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Is the Role of the B2B CMO Past Its Prime? Or Is It Just in Need of Some Re-positioning around Go-to-market Leadership?

ANNUITAS

There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. While the data on average tenure for CMOs changes each year, the consistent trend is that – among the C-suite – CMOs typically have some of the shortest tenure, well shorter than CEOs, CFOs and CIOs.

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InsightSquared’s Dreamforce 2017 Sessions for Sales & Sales Operations Professionals

InsightSquared

Last week, our CMO Joe Chernov explained why InsightSquared is going “all-in” at Dreamforce 2017. The sessions will offer sales and sales operations professionals with case studies, lessons learned and the tactical takeaways needed to become even more strategic within their organizations. – 12:10 p.m.,

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How Sales Reps Can Use Generative AI to Sell Faster

Hubspot

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Mission Impossible: Making Hard Choices as a First-time CMO (Part 2)

DiscoverOrg

Fear isn’t a luxury the CMO can afford. Today’s CMO position – “ a minefield where many talented executives fail ” – requires the courage of conviction to survive. If you’re a first-time CMO, this goes double. Align sales and marketing with SLAs. sales teams more likely to grow. Neither is hesitation.

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The 10 most fascinating people in B2B marketing in 2017

Biznology

My list is about the most interesting people that I came across in B2B marketing during 2017. Have a look at her case for how to manage PR in the “age of the Kardashians.” So that sales people can operate in an environment where prospects say, “Oh yes, I’ve heard of you.” It’s the post-sale experience where success lies.”.

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CMO Survey: Social Media Marketing Budgets Expected to Increase

KoMarketing Associates

As marketers continue to implement new tactics into their strategies, new research suggests that social media is playing a more prominent role. Back in August 2017, about 9.8 percent of marketing budgets is being spent on this tactic. percent, indicating a steady increase in this marketing tactic. percent on it.

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Why being a CMO is better than being a CEO?

Seismic

The struggles behind how to attribute credit to marketing , high rates of turnover in the position, and difficulty creating proper expectations lead to the belief that being a CMO is a shaky ground to stand on. When I joined Seismic, I had never been the CMO before. Here is why: Getting your hands dirty.

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