Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Artificial Intelligence—or AI—has become an increasingly hot topic in the marketing world as of late. The reason for this is simple: AI technology can automate tasks, simplify complex processes, and organize complicated data sets just as a real marketing professional would—only faster and more accurately. Early on in the days of artificial intelligence, this idea of automation seemed threatening to the human workforce.

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Elegant BI

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

ElegantJ BI recently announced the release of version 4.5 of its Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management suite, which includes major features and enhancements. The release of ElegantJ BI v4.5 represents another step on the path to enhanced self-serve BI tools to support the transition of business users to collaborative power users with powerful Social BI capabilities.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

At 57, Eddie Capel enters ring for first time in 36 years to fight for camp that helps kids of imprisoned parents.

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Better Buys

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Jira and Trello are project management solutions by Altassian that allow software teams to plan and track their projects. Jira is geared toward startups, small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) and enterprises, while Trello is great for small or mid-size businesses. We’ve compared Trello and Asana to emphasize key differences and the factors to take into […].

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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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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The success of a B2B organization is often dependent on the quantity and quality of leads it has access to. As a result, sales and marketing professionals are constantly looking for new ways to improve their lead generation strategies. In fact, 68% of B2B marketers rank “generating high-quality leads” as their top priority for this year ( source ). Yet, despite the exponential growth of social media in the past five years, B2B companies remain skeptical of its effectiveness as a lead generation

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CommonSense Robotics plans to open automated facilities in U.S. cities this year, firm says.

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Better Buys

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Monday.com is a cloud-based project management software that helps teams organize and understand their workload through glanceable visuals. It offers plans for companies with anywhere from five to 200+ users and a free 30-day trial. We reviewed monday.com and have compared it to other business software in terms of features and other attributes. This post will focus […].

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

There’s no way around it: Social media has drastically changed the way modern companies do business. As a society, our constant need to be connected has expanded our pool of potential customers and made them infinitely more reachable. But, what do you really know about social selling? The truth is, most sales reps haven’t received any formal training in this area.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In-person interaction is the best way to create meaningful relationships with prospects. That’s why trade shows and industry events are so valuable to B2B marketers. But as you likely know – attending trade shows costs time and money. In fact, the average company allocates 31.6% of their total marketing budget to events and exhibiting ( source ). With so much money being spent on trade shows, how can marketers get the most bang for their buck?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Business data is a major investment for any company and for good reason. Data is the fuel for your company’s revenue engine. The better the data the better the results. Only the highest-quality data will deliver the performance you demand. Of course, many B2B data providers claim to have “the best” data. But how do you determine which providers are actually the best fit for your unique business needs?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

It’s that time again. If you’re a regular reader of our B2B blog, you already know the drill. But, for the newcomers, welcome! Each month we publish a list of our five favorite articles that we’ve contributed for outside publications. This month we focus on the marketing technology stack, the power of direct dials, productivity myths, SEO, and more!

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Many B2B data providers claim to have the “best” data. But have you ever stopped to think about where these companies get their data and what makes it better than the rest? Data is a big investment — and as a buyer, you should never trust a data provider company without first understanding where that information comes from. After all, account and contact data is the fuel that enables your revenue engine to run smoothly.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Sales surpassed 250,000 in a year for first time in history, group says.

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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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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Industry collaboration to streamline the buying and selling of recovered paper has timely impact as China's ban on scrap imports forces sellers to find new outlets.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Resiliency is on the lips of a lot of supply chain practitioners. After a traumatic 2017, it needs to be, says Deloitte's Aaron Parrott.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

How will the rise of automated vehicles change distribution networks?

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Ground-floor design to narrow gap between electric and conventional powered trucks.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Acquisitions of Singapore company doubles ocean, air volumes, TVS Asianics says.

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Maersk to look like FedEx, UPS, DHL in three to five years, Skou vows.

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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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Better Buys

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Basecamp is a project management tool that helps small and mid-sized businesses manage team collaboration, file sharing and project organization. Its user-friendly interface allows users to easily keep an eye on assigned tasks, team progress and deadlines. Basecamp is designed to be a single source of truth for everything a company needs to keep projects […].

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Better Buys

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Better Buys has announced its 1Q 2018 Editor’s Choice Award winners for its office equipment devices. These winners represent the top manufacturers in the industry and were compiled from in-depth analysis of recently-released office equipment products. Each award recipient not only offered the greatest value and functionality but also exhibited unique features.

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Better Buys

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Gusto (formerly known as ZenPayroll) is an online core payroll system that also includes benefits management and compliance. It’s a small business solution that integrates payroll, benefits, and workers’ compensation and compliance in one package. Gusto provides payroll, 401(k) and workers’ comp insurance nationwide. Currently, health benefits are only available in 18 states: Arizona, California, […].

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DC Velocity

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Trump needs to meet with 'real truckers who helped get you elected,' Spencer says in letter.

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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

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