CIO
MAY 10, 2022
CIOs know they must be business leaders, but the business knowledge they must bring to the proverbial table is something of a moving target. There are, of course, the management fundamentals and the longstanding executive skills that remain constant must-haves. But there are, too, a list of topics that bubble up and dominate based on current trends and present-day realities.
Crayon
MAY 10, 2022
May has arrived. Do you know what that means? We have a brand new episode on Into the Fray: The Competitive Intelligence Podcast !
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Smart Data Collective
MAY 10, 2022
Data analytics technology is rapidly becoming a more integral part of many company cultures. According to the 2021 State of Data Maturity Report, 32% of companies have formal data strategies. Although they are still the minority, this figure has risen from almost nothing under a decade ago. Data analytics serves many different purposes. We have talked at length about the benefits of using big data to improve financial management and implement more effective marketing strategies.
Intelligence Node
MAY 10, 2022
Understanding the Role of Competitive Data Scraping, Standardization, Storage, and Application in eCommerce Table of Contents Introduction Why Data Readiness Matters Today The Cost of Data Error in Retail Businesses.
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Smart Data Collective
MAY 10, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. It’s impacting numerous industries globally and changing the way we do things. One of the critical industries AI is making strides in is the financial technology “fintech” industry. AI now plays a significant role in facilitating financial services, replacing what required manual work a few years ago.
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Mind Shifts
MAY 10, 2022
You’re not alone! Most of us at some point in time have to work or collaborate with someone we can’t stand. A wonderful article by Peter Bregman was published in the Harvard Business Review on this very topic and I really liked the insights he provided to guide anyone on improving working relationships. Accept that you are not going to like everyone.
Weidert Group
MAY 10, 2022
When the average salesperson thinks about sales enablement software or a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, the behemoth in the industry typically comes to mind: Salesforce. But just because it’s the biggest doesn’t mean it’s the best. Other platforms can deliver similar functionality and offer features that Salesforce doesn’t. In particular, the HubSpot CRM platform , which includes HubSpot Sales Hub has emerged as one of the best Salesforce alternatives, and many B2B manufacturers an
Netbasequid
MAY 10, 2022
NetBase Quid is always evolving and improving as new tech is available, and as artificial intelligence continues to improve. This means better, and more accurate results for your consumer and market intelligence endeavors, including these expanded datasets. Accuracy is critical as more businesses adopt analytics to inform their strategies, as these stats attest: 58% of enterprises see a significant rise in customer loyalty and retention through consumer analytics.
Dataversity
MAY 10, 2022
Awareness provides the power to adapt for the better. As digital becomes ever more immersive, there is a hidden cost of technology directly impacting the environment around us. The energy demands of modern-day data storage are incredibly vast. The question is: How can we address the consequences of this? Behind everything we do is data, […]. The post The Growing Energy Demands of Data Storage appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
On May 24th, join Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore, the foremost authority in the annuity and life insurance markets for a DYNAMIC industry update. Registration is limited, don’t miss out! Click HERE TO REGISTER NOW! [link]. The post LIVE! with SHERYL J “Moore on the Market” appeared first on Wink.
Zoominfo
MAY 10, 2022
2022 is proving to be a critical year for data privacy in the US. With new data laws going into effect next year in California, Colorado, Virginia, and Utah, businesses are already preparing for an expected increase in regulatory enforcement. While data privacy protection has been around for several decades — the EU’s Data Protection Directive was enacted in 1995 — every wave of new laws requires companies to refine their practices.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
You know you’re not supposed to look, but it’s impossible to resist. . When stocks are plunging, checking your investment accounts is risky business. The market turbulence is jarring for younger investors, who are used to the idea that stocks always go up. And for those with a bit more experience, watching hard-earned money suddenly disappear is a terrible experience.
Elegant BI
MAY 10, 2022
4 Things to Know to Prepare for BI Tools and Data Democratization! The days of data silos and exclusive data access are over. Data Scientists and business analysts are still an important component of the business and IT teams are still crucial to the success and stability of the organization BUT if you are thinking that these roles are still responsible for day-to-day analytics and delivering every bit of data analysis to the enterprise, your business strategy needs an upgrade!
