Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Cathy Taylor reviews the best business books on marketing and sales of the year. Joseph Turow's The Aisles Have Eyes takes a dim view of the potential uses of big data, analytics, and the Internet of Things to alter the way marketers relate to consumers.

Marketing 53

Marketing Sales Resources Data 53

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 28, 2017

What do the most remarkable deals of 2017 tell us about this remix and its effects on our daily lives? Amazon’s $13 billion acquisition of Whole Foods was the most visible deal in 2017 for most of us, but our pets may have noticed PetSmart’s $3.4 Our health. billion acquisition of Chewy.com. How we make things.

Healthcare 70

Healthcare Automotive Chemicals Retail 70

Harvard Business

APRIL 14, 2017

And in January 2017, McKinsey’s research arm estimated AI-driven job losses at 5%. For example, the company had brought in a data scientist in 2008 to develop machine learning tools that would improve its search engine, Bing, in a market dominated by Google. That was the year Bing became a profitable business for Microsoft.)

Company 164

Company Survey Finance Engineering 164

Harvard Business

JANUARY 17, 2018

That is what we heard throughout 2017 and will likely continue to hear throughout this year. Want to know yogurt sales next week? Let’s use data on past yogurt sales. Your training data is more valuable if enhanced prediction accuracy can increase yogurt sales by $100 million rather than only $10 million.

Data 134

Data Operations Training Training 134

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Companies are beginning to utilize their employees’ behavioral data — generally known as people analytics — to better understand and improve their sales operations , with strong results. Microsoft, where we work, is no exception, and B2B sales is one of the areas where we are seeing the most value.

Sales 71

Sales Data Enterprise Analysis 71

Harvard Business

JUNE 15, 2017

General Motors, once the world’s largest car maker, has decided to stop selling vehicles in India by the end of 2017, since it considers its India operation to be not profitable. 1 — Consistent Leadership Over Time Matters in This Market. Unlike Bentley or Rolls-Royce, GM is a mass-market car company in the U.S.

Automotive 126

Automotive Marketing Operations Company 126

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Over the past 18 months, Sergey’s experience has been echoed in offices in Ukraine, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, and many other emerging markets that have faced substantial currency depreciation due to the drop in commodity prices and the flow of capital to the U.S. Normally, MNCs raise prices in the emerging market, (e.g.,

Marketing 70

Marketing Agile Company Sales 70

MishTalk

JUNE 26, 2017

2017 New Vehicle Sales , but not by enough in my estimation. Reuters reports GM Lowers Outlook for U.S. more…).

Sales 43

Sales Marketing Report 43

Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

In PwC’s 2017 Global Digital IQ Survey, 52% rated their digital IQ as strong. It’s not that employees are getting less tech-savvy; it’s that the market demands more of each and every one of them. Jump ahead to 2017, and that same metric is just 18%. Compare that with 67% and 66% in 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Company 133

Company Tools Survey Education 133

Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2018

Jeff was the head of sales for a company whose product was, more or less, impossible to sell. In January 2017 alone , investors withdrew $13.6 When Jeff and I first spoke, he thought he had a sales problem. I could feel his fear, his sense of uncertainty. And it was with good reason. But that wasn’t quite right.

How To 150

How To Sales Energy Productivity 150

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 1, 2023

I met Mark back in 2017 when I attended an Anthology workshop from the nice folks at WMG Publishing. I sold two short stories at that workshop, my very first short story sales. And why writing is so good for content marketing. At the time, he thought I was an experienced short story writer. (Uh, Enjoy, and laugh along with us.

Agile 83

Agile Sales Marketing Consulting 83

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Facing a tight labor market as the holiday shopping season approaches, many retail companies will undoubtedly consider following the lead of Amazon, which recently announced that it is raising its minimum hourly wage for all of its U.S. Image Source/Getty Images. employees, including those working at Whole Foods stores, to $15 — $7.75

Retail 122

Retail Operations System Transportation 122

Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2018

Trian announced that with its help, GE could look forward to a stock price in the $40–$50 range by 2017, and threatened a proxy battle unless GE put Trian cofounder Ed Garten on the board. In June 2017 longtime CEO Jeff Immelt resigned under unrelenting Trian and shareholder pressure, and John Flannery took over as CEO.

