Marq (company)
Cloud-based brand management and templated content creation software
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Marq (formerly Lucidpress) is a cloud-based software platform for brand management and templated content creation. The platform integrates with digital asset management (DAM) systems—including Aprimo and Bynder[3][4] and customer relationship management (CRM) tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot.[5] Marq also includes AI-assisted features for brand compliance and content automation.[6]
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| Type | Private |
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| Predecessor | Lucidpress |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Owen Fuller (CEO) |
| Products | Marq, Marq Pro, Marq Team, Marq for Enterprise, Marq for Education, Marq for Nonprofits |
| Website | www |
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| Developer | Marq |
| Release | October 2013 |
| Operating system | Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Platform | Web-based |
| Predecessor | Lucidpress |
| Available in | English, Deutsch, Español, Français, 日本語, Nederlands, Português (Brasil), Русский, Italiano |
| Type | Desktop publishing, Brand templating |
| License | SaaS |
| Website | www |
Trade publications have described the product as a brand templating and creative automation platform.[7]
History
In October 2013, Lucid Software, Inc. announced Lucidpress as a public beta version.[8] Following its release, Lucidpress was featured in TechCrunch, VentureBeat and PC World, with TechCrunch noting: "I had a chance to test the app before its launch and it is indeed very easy to use. If you've ever used a desktop publishing app in the past, you'll feel right at home with Marq, as it features the same kind of standard top-bar menu and layout options as most other publishing apps. In terms of features, it can also hold its own against similar desktop-based apps."[9][10]
In May 2021, Lucidpress announced that it had been acquired by Charles Thayne Capital ("CTC"), a growth-oriented and technology-focused private investment firm.[11]
In May 2021, following its acquisition by Charles Thayne Capital, Lucidpress became fully independent. Owen Fuller, who had served as General Manager since 2017, was appointed Chief Executive Officer.[12]
In 2022, Lucidpress was rebranded as Marq to reflect the company’s shift toward brand templating and creative automation tools, while continuing to support its publishing features.[13]
Features
Marq integrates with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce and HubSpot, enabling the creation of personalized, on-brand sales and marketing materials.[14] The platform also connects with multiple digital asset management (DAM) systems, including Bynder, Aprimo, MediaValet,[15] PhotoShelter,[16] Acquia,[17] and Canto.[18]