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Recapping the Society of Insurance Research Annual Conference 2021

Cipher

This fall, the Society of Insurance Research (SIR) hosted their 51st annual conference, bringing together leaders from across the insurance industry. And as we approach winter, we’re still making our way through all the valuable content presented at the conference. The conferences co-chairs Neelam Paharia with Allstate and Lori Schoenberger with Amerisure did a fantastic job curating an agenda that delivered.

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Data-Driven Marketing Strategies to Supercharge eCommerce Businesses

Smart Data Collective

Big data has become a highly invaluable aspect of modern business. More companies are using sophisticated data analytics and AI tools to overhaul their business models. Some industries have become more dependent on big data than others. The e-commerce sector has been one of the most affected by major advances in data technology. Smart e-commerce entrepreneurs are utilizing big data to address many of the problems they are facing.

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Product Marketing Spotlight Series: Elizabeth Brophy

Crayon

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How To Use Zoom Backgrounds Effectively: 7 Best Practices

mention

Your Zoom background creates a strong impression of you. This can be professional or otherwise depending on your choice of real or virtual background. With the right background, you’ll feel a lot more confident while broadcasting from your home or office. Backgrounds also come with a wide range of additional benefits, such as: They keep your private spaces private They can be a great icebreaker They help you project a professional appearance They create a feeling of calm/fun They minimize distra

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

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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The State of Competitive Intelligence: Q3 2021

Cipher

Welcome to the State of Competitive Intelligence Update, a quarterly report from the team at Cipher. Today, we’re discussing the latest insights from the world of Market and Competitive Intelligence (M/CI), and sharing how leading organizations around the world are using the Knowledge360 ? platform to advance their CI efforts.

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Pretty Big Deal: John Felts: Blood, Sweat, and More Blood

Zoominfo

After losing his job and his marriage at the same time, John Felts needed work. He fell into sales while on an interview for an IT position. After nearly a year of struggling to make it in sales, his big break came when he started selling to a local blood bank. In this week’s episode, John tells us how he managed to stand out by giving his blood, sweat, and tears … and more blood Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Apple | Spotify | Website Brace Yourself We’ve got milli

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The Best Social Media Monitoring Tools in 2021

Netbasequid

Social media monitoring tools zero in on what your consumers like, dislike and hope for. These tools track consumer behaviors so brands can jump in at just the right moment to nudge them along on the purchase path. And that’s really just scratching the surface of social media monitoring capabilities. We are going to highlight a handful of social analytics tools that are non-negotiable “must have” tools, and you’ll want to pay attention because: Half of the marketers worldwide turned to social li

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Are We There Yet? …Composite Models Using DirectQuery Over Power BI Datasets

Paul Turnley

Last year I wrote this post about the new composite model feature in Power BI that enables datasets to be chained together using a featured called “DirectQuery for PBI Datasets and AS“ The prospect of creating a data model that virtually layers existing data models together without having to repeat the design, sounds like nothing … Continue reading →

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The Evolving Role of Analytics in Supply Chain Security

Smart Data Collective

Analytics technology has become fundamental to many aspects of organizational management. Some of the benefits of analytics actually have crossover with each other. For example, more companies than ever are using analytics to bolster their security. They are also using data analytics tools to help streamline many logistical processes and make sure supply chains operate more efficiently.

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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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4 Sales Lessons We Learned From “Pretty Big Deal”

Zoominfo

ZoomInfo’s podcast, “ Pretty Big Deal ,” shares big stories from salespeople about the deals that shaped their careers. Launched just over a month ago, we’ve already learned some pretty important lessons. As we round out the year, here are four compelling takeaways to help improve the way you sell. 1. Leverage Relationships In episode one, Bryan Tunick, a ZoomInfo sales manager, had to think quickly when a pretty fantastic deal nearly turned into a 90% discount.

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Extracting Actionable Intel from Influencer Analysis

Netbasequid

Winning significant market share in any category is tricky, as consumer desires can shift pretty quickly – and only the nimblest of brands are able to keep pace. They do this by monitoring trends using the latest technological advances to extract actionable intel that supports a number of key tactics, one being influencer analysis. Advances in social media analytics abound, with brands able to capture, track and measure massive quantities of data in minutes.

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CDOs Can Lead Their Organizations in the Successful – and Ethical – Use of Data

Dataversity

Data plays a central role in digital transformation. In fact, it’s been referred to as the currency of modern, digital business. Without data, companies lack a true understanding of their customers, markets, trends, and even their own products and employees. While most organizations likely appreciate the value of their data, many struggle with figuring out […].

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The 5 Best Methods Utilized for Data Collection

Smart Data Collective

Collecting data is a necessary step that companies must take to reach their desired standards or keep from declining in quality. Not only that, but the product or service primarily influences the public’s perception of a brand that they offer, so gathering the data that will inform them of customers’ level of satisfaction is extremely important. But what ways should be used to do so?

