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The Sojourn Solutions Blog
Explore a range of articles created by our industry experts that cover the latest trending topics in Marketing Operations


HubSpot migration mistakes that quietly wreck reporting, automation and trust
If you are going to migrate to HubSpot, do it properly. Not perfectly. Properly. There is a difference. Perfect is theatre. Proper is structure, discipline and enough honesty to admit where the old setup was nonsense. That is not the glamorous version. It is, however, the version that works.
9 min read


Building an AI-ready HubSpot: The foundations that pay off
AI in HubSpot is not a magic layer you sprinkle on top of chaos. It is more like a turbocharger. If the engine is healthy, you feel the lift immediately. If the engine is full of duct tape and mystery fluids, you just reach the next breakdown faster.
7 min read


Revenue Ops vs Marketing Ops: Stop arguing and start designing
Marketing Ops says, “This sits with us.”
Revenue Ops says, “No, this is ours now.”
Leadership nods politely, adds another role to the org chart, and hopes the noise dies down.
It rarely does.
3 min read


The no-BS guide to cleaning up your HubSpot instance
You promised better pipeline, a cleaner CRM, and fewer late-night “where did that lead go?” panic emails next year. Good. This guide will get you there without buzzwords, or vague platitudes. It’s a practical, step-by-step plan you can start today (yes, today) so your next quarter doesn’t smell like 2024’s data dumpster fire.
6 min read


Seamless Marketing Automation migration: How Progress integrated ShareFile into Eloqua
When Progress acquired ShareFile, they faced a classic challenge in Marketing Operations: How to migrate an entire marketing automation system into an existing production platform without disrupting campaigns, losing data, or compromising compliance.
2 min read


Oracle Eloqua’s 25D release: AI gets bolder, admins get smarter controls, and Salesforce users get a serious warning
Oracle’s closing out the year with a release that quietly packs a punch. Eloqua 25D isn’t full of flashy headlines, but it does deliver real impact, smarter AI tools, stronger governance options, and some integration changes you really shouldn’t ignore.
3 min read


Why HubSpot’s “all-in-one” is actually the anti-silos cure
HubSpot’s version of all-in-one is a different animal. It’s not about cramming every possible feature under one roof. It’s about forcing collaboration. It’s the architectural equivalent of locking your feuding sales and marketing teams in the same room until they figure it out.
And guess what? That’s exactly what most organisations need.
5 min read


Escaping the horror of migrating your marketing automation platform
Migrating marketing automation platforms can feel like stepping straight into a horror film. There will be scares, there will be stress, and there may even be a few jump-out-of-your-chair moments when a campaign suddenly vanishes into thin air.
But with the right preparation, pacing, people and consultancy, you don’t have to be the character who gets picked off early. You can be the survivor... the one who makes it out stronger, smarter, and ready for whatever comes next.
4 min read


Is your company ready for a full Marketing Automation Platform?
Marketing Automation amplifies whatever you already have. If your processes and data are solid, automation will scale them beautifully. If they’re broken, automation will just make the cracks appear faster, louder, and more expensively.
6 min read


Oracle's major update on Eloqua AI - and it’s a game‑changer for your Marketing Operations.
Oracle has just done something rare in enterprise software: It gave something valuable away for free. As of June 2025, every Eloqua customer can access its Advanced Intelligence suite - including both Classic and Generative AI features - at no additional cost.
4 min read


The end of "generic": How smart data and sharp personalization are rewriting lead nurture
If your "personalization" is just dropping a first name into a generic email template, you're not nurturing leads - you're nurturing your unsubscribe rate.
4 min read


Inside Norstella’s successful HubSpot consolidation project : Two brands. Five weeks. One seamless migration.
Norstella’s objective was clear: consolidate platforms to boost efficiency, enhance data quality, cut costs, and enable smarter cross-selling and analytics.
2 min read


AI-Powered Marketing Automation: How leading platforms currently stack up
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing marketing automation, enabling businesses to engage prospects, personalize experiences,...
3 min read


Oracle Eloqua's February 2025 release: 25A key updates and enhancements
This release introduces a range of new features and improvements...
3 min read


Are Marketing Automation Platforms (MAPs) still relevant within the modern/future MarTech stack?
As new technologies emerge and consumer expectations evolve, businesses must ask: Are MAPs still relevant in modern and future MarTech?
3 min read


The biggest challenges of implementing a Marketing Automation Platform and how to avoid them...
Ready to implement your MAP? Be sure to avoid these common mistakes to ensure that your investment delivers the results you're looking for.
6 min read


The future of Marketing Operations: Driving strategic impact
Explore emerging trends and how marketing operations is poised to shape the future of marketing.
3 min read


Implementing a Marketing Automation Platform (MAP): Why integration is the top concern
Implementing a Marketing Automation Platform ? One concern stands out as the most critical for B2B organizations: integration.
3 min read


Why Use a Consultancy Firm for a Marketing Automation Platform (MAP) Implementation?
While many organizations attempt to manage the implementation in-house, partnering with a consultancy firm can significantly enhance...
3 min read


Introducing Marketo’s Interactive Webinars: A Game Changer for Virtual Engagement
One of the standout features of Marketo’s Interactive Webinars is its integration with Adobe Connect, a robust platform...
4 min read
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