Category Archives: Marketing Technology

The execution team’s role in a martech center of excellence

See how the martech COE’s execution team harmonizes technical and creative skills to craft targeted, effective marketing experiences. Venkatraman Kannan on November 11, 2024   A martech center of excellence (COE) bridges strategy and execution, turning marketing ideas into powerful customer experiences. Central to this is the execution team — a skilled group that includes … Continue reading The execution team’s role in a martech center of excellence

M&A activity increases in martech sector, while investment, new products slow down

New martech product releases were down from Q2, but up year over year, according to CabinetM’s Q3 2024 MarTech Innovation Report. Allyson Delaney on October 23, 2024 The number of new product releases in the martech sector slowed in Q3 2024, while investment shrunk and M&A activity increased.  That’s according to CabinetM’ Q3 2024 MarTech … Continue reading M&A activity increases in martech sector, while investment, new products slow down

One-third of SMBs are looking to new martech to target customers

Three-quarters of SMBs are adopting or considering new martech solutions over increasing concerns about engaging new and existing customers. Chris Wood on October 16, 2024   Small and midsize businesses are considering or adopting marketing technology to better engage with new and existing customers. Over a third — 35% — of SMBs are currently considering … Continue reading One-third of SMBs are looking to new martech to target customers

Weighing the pros and cons of out-of-the-box martech

Out-of-the-box vs. custom-built? A look at the trade-offs, including integration ease, vendor risks and the evolving buy/build landscape. Steve Petersen on October 7, 2024   Buy or build stack components? That’s an issue martech practitioners confront all the time. Like it or not, no one will ever get everything they want or need. An important … Continue reading Weighing the pros and cons of out-of-the-box martech

Role of a marketing technology manager: Best of the MarTechBot

See how the MarTechBot responds to a prompt and how the prompt can be improved. Today: Understanding the role of a martech manager and how to hire one. MarTechBot on September 23, 2024   Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. The language model … Continue reading Role of a marketing technology manager: Best of the MarTechBot

How to align your martech COE with organizational and go-to-market goals

Understand the role of a martech center of excellence in enhancing marketing efficiency across different business functions. Venkatraman Kannan on September 16, 2024   Establishing a martech center of excellence (COE) is essential for navigating modern marketing challenges. Think of it as the core of your marketing strategy, where all tools and processes support your … Continue reading How to align your martech COE with organizational and go-to-market goals

Transitioning to a headless CMS: Best of the MarTechBot

See how the MarTechBot responds to a prompt and how the prompt can be improved. Today: Factors when considering a headless CMS. MarTechBot on August 19, 2024   Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. The language model is based on content from MarTech … Continue reading Transitioning to a headless CMS: Best of the MarTechBot