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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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Sales Faces a Hiring Crisis. How Should Leaders Respond?

Zoominfo

Sales plays an outsized role in driving growth at many organizations. Yet despite its importance, recent data suggests that sales as a profession is facing a looming hiring crisis. Data from ZipRecruiter indicates that sales vacancy listings are reaching unprecedented highs , up 65 percent to more than 700,000 listings as of July 2021. The Wall Street Journal notes that many companies are struggling to attract new sales reps, due in part to negative perceptions of sales as an industry.

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What are Customer Insights and Why Do They Matter?

Netbasequid

Your customers come with many nuanced behaviors, and taking the time to discover what makes them tick is worth the effort. Painting your audience with a broad brush is unwise. It leaves a lot to be desired in your marketing strategy, particularly when there’s a wealth of consumer insights floating beneath the surface. Uncovering subtle variations in your audience segments allows you to target your ideal consumer with precision and strengthen your brand through various use cases.

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Beyond VoC: How Data-Driven Companies Are Using Text Analytics and NLP

Dataversity

When we talk about applications for natural language processing (NLP), the use cases that generally come up focus on Voice of the Customer (VoC) and Customer Experience Management (CEM). And fair enough: Plenty of the activity around and investment in NLP has been in this space. The NLP-powered customer experience platform Medallia was just purchased by […].

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7 Ways Data Analytics Is Boosting the ROI Of Digital Marketing

Smart Data Collective

Digital marketers work online and leverage online tools to drive sales. They make up an aspect of marketing focused on using the internet and cloud-based technology to promote brands. Marketers all share the same goal: reach the target audience and make more profit. But driving sales through the maximization of profit and minimization of cost is impossible without data analytics.

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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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Embrace change and empower your decision making resolutions before the New Year

Vable

How has COVID-19 impacted our collective and independent decision making processes? In this piece, I want to highlight some recent academic research which suggests that COVID may have affected people's attitude to decision making. In light of this, I want to offer some insights into why decision making is so important, outline some different approaches, and finally offer some advice for making better decisions.

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What is Voice of Customer Analytics?

Netbasequid

Your consumers are your brand’s heartbeat. Without their support, your company could suffer a cardiac event signaling a downfall. This is why tracking and measuring your consumers’ collective voice using voice of customer analytics is so mission critical. It teaches your brand how to live its healthiest brand life, by maneuvering around trouble spots and shifting to meet customer demands.

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Will AI Become the Real Deal in 2022?

Dataversity

Despite extraordinary advancements in the field, machine learning (ML) and deep learning have seen slow adoption in the enterprise. It’s reported that nearly 80% of enterprises fail to scale AI deployments across the organization. However, in 2022 AI will evolve to better deliver on its promise. There will be a new wave of technological advancements that will […].

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Using Data from OKRs To Improve Business Growth

Smart Data Collective

OKRs are a simple yet powerful management framework for managers to align with employee goals with the organization while fostering transparency and streamlining goal attainment. Employee monitoring is very important. Measuring results and performance is critical to business success. However, it is often challenging to ensure that your metrics are aligned with the C-suite objectives and that all your employees are engaged and connected in meeting these targets.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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How to Create a Culture That Supports Decision Intelligence

Domo

Traditional decision-making processes are great at helping businesses analyze data from the past and make predictions about the future. Such processes usually involve questions like, “What time of year do we sell the most products, and how can we optimize marketing and the supply chain to support and grow those sales?”. But today’s organizations need better decision-making processes.

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Consumers’ Cryptocurrency Love Signals Pending Purchase Behaviors

Netbasequid

Consumer trust toward cryptocurrency is slowly increasing over the past two years, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge. What will this mean for purchase behaviors in the future? Savvy brands are watching closely for indicators – and here’s why you should be too! Indexing higher than older groups, Gen Z and Millennials are leading the exploding online conversations – and corresponding positive sentiment toward – cryptocurrency, as we can see in the infographic below sp

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7 Factors to Consider When Deploying a Modern Data Estate

Dataversity

The abilities of an organization towards capturing, storing, and analyzing data; searching, sharing, transferring, visualizing, querying, and updating data; and meeting compliance and regulations are mandatory for any sustainable organization. Many companies have already invested in their data environment by deploying a traditional data warehouse, but data warehouses have many limitations.

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Using AI to Build a Successful Multilingual Website in 4 Steps

Smart Data Collective

The history of AI in web development can be traced back to 1993, when the Mosaic graphical web browser was launched. Artificial intelligence has come a long way in the 30 years since that browser first reached the market. It will be even more important in the future. Artificial intelligence technology is becoming invaluable to the art of web design.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr