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Martech Zone provides daily articles for business, sales, and marketing professionals to research technology, discover new sales and marketing tools, and learn how to leverage platforms to drive greater business results.
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Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
Cold Calling: 10 Steps To Master One of the Most Feared Sales Tactics
Cold calling works, but for many sales professionals, it remains one of the most uncomfortable parts of the job. Picking up the phone to reach someone who’s not expecting your call can feel intimidating or even intrusive. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A great phone call is possible when you approach it with preparation, empathy, and curiosity.…
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Analytics & Testing
How the Automotive Standards Council Built an Industry‑Wide GA4 Specification and Why Every Retail Vertical Should Do the Same
When Google sunset Universal Analytics in July 2023, automotive retailers were left with a mess of incompatible data streams. Each vendor tracked engagement differently. A form_submit event might mean one thing on a website platform and something completely different on a digital retailing tool. Without standardization, analytics became fragmented, advertising effectiveness declined, and decision-making suffered. Enter the Automotive Standards Council…
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Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Research: Marketing and Sales Will Collaborate with AI, Not Compete Against It
There’s a lot of anxiety around this report across the Internet… but I’m far more optimistic having been through several disruptions in my career. I’m not trying to downplay how impactful this may be, but I want to bring some positive points to the conversation. People are using Copilot to provide services for the execution of knowledge work activities, and…
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Customer Data Platforms
7 Best Companies Specializing in Software Project Rescue
When a marketing department’s current software development partner proves unable to deliver because of missed deadlines, ballooning costs, unstable integrations, or misaligned priorities, it’s crucial to act quickly and strategically. A faltering software initiative can put your budget, timeline, and data integrity at risk and erode confidence across the board. In these scenarios, it’s often best to disengage safely from…
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Marketing Tools
Office Timeline: Instantly Create Timelines That Impress Clients and Executives
Project managers, consultants, and team leads are constantly under pressure to communicate project progress in ways that resonate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Long spreadsheets, clunky tools, or hastily built visuals often fall flat when presenting to executives. The result? Misalignment, confusion, and stalled progress. What you need is a tool that turns complex timelines into polished, client-ready…
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Martech Zone Tools
SwifDoo PDF: Unlock the Power of Smart, Simple PDF Editing and Management
Whether you’re editing a contract, translating a manual, or merging multiple documents into a single file, dealing with PDFs can often feel like a chore. Most tools are either too basic to be useful or too complex to justify the learning curve. For professionals and everyday users alike, the need for a flexible, lightweight, and intelligent PDF tool is more…
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Email Marketing & Automation
The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Smart Strategy in a Cost-Conscious Era
In an economy where consumers are watching every dollar and businesses are competing for increasingly selective buyers, digital coupons have emerged as one of the most effective marketing tools available. These modern discounts offer frictionless savings for shoppers while providing retailers with measurable, flexible incentives that drive both online and in-store purchases. With inflation and economic uncertainty shaping consumer behavior,…
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Content Marketing
FlyWP: Take Control of Your WordPress Hosting Future (We Did!)
If you’ve ever felt stuck with your current managed WordPress host… frustrated by surprise overage bills, slow performance, or being locked into outdated infrastructure—you’re not alone. For many site owners, especially those running multiple or high-traffic properties like Martech Zone, traditional WordPress hosting feels like flying coach with no window seat: cramped, blind to what’s going on, and at the…
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E-commerce and Retail
Technavio: The Global Sports Betting Market Outlook (2025 to 2029)
The global sports betting market is projected to grow by USD 221.1 billion between 2025 and 2029, at a CAGR of 12.6%. Technavio’s latest research outlines a rapidly evolving global sports betting landscape, shaped by digital transformation, regulatory reforms, and intensified regional participation. For marketing and sales professionals in the technology and media sectors, the insights from this report shed…
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Martech Zone Apps
App: Post and Retrieve HTTP Header Information
HTTP headers play a crucial role as the gatekeepers of valuable information exchanged between web browsers, servers, and APIs. These headers, part of the HTTP request and response messages, convey essential metadata about the nature of the request or the content being transferred. Understanding and analyzing HTTP headers is key to diagnosing and resolving web-related issues for developers, marketers, and…
