Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
- Sales and Marketing Training
B2B Marketing Strategies By Sales Funnel Stage
B2B marketing and sales interactions can be visualized as a funnel, guiding prospects from initial discovery of a solution to becoming loyal customers. Each stage—Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Purchase, Retention, and Expansion—plays a distinct role in addressing buyer needs. Table of ContentsOverview: The B2B Sales FunnelAwareness StageConsideration StageDecision StagePurchase StageRetention StageExpansion StageAdditional Tips Overview: The B2B Sales Funnel The B2B sales…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
ReviewInc: The All-in-One Reputation and Visibility Platform for Service Brands and Multi-Location Businesses
Today’s buyers don’t just trust online reviews—they rely on them. Whether it’s a patient choosing a new clinic, a customer looking for a reputable HVAC technician, or a parent evaluating a childcare provider, the verdict is almost always rendered before a single call or visit. For multi-location businesses and service providers, online reputation isn’t just brand equity—it’s a growth engine.…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging Social Media for B2B Marketing and Sales in 2025
In 2025, social media is no longer confined to branding or awareness—it now drives customer acquisition, fuels industry leadership, supports talent recruitment, and strengthens partner ecosystems. The most successful B2B organizations no longer view social media as a marketing silo but as a multi-functional business asset that supports every stage of the enterprise growth journey. Table of ContentsStrategic Pillars of…
- Content Marketing
Why I Don’t Make Predictions Anymore: A Cautionary List of Confidently Wrong Technology Forecasts
I’ve always been hesitant to make predictions—not because I lack opinions, but because I’ve been wrong too many times to count. There’s a special kind of humility that comes from watching the world defy your certainty, especially in technology. What once seemed obvious fades, and what once seemed laughable becomes the new standard. I’ve learned to treat bold predictions with…
- Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
The No-Code Super App Engine Transforming Digital Communities
We operate within an ecosystem that requires faster deployment, seamless user experiences, and integrated Web3 functionality. Ethora has emerged as a transformative solution. Positioned as a super app engine, Ethora enables businesses and communities to launch their white-labeled apps in under an hour, without writing a single line of code. EthoraFrom Low-Code Roots to No-Code EmpowermentWhat Makes Ethora a Super…
- Marketing Tools
Zoho Vault: The Ultimate Password Manager for Digital Agencies
Managing multiple clients is hard enough—juggling their credentials shouldn’t make it harder. For digital agencies, password chaos can derail productivity, introduce unnecessary security risks, and damage trust. From team turnover to onboarding new clients, having a central, secure system for password management is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. Zoho Vault Zoho Vault is a comprehensive password manager built to support digital…
- Customer Data Platforms
Formstack: Transform How You Collect Data, Create, and Sign Documents With This No-Code Platform
In a world where digital expectations move faster than most business processes, teams often struggle to juggle spreadsheets, paper forms, and manual workflows that slow everything down. Whether you’re collecting customer feedback, managing internal approvals, or preparing documents for signature, inefficiencies cost time, money, and trust. Formstack Formstack exists to eliminate these inefficiencies with a simple but powerful promise: to…
- Content Marketing
PublishPress: How To Enable and Display Multiple Authors on Posts in WordPress
WordPress doesn’t make it easy to showcase contributors, especially when more than one person writes posts, or when guest experts join your site. Without the right tools, your site may feel impersonal, your contributors under-credited, and your content underperforming. PublishPress Authors PublishPress Authors is the missing link for editorial teams that need flexibility and flair in managing and displaying authorship.…
- Content Marketing
How to Write a B2B Case Study That Builds Trust and Drives Action
In B2B marketing, case studies are among the most powerful tools for building credibility, establishing expertise, and influencing buying decisions. Yet, many companies sabotage their efforts by stretching the truth, cherry-picking exceptional results, or focusing too much on themselves. The result? A piece that reads more like an infomercial than a business proof point. A great case study isn’t about…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Changing Consumer Behavior Impacts Marketing: Takeaway from Email Benchmark Report
Consumers are rapidly changing in response to the daily technological and economic advancements. Marketers must adapt their strategies to stay ahead and keep digital campaigns relevant. The 2024 Email Marketing Benchmarks Report from GetResponse provides valuable insights to help marketers understand how the consumer mindset has shifted. In this article, we’ll explore the report’s key findings and offer actionable takeaways…
