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Why vendor agility often trumps analyst rankings

Enterprise platforms may offer strong features, but their scale and processes often lack the speed, customization or flexibility you need. Gene De Libero on September 12, 2025       Your martech vendor selection process starts with analyst reports, doesn’t it? You pull up those comprehensive evaluations, scan the vendor rankings and shortlist enterprise platforms with impressive … Continue reading Why vendor agility often trumps analyst rankings

Agility is the new foundation of marketing infrastructure

In a volatile market, CMOs must trade rigid martech stacks for agile, modular systems that drive personalization, speed and measurable growth. John Premkumar on September 4, 2025       High inflation, recession fears and ongoing uncertainty are putting tremendous pressure on companies across industries. With marketing often viewed as discretionary, budgets now face unprecedented scrutiny from … Continue reading Agility is the new foundation of marketing infrastructure

7 leadership behaviors for marketing agility

Outcome-driven leaders focus on analyzing results as related to defined business goals, rather than individual productivity, arbitrary deadlines, tactics and the quantity of deliverables. Stacey Ackerman on March 22, 2022 The following is a selection from the e-book “MarTech’s agile marketing for leaders.” Please click the button below to download the full e-book. Agile marketing … Continue reading 7 leadership behaviors for marketing agility

3 ways to turbocharge your team for greater marketing agility in 2022

In this live webinar, learn what tools can help you meet new expectations and demands of your customer. Cynthia Ramsaran on October 28, 2021 Now is the perfect time for marketers to build on what we’ve collectively learned over the past 18 months, and prepare for a comeback by embracing marketing agility. In this webinar, … Continue reading 3 ways to turbocharge your team for greater marketing agility in 2022

Agility is a Short-Term Strategy. Anticipation Brings Exponential Change.

Daniel Burrus June 28, 2021 The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 affected how both individuals and organizations had to operate professionally like never before. Many workers went remote, while others were unfortunately laid off for the time being. Brick-and-mortar organizations had to close their doors with no real certainty as to when “business as usual” would … Continue reading Agility is a Short-Term Strategy. Anticipation Brings Exponential Change.

What’s Needed Most: Stability or Agility?

Engelina Jaspers November 23, 2020 jarmoluk / Pixabay Agility is often characterized as the ability to think, understand and move quickly and easily. Nimble. Alert. Graceful. Swift. Stability is often characterized as the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged or damaged. Firm. Sound. Strong. Solid. Temperament-wise, those who seek agility or … Continue reading What’s Needed Most: Stability or Agility?

5 Culprits that Destroy Agility – and How to Overcome Them

Engelina Jaspers November 14, 2020 Willgard / Pixabay One of the key lessons of 2020 is the need for companies, and individuals, to become more resilient. Many organizations think they are resilient, but they are not. Research by McKinsey found that less than 10 percent of publicly traded companies pre-COVID were resilient. The lack of … Continue reading 5 Culprits that Destroy Agility – and How to Overcome Them

Why Agility is Essential to Your Survival: 15 Eye-Opening Stats

Engelina Jaspers October 1, 2020 geralt / Pixabay There is no shortage of opinions on what’s needed for business to recover from the current pandemic. New technology tools? Financial relief? More sales? Loyal customers? Workplace strategies? Expanded supplier base? Different skills? Marketing efficiencies? Yes, all the above are needed to rebound and emerge stronger following … Continue reading Why Agility is Essential to Your Survival: 15 Eye-Opening Stats