Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Content Marketing
Stop Shaming Companies that Bail on Social Media and Content Marketing
shame, shaming, social media, content marketing, weather, local seo, local search, gartner, forrester, speaking, conferences, conference marketing, event marketing,
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Marketing Tools
What is Robotic Process Automation?
One of the clients that I’m working with has exposed me to a fascinating industry that many marketers may not even be aware exists. In their Workplace Transformation Study, commissioned by DXC.technology, Futurum states: RPA (robotic process automation) may not be at the forefront of media hype as it once was but this technology has been quietly and efficiently working…
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Content Marketing
Xara: Create Visually Engaging Marketing Documents in Minutes
There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not working in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign and I’m constantly frustrated by the lack of consistency in each tool’s offerings. I received a note from the team at Xara a week ago to take their online publishing engine for a test drive. And I’m absolutely impressed! Xara Cloud is a new…
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E-commerce and Retail
SpotOn and Poynt: POS Integrated Marketing for Small Business
SpotOn has already installed more than 3,000 point of sales and payment processing devices in restaurants, retailers and salons nationwide. They’ve partnered with Poynt to provide flexible point of sales terminals that enable retailers and restaurant owners to collect customer contact information and accept payments at the counter, or wherever customers are. POS Marketing Tools SpotOn’s marketing tools make it…
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E-commerce and Retail
SafeTradeSpots: Making Online Transactions Safer, One Community at a Time
As I was checking Facebook this morning, a very cool story popped up from my local police department. They designated a spot downtown and adjacent to our municipal buildings as an e-commerce trading zone. There are parking spots and an automated call button in the event of an emergency. Need a place to make an exchange? The City of Greenwood…
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Marketing Books
Help Lead the Marketing Rebellion
The first time I met Mark Schaefer, I instantly appreciated his experience and deep insight. Mark works with leading companies to improve their marketing efforts. While I’m a competent practitioner in this industry, I look to a handful of leaders for vision—Mark is one of those leaders that I pay attention to. While Mark is a seasoned marketing veteran, I…
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Email Marketing & Automation
How to Implement Email Accessibility For Assistive Technologies
There’s a constant pressure for marketers to deploy and optimize the latest technologies and many struggle to keep up. The message I hear over and over again from every company that I consult with is that they’re behind. I assure them that, while they may be, so is everyone else. Technology is advancing at a relentless pace that’s almost impossible…
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E-commerce and Retail
Is Drone Delivery Going to Take Off Soon?
Testing the latest technologies is the fun part of my work. I often purchase technology just to give it a test and ensure that I’m keeping up. Months ago, I purchased a DJI Mavic Air, and tested it with a few clients. I’m not a gamer, so I’m pretty rusty behind a controller. After testing it on a few flights,…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
How to Add iOS or Android Mobile App Banners to Your Site
Effectively promoting your application is crucial for success. One powerful yet often underutilized tool is the app banner. When implemented correctly, these smart banners can significantly boost app discovery and installations. This article will explore why app banners are essential and how to implement them effectively on iOS and Android platforms. Why Use App Banners? Seamless User Experience: App banners…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Mobile App Store Statistics
Mobile application development and user behavior have changed over the years. Mobile application frameworks are opening doors for companies to increase user engagement and experience beyond the web browser without breaking the bank. Mobile users are expecting a superior app experience, and when they do, they engage deeply with the brands that win their attention. The average mobile app user…