Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Key Considerations When Selecting a Point of Sales (POS) Systems
The landscape of point-of-sale (POS) systems has transformed dramatically in recent years. What was once a simple cash register has evolved into a sophisticated business management hub that can revolutionize your operations. Whether running a small boutique or managing a restaurant chain, understanding today’s POS capabilities is crucial for making an informed decision. Table of ContentsWhat is a POS?POS Payment…
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Integrating Email Marketing with CRM Systems: Best Practices and Tools
Integrating email marketing platforms with customer relationship management (CRM) systems is a game changer for businesses aiming to streamline customer communications and improve engagement. This powerful combination allows for a more strategic approach to customer management, where sales and marketing teams can collaborate effectively, share insights, and ultimately drive better customer experiences. Below, we explore the best practices, tools, and…
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B2B Marketing Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide to Measuring the Full Funnel
To build a successful B2B marketing strategy, moving beyond creative campaigns and demand generation tactics to measurable impact is essential. Marketing leadership today means being able to connect strategy and execution with results and communicate those results in terms that resonate in the boardroom. This guide explores the complete framework of B2B marketing analytics, starting with strategic planning and ending…
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10 Proven Methods To Capture Email Addresses from Your Social Media Followers
The relationship between businesses and social media platforms creates an interesting dynamic. While platforms provide access to your audience, they control that access and monetize it through advertising. And, of course, they also monetize your followers through your competitors’ advertising. A key reason why I removed this site’s Facebook Page altogether was that competing sites were advertising on Facebook to…
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Pipl: Transform Your Trust and Safety with Identity Intelligence
Businesses face an unprecedented challenge: determining who’s real and who’s fake online. With fraudsters’ rising sophistication and the ease of creating synthetic identities, companies struggle to protect their platforms while maintaining a frictionless experience for legitimate users. Manual review processes are overwhelming teams, false declines are hurting revenue, and bad actors continue to find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. Pipl…
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Formidable: Create Beautiful Directory Listings in WordPress for Business, Teams, Members, and Beyond
As a marketer, adding a directory to your website can significantly boost engagement and revenue. A well-structured directory turns your site into a valuable resource hub – whether you’re showcasing local businesses, creating a comprehensive supplier database, or building an industry expert network. Examples are real estate agents using directories to highlight properties and agents, conference organizers listing speakers and…
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Local Marketing in 2025: The 7 Trends and Technologies Local Businesses Can No Longer Ignore
The landscape of local marketing has transformed dramatically. Google data continues to show that searches for local places outpace comparable searches without local intent. This shift indicates that consumers increasingly expect search results to automatically consider their location, making local marketing more crucial than ever. 78% of shoppers used at least three channels for shopping last year, with 66% planning…
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Case Studies for Marketing: Can We Be Honest?
Working in the SaaS industry for so long, I groan as I download and read case studies. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve worked at several companies where we discovered a client doing amazing things with our platform or who has attained incredible results, and we pushed and promoted a case study about them. Marketing isn’t all about acquisition, though. It’s…
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Talks.co: Find Your Perfect Podcast Guest or Host Match in Minutes
Podcasting has emerged as one of the most powerful mediums for connection and communication in our digital age. Unlike traditional media, podcasts create an intimate, one-on-one experience where listeners feel personally engaged with the content. The long-form audio format allows for deep exploration of topics, fostering genuine understanding and connection. In our most recent election, the candidates’ visibility on long-form…
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Mastering Inbound Marketing: The Complete Strategic Guide For Heading Into 2025
I spoke to a colleague recently who knew they needed to enhance their digital presence and inbound marketing efforts but felt overwhelmed about where to start. While inbound marketing fundamentals haven’t changed, the technology and strategies that power successful campaigns have evolved dramatically. Let me share what effective inbound marketing looks like in 2025 and how you can build a…
