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7 not-quite-predictions for marketing technology in 2016

chiefmartech

The lines between software vendors and service providers blurred a little — Merkle, Experian, Alliance Data come to mind — but not as much as I would have expected. (C+). 2016 is the year we hit “peak martech” in the marketing technology vendor landscape. ” (A). Martech is going mainstream.

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How to ABM Like a Boss (Part 3): Get Your Data Ready

Engagio

Diversify your vendors. But for efficiencies, consider data management firms that serve as a ‘hub’ for contact data, meaning that the data management firm rolls-up and de-dupes multiple vendor files. It’s often useful to provide a template and a sample of the deliverables you’re expecting. You want more than one.

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How to ABM Like a Boss (Part 3): Get Your Data Ready

DemandBase

Diversify your vendors – You want more than one. Never rely on a single source, but for efficiencies consider data management firms that serve as a ‘hub’ for contact data; meaning the data management firm rolls-up and de-dupes multiple vendor files. Outsourcing. If they pass the test, you can then extend the contract.