Real Story on Martech

Real Story on Martech
Podcast Description
This no-BS podcast cuts through the hype to bring you the “real” stories behind marketing technology. Enterprise advisors Tony Byrne and Jarrod Gingras of Real Story Group share hard-won lessons, sharp insights, and candid takes from the buyer’s side of the table. From vendor bullying and the pitfalls of “headless” platforms to smart selection strategies and tech stacks that actually deliver, nothing’s off-limits.If you’re tired of vendor spin and craving unfiltered advice, you’ve come to the right place. With over 20 years of experience helping global brands navigate the ever-changing Martech landscape, Tony and Jarrod demystify and de-hype marketing technology. Listen to “Real Story on Martech” to learn how the best stacks really work, which vendors to avoid, and how to become your firm’s next MarTech hero.Listen to “Real Story on Martech” beginning April 30 on your favorite podcast apps, YouTube and realstorygroup.com.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers crucial themes in marketing technology including vendor bullying, martech selection strategies, and emerging concepts like legless architecture. Episodes provide actionable insights, with specific examples such as the common pitfalls in martech selection and how to identify and combat vendor bullying tactics.

This no-BS podcast cuts through the hype to bring you the “real” stories behind marketing technology. Enterprise advisors Tony Byrne and Jarrod Gingras of Real Story Group share hard-won lessons, sharp insights, and candid takes from the buyer’s side of the table. From vendor bullying and the pitfalls of “headless” platforms to smart selection strategies and tech stacks that actually deliver, nothing’s off-limits.
If you’re tired of vendor spin and craving unfiltered advice, you’ve come to the right place. With over 20 years of experience helping global brands navigate the ever-changing Martech landscape, Tony and Jarrod demystify and de-hype marketing technology. Listen to “Real Story on Martech” to learn how the best stacks really work, which vendors to avoid, and how to become your firm’s next MarTech hero.
Listen to “Real Story on Martech” beginning April 30 on your favorite podcast apps, YouTube and realstorygroup.com.
Choosing the right MarTech platform is one of the most critical — and most commonly botched — decisions enterprise teams face. Real Story Group’s Jarrod Gingras and Tony Byrne break down the “good” practices that lead to successful outcomes, the “bad” habits that derail teams, and the truly “ugly” missteps that can doom a project before implementation even begins. From building a solid business case and conducting test-based evaluations to avoiding bloated spreadsheets and vendor manipulation, this episode is packed with real-world examples, practical tips, and expert insights.
In this episode:
- Introduction to MarTech Platform Selection
- The Good: Successful Technology Selections
- The Bad: Common Pitfalls in Selection
- The Ugly: Worst Case Scenarios
- Conclusion and Next Steps
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