read More

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Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part OneAmber Colley23 August 2018Learn how small and mid-size trucking companies can build business credit to win contract bids, improve cash flow management & raise credit limits.Read More

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Building Blackline – Interview With CEO Therese Tucker Judith Hackett6 July 2018Learn how Therese Tucker built her successful fintech company, Blackline, got the business funded, and took it public.Read More

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3 Advantages of Small Business Analytics for Brick-and-Mortar StoresAmber Colley2 July 2018Analytics are essential for brick-and-mortar stores - Learn about customer spending habits, how post-millennials shop & how to personalize for customers.Read More

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Passion: An Entrepreneur’s Most Valuable AssetJeff Stibel18 June 2018Vice Chairman Jeff Stibel explains why passion is a trait an entrepreneur can’t do without.Read More

Identity Management is Multi-Step Process

How Your SMB Can Become an Amazon Prime SupplierAmber Colley14 June 2018Find out how to get started as an Amazon Seller, with an intro to the Amazon Marketplace. Hear pros & cons of joining the Fulfilment by Amazon Program.Read More

Double Decker Bus Pencils – Why SMEs are Optimistic in UK

Confident Challengers: SMEs Optimistic Despite UncertaintyEd Thorne11 April 2018A recent survey commissioned by Dun & Bradstreet found the majority of small businesses still see the UK as a great place to do business despite Brexit and chan ...Read More

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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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Entrepreneurism Is a DiseaseJeff Stibel1 March 2018Jeff Stibel, Vice Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet, offers his advice to entrepreneurs and it’s not what you might think.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Infographic: Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEsThe Editors20 February 2018Check out a visual representation of key statistics from our recent survey of 500 small and medium business owners in the UK.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

How a Good Credit-Building Strategy Can Impact Your Company’s ReputationAmber Colley25 January 2018Help get loans or contracts by building a reputation through your business credit file.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

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

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Tips for Small Business Growth During Economic UncertaintyAmber Colley20 December 2017Learn how you can best prepare your small or medium business for a successful year full of growth and protection, despite economic uncertainty.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” UsDave Earickson22 September 2017How credit leaders can assess impact of the Toys “R” Us business bankruptcy filing.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

5 Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Product in Big-Box StoresAmber Colley8 September 2017These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

How SMBs Can Hire & Keep Quality EmployeesAmber Colley11 August 2017Competing for and winning top talent as a small or medium enterprise can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Basic Strategies of a Successful M&A ProcessRich Veldran26 July 2017Break down merger and acquisition strategies down to 3 steps: Principle, Process and People. Learn about M&A due diligence, finance and HR play a role.Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

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

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

4 Ways Rapid Growth Can Harm Your Small BusinessWill Erikson10 July 2017A slow and steady approach to growing your business can be advisable in some cases. Learn when it makes sense to be more prudent with expansion. Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Strategies for Combating Federal Funding Cuts Amber Colley29 June 2017Learn how you can prepare your business for uncertainty and federal budget cuts, so you can fund your business growth. Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

The Sales Acceleration Tools Perfect for Small BusinessesAmber Colley30 May 2017Sales acceleration can be a crucial concept for small business owners, despite how popular it is among enterprise companies. Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be AvoidedIlya Meyzin25 April 2017Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make. Read More

Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs

Comprehensive Company Reference Tool From Mergent with Dun & BradstreetThe Editors10 April 2017Read about Mergent’s decision to partner with Dun & Bradstreet, helping library patrons make informed decisions across a variety of research needs.Read More

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Growth, Relationships and a New Dialogue for the Big Data EraThe Editors1 February 2017Growth can be elusive, so many executives are left asking: Where do I find it? How do I achieve it? How do I sustain it? Get the answers in our whitepaper.Read More

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Special Briefing: The Impact of the US Presidential Election ResultBodhi Ganguli17 November 2016Dun & Bradstreet maintains its Country Risk Rating for the US at DB2a following the election of Donald Trump as the next president.Read More

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The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016Warwick Knowles17 November 2016The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Impact score highlights a further increase of global business risk. Four new entries emerged among our top 10 risks.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

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Interest Rate Vulnerabilities in 2016Isaac Leung31 October 2016Learn about the implications of interest rate changes in 2016 and how they can affect your business.Read More

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How Data Can Help Finance Become BolderThe Editors31 October 2016Learn why a data-inspired growth strategy is key for modern financial decision makers to help accelerate sales revenues and business growth.Read More

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How Data Can Help Finance Become BolderThe Editors31 October 2016Learn why a data-inspired growth strategy is key for modern financial decision makers to help accelerate sales revenues and business growth.Read More

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6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to BrexitMarcie Geffner27 September 2016Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Learn how small business owners are adjusting to the change.Read More

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Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…Markus Kuger18 August 2016How do the interest rate cuts from The Bank of England affect doing business with the UK? 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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How to Keep Calm and Carry On in a Post-Brexit Vote WorldThe Editors27 July 2016Hear from our team of expert economists as they provide a series of recommendations to help you navigate the evolving post-Brexit landscape.Read More

