Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Voice Overs: The Neuroscience and Nuance Behind Human and AI Narration
The rise of AI-generated voiceovers is rapidly transforming the way businesses create audio content for marketing, training, customer service, and multimedia purposes. Tools have democratized access to professional-quality voice-overs, offering natural-sounding results in dozens of languages, tones, and styles. No longer do you need a recording studio, a casting session, or a hefty budget to get started. But here’s the…
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How to Design a Unique and Memorable Logo
A logo is far more than a decorative asset; it’s the visual embodiment of a brand’s identity, values, and promise. When done right, a logo can be instantly recognizable, emotionally resonant, and enduring. Whether you’re a business owner, creative professional, or startup founder, learning how to create a distinctive and powerful logo is an essential skill that pays dividends across…
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Machine Translation in 2025: Powerful, Impressive But Still Not Always Enough
A decade ago, machine translation was, at best, a novelty. Website plugins proudly offered instant translation, but the results were often laughable. A simple test—translating a paragraph from English to another language and back again—highlighted just how much meaning, tone, and structure got lost in transit. The words came back rearranged, hollow, or downright confusing. That was because translation engines…
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Survey Strategies: 5 Ways Customer Feedback Transforms Into Actionable Insights
Surveys have long been a staple of market research. Still, today they’re more than just a checkbox on a strategic to-do list—they’re one of the most powerful tools marketers, product teams, and customer experience leaders can use to gather real-time intelligence and drive informed decisions. As businesses increasingly rely on data to tailor their messaging, optimize offerings, and personalize customer…
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Oxygen: The WordPress Visual Builder That Designers and Developers Actually Love
If you’ve ever wrestled with bloated code, sluggish page builders, or design tools that limit your vision, you’re not alone. For too long, WordPress professionals have been forced to choose between speed and creative freedom. But that’s changing fast. A new generation of creators is demanding more—and getting it. Oxygen Meet Oxygen, the performance-obsessed visual builder that’s taking WordPress by…
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App: How To Find Your Company’s Direct Google Review Link
You can find your review link in your Google Business Profile settings, but it’s not immediately obvious. The direct review link is https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid= with your Place ID appended. As I was helping a colleague create their direct review link, I decided to build a nice app for Martech Zone to help you find it: Online reviews have become a powerful…
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Web Design vs. Web Development: Understanding the Differences and the People Behind Them
The terms web design and web development are often used interchangeably. While they work hand in hand to bring websites to life, they represent distinct disciplines, skill sets, and ways of thinking. Understanding the nuances between the two not only helps businesses hire the right talent but also empowers aspiring professionals to find their best fit in the world of…
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Bird: Reach, Grow, Manage, and Automate Your Integrations in One Intelligent Stack
Managing a stack of disconnected tools isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a liability. Marketing teams struggle with campaign consistency. Support departments drown in tickets. Developers juggle APIs like spinning plates. Each department turns to yet another app, adding to the chaos. What if all of those business-critical functions could be unified—not just visually, but operationally and programmatically? Bird Bird brings together communication,…
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Seasonal Marketing and Sales Program Maintenance Schedule
Every business, regardless of industry or audience, operates within an annual rhythm defined by customer behavior, internal resources, and budget availability. Yet many treat marketing and sales strategy as a linear function rather than a cyclical process that demands deliberate, seasonal recalibration. Just as equipment needs preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns in the future, so does your marketing and sales…
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The Power of Sales Follow-Ups: Why Persistence Pays and How to Do It Right
Sales success doesn’t hinge on the first email or call—it hinges on what happens after. Follow-ups are where opportunities are nurtured, objections are addressed, and relationships are built. Yet, most salespeople give up after a single attempt, leaving massive potential on the table. Backed by compelling statistics and proven strategies, this article examines the significance of follow-ups in contemporary sales…
