Is the market for martech saturated? Maybe, but there’s plenty of room to grow. Mike Pastore on July 19, 2024 Business is a little sluggish for a number of martech vendors. They will tell you so themselves (just keep reading). Put the blame on interest rates. Put the blame on the well of VC … Continue reading Where are martech vendors finding their revenue? Let’s take a look
Find out why maturing your martech stack is crucial for long-term success and how to do it with documentation and strategic planning. Steve Petersen on July 15, 2024 Maturing a martech stack is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of marketing technology management. While marketers frequently focus on executing immediate projects, their technology … Continue reading A roadmap to martech stack maturity
From cost management to data integration and future-proofing: What to examine when deciding to replace or upgrade. Eric Holmen on July 11, 2024 CFOs are scrutinizing the financial landscape for tech companies more closely, putting significant pressure on marketing departments. The prevailing directive is clear: “Enhance performance with existing tools or reduce expenses … Continue reading 6 key issues when deciding to consolidate or upgrade your martech stack
The martech industry has reached saturation. Explore the challenges vendors face and strategies to adapt in an era of declining net-new deals. Gene De Libero on July 3, 2024 Based on my conversations across the marketing technology landscape, we’re at saturation. Net new deals are dwindling, with the market resembling a stagnating pond instead … Continue reading How martech vendors can navigate the slow death of net-new deals
Here’s how marketers can lead and shape marketing technology strategies, focusing on six core competencies essential for martech success. Ana Mourão on July 2, 2024 Marketing technology, or martech, refers to tools and systems designed to support marketing efforts. It can also encompass technology used for sales and advertising. Because of its broad scope, … Continue reading 6 core competencies every martech manager needs
Research-backed insights on martech composability, including the role of center platforms, specialist apps and effective handover processes. Frans Riemersma on June 25, 2024 The martech landscape has long been caught between two competing narratives: the promise of all-in-one marketing suites and the flexibility of point solutions. But there is a more nuanced reality that … Continue reading The truth behind martech stack composability
Strategic advice on AI implementation, data privacy and accessibility best practices and seamless martech integration. Gene De Libero on June 20, 2024 My previous article, “3 pointers to navigate the confusing martech marketplace,” offered essential strategies for navigating the evolving martech landscape. Staying updated with new strategies and tools is crucial for driving your … Continue reading 3 more pointers to navigate the confusing martech marketplace
Robust enterprise support or personalized attention? Here are key factors to weigh when selecting the right martech vendor for your business. Steve Petersen on June 10, 2024 Selecting the right martech vendor sounds far easier than it actually is as a process and practice. There are many factors to consider, but that does not … Continue reading Big players vs. niche specialists: Choosing your martech vendors
With budgets tight, marketers need to show return on their martech spend. Mike Pastore on May 28, 2024 at 11:12 am | Reading time: 2 minutes With businesses watching every dollar, today’s marketers and marketing leaders need to demonstrate ROI on their martech investments or risk losing them. Gartner’s 2023 Martech Report drew a great … Continue reading Getting the most out of your martech applications
The first quarter of 2024 saw $1.8 billion invested in martech companies, down from $13.2 billion for the same period last year. Allyson Delaney on May 17, 2024 CabinetM released its Q1 2024 Martech Innovation Report, a quarterly summary of new technology introductions, feature updates and acquisitions. It found a substantial decrease in martech … Continue reading Investment in martech companies down 87% vs. Q1 of 2023
