Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Textmagic: A Full-Featured Business Text Messaging (SMS) Platform
Whether it’s two-factor authentication (2FA) or making dinner reservations, I’m noticing that I’m much more comfortable utilizing text messaging (SMS) than I was a few years ago. I don’t think I’m the only one… consumers and businesses alike are more than happy to send and receive text messages rather than be interrupted by phone calls. The latest statistics prove it:…
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10 Ways To Protect Your Blog from A Lawsuit
Protecting your blog from potential legal issues is crucial for its long-term success. By taking proactive steps to safeguard your content and manage potential risks, you can focus on creating valuable content for your audience without worrying about lawsuits looming overhead. Implementing these key strategies will help you avoid legal trouble, build trust with your readers, and establish your blog…
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The Resilience of Press Release Distribution in the Social Media Era
Social media’s rise has undeniably transformed how journalists discover and report news. In this digital age, information spreads unprecedentedly, and the dynamics of media engagement have evolved. Yet, amidst these changes, one traditional tool continues to stand strong—the press release. In this article, we explore the essence of press releases, the art of their distribution, their continued relevance, and best…
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Newsjacking: Balancing Relevance and Sensitivity in Real-Time Marketing
Newsjacking, a term coined by David Meerman Scott, refers to the practice of leveraging current news stories to draw attention to a brand. When done correctly, newsjacking can be a powerful tool for increasing brand visibility and engagement. However, when executed poorly or insensitively, it can lead to negative public relations and damage a company’s reputation. Newsjacking: The process of…
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Raven Tools: White Label SEO Platform For Agencies, Freelancers, and In-House Marketers
Raven Tools is a mature search marketing research, analysis, and reporting platform that includes all the tools you need to improve your online visibility and inbound marketing. Raven Tool Features Include Marketing Reports: Measure your marketing success across multiple platforms to see what’s working and what needs to be changed in your marketing strategy. Site Auditor: Quickly analyzes your website…
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Krisp: Cancel Meeting Background Noise with AI-Powered Noise Cancellation
In a world where remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm, background noise, unclear audio, and missed details can disrupt productivity and focus. Everyone faces the challenge of clear and effective communication, from freelancers to large enterprises. Krisp is here to transform this experience by providing an AI-powered assistant to enhance online meetings and calls. Krisp Krisp offers…
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What Is JavaScript Obfuscation?
I’ve been writing quite a bit of JavaScript lately for an Ajax application with unique and innovative code. Once I’m finished, I have a couple of concerns: the application security and protecting my hard work from someone stealing the code. I’m unsure how far I will go, but I read about JavaScript Obfuscation in one of my books, AJAX HACKS.…
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Prioritizing User Privacy in Platform Development and Licensing: A Guide for Leaders in Marketing and Technology
Digital privacy concerns are at the forefront of consumers’ minds. Whether you’re a solutions provider, MarTech professional, or business… we all play a pivotal role in shaping the ethical landscape of platform development as it concerns privacy. As our industries fail to respect the rights of our users, there’s more and more pressure to legislate consumer protections with the government,…
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PandaDoc: Create, Send, Track, and eSign Sales Documents
Being a partner in the Salesforce ecosystem has been an incredible experience, but the negotiation process for creating, sending, and updating our statements of work has been quite an undertaking. I sometimes think I’m spending more time writing statements of work (SOW) than I am doing the work itself! Not to mention, each company has its own internal style, level…
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PayPal Market Share Statistics: A History of Dominating Online Payment Processing
While I’m a huge fan of Amazon, an Amazon Affiliate, and a Prime Addict, I also like PayPal. I have a great credit account with PayPal, get cash back on expenditures, and can set up alternative payments for my PayPal Debit Card, which is very convenient for the business. Today, I was on Sweetwater and wanted to purchase new headphones…
