Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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What’s Passing You By?
Yesterday, I had lunch with a good friend of mine, Bill. Bill and I discussed that awkward moment where failure changes into success. I think genuinely talented people can visualize risk and reward and act accordingly. They jump at the…
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The Monkey Gods Have Spoken, Scott Adams Writes a Book!
Cartoonist Scott Adams has just released a book of writings from his blog, Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain!: Cartoonist Ignores Helpful Advice . I've been reading Scott's blog for quite a while and it's, by far, the funniest blog…
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How the Order of Operations prepared me for Programming
Algebra has always been a favorite subject of mine. There's not much theory involved, just a toolbox of methods and the order of operations to solve. If you reach back into high school, you'll remember: First, all operations that lie…
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How to Eat a Gourmet Pretzel?
Utilizing humor in product packaging can be a highly effective strategy in sales and marketing for several reasons: Attracts Attention : Humorous packaging stands out on the shelves, catching the eye of potential customers. This can be particularly effective in…
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How To Build Anchor Tag Regions Over A Background Image Using CSS
In the days of Web 1.0, a collection of links like this could be built by splicing up your image with links on each graphic, then trying to sew it all back together with a table. It could also be…
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Hey Mike! Marketing Is Also About the Make-Up
Yesterday, I received an email from a reader, Mike, who asked why I would post a picture on my blog that makes me look dark-haired, fit, and trim when, in reality, I'm graying and overweight. Ironically, the image you see…
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American Airlines Shows How to Personalize Email Marketing Campaigns Effectively
Personalization is no longer a nice-to-have in email marketing—it’s a necessity. When executed well, it engages your audience, builds loyalty, and drives conversions. Airlines, for example, have an incredible opportunity to leverage the data they collect to create highly personalized…
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Top 3 Key Elements to Remember for B2B Blogging
In B2B , corporate blogging has proven to be one of the most effective tools for building brand authority, generating leads, and driving long-term engagement. However, simply publishing content isn’t enough—your blog must stand out in a crowded space, resonate…
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I’m getting tired of FPAM
If you're on Facebook, you're getting FPAM'd, aren't you? It sounds pretty funny, but it's not. I think that's what I'm going to start calling it... FPAM = Facebook Spam. My email inbox is full of friend invites, real event…
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Free Download: Numbered and Alphabetized Google Map Markers
I'm finishing up a mapping site for a client this weekend and decided the current marker (icon) collections out there were pretty plain, lacking any dimension. While I was taking a break, I decided to make a new collection. Feel…