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Clay’s New Pricing Model: What Changed, What It Means, and What GTM Leaders Should Do Now
Featured Guide 12 min read

Clay’s New Pricing Model: What Changed, What It Means, and What GTM Leaders Should Do Now

Clay just repriced its entire platform. Data credits dropped 50-90%. A new Actions metric replaced the old credit model. Growth dropped from $800 to $446/month. This is a detailed analysis of what changed, who benefits, and what it signals about the GTM tooling category.

SAM vs TAM vs SOM: The B2B Market Sizing Framework That Actually Matters
TAM & ICP Strategy 8 min read

SAM vs TAM vs SOM: The B2B Market Sizing Framework That Actually Matters

TAM gets all the attention in pitch decks. But for outbound teams, SOM — Serviceable Obtainable Market — is the only number that sets realistic quota. Here is how to calculate all three and use them to run your GTM motion.

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ICP Scoring: How to Rank and Prioritize Your Best-Fit B2B Prospects
TAM & ICP Strategy 6 min read

ICP Scoring: How to Rank and Prioritize Your Best-Fit B2B Prospects

Not all prospects in your TAM are created equal. ICP scoring gives every account a fit score so your outbound team always contacts the highest-value targets first. This guide shows you how to build the model.

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Clay’s New Pricing Model: What Changed, What It Means, and What GTM Leaders Should Do Now
B2B Sales Tools & Stack 12 min read

Clay’s New Pricing Model: What Changed, What It Means, and What GTM Leaders Should Do Now

Clay just repriced its entire platform. Data credits dropped 50-90%. A new Actions metric replaced the old credit model. Growth dropped from $800 to $446/month. This is a detailed analysis of what changed, who benefits, and what it signals about the GTM tooling category.

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How to Set Up MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC & Forwarding for Cold Email
Email Deliverability 8 min read

How to Set Up MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC & Forwarding for Cold Email

If your cold emails are landing in spam, the problem almost certainly isn’t your copy — it’s your infrastructure. Email authentication records (MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC) are the DNS-level…

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Inbound vs Outbound: Which Is Better For B2B?
Outbound Systems 10 min read

Inbound vs Outbound: Which Is Better For B2B?

In the world of marketing, the balance between inbound vs outbound strategies can dramatically influence a company’s growth. Surprisingly, data shows that 60% more marketers are prioritizing inbound tactics. This…

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Hard Bounce vs Soft Bounce Email: What You Need to Know
Email Deliverability 9 min read

Hard Bounce vs Soft Bounce Email: What You Need to Know

Over 22% of all email campaigns see their messages never reaching the intended recipients. Understanding the difference between a hard bounce vs soft bounce can be crucial in optimizing your…

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Revenue vs Sales vs Profit: Key Differences Explained
GTM Engineering 12 min read

Revenue vs Sales vs Profit: Key Differences Explained

Many businesses measure their success by their sales figures, yet the true financial health of a company is determined by much more. For instance, high sales don’t necessarily translate to…

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Beginner’s Guide to Clay Expert – Part 1 : Essential Tips for Beginner Users
B2B Sales Tools & Stack 6 min read

Beginner’s Guide to Clay Expert – Part 1 : Essential Tips for Beginner Users

Welcome to your comprehensive guide on using Clay.com, a powerful platform designed to enhance your data enrichment and streamline your outreach processes. This guide to Clay Expert aims to provide…

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Defining Your ICP: The First Step to Effective Cold Outreach
TAM & ICP Strategy 7 min read

Defining Your ICP: The First Step to Effective Cold Outreach

Most outbound failures have nothing to do with email infrastructure or copy quality. They start earlier — with a vague, untested, or wishful Ideal Customer Profile. When your ICP is…

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