4 Steps to Generate Sales in a Slow Economy

The reality is you can't force someone to buy if they don't want to. Top-performing sales professionals succeed during a slow economy by reconnecting with their network, building strength in their relationships, and earning trust.

Why Educating Buyers Beats Selling to Them

Education-led marketing shifts focus from selling to teaching, positioning brands as trusted advisors that help buyers make informed decisions.

The Future of Demand Generation: Unlocking Growth Through Strategic Personalization

The companies that succeed in demand generation will be those that can effectively blend data-driven personalization, innovative technology and human insight.

How to Use Voice AI to Personalize Cold Calls at Scale Without Sounding Robotic

Cold calling remains about establishing a connection. Voice AI can personalize cold calls on a large scale by using real-time data from your CRM to make each conversation unique.

Using AI To Redefine the SDR Role, While Keeping The Human Touch

AI isn’t just about speeding up tasks. It’s about a new level of market intelligence that can redefine your sales approach.

Why Storytelling Trumps Scripts in Modern Sales

Are you turning off your potential customers with a sales script, or are you establishing credibility, fostering conversation, and building a consultative relationship?

How Smarter Ad Targeting Drives Paid Media Success

By focusing on audience definition, disciplined budgeting and continuous improvement, marketers can unlock the full potential of their paid media investments.

Don’t Get Left Behind: The AI Transformation in Sales

The companies that treat AI as a strategic priority, not a one-off experiment, will be the ones that lead the future of sales.

Win the Deal Without Cutting Price

Protecting your margins requires more than just holding firm; it takes preparation, empathy, strategic storytelling and a commitment to the relationship.

Two Little Letters Dominated a Conference Agenda

Attendees at this year’s Gartner SEO and Sales Leader Conference were inundated with one overarching message: Artificial intelligence is changing how B2B sales teams operate and you need to develop your AI adoption strategy now. In fact, now is late to get started.

Agentic AI Is the Future of High-Performing Sales Teams

In his keynote address, Gartner for Sales Vice President Analyst Dan Gottlieb said companies that fail to develop a formal AI for sales adoption strategy and that fail to hire with AI skills in mind will be left behind.

Three Mid-Year Strategy Shifts for CSOs

As CSOs look ahead to the second half of the year, there are three strategy shifts they should consider to meet their 2025 goals.

Redefining the CSO Role for 2025

The role of the CSO continues to evolve, requiring a forward-thinking approach that goes beyond traditional sales metrics to drive long-term growth and success

Navigating the First Year as a Chief Sales Officer

CSOs will be most effective in their first year by focusing on four critical areas: establishing priorities quickly, understanding your environment and role, building relationships and your personal brand, and delivering on priorities in the first year and beyond.

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