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The Impact of Brexit for the US and UKThe Editors26 July 2016Our economists’ perspectives on what finance leaders should know about BrexitRead More

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Video: The Global Impact of BrexitThe Editors23 July 2016In this short video, our Senior Economist, Jaspreet Sehmi, analyses the global impact of Brexit on business confidence and future economic growth. Read More

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Five Consequences of BrexitThe Editors21 July 2016Did Britain make the right decision to leave the EU? Dun & Bradstreet reveals expert analytical insight into what the repercussions might be. Read More

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Pound Tumbles, Stock Markets Crash as UK Votes to Leave EUThe Editors18 July 2016Learn about the expected outcomes of the Brexit referendum, including market reactions and the impact it will have on companies doing business with the UK.Read More

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Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Implications for RussiaJaspreet Sehmi8 July 2016Learn about the positive and negative implications to Russia following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.Read More

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Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on Brazil and Latin AmericaMelaine Campbell8 July 2016Learn about the positive and negative implications to Brazil and Latin America following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.Read More

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Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on the United StatesBodhi Ganguli8 July 2016Learn about the positive and negative implications to the United States following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.Read More

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The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on JapanThe Editors7 July 2016Learn about the positive and negative implications to Japan following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.Read More

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The Brexit Vote’s Impact on ChinaThe Editors7 July 2016Learn about the positive and negative implications to China following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.Read More

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The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta5 July 2016On 23 June the British people voted to leave the EU.Read More

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Brexit’s Impact on IndiaThe Editors4 July 2016The UK’s decision to depart from the EU has flooded global financial markets.Read More

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Special Briefing: The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta1 July 2016The 'Leave' campaign's unexpected victory in the UK's EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk.Read More

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The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the UKMarkus Kuger1 July 2016The ‘Leave’ campaign’s unexpected victory in the UK’s EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk.Read More

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The Global Impact of the D-U-N-S^® NumberMichael Goldberg2 June 2016Learn how the D-U-N-S Number is leveraged by thousands of enterprises globally to predict the reliability of a company and inform smarter business decisions.Read More

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3 Keys to Becoming an Analytically Driven OrganizationMichael Goldberg12 May 20163 Keys to Becoming an Analytically Driven OrganisationRead More

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2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro ZoneDaniele Fraietta2 May 20162020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro ZoneRead 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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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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How Credit-Sales Collaboration Can Drive GrowthBob Porreca23 January 2016Learn how the collaboration between credit and sales departments can drive business growth and spur increased profitability.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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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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The Entrepreneur Boom Is Upon UsAmber Colley12 January 2016Small business sales are up and the number of entrepreneurs is growing tremendously. Here's what small business owners need to know to succeed.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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How to Create Personalized Marketing Campaigns for CustomerThe 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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5 Ways You're Setting up Your Startup for DisasterThe Editors12 January 2016Are you unknowingly setting your startup up for failure? Be aware of these five all-too-common mistakes to avoid when launching a new business.Read More

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How to Conduct Consumer Research for Small BusinessesThe 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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The Data Strategy Blueprint Series: Data Quality & IntegrationThe Editors17 December 2015The Data Strategy Blueprint Series:
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Improve Sales & Marketing Alignment with these 5 QuestionsThe 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

3 Audience Targeting Myths You Should Know are False

3 Audience Targeting Myths You Need to IgnoreRitika Puri13 August 2015Three targeting myths you don't know about (but should)Read More

3 Audience Targeting Myths You Should Know are False

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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Whitepaper: The CFO's Relationship ChecklistAbigail Lutte3 August 2015Learn five relationship checklists that CFOs should use in order to create a collaborative cross functional path to growth across the organization.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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Understanding the Types of Risks That Could Affect Your BusinessHeather Herndon28 July 2015Knowing the threats that your business could face can make mitigation easier. From external to internal, the nature of the threat and its severity can vary. 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

How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real Advantages

How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real AdvantagesRitika Puri30 June 2015Marketing leaders share how they turned mistakes into relationship-building moxieRead More

How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real Advantages

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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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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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

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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

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5 Reasons Your Small Business Should Partner with Dun & BradstreetKairo Cerere7 January 2015Learn five ways D&B can help you expand your capabilities and grow your business.Read More

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5 Steps to Establish a Successful Partner RelationshipKairo Cerere9 December 2014D&B is growing and expanding our partner ecosystem to include software companies, system integrators and data brokers. How do we do it? We pay attention to Simo ...Read More

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A Lively Debate about Master Data ManagementVimal Vel29 April 2014The explosive growth of data has only accelerated the demand for availability of this information within the user work-flow solutions such as CRM, ERP and BI sy ...Read More

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Whitepaper: Finance Operations –
A Roadmap to SuccessThe EditorsGet an insider's look at Dun & Bradstreet's own experience building a finance operations structure and strategy for empowering growth.Read More

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Dun & Bradstreet's Client CommitmentTom RaukerDetailed steps that Dun & Bradstreet is taking to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on our operations.Read More

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