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Sales and Marketing Training
Are You Hiring a Surgeon or Buying a Surgery? The Difference Will Define Your Marketing Success
I’m on the hunt for my next adventure right now. As I review job openings and network with colleagues, one thing is striking about our industry right now. Whether it’s hiring a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or onboarding a marketing agency, the decision isn’t just about cost or credentials—it’s about philosophy. I believe one of the most dangerous mistakes a…
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Advertising Technology
Bannerflow: Create, Publish, and Optimize Smarter Ads — All in One Place
When your digital campaigns are slow to launch, scattered across multiple tools, and time-consuming to scale, your performance suffers the consequences. Today’s marketers need more than speed — they require precision, collaboration, and personalization. Traditional creative workflows can’t keep up with today’s dynamic ad environments, where data changes hourly and performance is evaluated in real-time. Bannerflow That’s where Bannerflow comes…
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Customer Data Platforms
CleverTap: Unlock Customer Lifetime Value Effortlessly With This All-In-One Customer Engagement Platform
Customers today expect more than transactions — they expect meaningful connections. They want brands to know them, value them, and deliver experiences that feel personal and thoughtful. But with customer preferences constantly evolving and touchpoints spread across multiple channels, creating these unforgettable experiences at scale can feel impossible. CleverTap CleverTap has evolved from a mobile-only marketing platform into a complete…
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Customer Data Platforms
Redefining Customer Experience: The Role of AI at the Frontline and the Power of CDPs
Integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into customer-facing roles is revolutionizing the landscape of customer service. From online chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) systems to fast-food drive-thrus, Gen AI-enabled systems are enhancing how businesses interact with their customers. A notable example is Yum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, partnering with NVIDIA AI to implement AI-driven…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Hidden Weaknesses in Your MarTech Stack: Identifying and Eliminating Single Points of Failure
Marketing technology (MarTech) stacks power modern customer acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies. From automation platforms and customer data systems to analytics tools and content delivery networks, these interconnected systems form the digital nervous system of most marketing organizations. But with that complexity comes fragility. A single failure—be it from a SaaS outage, data loss, or security breach—can send cascading disruptions…
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Advertising Technology
Should You Leverage Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Winning an industry award can be a significant victory for companies, products, or individual professionals. But beyond the trophy and press release, business owners often ask: Do awards really move the needle in marketing? Let’s examine whether pursuing awards is a viable marketing strategy, backed by data and expert insights, and how to navigate the world of accolades without falling…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Explosion, Erosion, and Meandering of Marketing and Sales Technology
There is an undeniable synergy in how industries evolve—news, food, music, transportation, or technology. The speed of transformation has accelerated due to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital connectivity. What once took decades to shift now happens in a matter of years—or even months. Marketing and sales technology, fueled by AI and automation, follow the same pattern:…
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Marketing Tools
From Leads to Sales: The Minimal Martech Stack for Small Business Marketing and Growth
Inbound marketing is a powerful way for small businesses to attract and convert customers without relying on expensive advertising. However, executing a successful strategy requires the proper marketing and sales platforms to create content, capture leads, nurture prospects, and measure results. For small businesses, balancing affordability and functionality is key. Below is a minimal MarTech stack, categorized into free and…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Transforming Marketing Technology with eSIM
The emergence of Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) technology has disrupted traditional communication methods, offering consumers and businesses a smarter, more efficient way to stay connected. As marketing technology (MarTech) continues to evolve, the role of eSIM in shaping new strategies and experiences cannot be overlooked. With its ability to simplify 5G connectivity and data management, eSIM technology is becoming…
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Advertising Technology
How to Avoid MarTech Bloat and Stop Bottlenecking Workflows that Drive Key Business Outcomes
Marketers are only using 33% of their MarTech stack’s full capabilities. Gartner When you consider the cost of various marketing technology solutions, from marketing automation and email marketing platforms to analytics and data solutions, utilizing only a third of any technology investment is a massive drain on an organization’s marketing and IT budget. But it’s not just a budgetary issue.…