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February 16, 2021 16 Feb'21
Email marketing tools sustain old channel with personalization

Email is so 1990s. Yet as a marketing communications channel, it thrives into the 2020s with an assist from personalization technology and customer data platforms.
January 14, 2021 14 Jan'21
Capitol riots spark e-commerce terms of service enforcement

Shopify, Salesforce and Google take action in wake of Capitol riots, as adware and customer experience platforms play an uncomfortable role in political events and discourse.
November 24, 2020 24 Nov'20
Adobe CDP adds B2B-friendly features

Adobe CDP customers will get new features in 2021 that create workflows for marketing teams and connect to popular B2B marketing platforms -- starting with its own Marketo Engage.
November 10, 2020 10 Nov'20
Adobe to acquire Workfront for $1.5 billion

Adobe plans to acquire Workfront for $1.5 billion to gain ground in the customer experience management market.

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CDP vs. marketing automation: What's the difference?

CDPs and marketing automation software collect customer data, automate processes and increase efficiency, but they also have features that set them apart from each other. Continue Reading
Combat event fatigue with a virtual event marketing strategy

Virtual events can be a great way to generate leads and improve customer retention -- but only when done right. Here are some ways that marketers can host a successful online event. Continue Reading
5 email marketing trends to follow in 2020

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10 lead scoring best practices to improve sales efficiency

Lead scoring helps sales and marketing teams identify which customers to pursue based on a points system. Lead scoring aims to develop sales-ready leads. Continue Reading
The top real estate CRM software

Today's competitive real estate market highlights the importance of CRM systems that provide listings management and property tracking, as well as typical CRM system features. Continue Reading
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To reach the millennial and Gen Z consumer, you need to build trust and create experiences. Follow these tips to spin up an influencer marketing campaign. Continue Reading

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6 customer intent metrics to prevent lead dropouts

Learn about the key metrics marketing teams can use to analyze customer intent, detect leads in danger of dropping out and focus energy on nurturing those leads. Continue Reading
Which tools should we use for marketing automation for SMBs?

Small and medium-sized businesses looking to implement marketing automation should start with email, social media and internal communications tools, according to expert Matt James. Continue Reading
How will Microsoft Dynamics 365 benefit the enterprise marketplace?

Is Microsoft Dynamics 365's role in the enterprise marketplace actually beneficial for users? Expert Brent Leary discusses Microsoft's upcoming product. Continue Reading