Good morning, Marketer, there’s a “how” and a “why” for all the marketing that gets done.

The “how” stands for the tactics marketers use, and the technology that helps carry out these tactics. That’s a big part of our coverage — all the best ways to find and reach customers using tools across all our martech categories.

The “why” cuts deepers. It’s what contributor Ryan Phelan identifies as strategy in his piece today. We cover that, too. Because often strategy is the crucial piece that’s missing when an organization deploys new tactics and technologies. Also today, we explore the importance of strategy in ABM.

Once your team grasps both the “how” and the “why,” you’ll really be cooking.

Chris Wood,
Editor

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Email marketing

Why you should always ask why: Strategy must lead tactics in marketing planning

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It's time to get out of a tactics-first mindset and chart a strategic course based on knowing why you're doing what you're doing.

Account-based marketing (ABM)

For ABM marketing, don’t get lost in technology

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Simply having ABM technology doesn’t mean you have a strategy. The strategy should come first and be supported by the tech.

B2B marketing

How to map your selling process to the way your B2B customers buy: A case study

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Learn how an industrial manufacturing company transformed their marketing strategy to meet evolving B2B buying behavior.

Data

Let data be the biggest driver behind your advertising strategy

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Dun & Bradstreet's SVP of digital audiences discusses why B2B and B2C buying behaviors have changed and why accurate data is the key to staying ahead.

AI & automation webinar

The modern marketer: "In AI, we trust"

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Every modern marketer can leverage the power of automation to turn the customer journey into an adventure of connection and excitement. So, what innovative approaches are you using to grow meaningful connections with your customers?

Learn more!

Connected TV and OTT

CTV ad spend hits record-breaking $1 billion in June

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Ad intelligence provider Vivvix (formerly Kantar) forecasts continued growth in CTV and other digital platforms like YouTube.

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Marketing management

Building a brand strategy: Essentials for long-term success

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Slapping together a couple ideas and a logo is not a brand strategy. Here's a detailed guide to help you create and execute a well thought out strategy to promote your brand.

Data

Report: Get better quality B2B marketing data

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Get this report today to learn how to improve customer experience, business outcomes, and overall data quality.

Account-based marketing (ABM) buyer’s guide

How to decide if you’re ready for an ABM solution

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Everyone in B2B marketing is talking about ABM, but not every business is ready for an ABM tool. Find out if your business is.

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The MarTech agenda is live!

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Explore the just-launched MarTech agenda, featuring more than 45 expert-led sessions, keynotes, Q&As, and invigorating Coffee Talk meetups — all yours for free.

See the agenda

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