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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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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Proximity Marketing and Advertising: The Technology, Types, and Tactics
As soon as I walk into my local Kroger (supermarket) chain, I look down at my phone, and the app alerts me where I can either pop up my Kroger Savings barcode for checking out or I can open the app to search and find items in the aisles. When I visit a Verizon store, my app alerts me with…
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Content Marketing
WordPress: Build a Modal To Dynamically Populate From A Custom Post Type Using Ajax
One of the major projects that I’ve worked on in the last year is building out an acronym library using a custom post type (CPT) on Martech Zone. I’ve defined over 1,000 marketing, sales, and technology-related acronyms on the site! It’s been quite popular and drives much engagement with readers and search engine referrals. While I’m happy with the engagement,…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Foursquare: How To Leverage Location Intelligence For Your Local Business or Enterprise
Foursquare has transformed from a location-based social network to a comprehensive platform offering robust solutions for businesses to enhance their visibility and leverage location intelligence. Foursquare provides a dual pathway for businesses to maximize their potential through enhanced visibility and sophisticated location intelligence. Whether you’re a local business aiming to attract more customers or an enterprise looking to refine your…
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Content Marketing
From Pixels to Personas: The Evolution of Avatars in Digital Branding
Avatars emerged decades ago as a powerful tool for branding, allowing companies to forge a unique identity, engage more deeply with their audience, and stand out in a crowded marketplace. One of the earliest and most widely recognized brand mascots is Michelin Man, also known as Bibendum. Created for the Michelin tire company, the Michelin Man was introduced in 1894…