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AI and security are the focus of latest Salesforce acquisitions
Salesforce went on a mini acquisition spree this week to bolster data security and voice AI capabilities.
Google Ads unveils advanced performance planner for YouTube campaigns
Google is also testing a new "Promotions" feature for App Campaigns that can create event-driven promotions tailored for mobile users.
Top tips for onboarding new martech vendors
Facilitate seamless vendor onboarding by exploring contract considerations, setting expectations and communicating effectively.
It’s time to re-think our rejection of third-party cookies
Third-party cookies will become less reliable and less common, but let's not forget why they exist in the first place.
Salesforce sees a shorter, more competitive holiday season in 2024
Expect to see very soft growth in onlines sales in the upcoming holiday season — but here are some ways brands can win.
Google adds generative AI insights, shopping ad campaign goals
Google's new tools offer retailers real-time shopping trends, AI-powered insights and automated inventory syncing.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Where to deploy AI for maximum martech impact
Key benefits, deployment options and strategies for integrating AI to boost performance and achieve outstanding ROI.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
AI-powered martech news and releases: August 22
A new startup is using AI to help computers generate smells in order to improve healthcare and make safer, aromas for consumer goods.
HubSpot experts share tips for successful CRM implementations
Whether you're using HubSpot support or implementing on your own, here are some factors and steps to consider.
Marketo update improves audience insight for webinars
Adobe continues to improve its webinar capabilities in the latest Marketo update.
Why you need to master martech tool management
How to ensure data privacy, control platform access and improve processes without extensive technical knowledge.
3 elements of a customer technology strategy
Tips for shifting from siloed martech, salestech and support tech to a cohesive strategy for seamless customer interactions.
Transitioning to a headless CMS: Best of the MarTechBot
See how the MarTechBot responds to a prompt and how the prompt can be improved. Today: Factors when considering a headless CMS.
Could your marketing automation be doing more?
Is your marketing automation platform keeping pace? The tools that once drove your success might now be holding you back.
4 tips for increasing conversions along the buyer’s journey
Times are changing and marketers need to engage with customers in new ways. Here are four tips to doing just that.
What the composability revolution means for the martech stack
If applications like CDPs and customer engagement platforms rely on data in data warehouses, what are the broad implications for the martech stack as a whole?
7 strategies for getting the most from your martech stack
20% of your tools drive 80% of your results, but how do you determine which tools they are?
HubSpot’s July 2024 updates: Big moves toward better efficiency and security
We've boiled down HubSpot's 91 updates for July to the 13 most impactful for managers and admins
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Meet my research team: Gemini, ChatGPT and Perplexity
Learn how to turn to AI helpers as the first step in performing lengthy, previously manual research tasks.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
AI-powered martech news and releases: August 8
Consumers are really, really not impressed with AI, consistently preferring products that don't mention AI over those that do.
How to leverage the 80/20 rule for martech efficiency and ROI
Unravel the complexities of your martech stack by identifying the tools driving most of your marketing success.
Why marketers need generalized system understanding
Holistic views of marketing technology and data flow enhance marketing processes and customer engagement.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
67% of marketers say lack of training is primary barrier to AI adoption
99% of marketers say they are personally using AI. However, 36% say it is part of their daily workflow --- 7 percentage points more than in 2023.
The impact of martech on company value
Focusing on effectiveness over efficiency is crucial for demonstrating martech's impact on business performance.
The no-code guide to integrating your martech stack
Learn how to integrate your martech stack without coding and connect data across platforms using simple automation tools.
How Salesforce Data Cloud supports CX for Principal Financial
Salesforce Data Cloud is raining personalized experiences on Principal Financial Group's B2C and B2B2B businesses.
Where are martech vendors finding their revenue? Let’s take a look
Is the market for martech saturated? Maybe, but there's plenty of room to grow.
A roadmap to martech stack maturity
Find out why maturing your martech stack is crucial for long-term success and how to do it with documentation and strategic planning.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
AI fuels investment surge in Q2 amid slowdown in new products
Explore CabinetM's Q2 2024 martech report: Record $10.8 billion investment, AI funding boost and slowing product innovation.
Salesforce’s Summer 2024 release features time-saving enhancements
Streamline permission viewing, storefront demos, product imports and more will drive efficiency for Salesforce users.
Claravine connects its Data Standards Cloud with Snowflake
Claravine will now provide marketing data standardization within Snowflake AI Data Cloud.
Alphabet’s acquisition of HubSpot isn’t happening
On, on again and now off. Alphabet and HubSpot are not doing a deal. Sources say.
CDPs, their close kin and how to choose between them
Is it a CDP you're looking for? Or will another martech application better suit your needs?
Digital asset management (DAM)
20 questions to ask DAM software vendors during the demo
Licensing an enterprise digital asset management platform can be a significant investment, here is a list of questions to help with the decision.
Limited HubSpot breach reminds us there’s risk in SaaS apps and data storage
HubSpot reported a relatively minor breach as U.S. customers were checking out for the holiday.
Take the 2024 MarTech Replacement Survey
Take a few minutes to tell us how your martech stack changed in the past year.
HubSpot’s June 2024 updates: New automation options, big sales improvements and more
We've boiled down HubSpot's 80 updates for June 2024 to the 14 most impactful for managers and admins.
Digital asset management (DAM)
Does your organization need a DAM? Audit first, with these easy steps.
While DAM platforms can help marketers deliver consistent experiences, there are questions of process, training and budget to answer before beginning the buying process.
How martech vendors can navigate the slow death of net-new deals
The martech industry has reached saturation. Explore the challenges vendors face and strategies to adapt in an era of declining net-new deals.
Spotlight on the expert: Michelle Tackabery
From part-time administrative marketing assistant to DAM AI expert working in the trenches of major asset management projects: Michelle Tackabery's journey.