Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Google Ads Rotating Ads: A Strategic Guide for Creative Testing and Optimization
Google Ads gives marketers powerful control over how ads are served within an ad group. Yet, many campaigns underperform simply because advertisers fail to align their rotation settings with their campaign objectives. Google Ads still offers two key rotation modes:…
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Establishing Authority: Why Today’s Pay-To-Play World Demands a Bold and Strategic Approach to Recognition
Organic is no longer the path to authority. Algorithms don’t surface who’s most knowledgeable — they surface what converts clicks into ad revenue. This week, I had an eye-opening conversation with a brilliant young marketer — the kind of person…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
