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Embrace the Future: How Image and Voice Recognition Are Revolutionizing Retail

Are you still jotting down grocery lists on paper? Do you think you’re ahead of the game just because you downloaded the latest shopping list app? Have you ever asked someone where they got their shoes because you just had to have a pair?

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A Quick GDPR Guide for Your Cookie and Privacy Policy Updates

You already know that your organization is expected to be General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant by May 25, 2018. If you have not updated your organization’s website yet, here’s a guide that cuts the muck and gets straight to the point. 

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How to Boost Your Marketing Efforts Using Video

B2B marketers who are looking at innovative ways to engage the C-suite should consider using video in addition to their other marketing efforts as video is fast becoming a critical information source for senior executives, a Forbes survey revealed. Video is also substituting other popular sources of information which marketers have traditionally relied upon.  

60% B2B marketers reported a preference to watching a video as opposed to reading text on the same webpage. This trend shows an increasing inclination to video which is something B2B marketers must capitalize on. 

In this post, we will discuss how B2B marketers can use video to complement their existing marketing efforts and produce effective and engaging content. 

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Why You Need to Implement an Omnichannel Contact Center Right Now

It wasn’t too long ago when companies held all the power in their business transactions with customers. Individuals or organizations which needed help with a product or service were at the mercy of whatever customer support solutions were made available to them. In most cases, the only way to get assistance was via phone, at specific dates and times. Even then, one had no idea how long one had to wait in the queue to speak to an actual human. 

However, times have changed. Companies have come to realize that now, more than ever, customers have many options at their disposal to get what they want. Now, customers have all the power and companies are scrambling to find ways to keep them happy. 

Since products and services are bound to have associated queries or issues, we need customer service. Fortunately, companies have stepped up their service offerings with multichannel contact centers, which offer customers multiple ways to reach someone who can help. However, as laudable as this is, the result can often still be a disjointed, unsatisfactory experience.

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How Sales Playbooks Help Sales Teams Win Big

Sales success today depends on a combination of strategy, skill, technology, and process. With buyers conducting 57% of their purchase research before engaging with a sales rep¹, traditional sales tactics are no longer enough. A well-structured sales playbook is an essential tool that streamlines processes, enhances productivity, and aligns teams for success. 

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Why Your Sales and Customer Support Teams Should Work Together

Many organizations experience friction between sales and customer support teams. Sales teams are often under pressure to meet aggressive targets, sometimes pushing leads that aren't the right fit. When these deals close, the burden shifts to customer support, which must manage customer expectations and resolve issues that could have been avoided¹. 

This disconnect creates internal distrust and diminishes customer satisfaction, leading to higher churn rates and lost revenue. The solution? Aligning sales and customer support to create a collaborative, customer-focused dynamic. 

Here’s why integrating these two teams is crucial for business success.

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Top Contact Center Technology Trends Shaping CX in 2018

The contact center plays a critical role in shaping customer experience (CX) in today’s always-on, digital-first world. Over the years, contact center technology has evolved significantly, with new innovations constantly enhancing customer interactions.

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What, Why and How of Look-Alike Modeling

Business growth is fueled by reaching new audiences and increasing your potential customer base. However, targeting new audiences, especially those beyond what you usually encounter or engage with, can be tricky and tough. So, to make ad targeting simpler for advertisers, AI-powered tools, such as look-alike modeling, have been developed.

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Why Sales Enablement and Through-Partner Marketing Go Hand-in Hand

When the best partners have countless companies vying for their attention, how do you stand out from the rest and build a mutually beneficial relationship? The answer lies in well-executed partner marketing programs and tactics, which happen at the intersection of sales enablement, to-partner marketing, and through-partner marketing.

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Software-Defined Data Centers

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Software Defined Data Centers

Software-defined data centers (SDDCs) continue to become an attractive option for organizations looking to maximize versatility with their data environments. According to a report from Allied Market Research, the market for SDDCs will grow to an impressive $139 billion by 2022. Organizations that get on board with this trend will be well-positioned for this expansion.

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