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“Why I’m So Interested In Selling,” Alex Shootman

Partners in Excellence

Preface: I first met Alex Shootman when he was running sales at Eloqua. I love selling and the story I tell myself about the definition of great selling is ‘Exchanging what you have or what you know for what some else hopes for’ Done wrong is manipulative. Since then, we talk, periodically, sharing ideas.

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Technographics: 6 Reasons to Use Technographic Data

Zoominfo

Beyond that basic definition, technographics can also include information about how and when your prospects use their technology. Here’s an example from VentureBeat : A financial tech firm noticed that Eloqua marketing automation was a predictive signal for its top prospects. Think everything from CRMs to auto-dialers.

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Get Better Results From Your Leads – Through the Sales Rep Lens

SBI Growth

Reps use their own definition of a “good” lead. Start by looking at the Eloqua , Marketo or SBI web sites under their client sections – these firms do a fine job helping many companies deliver high quality leads to sales. Bring case examples from Eloqua, Marketo or our consulting firm to show what successful lead generation looks like.

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Can Artificial Intelligence Make Sales More Human?

Sales and Marketing Management

It’s a powerful toolkit, and it will definitely change jobs, but much of what we do, especially in sales, is much more than that. To understand the future of sales, we need to break down the role a bit and see where AI will have an effect and where it will not.

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Technographics: 6 Reasons to Use Technographic Data

Zoominfo

Beyond that basic definition, technographics can also include information about how and when your prospects use their technology. Here’s an example from VentureBeat : A financial tech firm noticed that Eloqua marketing automation was a predictive signal for its top prospects. What Are Technographics?

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Fuel Growth Podcast: Breaking Barriers in B2B Sales

SugarCRM

With an impressive sales track record spanning over 20 years, including pivotal roles at Eloqua and Marketo, and now as a sales consultant, she’s a powerhouse of innovative sales strategies. Jill echoed this when she said, “Like salespeople, [social selling] is about a network.

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5 Marketing Trends That will Impact 2013

SBI Growth

Oracle’s recent acquisition of Eloqua for $871 million puts the definitive statement on this trend. When developing campaigns, how integrating social media, content marketing, mobile, web, and newer emerging channels into the campaigns will leverage cost yet yield more results becomes a key driver. Fusion of CMO and IT.

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