Masterclass Session 1 Recap: The Future of Martech – Open, Composable, AI-Ready
The Martech landscape is at a turning point, and Censhare is helping lead the way. As a founding partner of Entirely, we were proud to help sponsor the first Entirely Masterclass, where some of the brightest minds in the industry gathered to tackle one of today's biggest marketing challenges: How do we build a Martech stack that's future-proof, flexible, scalable, and AI-ready?
Featuring insights from Scott Brinker, VP of Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot and Editor of ChiefMartec, along with Tobias Ackermann and Patrick Moser from the Entirely Management Board, the session explored how composability, modularity, and open ecosystems are reshaping Martech strategies for modern marketers. Here's a recap of the discussion.
The Martech challenge: Too many tools, too many silos
Marketers are grappling with a growing number of tools, heightened expectations, and the constant pressure to achieve more with fewer resources. According to Scott Brinker, the Martech landscape now includes over 14,000 tools, growing by an astonishing 9,300% in the past 14 years. But the real issue isn’t the number of tools; it’s their lack of integration.
For marketers facing these challenges, the key to driving growth is building efficient and connected operations. This is precisely where composable solutions like Censhare’s omnichannel marketing platform come into play.
Key takeaways
1. Composable & Open = The Future of Martech
The message was clear throughout the Masterclass: Consolidating tools alone won’t simplify Martech complexity. Instead, marketers need composable solutions that support modularity and open ecosystems for seamless integration.
Scott Brinker explained, "Composability is really about bringing different pieces together in a way where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
For example: A retailer wants to launch personalized holiday campaigns quickly across multiple channels (website, email, social media, apps). Instead of manually creating separate content for each channel, the retailer leverages composability by:
- Using a Digital Asset Management (DAM) tool to centrally store product images and promotional banners as modular assets.
- Utilizing a Product Information Management (PIM) solution to organize product data into structured modules.
- Employing a Content Management System (CMS) that dynamically pulls modular content from the DAM and PIM, assembling these assets into personalized campaign pages or targeted email campaigns.
When the retailer wants to adjust or scale the campaign, they simply swap or rearrange these modular content blocks rather than rebuilding each campaign from scratch. This approach saves time, enhances consistency, and allows rapid responses to market changes.
2. AI thrives on quality data & content
The role of AI in marketing is rapidly expanding, but its effectiveness depends on the quality of the data and content it analyzes. Tobias Ackermann emphasized that AI-ready systems require structured, validated, and well-governed data.
This is one reason many thought leaders recommend that your content platform serves as a single source of truth for content and data, which should be consistent, accessible, and secure. By centralizing and standardizing your resources, you make it possible to unlock AI's full potential for personalization, forecasting, and automation.
"Before we even talk about AI, we need to ask: Is our content and data AI-ready?" said Ackermann.
2. AI thrives on quality data & content
While some companies focus on reducing the number of Martech tools, Scott Brinker highlighted the importance of orchestration over strict consolidation. Instead of forcing tools into one monolithic system, the goal is to align them within a cohesive and interactive framework.
Brinker emphasized this: "We’ve spent 15 years trying to consolidate Martech stacks, and yet the landscape keeps growing. The real answer isn’t less—it’s better integration."
A congregated approach, where Martech tools align within a common framework, delivers greater efficiency and maximizes ROI.
4. Focus on business outcomes
Finally, the discussion underscored the importance of evaluating Martech investments based on the business outcomes they deliver. Patrick Moser explained, "The question isn’t just how we integrate technology, but how we make Martech more efficient and outcome-driven."
A successful Martech stack isn’t defined by its features, but by its ability to:
- Streamline workflows and reduce operational friction
- Drive revenue and ROI through data-driven personalization
- Enable marketing teams to execute faster and smarter
The recording breaks down every key takeaway in detail—clear, actionable, and built for business outcomes.
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What’s Next?
Stay connected with the Entirely ecosystem and continue the conversation:
- Masterclass Part 2 (April 8): Learn from real-world use cases, including from leading brands like Springer Nature and Otto, on driving omnichannel success with integrated platforms.
Secure your seat
- Entirely Summit 2025 (October 2025, Lisbon): Network with industry leaders, marketers, and innovators shaping the future of Martech. Mark your calendar now
Censhare offers composable, AI-ready Martech
Censhare is driving the future of marketing with solutions that bring composability, modularity, and AI-readiness within reach. Together with Entirely, we're paving the way for a smarter, more connected Martech landscape.
If you want to break free from silos, win the race to omnichannel success, and leverage your content and data for AI-powered experiences, Censhare can make it happen.