Marketing automation platforms aren’t just running campaigns anymore — they’re learning, adapting and deciding what happens next in real time. By Pamela Parker February 11, 2026 Marketing automation used to mean one thing: set up some email workflows, automate the busywork and call it a day. It made sense when campaigns were predictable and … Continue reading Why marketing automation platforms are becoming decision engines
Agentic AI goes beyond automation to plan, execute and optimize marketing across channels — with minimal human intervention. By John Premkumar January 29, 2026 Across industries, agentic AI is rapidly moving beyond basic customer service roles to assume frontline marketing responsibilities. In the U.S. — where the market for agentic AI is projected … Continue reading Why agentic AI is different from traditional marketing automation
Platform selection fails when people, processes and integrations are ignored. Here’s how to choose smarter. Vladimir Ceric on December 16, 2025 Technology has made it easier to move faster, especially with the surge of AI-powered tools promising near-magical results. But choosing the right solution for a specific task or campaign — particularly a marketing … Continue reading Why choosing a marketing automation platform is harder than it looks
ActiveCampaign lays out its vision for autonomous marketing, and AI agents are central to the game plan. Mike Pastore on September 30, 2025 ActiveCampaign used its Fall 2025 Innovations Keynote to showcase its AI capabilities and its vision for autonomous marketing, which includes over 25 AI agents that work continuously to assist marketers. The … Continue reading ActiveCampaign declares ‘the days of classic marketing automation are over’
How smarter campaign modeling and automation drive real marketing ROI Overcome CRM limitations, fix attribution gaps and unlock true marketing ROI with smarter automation and campaign modeling. May 8, 2025 Despite marketing technologies’ promise, organizations still struggle to link their efforts to measurable business outcomes. Platforms like Salesforce offer structured ways to track … Continue reading How smarter campaign modeling and automation drive real marketing ROI
Not all “AI” in martech is created equal. See past the buzzwords and spot the difference between rule-based logic and adaptive learning. Michele Morelli on April 16, 2025 2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI — or is it? Every martech vendor seems to be slapping an “AI-powered” label on their … Continue reading How to tell if it’s real AI or just automation at a higher price
There’s more than one way to send an email. This assessment will help you understand which platform will help you meet the needs of your team. Mike Pastore on March 5, 2025 Email is an essential tool for marketing teams across sectors and industries. Most of these teams rely on email delivery or marketing … Continue reading Marketing automation vs. email delivery platform: Which tool is right for your team?
The Future of Google Ads: Embracing AI & Automation Vish Gohil Mar 3, 2025 Introduction Google Ads has long been the gold standard for digital advertising, offering businesses a powerful way to reach their target audience and drive conversions. Over the years, Google has continuously refined its advertising platform, integrating new technologies … Continue reading The Future of Google Ads: Embracing AI & Automation
Lost leads? Weak engagement? Fix it with smarter email automation. This blueprint shows you how to maximize every send. Jeanne Jennings on February 28, 2025 Most organizations use email marketing automation, but does your campaign have the right triggers for your marketing funnel and customer journeys? Are there additional automations that could drive more … Continue reading An email automation blueprint for smarter customer journeys
One of the oldest players in the MAP market sells to a Washington-based SPAC. Mike Pastore on January 24, 2025 Marketing automation provider Act-On, one the early players in the SaaS martech space, was acquired Thursday by Banzai. Banzai is paying $ 53.2 million for Act-On, with $ 20 million in cash and the … Continue reading Marketing automation vendor Act-On acquired for $53 million
