Archive February 14, 2024

Humans prefer AI-generated copy, survey finds

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by Danny Goodwin for Search Engine Land Humans are more likely to prefer content generated by AI than written by a human, according to a surprising new survey. Why we care. While AI can’t entirely replace humans in content creation, clearly generative AI can create content that resonates with consumers. Generative AI 6, humans 0. In six AI- vs. human-generated content battles, the generative AI version “won” each. Here’s an example of one such battle, where the task was to write an introduction for a blog post about the best cat food for indoor cats. AI won 54% to 46%: In the…

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Are Return to Work Policies About a Lack of Trust?

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor The push for return-to-office (RTO) policies by some employers is raising questions about trust in the workplace. To what extent are RTO policies driven by a belief in the value of in-person collaboration versus a fear that employees will slack off unless under the watchful eye of managers? As explored in Fortune’s “The Trust Factor” series, this trend suggests that, for some employers, the move back to the office is partly driven by a lack of trust in their remote workforce. RTO Mandates Diminish Trust The series highlights how managers’ return-to-office mandates can make…

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GenAI Can Help Small Companies Level the Playing Field

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by Oguz A. Acar and Andrés Gvirtz for Harvard Business Review Dollar Shave Club’s audacious market entry is nothing short of iconic in the marketing world. The bold startup dared to challenge the formidable razor titan, Gillette, with a video that was filmed in just one day at a mere cost of $4,500. Their strategy, marked by a mix of cheeky irreverence and simple value proposition, quickly went viral and captured  interest worldwide. However, such stories remain extremely rare. And it’s often because the behemoths have an inherent advantage. Their extensive resources — be it in technology, market intelligence, or content creation —…

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How to Market an Event: 65 Event Marketing Tips from Insiders

By in Events, Marketing

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group A well-planned promotional strategy is vital for a successful event. These event marketing tips and ideas will help you get the word out about your event, reach the right audience, and build buzz for your conference, trade show, or corporate event in the run-up to its launch. Quick Takeaways: An integrated marketing strategy is essential to maximize attendance and build buzz in the run-up to your event. You should use a combination of content marketing, social media, email marketing, and video and podcast marketing in order to get the best results. Marketing should start several…

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Slow down to speed up

By in Business Management

by How To Grow Substack Slow down to speed up Kingman's equation is why your team's getting wrecked FEB 2, 2024 Share You should be moving faster. Making more progress. Your team’s not executing with urgency. But. Everyone seems busy, YOUR calendar is STACKED… but you’re still behind where you want to be. And yet. There are founders & teams who are far less busy accomplishing more than you. They’re scaling, you’re treading water. I feel this. My business should be moving much faster than it is. PMF Camp should be well over $2M in annual revenue by now. I should have far more…

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The Changing Nature of Business Travel in the Age of Remote Work

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor The landscape of business travel has undergone a significant transformation in the wake of widespread remote work. As highlighted by Elizabeth Bennett in an article for BBC Worklife, “Remote work isn’t killing business travel—it’s transforming it,” the traditional purpose and nature of business trips are evolving to meet the new demands of a remote-work world.” New Reasons for Business Travel Bennett notes that while the days of in-person client meetings may be waning, employees are embarking on corporate trips for new reasons. Patricia Huska, chief people officer at American Express Global Business Travel, observes,…

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8 Voicemail Techniques That Lead to Closed Deals, According to SalesScripter’s CEO

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by Michael Halper for HubSpot Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. A significant portion of the B2B prospecting calls you make will end up going to voicemail — making the sales voicemail techniques you leverage and how well you can execute them absolutely crucial to your sales efforts. But getting there isn't always straightforward — being able to routinely leave well-constructed, effective sales voicemails can elude even the sharpest reps. So to help ensure your voicemails are airtight and adept, I've put together a list of eight tips that…

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4 Consequences of Neglecting Employee Engagement

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By Claire Swinarski for HR Daily Advisor Human resources departments have a lot of balls to keep in the air. There’s recruitment, retention, resignations—essentially, your job is ensuring that a company’s workforce is present and capable. That’s no small feat. But in the hustle and bustle of firing and hiring, it’s easy to overlook the importance of employee engagement. Employee engagement is exactly what it sounds like: the health of the relationship between your workforce and management. Some questions to consider when evaluating your employee engagement are: How free do your employees feel to bring forth problems or concerns to their managers?…

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30 Brilliant Marketing Email Campaign Examples [+ Template]

By in Email Marketing, Marketing

by Lindsay Kolowich Cox for HubSpot I don’t know about you, but my email inbox is flooded with a barrage of automated emails. It does little else besides give me another task for my morning commute — namely, marking them all as unread without reading or unsubscribing altogether. Download Now: 10 Templates to Master Marketing Emails As an email marketer, it may not seem like a good idea to add to the noise, but email ROI is undeniably high (42:1), so it’s a channel I have to recommend pursuing. That being said, success does rely largely on how well you…

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10 Non-Sleazy Strategies for Upselling Your Customers [New Data]

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by Erin Rodrigue for HubSpot Does upselling have to feel sleazy or uncomfortable? I don't think so, but it depends on how you approach it. Sleazy sales reps will try to upsell everyone and anyone, regardless of whether or not the customer actually needs the additional service. But from my experience, when you focus primarily on your customer's experience and goals, upselling benefits both you and your customer tremendously. Download Now: 2024 Sales Trends Report Let's dive into some winning strategies for upselling backed by data. What is upselling? Upselling encourages the purchase of anything additional in the same selling interaction that…

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