
Reaching global equilibrium: The value of consent and user preference
The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) this year started a ripple of privacy legislation across the globe,...

Help us anonymously benchmark marketing operations and technology salaries
If you have been following my work for a while, you know that I’m a big believer in sharing as much research as possible with the martech...

Digital marketing in 2019: Here’s where we’re headed this year
From the rise of voice advertising to the connected TV revolution, there were major strides in the digital marketing space this past...

AI, automation and analytics: 3 critical strategies for CMOs in 2019, and beyond
The digital revolution has triggered tidal waves of innovation and change that show no sign of slowing down. It’s tempting to look back...

Hacking and phishing will increase in 2019: What digital marketers need to know
Most people with any knowledge of the online tech industry are aware that cybercrime is a significant problem, but far fewer understand...

3 ways marketing AI will advance in 2019
Artificial intelligence for marketing is in its awkward teen years. It’s still young, deciding who it wants to be. We see this facet in...

Without marketing strategy, the LUMAscape is one hand clapping
It’s difficult not to be awed by the LUMAscape, both in its growth rate and in the level of innovation that it represents. Consider this:...

Why first party data should be your first priority
As the impact of GDPR crystallizes, not surprisingly, walled gardens are imposing a new wave of data restrictions on advertisers. Their...

IBM points to Director of Marketing Data as ‘hottest new role’
Artificial intelligence, which became a mainstay for many marketing tools in 2018, isn’t just a power booster. It can change the nature...

Why smarter SSPs would be a boon to publishers and advertisers
Supply-Side Platforms are perhaps the most undervalued and inherently powerful links in today’s digital supply chain, and yet their...

Bridging the gap between IT and marketing to improve martech collaborations
Techies and marketers need one another more than ever before. So why does it seem like they continue to operate in two totally different...

Want to understand your marketing stack better? Enter the 2019 Stackie Awards
It’s that time of the year again. The Stackies 2019: Marketing Tech Stack Awards are now open for entries. The Stackie Awards are given...

How effective acquisition strategies can drive growth
For companies in the marketing industry, expanding your footprint is the name of the game. To penetrate new markets and broaden your...

How to vaccinate your data from potential exposure
Just as our bodies need a balanced diet, exercise and regular check-ups to stay in optimum condition, data needs routine maintenance,...

The growing force of women in tech
While they comprise half of the U.S. workforce, women still hold less than 20 percent of all tech jobs. By comparison, women will...

The decisioning dilemma: Getting the right combination of marketing tech to optimize engagement
But marketers don’t need to implement every tech tool available. They just need the right combination of tools to help automate...

Is your DevOps team allergic to marketing?
Nobody likes the idea of being “marketed to,” but developers especially are inherently allergic to marketing. Try traditional marketing...

Walking the CX talk
In regards to customer-centricity, I am also observing a disturbing phenomenon – the chasm between “the talk” and “the walk.” Nowhere is...

Twilio to acquire SendGrid for $2 billion, expanding its developer-focused communication platform
Publicly-traded cloud communications platform Twilio saidit will acquire Denver-based interactive email provider SendGrid in an all stock...
























