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Sales and Marketing TrainingDouglas KarrMar 24, 2025
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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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrMar 24, 2025
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 TrainingDouglas KarrMar 17, 2025
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 ToolsDouglas KarrMar 7, 2025
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 AppsDouglas KarrFeb 11, 2025
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 TechnologyGabriel TayJan 27, 2025
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.…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrJan 19, 2025
Micro-Influencers: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Don’t Overlook The Advantages Of Micro-Influence
Micro-influencers have emerged as powerful allies for brands looking to establish authentic connections with their target audience. With a smaller, more intimate following, these influencers offer a unique value proposition (UVP) — engagement and trust within niche communities. This article explores micro-influencers’ impact, their advantages and disadvantages, and how businesses can leverage them for marketing success. What Are Micro-Influencers? Micro-influencers…
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Sales Enablement, Automation, and PerformanceDouglas KarrJan 17, 2025
Hyperise: Drive Sales Engagement with No-Code Personalization in Text, Images, and Video
Generic marketing no longer cuts it. Customers crave personalized interactions that feel tailor-made for their unique needs. Yet, delivering hyper-personalized experiences at scale can be an insurmountable challenge for sales and marketing teams. This is where Hyperise comes in—a platform designed to make personalization simple, effective, and scalable. Hyperise Hyperise is a cutting-edge personalization platform that empowers businesses to create…
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Sales and Marketing TrainingDouglas KarrJan 10, 2025
50 Publications in MarTech, Cloud, AI, Robotics, Startups and Venture Capital To Follow in 2025
There are no limitations to the number of publications on technology, but I wanted to share a great list that breaks down some of the leaders in MarTech and related industries. While this may look like I’m promoting my competitors, I don’t believe this is the case… there’s simply too much happening in these industries for any single publication to…
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Artificial IntelligenceDouglas KarrDec 31, 2024
Six Marketing Challenges Heading Into 2025… And Solutions To Overcome Them
I’ve never been a fan of word predictions, although it’s New Year’s Eve, and that’s at the top of my mind of most year-end wrap-ups. If I were to sum up the transition from 2024 to 2025, I’d focus on two terms: AI and uncertainty. I’m optimistic about the rapid iterations and realization that AI will dominate every organization’s marketing…