Agile marketers can use Story Point estimation as a fast and easy way of estimating the work involved in Backlog tasks. Stacey Ackerman on August 11, 2022 In recent articles we covered the Collaborative Planning Workshop and the Launch Cycle. Now we’re going to dive into the second of our 6 Key Practices: Story Points. … Continue reading Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Story Points
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Governing AI: What part should marketing play?
With artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) models being developed for all kinds of marketing problems, what part should marketing play in developing and monitoring the applications that serve them? Theresa Kushner on August 9, 2022 If you have an artificial intelligence program, you also have a committee, team, or body that is providing governance over … Continue reading Governing AI: What part should marketing play?
Study: Marketing automation teams mired in execution, neglecting strategic priorities
A study of Marketo users shows nearly 75% of respondents execute more than 30 campaigns in a year and 74% manage a team of 0-3 employees. Vivien Leung on August 8, 2022 A recent study of senior Marketo managers reveals their marketing automation teams are small, highly productive and focus predominantly on executing campaigns. Nearly … Continue reading Study: Marketing automation teams mired in execution, neglecting strategic priorities
Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Customer Stories
Agile use of Customer Stories gets all members of the team on the same page for the work that needs to be done. Stacey Ackerman on August 4, 2022 In recent articles we covered the Collaborative Planning Workshop and the Launch Cycle. Now we’re going to dive into our third stop on your agile marketing … Continue reading Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Customer Stories
Managing the unpredictable: Getting marketing, sales and operations aligned
Supply chain uncertainty requires marketing, sales and operations to align despite differing goals and incentives. William Terdoslavich on August 2, 2022 Online shopping is like magic to the customer. Click on a few links, and the purchased item appears on your doorstep in a day or two — thanks to the supply chain. For … Continue reading Managing the unpredictable: Getting marketing, sales and operations aligned
Creating Genuine Human Connections Is ‘Unspoken’ Secret To Marketing Success
Creating Genuine Human Connections Is ‘Unspoken’ Secret To Marketing Success by Ashley Cooksley , July 29, 2022 Too often, marketers undervalue the power of genuine connections, instead emphasizing straightforward ROI and stats they can cite. Sometimes brands forget that they’re dealing with—or rather, speaking to—real people living their everyday lives. People use social media for … Continue reading Creating Genuine Human Connections Is ‘Unspoken’ Secret To Marketing Success
Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Improvement
Team Improvement sessions should be conducted by and for the team. Here are the benefits. Stacey Ackerman on July 28, 2022 Team Improvement vs. Retrospective: Same meaning, different emphasis Team Improvement is a collaborative session for team members to look at continuous improvement. The goal is to find a small action item that the team … Continue reading Getting started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Improvement
Content Marketing and HARO: How Both Work Together
Content Marketing and HARO: How Both Work Together Debraj Chatterjee / 25 Jul 2022 Content marketing forms the cornerstone of every successful digital marketing strategy. The age-old adage, “Content is King,” bears relevance to this statement. “What I love about content is it has the power to change people’s lives for a second or … Continue reading Content Marketing and HARO: How Both Work Together
What is marketing performance management and how can it help you?
MPM’s help marketers allocate future spend and bring it in line with business goals. Pamela Parker on July 25, 2022 One of marketing’s greatest challenges is proving its value to the business. Without demonstrable proof that marketing initiatives are driving business results, marketers’ budgets are easy pickings for leaders seeking to improve profitability or just … Continue reading What is marketing performance management and how can it help you?
Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Showcase
Agile marketers should bring the team together regular to showcase wins and learn quickly from losses. Stacey Ackerman on July 21, 2022 We recently introduced you to Agile Marketing Navigator, a flexible framework for navigating agile marketing for marketers, by marketers in the article A new way to navigate agile marketing. The navigator has four … Continue reading Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator: Team Showcase