Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Why Your Marketing Videos Should Be Hosted on Vimeo
Like the rest of the world, I’m constantly pushing my clients to utilize video and incorporate YouTube into their overall content marketing strategies. While it’s largely viewed as a free platform, companies are paying a price for only hosting their video content on YouTube. I’ll explain: Site Speed: We embed many YouTube videos on Martech Zone that aren’t available on…
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Zinklar: Global Market Research for Data-Driven Marketing Excellence
Staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Marketers who do not utilize market research data may encounter several disadvantages, impacting their ability to make informed decisions and succeed in a competitive marketplace. Here are some key disadvantages: Lack of Customer Insight: Without market research, marketers miss out on understanding their target audience’s needs, preferences,…
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All You Need To Know About Ad Blocking, Ad Filtering, and Ad Recovery
A recent visitor to my site contacted me and chuckled that he had to turn off his ad blocker to get to my content. The feature is built into my site, and I can disable it… but I won’t for a few reasons. My publication is both a passion and a hobby. I enjoy assisting others with the information or…
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Jobber: Commercial and Residential Service Estimates, Quotes, Scheduling, Invoicing, and Payments
My consulting firm has managed the marketing and integrations for several commercial and residential service companies. They all have one thing in common: the seamless experience they provide customers and the quality of the job they commit to is core to their business growth and success. In other words, when commercial and residential businesses make it easy to work with…
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Salesforce CPQ: Enhancing Contract Management With CLM Features and Capabilities
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) addresses critical challenges in the sales process, ensuring efficient and accurate contract management, which is crucial for the health of an organization. When contracts are managed swiftly and precisely, it benefits both the company and its customers. This is where solutions like Salesforce’s CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) come into play, offering advanced CLM capabilities. CLM is…
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Maximizing Mobile Marketing With Google Wallet and Apple Wallet
Google Wallet and Apple Wallet have emerged as significant platforms for marketers. These mobile wallets offer an array of features that enhance user experience (UX) and open up new avenues for marketing and customer engagement. This article delves into the functionalities of both wallets, highlighting their benefits and the unique opportunities they present for marketing strategies. Google Wallet Google Wallet,…
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MacOS: How To Take Screenshots And Save Them To Different Default Directory Than Your Desktop
One of the daily battles I have working across clients and sites is that my MacOS desktop tends to get cluttered with files. I like using my desktop as a working directory, but I store temporary files in my downloads folder. As I often work on articles for Martech Zone or document client issues, I tend to take many screenshots.…
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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…
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The Complete Guide to Healthcare Marketing: Strategies, Channels, and Innovation in 2025
Healthcare marketing has transformed dramatically in recent years, evolving from traditional advertising approaches to sophisticated, multi-channel strategies. According to Cardinal Digital Marketing, over two-thirds of US consumers report healthcare costs as a financial burden to their families, creating a more discerning consumer base that actively shops for and researches healthcare options. This comprehensive guide explores the intricate landscape of healthcare…
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Measuring the ROI of Social Media: Insights and Approaches
If you asked me a decade ago whether or not companies should invest in social media marketing, I would have resoundingly stated yes. When social media first skyrocketed in popularity, there weren’t complex algorithms and aggressive advertising programs on the platforms. Social media was an equalizer between competitors with massive budgets and small businesses that served their clients well. Social…
