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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium Go ad-free! Get TradeBriefs Premium From the Editor's Desk 3 Strategies to Boost Sales and Marketing Productivity A study of B2B companies found that just one in 20 was able to consistently grow sales faster than sales and marketing expenses. As companies seek to cut costs in an uncertain economy, increasing this commercial productivity is a smart strategy. Research shows the three ways companies can do this are to refine the go-to-market model, turn every rep into an A player, and make sales and marketing support more efficient. It’s almost axiomatic that growing revenues will require adding sales and marketing costs at the same rate. Most heads of sales and marketing believe in their bones that their teams cannot get more productive over an extended period. Teams can find cost-cutting and efficiency tweaks, yes, but not full-blown, sustained productivity gains. This is a damaging, self-reinforcing belief — and our research shows it’s not necessarily true. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $4 per month. Subscribe to TradeBriefs Premium Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work Trump Wanted to Fire Missiles at Mexico. Now the G.O.P. Wants to Send Troops. Maggie Haberman is a senior political correspondent and the author of “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.” She was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for reporting on President Trump’s advisers and their connections to Russia. More about Maggie Haberman Work Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC The latest rise is as a result of Saudi Arabia and Russia, members of the Opec+ group and two of the world\'s largest oil-producing nations which meet regularly to determine whether to increase or decrease production, decided to reduce production earlier in August. Work Russian Troops Cede Ground and Strike Back, Frustrating Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Matthew Mpoke Bigg is a correspondent covering international news. He previously worked as a reporter, editor and bureau chief for Reuters and did postings in Nairobi, Abidjan, Atlanta, Jakarta and Accra. More about Matthew Mpoke Bigg Work UK cost of diesel soars as RAC says petrol is 'overpriced by about 7p a litre' This week Haitham al-Ghais, the secretary general of the Opec+ group of 23 oil-producing nations, which includes Russia and Saudi Arabia, said he expected demand for oil to grow and remain "resilient" this year. Work Russian rouble briefly returns to ‘laughing stock’ level that prompted emergency interest rate hikes last time “This is the closest we came to a real economic problem since the start of the war,” Janis Kluge, an expert in the Russian economy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs told the Associated Press in August following the rouble\'s drop to a 16-month low. “In Russia, the exchange rate is always seen as the most important indicator of the health of the economy.” Work Transfer Talk: Man United target Silva, Todibo to fix defence     - Bayern Munich target Nestory Irankunda has told Seven News that his is \"mentally exhausted\" by the interest shown in him by Europe\'s elite. The 17-year-old Adelaide United winger, hailed by some as a generational talent, has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga giants for over 18 months, but so far a deal has failed to materialize. Work The week in tennis: Players voice new concerns, Djokovic wins in another sport, and more     Gauff congratulated Stewart on Instagram for the new hardware. And, as the Liberty advanced to the WNBA Finals on Sunday, Stewart and her teammates could have the chance to give a noteworthy victory speech all their own this month. Work R.N.C. Thwarts Plans for Unofficial Ramaswamy-Christie Debate     Politico reported on Tuesday that, under terms agreed to by the R.N.C. and the network, the two candidates would instead sit separately for interviews that will air back to back. A person familiar with the plans said the segment would be called “Candidate’s Corner.” Work The women's college basketball offseason in five minutes: Everything you need to know     The Aggies were too young a year ago and finished 9-20. So Joni Taylor made it a priority to bring in some experience. Graduate student Endyia Rogers (Oregon), senior Aicha Coulibaly (Auburn) and redshirt junior Lauren Ware (Arizona) give Taylor some veterans to put around ultra-talented sophomore Janiah Barker. Work 75 things for NASCAR's 75th anniversary: Weirdest announcements     After the Angela\'s Motorsports debacle, she fled the country prior to her sentencing following a fraud case in which she testified against Jones as part of a plea agreement. She was eventually found hiding in Dubai, where the local government seized her Iranian passport and handed her over to U.S. Marshals, and she served three and a half years in federal prison. Work Who is Patrick McHenry, the interim House speaker?     He is close to Mr. McCarthy, and in May helped to negotiate the debt limit deal that so infuriated the hard-liners who deposed Mr. McCarthy, averting a default. Mr. McHenry spoke in his defense on the House floor on Tuesday, crediting the former speaker with creating a “record of success” for conservatives. Work NFL Week 5 injury tracker: Jonathan Taylor to return to practice     Mike Evans, WR, QMon, Oct 2: Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Evans tweaked his hamstring during Sunday\'s game but didn\'t provide any further updates, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Work Miami Marlins GM Kim Ng's journey to the postseason     \"This is execution. And sometimes you just don\'t execute,\" she says. \"Physical mistakes happen. But last year, we might\'ve thrown to a wrong base. That is not acceptable. That\'s a mental mistake. That\'s the mistake you have to learn from. Work Kari Lake Files to Run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate Seat in Arizona     Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about Maggie Astor Work 2023-24 fantasy hockey draft kit: Strategy, advice, more     ESPN offers five fantasy hockey league scoring systems. This breakdown of leagues will tell you what each one is, the different strategies that go into them and more. Check out each one to see which is right for your league. Work Movers, shakers and all the biggest storylines of the 2023-24 men's college basketball offseason     Flagg was the story of the summer in the recruiting world. Entering July, there was a debate over which player was the best in high school basketball: Flagg, Cameron Boozer or A.J. Dybantsa. A couple of weeks later, there was a clear winner. Flagg averaged 25.4 points, 13 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 6.9 blocks at the prestigious Nike EYBL Peach Jam, including three triple-doubles. He then moved from the 2025 class into the 2024 class, and Flagg is in the process of taking his official visits. He went to UConn in late September, and he will head Duke this month. -- Borzello Work Opinion | Americans Deserve Better From the House of Representatives     The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We’d like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. And here’s our email: let...@nytimes.com. Work Week 5 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest issues on defense     The Bears have two sacks in four games and have pressured opposing quarterbacks on 22% of dropbacks, which ranks 32nd. Chicago\'s defense is slightly more aggressive and opportunistic in generating pressure after coach Matt Eberflus assumed defensive playcalling duties in Week 2, but it hasn\'t resulted in increased production. Eberflus said the Bears would have to start sending five or six rushers if they struggle to get pressure with their four defensive linemen, and while Chicago did see an uptick in blitzes against Denver (27.6%), that strategy was one the Broncos were able to adjust to in the second half. The Bears\' D-line has six new players from a year ago, yet the upgrade in talent has not improved the team\'s ability to get to the quarterback. -- Courtney Cronin Work Supreme Court Skeptical in That Could Hobble Consumer Watchdog     Adam Liptak covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments. A graduate of Yale Law School, he practiced law for 14 years before joining The Times in 2002. More about Adam Liptak Work Overheard on NBA media day: New-look Bucks, LeBron's understudy and ... a green alien?     \"[The] Lakers are huge. That\'s who we lost to. So if you look at someone and you\'re like, \'This is who we lost to, where do we need to improve?\' Probably need a little bit more size. Doesn\'t mean we\'re necessarily going to lose again if we don\'t get the size. But it may help.\" Work Trump Campaign Calls on Republicans to Cancel All Future Debates     Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about Maggie Astor Work The $8 billion Sam Bankman-Fried criminal trial starts today — here's what's at stake and how we got here     The CFTC alleges that over $8 billion of customer funds are missing. Some customers have doubtless lost their life savings, their kid\'s college funds, their future down payments. By Bankman-Fried\'s own math, his alleged misdeeds were worth four million lives. Work Here’s How Many Votes Kevin McCarthy Needs to Survive     It is also possible that a wayward Democrat or two might break rank with their party and vote to preserve Mr. McCarthy as speaker, despite Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York and the minority leader, having told his members in a closed-door meeting that they ought to vote as a bloc against keeping him in the job. Given the margins, even one or two Democratic votes for Mr. McCarthy could determine the outcome. Work On Senate Choice, Newsom Was in a Box of His Own Making     Shane Goldmacher is a national political reporter and was previously the chief political correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times, he worked at Politico, where he covered national Republican politics and the 2016 presidential campaign. More about Shane Goldmacher Work Dickie V has questions: Can UConn repeat? Will St. John's make noise? ... and more     1. Will the Big East make a splash as a power league with defending champions UConn, a highly regarded Marquette team along with impact hires like Rick Pitino at St. John\'s Red Storm, Ed Cooley at Georgetown, and Kim English at Providence? Work There Is No Clear Replacement Candidate for McCarthy     Annie Karni is a congressional correspondent. She was previously a White House correspondent. Before joining The Times, she covered the White House and Hillary Clinton\'s 2016 presidential campaign for Politico, and spent a decade covering local politics for the New York Post and the New York Daily News. More about Annie Karni Work Arsenal's over-reliance on Saka exposed in Lens loss as Man City clash looms     \"In a lot of moments we quietened the crowd but after we gave them life,\" said Arteta. \"In those two situations where we conceded the goals. Big teams punish you. We didn\'t punish them and that was the difference in the game. Today we take a big lesson.