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Marketing Automation

Software that automates repetitive marketing tasks such as email and nurturing.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Marketing automation is software that automates repetitive marketing tasks, such as sending emails, nurturing leads, segmenting audiences, and scoring prospects. Workflows trigger actions based on user behavior or timing. It lets teams deliver personalized communication at scale, saves manual effort, and connects marketing activity to sales outcomes.