Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to continue your learning initiatives and train with marketing experts — all from the comfort and safety of your desk. Scott Brinker on April 6, 2020 at 11:00 am “How will my martech stack and processes be impacted by COVID-19?”“How can I deliver a personalized user experience without betraying privacy?”“How … Continue reading The Discover MarTech agenda is live: See the free, expert-led sessions in store
Without people operating effectively in their respective roles, we cannot realize the maximum potential of our investments. Jim Yu on April 3, 2020 I’ve long been an advocate of balance and alignment within the Golden Triangle framework – people, process and technology – as prerequisites to the success of any business solution or strategy. Today I … Continue reading Making the most of your martech by better managing stakeholders
Here are some encouraging stories from marketers who made quick changes to adapt. Wendy Almeida on March 31, 2020 The massive disruption of COVID-19 is forcing many of us to rethink everything we do. And right now, our community needs fresh ideas on how to manage the overwhelming situation. Here are some encouraging stories from … Continue reading COVID-19 stories: Marketers, martech firms pivot as world goes online
Tom Wozniak — March 17, 2020 If you’re involved in marketing or sales for just about any industry where traveling to industry events is part of your strategy, you’re almost certainly being impacted by the growing number of cancellations for large events right now. Many companies depend on these types of events to generate new … Continue reading How Marketing Teams Can Adapt to Having Fewer Industry Events
Selection teams should focus on their own user stories rather than generic vendor reference implementations. MarTech West speaker Tony Byrne will host a workshop on purchasing strategies April 15. Tony Byrne on March 5, 2020 In twenty years as an industry analyst evaluating martech vendor platforms, I’ve witnessed hundreds of enterprises try to make good … Continue reading Is there a right way to buy marketing technology? (Short answer: Yes!)
Discover the scope of your marketing stack (and promote your business while you’re at it) by entering the 2020 Stackie Awards! Scott Brinker on December 12, 2019 There were more than 7,000 martech solutions at last count. How many does your organization use? Do you know how they’re organized and connected? Are they organized and … Continue reading How does your organization leverage martech?
Martech analyst Emily Cnossen shares inspiration and guidance to new martech teams based on her own experience of building one at SAP Concur. Emily Cnossen on October 28, 2019 Last month at MarTech East, I was practically tickled pink to be able to present “From Wild West to Business Best: Tales of a New … Continue reading MarTech Overtime: Building a new martech team from scratch
We need to develop the technical skills to maximize the machine’s output, while still nurturing the creativity that underpins the best marketing campaigns. Andy Betts on October 11, 2019 Across industries and in nearly every vertical, AI is driving digital transformation. In sales, for example, 70% of US-based professionals are now using some form of … Continue reading Automated marketing technology opportunities: Enhancing human opportunity
Shifting priorities wreak havoc on our best intentions as martech buyers so it’s important to take the time to plan and avoid random acts of martech. Steve Petersen on August 29, 2019 It’s easier to buy than to manage when it comes to marketing technology. While finding a solution to a problem isn’t always a … Continue reading Buying martech is easy, managing the process to use it effectively is the hard part
Marketers have to do a better job of training people rather than buying technology just for the sake of it. Joe Hyland on April 11, 2019 Last week I had the privilege to join fellow marketers, industry leaders, and innovators at MarTech West in San Jose. There I sat in on some fascinating sessions … Continue reading The martech stack fallacy: It’s not about technology