\" Work 2023 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series     You were our only pick for the O\'s. Explain how Baltimore wins its first World Series since 1983. The Orioles have been the AL\'s most consistent team all season, winning 101 games in the toughest division. They\'ve played their best baseball over the final two months, with the second-best record behind only the Dodgers. They went 51-39 against winning teams, best in the AL. They play defense and run the bases, and their lineup is better than you realize (fourth in the majors in runs on the road). Would I feel better about this prediction with a healthy Felix Bautista? Yes, but the bullpen hasn\'t skipped a beat without him. Given the pitching concerns with the Braves, Dodgers and Rangers, it\'s Baltimore\'s year. Let the dynasty begin. -- Schoenfield Work Wild Card Series: Live updates, analysis and takeaways from Day 1     The Rays played an awful game with four errors. Kevin Cash questionably left Tyler Glasnow in the game to start the sixth inning and Glasnow walked the first two batters, allowing the Rangers to put the game away with two more runs. -- Schoenfield Work Outrage over Jerusalem video of ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting as Christians pass     “Attacks against Christians have 100% increased this year, and not just spitting, but throwing stones and vandalising signs,” said Harani. “Excuse me,” she added, addressing Israeli authorities. “But where were you?” Work Thousands unaware they have diabetes could be diagnosed at A&E, says study     “Opportunistic HbA1c-based screening in A&E departments, particularly those in high-risk and hard-to-reach groups, could make an important contribution to identifying undiagnosed individuals who will benefit from early treatment and lifestyle changes and so reduce their risks of long-term complications,” said Jude. Work Man United player ratings: Hojlund 9/10, Onana 3/10 in shock home defeat     MF Christian Eriksen, 7 -- Replaced Hannibal at the break with the hosts in desperate need of a spark, and he provided just that when he turned a stunning pass around for corner to play Rashford clean through, only for Rashford to dawdle and squander the chance. Work Hyperbaric chambers, tourniquets and lots of rehab work: The road ahead for Aaron Rodgers' recovery     \"He just came into the team room like Batman, honestly,\" wide receiver Allen Lazard said, referring to Rodgers\' appearance Saturday night at the team hotel. \"It was just kind of a Hollywood-esque moment of Aaron Rodgers appearing -- walking. I thought he was about to fly, honestly.\" Work Opinion | How Four Leaders Are Turning the World Upside Down     Thomas L. Friedman is the foreign affairs Opinion columnist. He joined the paper in 1981, and has won three Pulitzer Prizes. He is the author of seven books, including “From Beirut to Jerusalem,” which won the National Book Award. @tomfriedman • Facebook Work Wildfire Smoke From Canada Creates Unhealthy Air Quality in Florida     On Tuesday afternoon, the smoke created air quality values across Florida ranging from moderate (yellow) to unhealthy (red). When air quality reaches an unhealthy level, AirNow, a federal operation that monitors air quality, recommends keeping outdoor activities light and short. For those with sensitivities, like asthma, it suggests moving activities indoors. Work Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues     Luke Broadwater covers Congress. He was the lead reporter on a series of investigative articles at The Baltimore Sun that won a Pulitzer Prize and a George Polk Award in 2020. More about Luke Broadwater Work Trump Targets Nikki Haley as She Climbs in the Polls     Jazmine Ulloa covers national politics from Washington. Before joining The Times, she worked at The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times and various papers in her home state of Texas. More about Jazmine Ulloa Work Drug Makers Agree to Negotiate With Medicare on Prices of 10 Medications     Michael D. Shear is a White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Biden and his administration. He has reported on politics for more than 30 years. More about Michael D. Shear Work Opinion | Iran’s Captive Minds     Bret Stephens has been an Opinion columnist with The Times since April 2017. He won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary at The Wall Street Journal in 2013 and was previously editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post. Facebook Work Novavax updated Covid vaccine wins FDA, CDC backing, paving way to reach Americans within days     But roughly 42% of Americans surveyed by the CDC in August said they \"definitely will\" or \"probably will\" get a Covid shot this fall, Dr. Megan Wallace, a CDC epidemiologist, said during the advisory meeting. Work Why a rout in government bonds is worrying     The additional yield junk-rated governments pay on their hard-currency debt on top of safe-haven U.S. Treasuries has risen to over 800 basis points, according to JPMorgan, more than 70 bps higher from their Aug. 1 trough. \"The intensification of the higher-for-longer narrative, along with the rise in oil prices, has also been the primary driver of broad U.S. dollar strength,\" said Andrea Kiguel, head of FX and EM macro strategy, Americas at Barclays. Work Rookie QB tracker: C.J. Stroud excels, Aidan O'Connell makes debut     \"A lot to correct and we\'re going to do that this week. ... I think the magnitude of each play is really what I\'m learning. And what I learned today is how important each play is, how important each drive is, and having to just do my job on each play.\" Work Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges in Delaware federal court      \"The only substantive and relevant changes since July, when the US Attorney decided against pursuing these exact charges against Mr. Biden, has been various court rulings undermining the constitutionality of the law at issue here and a coordinated, partisan attack on our system of justice by right-wing Republicans,\" Lowell said. Work Medicare funding shortfall may be 'life and death' for millions of Americans, lawmaker says. Here's why taxes are a sticking point     The increased levies may affect not only high-income Americans, he said, particularly because the income thresholds will not be indexed for inflation. Ultimately, that may leave 25% of households affected by the end of the projection period, he said. Work Matt Gaetz, a Polarizing Figure in Congress, Is Polarizing at Home, Too     Patricia Mazzei is the Miami bureau chief, covering Florida and Puerto Rico. She writes about breaking news, politics, disasters and the quirks of life in South Florida. She joined The Times in 2017 after a decade at The Miami Herald. More about Patricia Mazzei TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India