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#75: Alconost CCO Ilya Spiridonov on prioritizing localization in the B2B marketing funnel

#75: Alconost CCO Ilya Spiridonov on prioritizing localization in the B2B marketing funnel

Today, we’re going to talk about navigating the complexities of global expansion. We’ll get into the strategic decisions leaders have to make when localizing content, such as where to spend the budget for maximum impact, and the critical choice between leveraging AI for scale and speed versus deploying human experts for nuance and connection. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome, Ilya Spiridonov, Chief…


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Bronze, Silver, and Gold Data Layers

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Conversion Rate (CR)

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Technology Adoption Model (TAM)

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Business Value Pyramid

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Line of Business (LOB)

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Emotional Selling Proposition (ESP)

An Emotional Selling Proposition (ESP) is a brand’s strategy to connect with its audience…

Churn Rate (CR)

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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)

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