Is the market for martech saturated? Maybe, but there’s plenty of room to grow. Mike Pastore on July 19, 2024 Business is a little sluggish for a number of martech vendors. They will tell you so themselves (just keep reading). Put the blame on interest rates. Put the blame on the well of VC … Continue reading Where are martech vendors finding their revenue? Let’s take a look
80% of consumers expect a future where marketers stop advertising to humans and instead target the AI assistants that will do all the shopping. Constantine von Hoffman on July 18, 2024 Predicting the future is a rube’s game and AI is no exception. Nonetheless, the fine folks at Ericsson put out a list of … Continue reading AI-powered martech news and releases: July 18
Find out why maturing your martech stack is crucial for long-term success and how to do it with documentation and strategic planning. Steve Petersen on July 15, 2024 Maturing a martech stack is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of marketing technology management. While marketers frequently focus on executing immediate projects, their technology … Continue reading A roadmap to martech stack maturity
Customers really don’t want AI being used for customer service. A Gartner survey found 53% saying it might make them switch to a competitior. Constantine von Hoffman on July 11, 2024 You might want to hold off on using AI for customer service: 64% of customers don’t want companies to replace people with bots, … Continue reading AI-powered martech releases and news: July 11
From cost management to data integration and future-proofing: What to examine when deciding to replace or upgrade. Eric Holmen on July 11, 2024 CFOs are scrutinizing the financial landscape for tech companies more closely, putting significant pressure on marketing departments. The prevailing directive is clear: “Enhance performance with existing tools or reduce expenses … Continue reading 6 key issues when deciding to consolidate or upgrade your martech stack
The martech industry has reached saturation. Explore the challenges vendors face and strategies to adapt in an era of declining net-new deals. Gene De Libero on July 3, 2024 Based on my conversations across the marketing technology landscape, we’re at saturation. Net new deals are dwindling, with the market resembling a stagnating pond instead … Continue reading How martech vendors can navigate the slow death of net-new deals
Here’s how marketers can lead and shape marketing technology strategies, focusing on six core competencies essential for martech success. Ana Mourão on July 2, 2024 Marketing technology, or martech, refers to tools and systems designed to support marketing efforts. It can also encompass technology used for sales and advertising. Because of its broad scope, … Continue reading 6 core competencies every martech manager needs
The smallest companies are biggest AI adopters: 42% of companies with 10 or fewer employees are now using it, only 23% of those with 100+ are. Constantine von Hoffman on June 27, 2024 Small companies are the biggest adopters of AI, according to a new report. Pipedrive’s Annual State of Sales and Marketing report … Continue reading AI-powered martech news and releases: June 27
Research-backed insights on martech composability, including the role of center platforms, specialist apps and effective handover processes. Frans Riemersma on June 25, 2024 The martech landscape has long been caught between two competing narratives: the promise of all-in-one marketing suites and the flexibility of point solutions. But there is a more nuanced reality that … Continue reading The truth behind martech stack composability
Learn the importance of evaluating marketing technology tools that enable operational maturity and best practices for finding them. Amy Strickland on June 20, 2024 As a senior leader, one of your core responsibilities is pushing your team’s operational maturity forward so you are ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Operational maturity refers to the … Continue reading How to boost operational maturity with strategic martech selection