Company 122

Company Healthcare Turnaround Strategy 122

Harvard Business

MARCH 24, 2017

Also known as “token sales,” this new fundraising phenomenon is being fueled by a convergence of blockchain technology, new wealth, clever entrepreneurs, and crypto-investors who are backing blockchain-fueled ideas. As of March 2017, the market capitalization of the ether token was more than $4 billion.).

Financial 131

Financial Finance Government Software 131

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2017

retail market at less than 10% as of the first quarter of 2017, online sales are growing at almost 10% per year. One retailer I know saw a 35% bump in sales when it gave customers the option of picking up merchandise in its stores that they had bought online.). While the U.S.

Retail 133

Retail Sales Course Trends 133

Harvard Business

AUGUST 13, 2018

Alibaba and Tencent each is valued at around $500 billion on public markets, and both act as the SoftBank or Berkshire Hathaway of the new Chinese economy, investing in hundreds of companies at all stages. They gain invaluable data that fuels everything from hyper-targeted marketing to store locations to product assortment to pricing.

Retail 70

Retail Marketing Data Operations 70

Harvard Business

JUNE 24, 2016

To capitalize on this strong demand, Hamilton ’s producers raised ticket prices for newly scheduled 2017 performances. Jeffrey Seller, the lead producer of Hamilton , unabashedly explained that he has a fiduciary responsibility to investors to boost prices since the market has demonstrated that tickets were underpriced.

Airlines 115

Airlines Hotels Sports Advertising 115

MishTalk

APRIL 25, 2017

New homes sales rose at a seasonally-adjusted annualized rate(SAAR) of 621,000 in March vs. an Econoday expectation of 588,000. All elements are kicking in for housing right now with prices showing strength, permits moving up, and also sales on the climb. percent for sales, offers room for further price gains ahead. months vs 5.4

Sales 42

Sales Construction Trends Resumes 42

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Russia Cancels Debt Auctions Second Week Yesterday, Reuters reported Russia cancels domestic bond auction citing market conditions Russia''s finance ministry cancelled its weekly domestic bond auctions for the second week in a row on Tuesday, saying in a statement the decision was "based on an analysis of current market conditions".

Resumes 72

Resumes Government Finance Analysis 72

Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

Rather than blogs focused on a particular consulting industry, I’m listing blogs that are focused on business development, marketing, and sales for consultants and independent professionals. The Zipursky cousins are marketing masterminds, and have a deep expertise in how consultants can build a thriving consultancy.

Consulting 120

Consulting Journal Marketing Resources 120

Tsavo Neal

APRIL 27, 2017

But, how you present yourself is critical for marketing and selling your services. This is more than how you dress — it’s your office, your marketing material, your brand — and yes, your website. This article lists relevant website and digital marketing statistics for consultants. Design isn’t magic.

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Consulting Advertising 60

Harvard Business

JULY 10, 2017

According to a 2017 Gallup survey , only one-third of U.S. For example, if you enjoy analysis but not sales, can you adjust your responsibilities in that direction? What if you’re stuck in a job or a career that you once loved, but your heart isn’t in it anymore? More people fit this profile than you’d think.

Research 134

Research Finance Energy Survey 134

Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Retained search firms and recruiters play a crucial role in attracting and retaining human capital in organizations across cultures (Allen & Vardaman, 2017). Brenda helped to place me in a digital marketing position. This formative experience led to a long career in digital marketing. With more than 33 yrs. Happy Hunting!

Recruiting 98

Recruiting Recruitment Meeting B2C 98

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In 2017, German discount grocery retailers ALDI and LIDL announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the United States. Also in 2017, online retail giant Amazon bought Whole Foods, and has been rolling out a series of experiments in ordering, pricing, and delivery in stores across the country. market share in the country.

Productivity 70

Productivity Retail Sales Marketing 70

Harvard Business

JULY 2, 2018

Today, Shenzhen-based DJI , of which one of us is a board member, holds a global market share of 70% in consumer drones and offers a window into the future of competition from China. In 2017, DJI’s sales were around $2.7 billion, with the company growing at a compounded annual rate of over 100% between 2013 and 2017.

