Aug 25, 2016

10 Reasons Why 2016 is Your Year for Better Quotes

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Aug 25, 2016 By Aseem Badshah

The Abuse of Automated Direct Messages (and How to Avoid It)

The automated direct message horror stories are as sad (or funny, depending on your sense of humor) as they are common. Remember Microsoft’s Tay, an AI teenage chatbot designed to learn from the people “she” was talking to? Like any good kid, she began parroting those Twitter users she was around... Read More

Marketing, Social Media

Aug 25, 2016 By Heike Young

5 Tips to Stay Productive While Working From Home

I've worked remotely for Salesforce for two years — and most of that time, I've worked from home, not a coffeeshop or coworking space. Certain jobs will never be suited for remote work. I'm thinking makeup artists, chefs, and dental hygienists, for starters. But plenty of careers in our... Read More

Careers, Cloud

Aug 25, 2016 By Marc Wayshak

5 Crushing Mistakes Most Salespeople Make

What’s the worst mistake you’re making in sales right now? That’s actually a trick question. You can’t know the answer, because the worst mistake you’re making in sales is the mistake you don’t even know you’re making. In fact, most salespeople make the same mistakes, over and over again—without... Read More

Sales

Aug 25, 2016 By Max Levchin

Millennials: Give The People What They Want

Traditional methods that retailers used to attract and retain consumers simply don’t work with millennials, and retailers must adapt if they are to remain – or become – relevant to this important segment.... Read More

Commerce, Retail, Shopper Experience

Aug 25, 2016 By Anna Eschenburg

3 Ways to Get to Know Salesforce Ventures at Dreamforce ‘16

Did you know that Salesforce has been investing in companies since 2009? That Salesforce has one of the most active corporate investment groups? Or that Salesforce Ventures - Salesforce’s corporate investment group, is the only strategic investor 100% focused on investing in enterprise cloud... Read More

Cloud, Dreamforce, Events

Aug 25, 2016 By Kevin Micalizzi

5 Ways To Measure The State Of Your Data

I recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. New climate, new house. I decided for the first time to plant a garden. What did I do? Went to the nursery, picked up some plants, and put them in the ground. Wondering how that's going? Not well. Honestly, a little bit of planning could have saved me some... Read More

Sales, Analytics, Data.com

Aug 25, 2016 By Gordon Evans

4 Reasons Marketers Will Love Dreamforce '16

If you’ve ever been to Dreamforce — or if you’re planning to attend for the first time this year — you’re probably as excited for October 4–7 as we are. For four days in San Francisco, business professionals from every department and industry will be swept away in endless inspiration, fun, and... Read More

Dreamforce, Events, Marketing, Marketing Cloud

Aug 25, 2016 By Hilary Givens

The Components of a Digital Ad (Described by a Doodle)

Digital Advertising has come a long way--today it's the go-to advertising solution for many major brands. However, if you're new to the industry, there are lots of terms and considerations that you should know before getting started. To help, we've created (or doodled) the top universal... Read More

Marketing, Digital Advertising, Best Practices