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20 questions to ask marketing automation vendors during a demo

Martech

But since these systems often come with hefty price tags, it’s important to cover all of your bases when navigating the purchase or upgrade process. Don’t hesitate to ask for a demonstration of the specific capabilities that you have identified in your RFI/RFP. How do you protect and secure customer data? Import and segment data.

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24 questions to ask identity resolution vendors during a demo

Martech

Decide whether or not you need to engage in a formal RFI/RFP process. One-size-fits-all marketing doesn’t work; buyers know what information sellers should have and how they should use it. Many of the vendors profiled in this report also provide blogs, e-books and interactive tools that can help. Why it’s hot now.

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Questions to ask vendors before buying a customer journey orchestration solution

Martech

The MarTech website is a great resource for advice and information on vendors. Decide whether or not you need to engage in a formal RFI/RFP process. The most effective RFPs only request relevant information and provide ample information about your brand and its needs. This is an individual preference.

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23 questions to ask identity resolution vendors during a demo

Martech

Decide whether or not you need to engage in a formal RFI/RFP process. One-size-fits-all marketing doesn’t work; buyers know what information sellers should have and how they should use it. Narrow your list down to those vendors that meet your criteria. Why it’s hot now. Why we care.

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24 questions to ask ABM vendors before signing the contract

Martech

Decide whether or not you need to engage in a formal RFI/RFP process. The most effective RFPs only request relevant information and provide ample information about your brand and its ABM needs. Submit your list of the ABM capabilities you’ve identified, and set a timeframe for them to reply. Questions to ask at the demo.

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[Book Review] "The Right Way To Select Technology"

B2B Marketing Directions

The book focuses primarily on information technologies that an enterprise acquires to improve customer or employee digital experiences. However, the authors note that the methodology described in the book can be used for selecting any information technology. A bake-off would typically involve two vendor finalists.

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The Secret Tool You Can Use to Close Way More Deals

Hubspot

Setting up a formal deal plan makes sure you and your prospect -- and anyone else associated with the purchase decision -- are on the same page. It also makes the sales process more manageable for a prospect who’s never gone through a major purchase decision before by taking a gargantuan task and breaking it up into little, achievable pieces.