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Compliance in the Age of Personalization: How Fintech Marketers Can Get It Right

As marketing technology continues to evolve, the line between personalized and “creepy” communication grows ever thinner—especially in highly regulated sectors like financial services. To unpack this complex balance, the Martechify team sat down with Satya Upadhyaya, a martech veteran who recently served as Head of Martech Decisioning and Execution at ANZ Banking Group. With over 15 years of experience spanning global brands like Citibank, HSBC, and Bankwest, as well as work in healthcare and casino operations, Satya has a unique perspective on compliance, data ethics, and responsible personalization.

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Why risk-averse banks are losing to fintechs and what needs to change

The financial services industry is standing at a crossroads where technology, customer expectations, and innovation are reshaping the future. The Martechify team recently spoke with Jim Marous, a global thought leader in retail banking and fintech, to discuss how AI, marketing, and changing user behaviors are forcing banks to rethink their strategies.

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From FOMO to FOMU: AI’s Impact on Marketing and Users

In a recent Martechify conversation, James McNeal, Director of Digital Marketing Programs at SHI International, shared his perspective on the fast-changing landscape of digital marketing and the role of AI. James also highlighted the importance of messaging that resonates with the feelings of both excitement and hesitation around AI.

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HubSpot Unveils What’s Next: A Look at Their Latest Platform Upgrades

Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing the rules of marketing—it is rewriting the entire playbook. Leading platforms like HubSpot must innovate fast to stay in the game. The Martechify team reached out to John Murphy, Senior Partner Development Manager at HubSpot, to get the latest scoop on HubSpot’s new features and capabilities.

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From ChatGPT to Basic Blue Books: Colleges are Merging Digital Innovation with Old-School Fundamentals

With unemployment rates for recent graduates rising and a looming drop in college applicants, universities need to adapt and reimagine both their processes and their curriculum. How can current students and recent graduates pursuing marketing and business degrees be reassured that their education will serve them well and help them stay competitive after graduation? Over the past three months, we have interviewed several university leaders who shared their perspectives on the state of higher education in the age of AI.

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How UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is Preparing Business Leaders for the Age of AI

In a world defined by technological disruption and shifting business landscapes, one theme rings louder than ever: the need to keep learning. Few people embody this principle better than Brad Staats, Senior Associate Dean of Strategy and Academics at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. An operations professor turned academic leader, Dr. Staats is on a mission to equip students and professionals at every stage with the skills and mindset to thrive in ambiguity. He even wrote a book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive, which captures the essence of his philosophy.

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Campus to Career: Keeping Marketing Grads Competitive

As recent shifts in the economy and job market continue to unfold, we’ve seen a growing number of inquiries from our community seeking support for recent graduates and strategies to help them stay competitive.

To explore this topic, we sat down with Dr. Ethan Pew, Program Director of the Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) at the University of Texas at Austin, and discussed how academia is keeping pace with industry needs and what students can do to future-proof their careers.

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Standing Up Martech in Medtech at Global Scale: Lessons from the Field 

When Preeti Ghorawat, a MarTech Director at Resmed, a leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, began her medtech journey, the term “martech” was still emerging in healthcare circles. But within the industry, there was already a deep-seated belief in innovation and putting the customer first. This forward-thinking culture laid the foundation for what would eventually become a bold, industry-wide shift toward a globally aligned and future-ready martech ecosystem.