The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Technologies

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as MarTech.

Marketing Technologies, commonly known as MarTech, encompass a wide array of tools and platforms that enable businesses to optimise their marketing efforts through technology-driven solutions. This dynamic field spans everything from digital payment systems and e-commerce innovations to AI-powered personalization, data analytics, and customer experience platforms. Embracing these technologies allows businesses to engage consumers more effectively, streamline operations, and adapt swiftly to changing market conditions.

Recent stories highlight significant developments such as advances in contactless payment solutions, the integration of artificial intelligence across marketing and customer engagement platforms, and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing digital commerce and user experience. From AI-driven fraud prevention and loyalty programs to innovative eCommerce platforms fueling global expansion, the evolution of Marketing Technologies is reshaping how businesses connect with audiences and drive growth.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest trends, emerging tools, and strategic considerations surrounding MarTech. Whether it’s understanding the impact of AI and machine learning on customer personalization, exploring new payment methods in digital commerce, or learning from case studies on successful technology-driven marketing transitions, the stories offer valuable guidance for businesses aiming to leverage technology for marketing success.

Kiwi Marketing Technologies news
Analyst Insights
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
Gartner Peer Insights · MarTech · Cloud Security
2 days ago
Everest names Sapiens Decision a Luminary in AI report
Everest Group · MarTech · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
The rush to GEO is understandable. But here's what gets missed in the scramble
Gartner · MarTech · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Optimizely named Gartner leader for ninth year running
Gartner · MarTech · RPA
4 days ago
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Gartner · MarTech · Digital Transformation
4 days ago
Reviews
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Gaming
Last month
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
Personalisation
Last month
Expert columns
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Yesterday
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
By Azadeh Williams of AZK Media
Yesterday
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
3 days ago
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
4 days ago
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
4 days ago
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
Last week
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
Last week
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last week
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last week
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
By Rob Newell of New Relic
Last month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
By Eagle Eye
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
The zero-click future: How to optimize your email strategy for AI
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Interviews
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Discussing Business Intelligence
Last month
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last month
Recent news
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
System1 adds AI-led tools to Test Your Ad platform
About Data Analytics
Yesterday
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
About Social Media
Yesterday
Shoppers turn against AI social content, survey finds
About Marketing
Yesterday
LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct for app publishers
About Mobile gaming
Yesterday
Google expands healthcare ad certification to India & New Zealand
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite
About Marketing
Yesterday
PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents
About Marketing
2 days ago
Trustpilot launches AI search tools for brand visibility
About Business Intelligence
2 days ago
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds
About Online shopping
2 days ago
Superdry appoints Verde Digital to boost organic search
About Marketing
2 days ago
Nexxen launches AI-native DSP interface for traders
About DevOps
2 days ago
Job moves
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
3 days ago
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
4 days ago
Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief
Move at Avaya
Last week
Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer
Move at Retail media
Last month
New Relic names Wendi Sturgis to board for AI expertise
Move at Yahoo
Last month
Cover Genius names chief revenue officer & marketing head
Move at EMEA
Last month
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
Move at PayPal
Last month
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor
Move at KnowBe4
Last month
Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director
Move at Employment Hero
Last month
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