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The Five Misconceptions of Selling

Mike Walsh — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

What it really takes to be a good sales representative.

Innoveer Introduces CRM-Targeted Blog

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

CRM consulting firm Innoveer Solutions has introduced its new Innoveer Insights monthly blog, targeted toward executives looking to improve the efficiency of CRM-related initiatives.

AtMail 6.0 Targets SMBs

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

AtMail has released version 6.0 of its Webmail/enterprise hybrid e-mail system.

Partnership Expands Mobile Management Solution

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Odyssey Software, a provider of enterprise-class mobile device management products, and Conceivium, a provider of wireless handheld business solutions, has announced a technology partnership agreement.

Who's News in Sales and Marketing

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A weekly round-up of the latest promotions and executive appointments.

Fueltank Changer Now Available for Palm

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Callpod has announced the availability of its Fueltank emergency mobile device charger for Palm.

TenDigits Debuts Mobile Alerts Functionality

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

TenDigits Software, a provider of mobility solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, has announced a new mobile alerts capability in version 4.5 of MobileAccess.

GoAnimate.com Offers SaaS Model

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

GoAnimate.com, an online platform enabling users to create customizable animations, is now offering its services for use by companies on their own Websites.

Frugality Is the New Black

Steve McClellan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Parents and families are shifting to a new value system where keeping up with the Joneses is out and teaching the kids about responsible spending is in.

It's Getting More Difficult to 'Buy American'

Mark Dolliver — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

With flags waving, fireworks exploding and parades parading, it wasn't hard this past weekend to see that many Americans enjoy a display of patriotism. But to what extent does such sentiment shape their behavior as consumers?

Case Study: Constellation Energy Improves its Prospects

Steve Scruton — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Over the past year-and-a-half, in an effort to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its marketing outreach, Constellation Energy has pursued an aggressive initiative to automate its marketing prospecting programs.

BackFlip Unveils New Platform

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

BackFlip Software has announced the release of its new Process Communications On Demand for ISV's platform.

New Platform for Twitterers Debuts

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

SocialROI has announced the launch of its inugural offering, TweetROI—a pay-per-tweet platform enabling a company to purchase influence and exposure through Twitter.

Marketing Lowdown: The Free Lunch Does Exist

Robert Grede — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Today, in this increasingly digital economy, "free" really means free. Maybe somebody has to pay, but it's seldom you. You won't see Yahoo! or Wikipedia showing up on your credit card bill. How do you pay? With your time and attention.

Consumers Lean on Loyalty

Stacy Straczynski — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Participation in retail loyalty programs increases, especially among Millennials, as consumers look for savings.

Cost Savings Innovation in a Downturn

Mike Fridholm — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Based on an examination of over 100 client engagements related to cost innovation conducted over the past five years, Nielsen illuminates the right way to navigate this challenge and highlights important principles to adhere to in embracing the risks and rewards of downsizing, upsizing, changing the package material, and making product reformulations.

New Training DVD Series Announced

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Service Strategies Corporation, a provider of training, career development, and certification programs for customer service and support, has released a new series of customer service training videos.

Global Issues: Ensuring Overseas Meeting Security

Ed Lee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

One merely has to be reminded of the large number of executives victimized by acts of crime and political violence to understand the importance of conducting safe international conferences. If you're tasked with planning international meetings, or planning to attending one, several issues are of paramount importance.

Good Data Integrates with NetSuite

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Good Data, a provider of on-demand, collaborative analytic solutions, has announced the integration of its on-demand analytics service with NetSuite.

NYC Virtual Office Service Debuts

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Corporate Suites Business Centers, a provider of turn-key office space in New York City, has launched a new virtual office service.