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Douglas Karr

Douglas Karr is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer specializing in SaaS and AI companies, where he helps scale marketing operations, drive demand generation, and implement AI-powered strategies. He is the founder and publisher of Martech Zone, a leading publication in marketing technology, and a trusted advisor to startups and enterprises alike. With a track record spanning more than $5 billion in MarTech acquisitions and investments, Douglas has led go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and digital transformation initiatives for companies ranging from early-stage startups to global tech leaders like Dell, GoDaddy, Salesforce, Oracle, and Adobe. A published author of Corporate Blogging for Dummies and contributor to The Better Business Book, Douglas is also a recognized speaker, curriculum developer, and Forbes contributor. A U.S. Navy veteran, he combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to help organizations achieve measurable growth.
  • UXCam: UXCam: Capture Every Insight to Optimize Your Mobile App Experience

    UXCam: Capture Every Insight to Optimize Your Mobile App Experience

    Every successful mobile product starts with a deep understanding of user behavior. However, most analytics solutions fail to achieve that clarity without compromising performance or privacy. UXCam bridges the gap between raw behavioral data and actionable insights for product teams aiming to build flawless, high-performing apps. UXCam UXCam is a mobile-first analytics platform trusted by over 37,000 products. It empowers…

  • SEO is Dead.

    SEO Is Dead: Part 2

    For years, search engine optimization (SEO) was a game of math: backlinks, keyword density, page structure, and crawlability. Those who knew how to manipulate the system—often through questionable means—were rewarded with top rankings. But those days are over. And that’s not a loss—it’s progress. In 2012, I declared that SEO was dead. It was a tongue-in-cheek clickbait article about how…

  • The State of Visual Content: Key Takeaways from Marketing Trends

    The State of Visual Content in 2025: Key Takeaways from Marketing Trends

    Visual content is the backbone of modern marketing strategies. From social media engagement to B2B decision-making, marketers across industries have embraced visuals as supplements to text and as primary drivers of communication, credibility, and conversion. According to Venngage’s annual visual content marketing report, the industry has witnessed a surge in investment, adoption of new tools, and growing reliance on data…

  • Why Content Style Beats Content Length

    Why Style Beats Length: Rethinking the “Ideal” for Content, Titles, and More

    For years, marketers and creators have obsessed over ideal lengths. We’ve seen precise character counts for subject lines, word counts for blog posts, and minute markers for video drop-off points. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: there’s no magic number. How content is styled, positioned, and consumed matters more than length. A perfectly short subject line that fails to compel is…

  • E-commerce Content That Drives Conversions

    How to Craft Content That Converts: 5 Proven Principles for E-Commerce Success

    In the crowded world of online stores, content can make the difference between a casual browser and a paying customer. High-converting e-commerce content isn’t just about describing a product – it’s about structuring information to match how users scan, read, and engage with pages. From product descriptions to blog articles, effective content uses smart structure, psychological cues, targeted messaging, clear…

  • Insurance and Social Media

    How Insurance Companies Are Leveraging Social Media for Marketing, Sales, and Retention

    In an industry built on trust, relationships, and long-term value, the insurance sector has often lagged behind more agile verticals in adopting digital-first strategies. But that has changed. Today, social media is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s become a strategic pillar for insurance companies and representatives seeking to drive acquisition, build brand affinity, and retain policyholders. Unlike fashion, tech, or…

  • Marketing: Based on First Principles

    The Four Universal Truths of Marketing: Based on First Principles

    First principles thinking is a problem-solving approach that breaks complex issues into their most basic, undeniable truths, free from assumptions or conventional wisdom. Popularized by thinkers like Aristotle and later applied by innovators like Elon Musk, it involves questioning established practices and rebuilding solutions from the ground up. In marketing, first principles mean moving beyond trendy tactics or outdated playbooks…

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