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Customer Data Platforms
Why Data Protection Is a Critical Component of Every Modern Martech Stack
As marketing tech gets more powerful, so too do the dilemmas that go with it. Marketers have at their fingertips today incredibly useful tools with which they can capture, analyze, and act upon more consumer information than ever. From CRMs and automation software to AI-fueled personalization engines and advanced analytics platforms, the modern martech stack is a marvel of ingenuity. But behind every successful campaign, there is a growing pile of sensitive data—and with it,…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Ahrefs: Track Rankings, Analyze Competitors, and Improve SEO Performance
Marketers today are navigating a search landscape reshaped by AI overviews, real-time ranking shifts, and rising competition for every keyword. Without reliable data and tools to inform them, even the best strategies fall short. The challenge isn’t just finding information—it’s knowing what’s working for your competitors, how your content performs, and where you can gain ground. Ahrefs Ahrefs is a…
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E-commerce and Retail
Choice Overload: The Case for Smarter, Not Fewer, Options
Starbucks made headlines recently by announcing a significant reduction in its menu, cutting approximately 30% of its offerings by the end of the year as part of CEO Kevin Johnson’s Back to Starbucks strategy to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience. This bold move, aimed at reducing wait times and simplifying choices for both baristas and customers, underscores a growing trend among…
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Artificial Intelligence
Agentic AI: How Agents, Workflows, and Orchestration Are Evolving Marketing Automation
The marketing automation industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by agentic AI—autonomous systems that can analyze data, make decisions, and execute tasks without human intervention. The global Agentic AI in Enterprise IT market is poised for explosive growth, expected to surge from USD 4.1 billion in 2024 to USD 182.9 billion by 2034, driven by a staggering 46.2% compound…
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Artificial Intelligence
Speechify: Turn Any Text Into a Voice That Speaks to Your Audience
We live in a world oversaturated with content, standing out doesn’t always mean saying more—it means saying it better. Whether you’re a content creator, educator, business communicator, or accessibility advocate, converting text into dynamic, human-like speech can amplify your impact across various platforms and audiences. Listen to this article: This audio was generated using Speechify in the voice of its…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Are You Hiring a Surgeon or Buying a Surgery? The Difference Will Define Your Marketing Success
I’m on the hunt for my next adventure right now. As I review job openings and network with colleagues, one thing is striking about our industry right now. Whether it’s hiring a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or onboarding a marketing agency, the decision isn’t just about cost or credentials—it’s about philosophy. I believe one of the most dangerous mistakes a…
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Advertising Technology
Bannerflow: Create, Publish, and Optimize Smarter Ads — All in One Place
When your digital campaigns are slow to launch, scattered across multiple tools, and time-consuming to scale, your performance suffers the consequences. Today’s marketers need more than speed — they require precision, collaboration, and personalization. Traditional creative workflows can’t keep up with today’s dynamic ad environments, where data changes hourly and performance is evaluated in real-time. Bannerflow That’s where Bannerflow comes…
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Sales and Marketing Training
B2B Marketing Strategies By Sales Funnel Stage
B2B marketing and sales interactions can be visualized as a funnel, guiding prospects from initial discovery of a solution to becoming loyal customers. Each stage—Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Purchase, Retention, and Expansion—plays a distinct role in addressing buyer needs. Table of ContentsOverview: The B2B Sales FunnelAwareness StageConsideration StageDecision StagePurchase StageRetention StageExpansion StageAdditional Tips Overview: The B2B Sales Funnel The B2B sales…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
ReviewInc: The All-in-One Reputation and Visibility Platform for Service Brands and Multi-Location Businesses
Today’s buyers don’t just trust online reviews—they rely on them. Whether it’s a patient choosing a new clinic, a customer looking for a reputable HVAC technician, or a parent evaluating a childcare provider, the verdict is almost always rendered before a single call or visit. For multi-location businesses and service providers, online reputation isn’t just brand equity—it’s a growth engine.…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging Social Media for B2B Marketing and Sales in 2025
In 2025, social media is no longer confined to branding or awareness—it now drives customer acquisition, fuels industry leadership, supports talent recruitment, and strengthens partner ecosystems. The most successful B2B organizations no longer view social media as a marketing silo but as a multi-functional business asset that supports every stage of the enterprise growth journey. Table of ContentsStrategic Pillars of…