Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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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…
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ShopMy: Unlock Instant Affiliate Reach To Thousands of Creators
Scaling a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand today means more than running ads or growing your email list—it requires forming deep, authentic partnerships with creators that drive real sales. However, many brands struggle to juggle influencer outreach, link tracking, and complex UGC…
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The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Social Media Posts for Better Business Results
Social media marketing (SMM) is a powerful strategy for businesses aiming to expand their reach, engage with their audience, and drive tangible results. Whether building brand awareness, nurturing a community, enhancing customer loyalty, or driving sales, each aspect of your…
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LinkedVAnow: Outsourced, Full-Service B2B LinkedIn Lead Generation Integrated to Your CRM
LinkedIn has emerged as the premiere platform for connecting brands with their target business prospects. However, navigating the challenges of LinkedIn lead generation (leadgen), such as time constraints, technological complexities, optimization struggles, and associated costs, can be daunting for companies…
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Sprinklr Insights: Transform Unstructured Data Into Actionable Insights With AI
Today’s businesses face unprecedented challenges adapting to customer expectations for personalized, real-time digital experiences on their preferred channels. This challenge is compounded by the vast amount of unstructured and siloed data generated by billions of people across numerous channels. 97%…
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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…
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Are Interactive Infographics Worth The Investment?
The history and origin of infographics can be traced back to ancient times, but their modern form and popularity surged in the late 20th century. Today’s infographics aren’t just incredible. New trends allow them to be interactive. The History of…
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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…
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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…
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How To Increase Your Brand’s Facebook Visibility
Facebook’s original EdgeRank algorithm is no longer in use. The key components of the original EdgeRank algorithm were: Affinity Score: This determined how closely the user was connected to the content source, like a friend or a page. Edge Weight:…
