Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Top 7 Signs Your Business Needs a Custom Software Solution (And Not Off-the-Shelf)
In a fast-paced digital world, businesses need the right tools to stay competitive. While off-the-shelf software solutions may work for some, many companies find that they simply don’t meet their unique needs. Custom software development offers tailored solutions that scale…
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Oracle Sales Cloud: Drive Predictable Growth with Smarter Selling
Modern sales teams face unprecedented challenges. Buyers are more informed, sales cycles are more complex, and expectations for personalized engagement have never been higher. Sellers spend too much time on manual CRM tasks and too little on what actually drives…
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The History of Automobile Logos: A Century of Design, Identity, and Cultural Influence
Automobile logos represent far more than simple brand marks — they are distilled symbols of engineering prowess, luxury, innovation, and national identity. Over the past century, the evolution of automobile logos has been driven by changes in design trends, manufacturing…
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Measuring and Responding to Customer Service KPIs: Balancing Efficiency with Customer Satisfaction
Effective customer service is at the core of a successful business, and tracking the right key performance indicators ( KPIs ) is essential for evaluating performance. However, the pursuit of one metric over another can sometimes lead to unintended consequences…
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Social Media Statistics for 2025: Platforms, Advertising, Demographics, and User Interaction
Social media in 2025 is a dynamic landscape, shaped by evolving platforms, shifting user behaviors, and growing concerns about fatigue and division. With billions of users worldwide, platforms continue to pivot toward monetization, while consumers navigate an increasingly complex digital…
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What is Content Marketing? The Strategies Driving Results in 2025
Even though we've been writing about content marketing for over a decade, I think it's essential that we address basic questions for both marketing students and validate the information provided to experienced marketers. Content marketing is a broad term that…
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Treasure Data: From CDP to Intelligent Data Platform
In an industry where buzzwords often precede results, Treasure Data stands out for not only keeping up with the demands of modern enterprises but actively reimagining the landscape of Customer Data Platforms ( CDPs ). While many platforms tout generative…
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Adobe Stock: Powerful AI-Enhanced Features That Creators Can’t Ignore in 2025
Content creators today face relentless demands, including tighter deadlines, multi-platform campaigns, and an ever-growing expectation for originality. Finding the right visual assets quickly and customizing them effortlessly can mean the difference between delivering on time and falling behind. Adobe Stock…
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Semrush Backlink Analytics: How To Find and Restore Rankings and Authority With Lost Content
While every website evolves, those changes often leave behind unintended damage, especially regarding SEO. Martech Zone has undergone several transitions, including domain changes, migrations to new hosting, and theme changes. These improvements helped modernize the site and improve performance, but…
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Love & Marriage… Agency Style: 10 Types of Clients You Should Break Up With
In the world of marketing agencies, client relationships are a lot like marriages. Some are built on trust, respect, and mutual growth. Others… well, they belong on a sitcom. Let’s face it — not every client relationship is meant to…