Audit Your Way to a Best-in-Class MAP
Overview One of my favorite things about being a marketing operations consultant is that I get to work with a variety of marketing automation platforms and help clients get the most out of their investment in the platform. It’s sort of like a big puzzle that I get to come in and figure out how…
Marketo Engage & Marketo Measure User Roles in Adobe Admin Console
Important updates are taking place with the way you log into Adobe Marketo Engage and you’ll no doubt want to know how this affects you. Adobe is in the process of moving all users to the adobe Identity Management System. Starting in July 2023, all new Adobe Marketo Engage subscriptions have included Adobe’s Identity Management…
Advantages of a Centralized Campaign Process
In marketing operations, it’s no doubt that you’ve run into team structures of every kind. Decentralized, hybrid, centralized and every possible variation, there are different approaches on how your team handles marking operations. At Mops-Apalooza 2023, we dove into the advantages of a centralized campaign operations model and how it can help your team scale…
I’ve Become an Accidental Marketo Admin. What Do I Do Now?
Overview In the marketing operations field, I’ve encountered many folks who have suddenly found themselves tasked with owning an inherited Marketo instance, often uncertain about the next steps to take. I, too, have been in this position, feeling equal parts lost and excited. It is probably obvious that it’s crucial to treat your new responsibilities…
Simple Solutions to Complex MOPs Problems
Overview In today’s fast-paced marketing world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of relying on familiar tools and techniques when faced with challenges. Many of us tend to stick with what we know, especially when working under tight deadlines. However, these tried-and-true methods may not always provide the most scalable and robust solutions. In…
Scaling your Martech Stack & Team from Startup to Enterprise
Overview Within this blog, we’ll discuss the challenges and strategies for growing your marketing technology (martech) capabilities and team as your organization evolves. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, the principles outlined below can help you navigate your martech journey effectively. Early Maturity: Building the Foundation In the early stages of a company’s…
Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Organization Best Practices for Folder Structure and Asset Naming
Overview Are you tired of sifting through a disorganized marketing automation platform, wasting precious time searching for assets and campaigns? Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, formerly known as Pardot, can be a powerful ally in your marketing efforts, but only if you have a structured folder system and a consistent asset naming convention in place….
Navigating Your Marketo Engage Implementation: Your Step by Step Guide
Overview So, you’ve taken the leap and decided to implement Marketo Engage – a powerful tool that can revolutionize your marketing efforts. A Marketo Engage Implementation may sound complicated at first, especially if you are new to the tool. But don’t worry, there are plenty of resources available to help you along the way. As…
ProTips for Your First 90 Days in a New Marketing Operations Role
Overview Starting a new role is exciting. We’re all ready to dive in and make the impact we promised in our interview process, but where should you get started? We asked our team and compiled these expert tips on what you should do and ask in your first 90 days in a new marketing operations…
Your Guide to Marketo Field Cleanup
Overview We’ve all been there- you’re searching for a field in your smart lists and can’t figure out which is the right one. There’s 20 fields for Country. There are fields in your system from processes that haven’t been used in a decade. Multiple CRM admins and Marketo Engage Admins, all creating new fields and…