Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
- Event Marketing
Navan: Effortless Event Travel Management for Employees, Speakers, and Influencers
Planning an event is stressful enough—juggling speakers, sponsors, and attendees while tracking hundreds of moving pieces. But when you also have to manage travel for VIPs, staff, and guests, it can quickly spiral into chaos. Spreadsheets, last-minute flight changes, and hotel mix-ups don’t just waste time—they create friction that reflects poorly on your brand. At the last Adobe Summit, I…
- Content Marketing
20 Ways To Unlock The Full Marketing Power of Podcasting
Despite the explosive growth of podcasting, most companies still treat it as a surface-level content initiative—usually for thought leadership or brand exposure—without tapping into the deeper strategic value it can deliver. What was once a technically demanding, niche content format has evolved into one of the most versatile, accessible, and effective tools in the modern marketing toolkit. Thanks to new…
- Advertising Technology
Scaling SSP Infrastructure: Handling Millions of QPS in Real-Time Auctions
Modern Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) must process massive volumes of bid requests while maintaining response times of under 100 milliseconds to remain competitive in programmatic advertising auctions. High-performing SSPs handle millions of queries per second (QPS) during peak traffic periods, requiring sophisticated infrastructure architectures that balance performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. The challenge extends beyond simple throughput optimization to encompass data…
- Event Marketing
Why 3D-Printed Swag Is the Future of Personalization—and How to Start Now
Digital fatigue is real, and physical experiences are regaining value. 3D printing has quietly emerged as a powerful yet underutilized tool in modern marketing. For sales teams looking to break through the noise, event marketers seeking memorable swag alternatives, or brand managers seeking to demonstrate innovation, 3D printing offers a tangible and customizable solution. Why 3D Printing Is a Game-Changer…
- Content Marketing
WPIDE: The WordPress Code Editor and File Manager You Need
Managing code and files within a WordPress site can often feel cumbersome, especially if you’re forced to rely on FTP or cPanel for simple edits. For developers, freelancers, or even advanced site owners who need to tweak code, troubleshoot, or manage files directly from the WordPress dashboard, this can slow productivity and add unnecessary complexity. Worse, many file management plugins…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Outsourcing: Build and Scale the Tools You Need Without an Engineering Team
Modern marketing and sales teams are expected to do more than generate leads and close deals. They’re also being asked to create seamless digital experiences, including mobile applications, custom landing pages, progressive web applications (PWA), pricing calculators, lead routing workflows, sales dashboards, client portals, CRM integrations, and more. The problem? Most of these initiatives require technical skills that lie outside…
- Customer Data Platforms
How to Set Up an Effective Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Program in 2025
Account-based marketing (ABM) is no longer just a high-touch sales tactic—it’s now a strategic growth engine that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), real-time intent data, multi-touch attribution, and orchestrated customer experiences. While the core philosophy of ABM—treating high-value accounts as markets of one—remains unchanged, the infrastructure, intelligence, and activation strategies supporting it have evolved dramatically. ABM provides a lift across several…
- Content Marketing
The Strategic Benefits of Content Marketing Across the Funnel
Content marketing has evolved from a niche tactic into a strategic pillar of modern marketing. For both B2B and B2C businesses, content has become indispensable—not only for attracting and educating prospects, but also for nurturing leads, converting buyers, and retaining customers. As AI-driven tools accelerate demand for high-quality inputs, content isn’t just king—it’s the fuel that powers intelligent systems across every channel. Below,…
- Public Relations
10 Steps for Public Relations Professionals to Improve their Pitches in 2025
Public relations professionals face a significant challenge. Publishers, influencers, and journalists are overworked and under-resourced, with inboxes overflowing—more than half receive over 50 pitches per week, and nearly one in ten field over 150. Meanwhile, AI-generated content is flooding the market, PR automation tools are being misused, and relevance is often sacrificed for volume. In this environment, standing out requires…
