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One of the first steps in purchasing a new software system is buyer education. When it comes to marketing software, there is some confusion between email marketing and marketing automation solutions. Many buyers see the two as synonymous, but in reality, the systems are very different, with a varied feature set designed for different types of buyers.
First, let’s just break down the features: (see attached chart).
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Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation
One of the first steps in purchasing a new software system is buyer education. When it comes to marketing software, there is some confusion between email marketing and marketing automation solutions. Many buyers see the two as synonymous, but in reality, the systems are very different, with a varied feature set designed for different types of buyers.
First, let’s just break down the features: (see attached chart).
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