Companies don’t have to start from scratch to begin experimenting with artificial intelligence. Chris Wood on September 1, 2022 Artificial intelligence (AI) adds efficiency to any number of marketing applications, from content to conversational chatbots. For organizations looking to harness these capabilities, here are some ways to get started. “You do not, and should not, … Continue reading Best practices for getting started with AI
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Why getting rid of this mindset can help you succeed in any negotiation
By Stephanie Vozza August 25, 2022 When you go into a negotiation, it’s natural to want to win. It can be uncomfortable to back down or give up something, but having an either/or mentality can hinder what’s possible, says Wendy Smith, coauthor of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your … Continue reading Why getting rid of this mindset can help you succeed in any negotiation
Artificial intelligence is getting even smarter
AI for marketing is getting better at content creation. But caution is needed. William Terdoslavich on September 1, 2022 Digital marketers still have a job of course. But it is not going to be quite the same job, as artificial intelligence begins its “second act”. Yes, AI is still good at compiling, sorting and categorizing … Continue reading Artificial intelligence is getting even smarter
Cycle Time: Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator
Gaining visibility into all the steps involved in a marketing task sets you up to eliminate inefficiencies. Stacey Ackerman on August 25, 2022 In recent articles we covered the Collaborative Planning Workshop and the Launch Cycle. Now we’re going to dive into the fourth of our 6 Key Practices: Cycle Time. Is work taking too long … Continue reading Cycle Time: Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator
Work in Progress Limits: Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator
Experienced agile marketing teams can improve their efficiency by setting and adjusting work in progress limits. Stacey Ackerman on August 18, 2022 We recently introduced you to the Agile Marketing Navigator, a flexible framework for navigating agile marketing for marketers, by marketers in the article A new way to navigate agile marketing. The navigator has four major … Continue reading Work in Progress Limits: Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator
Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Story Points
Agile marketers can use Story Point estimation as a fast and easy way of estimating the work involved in Backlog tasks. Stacey Ackerman on August 11, 2022 In recent articles we covered the Collaborative Planning Workshop and the Launch Cycle. Now we’re going to dive into the second of our 6 Key Practices: Story Points. … Continue reading Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Story Points
Marketers say biggest challenge is getting cross-department alignment
Customers today want new insights, more content and less interaction with sellers. Constantine von Hoffman on August 8, 2022 Nearly a quarter (23%) of marketers say their biggest challenge is getting internal alignment on go-to-market initiatives across departments, according to a survey conducted by MarTech in partnership with Highspot. The report will be released during … Continue reading Marketers say biggest challenge is getting cross-department alignment
Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Customer Stories
Agile use of Customer Stories gets all members of the team on the same page for the work that needs to be done. Stacey Ackerman on August 4, 2022 In recent articles we covered the Collaborative Planning Workshop and the Launch Cycle. Now we’re going to dive into our third stop on your agile marketing … Continue reading Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Customer Stories
Managing the unpredictable: Getting marketing, sales and operations aligned
Supply chain uncertainty requires marketing, sales and operations to align despite differing goals and incentives. William Terdoslavich on August 2, 2022 Online shopping is like magic to the customer. Click on a few links, and the purchased item appears on your doorstep in a day or two — thanks to the supply chain. For … Continue reading Managing the unpredictable: Getting marketing, sales and operations aligned
Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Improvement
Team Improvement sessions should be conducted by and for the team. Here are the benefits. Stacey Ackerman on July 28, 2022 Team Improvement vs. Retrospective: Same meaning, different emphasis Team Improvement is a collaborative session for team members to look at continuous improvement. The goal is to find a small action item that the team … Continue reading Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Improvement