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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. The most important thing is to understand why you are using the solution in the first place. “It’s Company A bought Company B for a reason.

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3 considerations before leaving your martech vendor

Martech

Have you sensed that your martech solution or vendor is losing interest? Marketers understand that not all of their relationships are perfect. Have you outgrown your current solution? No matter what is happening in the larger industry you operate in, your company might be going gangbusters.

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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.

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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. Monthly fee?

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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. As frustrating as contact and account data management is, this is still your database – a massive asset to your organization, even if it is rife with holes and inaccurate information.

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What Is Vendor Sprawl?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

The big picture The average enterprise company uses more than 1,000 different applications across separate departments, which are often siloed, according to MuleSoft’s 2023 Connectivity Benchmark Report. This is known as vendor sprawl. Consolidate your spend with one or just a few vendors. What is vendor sprawl?

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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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Put Your Data to Work: The Complete Playbook

What do startups and Fortune 500 companies have in common? They rely on data to power products, business insights, and marketing strategy. A comprehensive Request For Proposal (RFP) checklist – to ensure you are asking the right questions before selecting a vendor.