Category Archives: Marketing Technology

5 reasons why the martech landscape will reach its peak in 2024

Investment is slowing, budgets are shrinking and generative AI threatens disruption. Here’s why 2024 may be a shakeup year for martech. Scott Gillum on November 9, 2023  One certainty for marketers over the last dozen years is that Scott Brinker’s martech landscape map would grow. The map, which started in 2011 with only 150 companies … Continue reading 5 reasons why the martech landscape will reach its peak in 2024

Beyond quadrants: An alternative approach to martech selection

Find out why static quadrants with generic winners and losers fail to capture unique business needs and how to shortlist vendors based on strategic fit. Apoorv Durga on November 9, 2023 When looking at martech vendors and marketplaces, we’ve gotten used to quadrants. They provide a simple visual to plot key players in an industry … Continue reading Beyond quadrants: An alternative approach to martech selection

4 ways to get more value from your martech investments

Here’s how to overcome the trend of underutilization in marketing technology and harness its true power for your organization. Carlos Hidalgo on October 26, 2023 I recently spoke at a marketing conference and, unsurprisingly, AI took center stage in many discussions. My presentation centered on the need for marketers to move beyond generative AI and … Continue reading 4 ways to get more value from your martech investments

How experimental marketers can drive martech utilization

Explore the role of experimental marketers in maximizing martech stack value. Ana Mourão on October 2, 2023 With martech utilization plummeting to 33%, CMOs and their teams must maximize their stack’s value before seeking budget increases or new additions. Several factors can lead to stack underutilization, including scope issues, viewing investments as costs or inadequately supported … Continue reading How experimental marketers can drive martech utilization

Marigold unveils all-in-one relationship marketing solution

It brings together email, omnichannel marketing, SMS and loyalty technology with integrated zero-party data and personalization tools. Constantine von Hoffman on September 19, 2023 Marigold has unveiled a comprehensive relationship marketing solution, designed to achieve hyper-personalization at scale while navigating complex privacy and deliverability challenges. “Relationship Marketing is a long-term strategy focused on the customer … Continue reading Marigold unveils all-in-one relationship marketing solution

Martech implementation: 3 tips for cross-functional alignment

Seeking commitment and getting alignment are critical to ensure teams understand how the new solution will transform the way they work. Talisha Padgett on August 28, 2023 Martech is cross-functional by definition. Yet, I’m stunned at how many people talk about implementing martech on their own or only within their team. This may result from … Continue reading Martech implementation: 3 tips for cross-functional alignment