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Tag Archives: composable martech
107: Justin Norris: What MOPs can learn about AI from WALL-E and Star Trek
Justin is a polished voice of reason in martech. In our conversation, he focused on the practicality of AI, the shift towards flexible, composable tech stacks and the importance of diverse skills alongside a few Sci-fi references.More
106: Crissy Saunders: Funnel reporting, composable automation and the future of outbound
Crissy takes us through the evolution from tactical management to strategic leadership, and the adaptation to changing marketing strategies. We discuss the significance of specialized platforms in marketing automation, the critical role of the sales funnel in revenue growth, the shift in email marketing towards ‘inbox influence’, and revitalizing outbound marketing strategies. More
101: Darrell Alfonso: The rise of StratOps, managing your stack like a product, and the cycle of startups and consolidation
We explored the dynamic intersection of StratOps and marketing operations, emphasizing the fusion of traditional marketing foundations with evolving tech trends for effective strategy formulation. Darrell emphasizes balancing technical skills with strategic acumen for career progression in marketing, and the need for diverse career paths beyond managerial roles. More
96: Natalie Miles: Building vs. Buying Martech, the Power of Generalists and Assembling a Composable CDP
Don’t underestimate the role of generalists in martech; they’re your go-to for system-level thinking and breaking down data silos. Building vs buying your tech stack? It’s not black and white; successful setups usually mix both, and including engineers in the decision process is non-negotiable.More
95: Battle of the CDPs: Packaged vs. Composable, 10 Experts Weigh In
The debate between packaged and composable CDPs boils down to a trade-off between out-of-the-box functionality and tailored flexibility, with industry opinions divided on what offers greater long-term value. Key factors to consider are company needs and data team size. But if you do decide to explore the composable route, consider tools that focus on seamless integration and adaptability rather than those who claim to replace existing CDPs.More
94: Ryan Gunn: HubSpot Cheat Codes, AI Features, Attribution and Documentation
Gaining practical skills from HubSpot’s developer portal is critical—certifications alone won’t cut it. If keeping up with martech changes overwhelms your in-house team, specialized consultancies offer a reservoir of constantly updated expertise. Sound documentation serves as the bedrock of your internal processes, setting you up for long-term success.More
88: Tamara Gruzbarg: A hybrid approach to CDPs, white box predictive modeling and AI as a human in the loop system
A rich exploration of the future of AI in marketing and the evolving landscape of CDPs, offering actionable insights that stress the need for human ingenuity and flexibility in today’s market.More
87: Michael Katz: The Evolution of packaged CDPs, democratizing ML and the myths of composable and zero data copy
Michael warns against hype in the Packaged vs Composable CDP debate, emphasizing data integrity and the pitfalls of marketing illusions. Through strategic focus, mParticle aims for intelligent automation and genuine value creation in the complex martech landscape.More
86: Deanna Ballew: Embracing open source composable martech, AI literacy and qualitative insights
Deanna demystifies martech jargon, highlighting DAM for digital asset management and DXP for personalized user experiences. She weighs packaged vs. composable solutions, underlining the role of company-specific dynamics. Emphasizing innovation, she points to AI and customer feedback as key guides. Deanna underscores AI’s potential to elevate marketers, and champions qualitative data for a richer marketing narrative.More