May, 2022

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How to Create a Business Case for Your CI Program

Crayon

Things could be going better. You’re working hard to deliver on the competitive intelligence requests that come through your inbox, but as far as you can tell, very few people are consuming the insights and materials you produce.

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8 business concepts IT leaders should master

CIO

CIOs know they must be business leaders, but the business knowledge they must bring to the proverbial table is something of a moving target. There are, of course, the management fundamentals and the longstanding executive skills that remain constant must-haves. But there are, too, a list of topics that bubble up and dominate based on current trends and present-day realities.

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[Ready-to-use] Knowledge360® and competitive intelligence software business case presentation

Cipher

As a competitive intelligence analyst , you know how difficult it is to be successful without the support of sophisticated technology. The amount of data you have to deal with on a daily basis is simply unfathomable and continues to grow at an ever-faster pace. In practice, it’s impossible to effectively source, process, and analyze this data to produce meaningful insights without software.

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How AI Can Supercharge Your Ransomware Defense In 2022?

Smart Data Collective

Human-operated ransomware attacks have threat actors using certain methods to get into your devices. They depend on hands-on-keyboard activities to get into your network. AI can protect you in the event of these and other attacks. Since the decisions are data-driven, you have a lower likelihood of falling victim to attacks. The decisions are based on extensive experimentation and research to improve effectiveness without altering customer experience.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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8 Irresistible Call to Action Examples for Digital Marketers

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A well-executed call to action (CTA) is a key element of effective digital marketing. It compels viewers to take action and is the gateway to acquiring leads and converting them to potential customers. It’s the driving force behind lead generation , and it can make or break your sales funnel. Just a simple thing such as using a button instead of text boosts conversion rate by up to 45% , speaking volumes about why CTAs are a critical part of any marketing campaign, and without them, you’re

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Connecting Employees to the “Why Care” and “Where to Go” with Competitive Intelligence Integrations

Crayon

We all know your stakeholders can benefit from competitive intelligence , but let’s talk about the real problem: They have so many places to look for information that, rather than looking, they’ll often just ask a colleague a question instead. Sales. Customer Success. Product managers. Product marketers. Content marketers. Recruiters. Executive leaders.

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Top 10 business needs driving IT spending today

CIO

Ceridian SVP and CIO Carrie Rasmussen got a 7% bump in her IT budget for 2022, with her company’s growth, its ongoing digitalization drive, and security mindfulness driving the boost. More specifically, Rasmussen is boosting her spend on cybersecurity to help manage risk, a key element for enabling Ceridian’s planned global expansion. Some of the extra funds are paying for work to consolidate applications and services, a move Rasmussen classifies as an efficiency play “that will free up money to

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Deloitte…Their Changes, Investments and Contract Wins…Oh My!

FedSavvy

We last looked at Deloitte in January 2020 to gain insight into the Government & Public Services (GPS) practice, including its major wins and customer portfolio. Deloitte’s GPS business has experienced changes in its U.S. Government customer portfolio balance over the last two years. In 2020, Deloitte’s customer portfolio was led by the IRS, U.S.

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8 Data-Driven Strategies to Improve Customer Engagement

Smart Data Collective

Data-savvy companies are constantly exploring new ways to utilize big data to solve various challenges they encounter. A growing number of companies are using data analytics technology to improve customer engagement. Werner H Kunz of the University of Massachusetts Boston and some of his colleagues addressed this in their paper Customer Engagement in a Big Data World.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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7 Best Practices for Creating Engaging & Meaningful Infographics

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As a marketer or business owner, would you like to acquire free backlinks, increase user time spent on a page, and get brand exposure on social media through social media sharing? If so, infographics are a great tool for you and your business. Infographics are not a new concept and a lot of brands similar to yours are already using them in their marketing strategy.

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The Key to Account-Based Marketing Success

Zoominfo

Account-based marketing (ABM) is now table stakes for B2B marketers and salespeople looking to hit — and exceed — their goals. In fact, a recent survey of marketing leaders found broad agreement that ABM programs produce better pipeline growth, revenue growth, and return on investment than competing approaches. The catch? Without a strong data foundation, even the most well-thought-out ABM playbook will fail.

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Crayon Customer Corner: How Mend Uses Crayon Integrations to Empower their Sales and Marketing Teams

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In our third installment of the Crayon Customer Corner, we chatted with Geoffrey Gibson — Vice President of Sales at Mend and a three-time (!!) Crayon user. After successfully leveraging Crayon at his two previous companies, Geoff arrived at Mend and began making moves to implement a competitive intelligence process, choosing the best CI platform for the job was a no-brainer.