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
SUMMIT, N.J. , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Simplicity Group (“Simplicity”) today announced the acquisition of Northern California -based Blue Ocean Financial Network (“Blue Ocean”) and welcomed Christopher Yen as its newest partner. This Blue Ocean transaction is Simplicity’s 36 th acquisition. Following completion, Blue Ocean will transition to the Simplicity brand, and the day-to-day operations will continue to be managed by Chris Yen. “Simpl
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
NEW YORK , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TIAA has ranked number eight on DiversityInc’s 2022 Top 50 Companies list. The organization also ranked as a Top Company for Environmental, Social & Governance , a Top Company for Employee Resource Groups and a Top Company for Executive Diversity Councils. This year marks a decade that TIAA has been included on the list and the third year in the top 10. “Recognition by DiversityInc is a true reflection of how ID&E advances o
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
SUMMIT, N.J. , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Simplicity Group (“Simplicity”) today announced the acquisition of Georgia -based Buckhead Brokerage Group (“Buckhead”). With the completion of this transaction, Simplicity welcomes Forrest Mitchell as its newest partner. “Forrest and his team are first-class professionals, well-aligned with Simplicity’s guiding principles of education, value, and partnership,” Bruce Donaldson , President and CEO
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Company to Become TruStage ® , Reflecting Outstanding Growth and Continuing to Improve Customer Experience. MADISON, Wis. , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CUNA Mutual Group today announced its plans to unify its businesses under a single brand, TruStage, in 2023. The change strengthens the company’s ability to serve those who count on it most. “We were born out of the credit union movement more than 85 years ago and founded on the principle of people helping people.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Salaries are rising – and a mother’s economic value increased 9.2% in the last year. FOSTER CITY, Calif. , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Insure.com , a comprehensive source for insurance information, releases its 12th annual Mother’s Day Index showing that the work many moms typically perform for their households could justify an income of more than $126,725.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
American International Group benefited from a surge in fixed annuity business in the first quarter, even while it continues a plan to split off its Life & Retirement business. The company’s plan for Life & Retirement is into its second year and remains on track, CEO Peter Zaffino said during this morning’s first quarter earning’s call, despite rising interest rates.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service is updating the life expectancy tables insurance companies use to calculate the value of and interest rates on annuities. The proposed new actuarial tables reflect updated Census and population trend data. They apply to annuities retirees use to hedge against outliving their retirement income. The public can comment on the revised tables through 60 days after they are formally published in the Federal Register.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
The Internal Revenue Code encourages individuals to save for retirement by offering taxpayers the ability to invest for their ‘golden years’ through a variety of tax-favored retirement accounts such as IRAs, Roth IRAs and 401(k) plans. . But the tax benefits provided by these accounts don’t come without strings attached. Notably, in order to help ensure that the funds accumulated within a retirement account are actually used for retirement, IRC Section 72(t) generally imposes a 10% “early distri
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Transformational union of industry trailblazers will empower agents and advisors to provide more holistic life, health and wealth solutions that help Americans plan for the good days ahead. DALLAS , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ash Brokerage , a leading
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
S&P Global Ratings is backing away from a battle with regulators and life insurers over a grading system update. The New York-based rating agency has been trying to adopt new, tougher insurer risk-based capital adequacy criteria, to look harder to see how well any given insurer might perform in dire circumstances. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Mortality awareness apparently drove a banner year for life insurance in 2021 with the industry selling more than $200 billion in premium for the first time, according to S&P Global. Life premiums popped by nearly 10% over the year, bringing sales to $204.7 billion, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis of company annual statements.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Lincoln Financial earnings dropped by more than half year over year in the first quarter, largely because of pandemic-related losses but also a drop in indexed variable annuity sales, which incoming CEO Ellen Cooper said was in line with the carrier’s shift in sales strategy. The company’s earnings totaled $103 million, $0.58 per share, compared with $225 million, $1.16 per share, in the first quarter of last year.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Clients who hate existing retail annuity investment portfolios can build their own. RetireOne has brought in Michael Finke — a retirement security researcher — to help it explain that this is possible, even for retirement savers who are not billionaires and who do not own lairs on private islands. Finke wrote a “white paper,” or commentary, that talks about why a retirement saver might consider using a contingent deferred annuity.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
Registered investment advisor firms have until November 4 to fully comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission ’s new marketing rule. The “Marketing Rule” is part of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. It overhauls and modernizes the SEC’s “Advertising Rule” and “Cash Solicitation Rule” and creates a single rule, according to the Wagner Law Group.
Wink Intel
MAY 10, 2022
NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Peter Zaffino said: “In the first quarter of 2022, AIG delivered excellent results, while simultaneously advancing a number of strategic, operational and financial priorities.
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