Engineering 71

Engineering Telecommunications Productivity Talent 71

Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2017

Initially, a startup has no business model and no market share to defend. But often the legal obstacles confronting startups have been put in place by companies that look to the government and regulators as their first line of defense against new market entrants. Drucker Forum 2017: Growth and Inclusive Prosperity.

Company 72

Company Hotels Banking Industry 72

Harvard Business

AUGUST 31, 2017

And we appreciate that Netflix is reportedly spending $6 billion on original content in 2017. Using the weather as something that randomly affects box office sales in one weekend but not another, the paper shows that if one person ends up at the movies by happenstance, a second person will decide to go later on.

Film 134

Film Culture Strategy Strategy 134

Harvard Business

AUGUST 17, 2017

Most plans have fewer than six: one or two financial metrics, such as sales growth or earnings per share, and two or three nonfinancial metrics, in areas such as quality or innovation. But for those that are ready for the concrete commitment, it can pay off in long-term market leadership. It’s not for every company.

Metrics 133

Metrics Government Energy Company 133

MishTalk

DECEMBER 28, 2016

The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.5% Despite the fact that mortgage rates have been climbing for months, the economists’ consensus expectation was for pending home sales to rise 0.5%. Mortgage News Daily reports Pending Home Sales Reflect “Dispirited” Buyers. Pending sales in the Northeast were up 0.6

Sales 39

Sales Survey Report Marketing 39

Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

Data-Driven Marketing. Marketing and sales: offline vs. online. Brand marketing and the car buying experience have always been integral to being a premium automotive brand, and the majority of those crucial interactions have already moved online. Marketing and sales: emotional vs. experiential.

Automotive 71

Automotive Sales Software Apparel 71

Harvard Business

JUNE 1, 2017

Last week Google announced that , in an effort to bridge the “online ad–offline purchase” gap, it will begin to connect online ad exposure to brick-and-mortar sales. Census Bureau shows that in the first quarter of 2017 most purchases happened offline. Insight Center. Putting Data to Work. Sponsored by Accenture.

Advertising 71

Advertising Retail Data Accenture 71

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

This was followed by the Model X, a sport utility vehicle with falcon-wing doors, and the Model 3, a more affordable option for mass market appeal. Tesla has also implemented a unique direct-to-consumer sales model , bypassing the traditional franchise dealership system.

Energy 88

Energy Sports Industry Media 88

Harvard Business

AUGUST 28, 2018

But sales hardly budged. Sales finally jumped, with same-store revenue up 6% in 2017, and the stock rose by 40%. Since speed had always been a competitive differentiator, this effect was especially important, and probably canceled any sales gain from the greater choice. Finally, in 2016, it took a new tack.

Productivity 70

Productivity Sales Operations Groups 70

BCG

MARCH 9, 2017

Article Thursday, March 09, 2017. They recognize that digital technologies are increasingly critical to driving sales and efficient operations. They see the need to become much more agile—to shorten the time to market and to accelerate product and service delivery, employing a more iterative manner. Companies “get it.”

Telecommunications 61

Telecommunications Agile Survey Efficiency 61

Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2017

Examining 46,934 resumes shared on Glassdoor by people who graduated between 2010 and 2017, the researchers looked at each person’s college major and their post-college jobs in the five years after graduation. There’s also the pesky issue of market forces and the skills that society values. ” (Sigh.)

Engineering 136

Engineering Data Research Industry 136

Harvard Business

MAY 3, 2018

These gold coasts are home to nine of the top 10, and 18 of the top 20, internet companies, as measured by market capitalization. and China that were able to take advantage of large domestic markets to achieve scale and to surround themselves with rich ecosystems of startups, suppliers, complements, and customers. trillion.

Company 71

Company Government Policies Retail 71

Harvard Business

JULY 18, 2017

Because FirstBuild is open, it must be quick to act on its ideas, lest someone else take them to market. The FirstBuild community does everything from product concept through design, engineering, manufacturing and sales on a micro scale. What GE Appliances gains is the powerful advantage of being first to market.

Enterprise 71

Enterprise Productivity Engineering Retail 71