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Stopping Some Users Seeing Certain Columns Or Measures In Your Power BI Report With Object Level Security And Field Parameters

Chris Webb BI

If you have sensitive data in your Power BI dataset you may need to stop some users seeing the data in certain columns or measures. There is only one way to achieve this: you have to use Object Level Security (OLS) in your dataset. It’s not enough to exclude those measures or columns from your reports or to hide them, because there will always be ways for enterprising users to see data they shouldn’t be allowed to see.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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Market Data: What It Means & How to Read It

Netbasequid

Market data refers to all the intel available explaining the demand and supply of products and services within a business category. On the surface, this “data” includes information on the types of products and services available, how many are sold to/by the number of businesses operating in the market, and the size of the customer base. But below the surface, there is so much more data available – and so much opportunity.

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Data Analytics is Very Valuable for Companies Improving their Cultures

Smart Data Collective

Data analytics technology is rapidly becoming a more integral part of many company cultures. According to the 2021 State of Data Maturity Report, 32% of companies have formal data strategies. Although they are still the minority, this figure has risen from almost nothing under a decade ago. Data analytics serves many different purposes. We have talked at length about the benefits of using big data to improve financial management and implement more effective marketing strategies.

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Calculating ROI For Instagram/Facebook Ads

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You put a lot of effort into your social media campaigns. But, how would you know if it’s working? Well, you could try measuring your social media Return on Investment (ROI). But how will you measure social media ROI? Isn’t it too much work? Don’t worry. We will make it easier for you. This blog post will take you through how to calculate ROI on your Instagram and Facebook ad campaigns.

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Modern Data Compliance: Here’s What Global Businesses Need to Consider

Zoominfo

When lawmakers in the United Kingdom adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, the global privacy and compliance landscape experienced a monumental shift. At that time, most organizations around the world enacted changes to bolster their own privacy practices and ensure compliance with what was considered the new gold standard for privacy regulations.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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It’s True, Your Market is Getting More Competitive

Crayon

If it seems like your industry is getting more competitive, it probably is.

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What I Learned At Gartner Data & Analytics 2022

Timo Elliot

I was at the Gartner Data & Analytics conference in London a couple of weeks ago and I’d like to share some thoughts on what I think was interesting, and what I think I learned…. First, data is by default, and by definition, a liability , because it costs money and has risks associated with it. To turn data into an asset , you actually have to do something with it and drive the business.

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Zen and the Art of Data Maintenance: All Data is Suffering (Part 1)

TDAN BI

Our reactions to the data we receive can cause a great deal of suffering. For example, there was a hospital with an outstanding reputation for being trusted at a deep level by many families. They used data to alert people about various medical actions that they recommended. One such alert was that when a person […].

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The 4 Major Applications of Blockchain Technology

Smart Data Collective

The word ‘blockchain’ is more and more in use today, especially when it comes to cryptocurrencies. However, the applications of blockchain go beyond cryptocurrency networks. Applications of blockchain technology today aren’t restricted to the financial industry either. This is as the distributed ledgers found in blockchain technology can be used across industries.

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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Best Practices for Using Stock Images

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All blogs, social media profiles , and websites use visuals to bring out the best in their content. A majority of content creators use stock images if they can’t hire a photographer, but if you’ve never used them before, you may not know how to navigate the legality of their use. . Legality is one thing. Choosing the best quality photos for your brand is another.

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Sales Intelligence Tools: A Guide to Predictive Prospecting

Zoominfo

Business leaders know that data is the critical heart of growth and expansion. And while it’s not hard to find basic business data — company names, phone numbers, employee counts, revenue, maybe direct dial numbers and email addresses — today’s complicated sales cycles need more than just names and numbers. What is Sales Intelligence? Sales intelligence uses data and sophisticated software for lead generation , creating an ideal customer profile , data quality management, and more.

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To Create a Competitive Culture, You Need Role Models and Software

Crayon

To create a competitive culture is to convince your colleagues that competitive intelligence is essential—to shift the perception of CI from nice-to-have to need-to-have. What does that mean? It means getting everyone in your organization to think more broadly and more strategically, routinely asking—what other options do our customers have? Obsession is not the goal; knowledge is the goal.

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Is inflation getting better? The answer, in charts

Domo

Even though we did a blog post about inflation as recently as February 2022, it’s still a hot topic (unfortunately) three months later. So, we figured it would be worth revisiting by focusing on a key question at hand: “How do we know when inflation is getting better?” To answer, we must first ask how inflation—the year-over-year (YoY) change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) —has changed from one month to the next, which is exactly what the following chart addresses, starting

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu