Advertising Technology
Paid and display advertising products, solutions, tools, services, strategies, and best practices for businesses from the authors of Martech Zone. Just getting started with Adtech? Read our article:
- Douglas KarrTuesday, December 5, 2023
Make Yourself Indispensable To Potential and Current Employers With These Digital Marketing Courses and Certifications
It’s a challenging economy right now for marketing professionals. If you’re at risk of losing employment or you’ve been laid off and are job hunting, I’d encourage you to take the time to expand your knowledge of digital marketing beyond your expertise with some digital marketing courses and – ultimately – certifications. Too many professionals in the marketing industry see…
- Douglas KarrFriday, December 1, 2023
Brightcove: A Versatile Streaming Solution for Diverse Businesses
Video content has become a pivotal element of business strategy. Brightcove emerges as a key player in this domain, offering advanced video hosting services and technology solutions. Recognized for its comprehensive range of products, Brightcove caters to large enterprises and a variety of other businesses, including small startups and non-profit organizations. Brightcove’s solutions are designed to overcome multiple challenges: Scalability…
- Douglas KarrFriday, December 1, 2023
Steve Jobs: The Infographic and Insights Beyond the Apple Legacy
I’m an Apple fanboy and believe there are essential lessons that were deployed by Steve Jobs and the amazingly talented people he had working for him. Two lessons stand out for me: Marketing the potential for using your products or using your services is more powerful when marketing than the features you’ve developed. Apple marketing inspired its prospects and customers,…
- Douglas KarrThursday, November 30, 2023
Digital Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing: Definitions, Growth, and Intersection
With my career spanning decades, I’ve enjoyed working in both the traditional and digital marketing industries. My career started at a newspaper, where I caught the Internet bug and began networking and programming. I moved on to database marketing and direct mail and then to MarTech and SaaS platforms. I often share that much of my success was bringing the…
- Douglas KarrThursday, November 30, 2023
Jeeng: Publisher Monetization and Extended Advertisement Reach Into Email
The publishing industry, grappling with the challenges posed by social media’s dominance and changing business models, finds itself in a difficult position. As the industry faces pressure from users reluctant to pay for content, a need for innovative solutions emerges. Jeeng offers a range of solutions specifically designed for publishers and advertisers. This solution empowers publishers to focus on their…
- Douglas KarrWednesday, November 29, 2023
Everything You Wanted To Know About QR Codes
By now, you’ve likely scanned and utilized a QR code. Quick Response codes are two-dimensional barcodes that store information in a square-shaped grid of black squares on a white background. They work by encoding data in a way that can be quickly and easily read by a digital device, typically a smartphone camera. 45 percent of responding shoppers had used…
- Douglas KarrWednesday, November 29, 2023
How Does The Google Ads Auction Work? (Updated for 2023)
Google Ads operates on an auction system, which takes place every time a user performs a search. To understand how it works, it’s crucial to break down the process into key components: Keywords: Advertisers select keywords they want to bid on. These are brand names, company names, words, or phrases related to their business that they believe users will type…
- Douglas KarrMonday, November 27, 2023
Adobe Workfront: Transforming Marketing Workflows and Enhancing Enterprise Collaboration
The complexities of resources, mediums, and channels in enterprise marketing require tools to ensure workflows and collaboration are handled efficiently and easily. Having a workflow and collaboration tool offers the following benefits to enterprise marketers: Centralized Project Management: Enterprise marketing involves managing a multitude of projects simultaneously, often with overlapping timelines and resources. A centralized project management platform streamlines this…
- Douglas KarrSaturday, November 25, 2023
What Is A Social Media Management System?
A Social Media Management System (SMMS) is a multifaceted tool designed to streamline and enhance an organization’s social media presence across various platforms. This system is an organization’s central social media interaction hub, not just a marketing platform. With a SMMS, organizations can publish content, monitor engagement, analyze data, and manage customer interactions, providing a comprehensive solution across departments: Account…
- Douglas KarrTuesday, November 14, 2023
How Has Marketing To Teenagers Changed In A Generation?
As a single father who raised two teenagers, I’m under no illusion about the influence that a child can have on the purchase decisions of parents. While money was often tight, I always seemed to find funds for the next purchase – albeit a constructive hobby, some latest fashion, or the next smartphone. My children didn’t abuse this… but there…