Sat.Jun 16, 2018 - Fri.Jun 22, 2018

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9 Great Examples of B2B Brand Storytelling

Zoominfo

Nothing captivates an audience like a great story– no matter what industry you work in. In the marketing world, brand storytelling refers to campaigns that use creative narratives to showcase a brand or product. Effective storytelling provides human context to your brand and allows you to connect with your audience on a more emotional level. Brand storytelling is a staple of B2C content marketing, but it’s less common in the B2B world.

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National Forklift Safety Day 2018 fulfills its educational mission

DC Velocity

Washington event featured speakers from government, industry, and a safety advocacy group; attendees also met with legislators to discuss safety and trade.

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Modern Data Architecture—Avoiding the ‘One-Tool-Fits-All Trap

Athena Solutions BI

A modern data architecture for business intelligence and analytics has to support structured, unstructured, and semi-structured sources, as well as hybrid integration and also meet the analytical needs of a wide range of users spanning casual information consumers, power users, and data scientists. I discussed this at Data Summit 2018 in my presentation “Designing a Data Architecture for Modern Business Intelligence & Analytics,” which focused on avoiding the “one-tool-fits-all” tra

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Self-Serve Data Preparation for YOUR Users

Elegant BI

Self-Serve Data Prep Should be Just That – Self-Serve! Self-serve has many meanings. You can pump your own gas, you can serve yourself at a buffet, and sometimes you can even do your own data preparation. You will notice that I said ‘sometimes’ That is because you have to choose the right tool if you want to really participate in self-serve data preparation.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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7 Ways You Can Succeed With B2B Live Video

Zoominfo

In recent years, B2B live video has exploded in popularity as a viable marketing tactic. Live video isn’t just a hot trend– it’s changing online content as we know it. In fact, live-streaming currently accounts for two-thirds of all internet traffic and is expected to jump to 82% by 2020 ( source ). And, other video streaming statistics support this.

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How to choose the ?right? LMS content for your workforce

Better Buys

Corporate training managers know it’s important to determine which types of LMS content are most effective for employee learning. Because recent technological advances have afforded trainers a diverse selection of LMS content, delivery types now include not only written, but also video and audio formats. Content has become more engaging with features like microlearning, quizzes, […].

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42 Tweets from the 2018 Growth Acceleration Summit

Zoominfo

On June 18 th , 2018 ZoomInfo held the 3 rd annual Growth Acceleration Summit —a premier B2B sales and marketing conference that allows the best and brightest in the industry to network, learn, and enjoy the city of Boston. This year’s professional event featured industry legends, experts, and best-selling authors like Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jay Baer, Grant Cardone, Neil Patel, and Michael Brenner.

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Investing in Marketing Tech: 7 Key Considerations

Zoominfo

The marketing tech landscape changes constantly as new trends emerge and innovative tactics catch on as effective marketing strategies. Subsequently, new technologies have emerged as well, aimed to help marketers achieve specific tasks and objectives. The problem is, with so many technologies crowding the market, companies struggle to determine which tools are the best fit.

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Father’s Day Advice from a Dad and CEO: Your Baby WILL Sleep & Your Outbound Sales Efforts WILL Work

Zoominfo

I had my first Father’s Day two years ago. My wife and I had our first baby, a beautiful girl — Grace. At that same time in 2016, our company — then known as DiscoverOrg — was going through a growth spurt. I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t terrified, thinking about how I could be a great new dad, husband, and CEO. Somehow, I got through countless nights with little to no sleep, then somehow dragged myself into work.

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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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70+ Phrases to Drastically Improve Conversion Rates

Zoominfo

Seasoned marketers and copywriters know that a single word can drastically improve conversion rates. Yet, even when you test out different language and finally find that magic word, you’re still left with so many questions. Why did that one word triple your conversions? What makes that word or phrase so influential? How can I predict what people will respond to?

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UPS, Teamsters agree to cut use of rail, rely more on sleeper team drivers

DC Velocity

Tentative five-year contract, still subject to ratification vote, also creates new class of combination driver.

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USPS should be restructured, possibly sold, White House report recommends

DC Velocity

IPO, sale to other entity should be on table, OMB says.

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There's a new (high-tech) sheriff in town

DC Velocity

Warehouses turn to drones and sensors to beef up security in their yards.

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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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Truckers sitting in sweet spot as decade winds down, State of Logistics Report says

DC Velocity

Truckers seen taking share from rails as technologies drive down costs, improve service, annual report says; transport, inventory costs climbed well above inflation in '17, it adds.

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XPO building highly automated DC in U.K.

DC Velocity

Opening in 2020, warehouse will handle food and drink goods for Nestle, as well as testing new technologies.

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EVS and MuleSoft partner on API platform for logistics software

DC Velocity

Deal will help users connect ERP and WMS systems, EVS says.

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Say it with me: Machines are our friends

DC Velocity

While many workers fear losing their jobs to automation, those fears—at least in the supply chain—are largely unfounded.

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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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Amazon rolls out lockers for parcel delivery to apartment dwellers

DC Velocity

"Hub by Amazon" service could cut delivery costs, improve package security in urban e-commerce, researcher says.

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Getting down and dirty with logistics

DC Velocity

3PL sends office workers out into the world of trucks, ships, and forklifts.

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Seegrid hires three executives in expansion

DC Velocity

Growth driven by rising demand for self-driving vehicles in manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce, firm says.

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Machine vision sales hit new high in first quarter

DC Velocity

Nineteen percent growth feeds rising investment in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicles, AIA says.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Korber acquires British voice software vendor Centriq

DC Velocity

Deal strengthens firm's Honeywell Vocollect voice integration business, in response to rising demand for e-commerce solutions, Korber says.

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Surgere launches collective supply chain visibility platform

DC Velocity

Shared asset tracking system to include automakers Fiat, GM, Honda, Nissan, Toyota.

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Roambee lands $2 million investment for asset tracking system

DC Velocity

Firm plans expansion to Southeast Asia to serve investor Telkom Indonesia.

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Infosys opens facility to expand shipping and logistics research

DC Velocity

French center will service container shipping giant CMA CGM.

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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.