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Incentive Gift Cards Continue to Delight

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: SMM Research from the Incentive Gift Card Council (IGCC) and the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) shows the majority of U.S. are increasingly using gift cards as a reward tool for multiple groups (channel, sales, employee and customer), and that investment in gift card rewards is both significant and growing.

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Technology can improve your recognition efforts

Sales and Marketing Management

No longer considered nice-to-have resources for a subset of workers, these tools have become vital to all employees and will continue to support formal and informal functions for both remote and in-office workers. This is excellent news, as industry best practices show that programs perform better with clear and frequent communication.

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The Ultimate Guide to Channel Sales

Hubspot Sales

What is channel sales? In a channel sales model, a company sells through third partners -- affiliate partners (who get commission on each purchase), resellers, value-added providers (who typically bundle your product with their own), or another entity that doesn't work for it directly. The Definition of Channel Sales.

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5 Ways These Remarkable Channel Leaders are Improving Their Partnerships

Allbound

Being a channel manager isn’t an easy job. While a Google search will provide plenty of “best practices” for channel management, we wanted to take a deeper dive. In this post, we sought advice from leaders that are on the front lines of channel management. We spoke with three channel leaders from different industries.

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Where to Allocate Marketing Budgets in 2023/2024

Sales Hacker

Over the past year, we’ve had tons of founders ask where they should be prioritizing their marketing dollars and resources considering the wild economic year that 2023 has unfolded as. Not only has the economy provided an added challenge, but there has been a general drop in the effectiveness of most traditional marketing channels.

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How Sales and Marketing Can Collaborate (+Expert Tips)

Hubspot Sales

Marketing teams, with their rich industry insights, often take the lead in crafting the messaging platform. Blending an industry-centric approach with on-ground, practical insights sculpts a sales messaging playbook that’s consistent and engaging. This gap confuses the customer and dilutes the brand’s image and credibility.

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5 Proactive Ways to Increase Sales Online in 2021

Sales and Marketing Management

In the age of COVID-19, every industry is shifting as much as possible into the online space. Choose a primary content channel (like a blog, social media platforms, or a podcast), and focus on creating content that is: High-quality. and businesses were no exception. Informational. SEO-friendly. Build Your Brand on Social Media.