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How to Build a Professional Network that Drives Business Growth

Trade Press Services

In addition, many industry-specific associations offer global, national, and regional opportunities for connecting with industry peers. The saying that “it’s not just what you know, but who you know” still rings true in business today. Professional networks go beyond liking and sharing posts on social media.

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ITSMA Marketing Vision 2021: my Top 10 “Insanely Great” Ah Hah Moments for Marketing Leaders

Marketing Insider Group

The mix of keynotes, breakout sessions, ITSMA’s annual Marketing Excellence Awards (MEA), and post-event workshops have made for many informative and educational events. He had come from IBM, one of the early “founding members” of ITSMA along with my long-time former employer, DEC.

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Essential Marketing Skills Checklist to Build Successful Career

Pam Didner

The best way to know the soft skills you need to develop is to get feedback from your team, peers, and managers. During my coaching sessions, people often ask me what skill set they need to prepare for a CMO or VP of Marketing position. So, you need to be ready, but how? Hard skills. These include: Communication. Leadership. Personality.

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The art of Mastering LinkedIn Lead Generation

Valasys

Engaging with LinkedIn Groups: Engaging in LinkedIn groups connects you with peers and prospects in your field. Hosting Webinars and Events: Hosting webinars, workshops, or virtual events tailored to your audience’s interests is a highly effective lead generation tool on LinkedIn. Here are 5 ways to do it: 1.

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Customer Intelligence: The Secret Treasure from your Value Selling and Marketing Tools

The ROI Guy

And when value specialist, sales reps and channel partners use your Alinean Value Selling Tools in customer workshops and engagements, key profile and discovery data are collected, solution recommendations gathered and assessment results captured.

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25 Best B2B Marketing Conferences 2021

Pam Didner

One of the primary reasons people attend conferences is to meet like-minded people and industry peers. A large part of your career trajectory should be supported through ongoing education. Attending conferences is one a key component you should add to your annual marketing activities and events. 2020: Looking Back & What Lies Ahead.

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Six Ways to Gain Influence With B2B Buyers

B2B Marketing Directions

As I discussed in the earlier post, the sources of information that buyers think are most influential and trustworthy include their own prior experience with a product, free trials, product demos, and referrals from a friend, colleague, or peer. Only 23% of the surveyed buyers said their vendors are very influential.