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Sales and Marketing Training
Converged, Cross-Channel, Integrated, Multichannel, Omnichannel, Unified Marketing Strategies: Understanding the Difference
Modern marketing demands diverse channel reach strategies and deeply integrated in execution. Simply being present across platforms is no longer enough. Brands must now consider how their messages travel, evolve, and resonate across every touchpoint. Below is a comprehensive guide to today’s most crucial cross-media marketing strategies, explaining how each works, how they differ, and what it takes to implement…
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Public Relations
How to Pitch an Influencer, Blogger, or Journalist
Every day, I receive pitches from PR professionals, marketers, and startup founders hoping to get featured on Martech Zone. Most fail miserably. But occasionally, one lands perfectly in my inbox: relevant, respectful of my time, and rich with material I can use. Here’s a video that shows how an effective pitch works from a publisher’s perspective. Years ago, I received…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Paradox of Change: Despised by Users and Employees But Required For Sales and Competitive Growth
In the dynamic landscape of marketing and sales technology, change is inevitable and essential for growth and survival. For Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, staying competitive requires continuous innovation—introducing new features, enhancing user interfaces (UI), and integrating advanced technologies to meet evolving customer needs. Table of ContentsWhy Change is Necessary in BusinessThe Paradox of Change: Risky and UncomfortableChange Management:…
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Analytics & Testing
UXCam: Capture Every Insight to Optimize Your Mobile App Experience
Every successful mobile product starts with a deep understanding of user behavior. However, most analytics solutions fail to achieve that clarity without compromising performance or privacy. UXCam bridges the gap between raw behavioral data and actionable insights for product teams aiming to build flawless, high-performing apps. UXCam UXCam is a mobile-first analytics platform trusted by over 37,000 products. It empowers…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
SEO Is Dead: Part 2
For years, search engine optimization (SEO) was a game of math: backlinks, keyword density, page structure, and crawlability. Those who knew how to manipulate the system—often through questionable means—were rewarded with top rankings. But those days are over. And that’s not a loss—it’s progress. In 2012, I declared that SEO was dead. It was a tongue-in-cheek clickbait article about how…
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Artificial Intelligence
The State of Visual Content in 2025: Key Takeaways from Marketing Trends
Visual content is the backbone of modern marketing strategies. From social media engagement to B2B decision-making, marketers across industries have embraced visuals as supplements to text and as primary drivers of communication, credibility, and conversion. According to Venngage’s annual visual content marketing report, the industry has witnessed a surge in investment, adoption of new tools, and growing reliance on data…
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Content Marketing
Why Style Beats Length: Rethinking the “Ideal” for Content, Titles, and More
For years, marketers and creators have obsessed over ideal lengths. We’ve seen precise character counts for subject lines, word counts for blog posts, and minute markers for video drop-off points. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: there’s no magic number. How content is styled, positioned, and consumed matters more than length. A perfectly short subject line that fails to compel is…
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Content Marketing
Voice Search in 2025: Revolutionizing Digital Engagement for Businesses
Voice search has transformed from a novel technology into a cornerstone of digital interaction, reshaping how consumers access information and engage with brands. Driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), voice search is now integrated across mobile devices, smart speakers, in-car systems, and desktops. Optimizing for voice search is essential for businesses and marketers to…
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E-commerce and Retail
How to Craft Content That Converts: 5 Proven Principles for E-Commerce Success
In the crowded world of online stores, content can make the difference between a casual browser and a paying customer. High-converting e-commerce content isn’t just about describing a product – it’s about structuring information to match how users scan, read, and engage with pages. From product descriptions to blog articles, effective content uses smart structure, psychological cues, targeted messaging, clear…
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Public Relations
How NOT to Pitch to an Influencer, Blogger, or Journalist
I recently received this email from a public relations (PR) professional asking if I’d cover their client’s latest acquisition on Martech Zone. The entire body of the email (minus the contact signature) read as follows: [Client Name] is expanding its international business and services by acquiring a UK-based multimedia service provider next week, further strengthening its global footprint and reaching…
