If you’re looking for a visual perspective on the various marketing technology tools that are available to help marketing and sales leaders reach key digital transformation goals, there was a dizzying array of charts released recently that could interest you.

Or maybe give you a headache.

The charts may be visually attractive, and they can be helpful with the abundance of information they contain to boost demand generation, engagement, and retention programs. Each one teaches us all a little more about how to think about the world through the marketing technology lens.

Vanessa DiMauro

Internationally recognized independent thought leader on social business strategy and operations with a specialty in online community. I help organizations drive top line growth through innovative digital strategy design and thoughtful execution. I have successfully led 60+ strategic social business initiatives for the world's most influential organizations over my 20 years as a social business executive and serve on a number of boards. My award-winning track-record is fueled by passion, experience and research. My work has been covered by leading publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and CIO Magazine and was recently named a Social Marketing Master by Forbes. As a former Executive in Residence at Babson College, Olin School of Management, I am an engaging and informational educator and keynote speaker.