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Cold Prospecting Via LinkedIn Outreach

Gavel International

Parts One and Two of this three-part series discussed due diligence for successful cold email prospecting and social selling. Perform due diligence to know the who and why of your ideal prospect. Include organizations that are meaningful to you, especially those that may have a connection with your target audience. citizenship.

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Cold Prospecting by Incorporating Social Selling

Gavel International

Part Two will discuss cold prospecting through social selling. In today’s B2B world, prospects are savvier than ever when performing research on their own and online. The good news, however, is that 91% of prospects desire to engage with sales professionals earlier than surveys presently reflect. (6)

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Is Paid or Organic Social Better for My Destination?

DCI

Since the advent of paid social media, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have wondered if investing in organic social or paid social generates better returns, especially on a tight budget. But you may not have noticed that as these channels have become more saturated, organic posts reach fewer and fewer users.

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Marriott will focus on aiding prospective hotel owners who are Black, Native American, First Nations, Hispanic, Latino or women. . Challenges for Minority Investors.

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How to Use Social Proof to Market Your Event

Convene by PCMA

Here are six ways to leverage this tried-and-true concept to convert attendee prospects: Bring in the experts (and celebrities). Having their names associated with the brand helped prospects see the show as being in tune with their field and trusted by people in the know. See “Benefits Over Features” below for more.)

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DI Study: Gen Z Doesn’t Believe There Are Good Jobs in Tourism Industry

Smart Meetings

Gen Z, those born in the late 90s and early 2000s, haven’t yet grasped the benefits of hospitality jobs and business. The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. The destination posts job descriptions and talent retention through TikTok to attract prospective employees.

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Best Practices: Marketing Strategies for Driving Successful Digital Events

Smart Meetings

Marketers should also consider segmenting lists by audience (customers, prospects and partners) and conducting A/B testing to determine which subject lines are most effective in prompting higher open rates and which call to actions are more likely to drive event registrations. With more than 310 million smartphone users in the U.S.

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