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3 considerations before leaving your martech vendor

Martech

Have you sensed that your martech solution or vendor is losing interest? No matter what is happening in the larger industry you operate in, your company might be going gangbusters. However, your vendor could begin tailoring their solutions to a smaller market. Has your vendor changed their product or marketing strategy?

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10 things to do if your martech solution vendor gets bought

Martech

What do you do if the vendor of one of your martech solutions gets bought? This can change many things, including price, customer service, contract enforcement and more. Company A bought Company B for a reason. The combined company typically promises quick synergies,” said veteran marketing technologist Steve Petersen.

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The art of martech vendor negotiations

Martech

Negotiating with martech vendors requires a strategic approach that goes beyond budget considerations. From defining core needs to mastering emotional intelligence, here is a roadmap to navigate the nuances of vendor dynamics. Company dynamics, product needs and personalities involved change year over year.

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B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors

Martech

B2B buyers’ pain points when dealing with technology vendors have persisted — and in some cases, worsened — over the last year, according to Hero Digital’s annual B2B Buyer Report. Companies not evolving as fast as their industry and customer needs (35%). Difficulty connecting with support teams knowledgeable about their issues (39%).

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Best Practices for a Marketing Database Cleanse

Multiple industry studies confirm that regardless of industry, revenue, or company size, poor data quality is an epidemic for marketing teams. Entrusting a vendor to help maintain its accuracy and completeness is no ordinary engagement. What to look for before entering a buyer’s agreement with a vendor.

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33 Questions to Ask B2B Appointment Setting and Lead Gen Vendors

Smashmouth Marketing

There are so many demand gen vendors out there, and if you are a demand gen professional in sales or marketing, we've probably called you. Outsourcing some or all of your appointment setting or lead generation activity to a third party vendor is a task that shouldn't be undertaken by responding to one cold call. Pay for performance?

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Vendor Software Selection Criteria 2022

TrustRadius Marketing

One of the biggest professional commitments is the marriage between a vendor and a buyer. The software your team needs comes with a vendor relationship you’re going to foster, and like in real marriage you need to choose the right one. What is the Vendor Selection Process? Our Tips For Vendor Selection Criteria.