KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As organizations look for ways to improve customer acquisition and retention, new research indicates that they are now willing to invest more in marketing analytics. The American Marketing Association, Deloitte, and the Duke Fuqua School of Business recently published the Sept. 2022, respondents stated that they are dedicating 8.9%

Marketing Report 251

Marketing Report CMO Analytics Budget Programs 251

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 23, 2022

Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR), and the metaverse continue to create buzz within the marketing industry. Now, new research indicates that marketers are prepared to start investing in these areas to connect with customers and prospects. Marketers are clear early adopters.”.

Marketing Report 246

Marketing Report Buzz Marketing & Strategy Statistics 246

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 10, 2022

Even though marketers are expected to deliver on a number of objectives across their organization, new research suggests that many still lack control over their own strategy and budget. Approximately 75% of marketers claim they can make some type of budget decisions in their role, but not all. of the overall budget.

Marketing Report 252

Marketing Report Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 252

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As marketers adapt to the changing demands of their customers and feel the impact of the pandemic, new research indicates that many are replacing their existing marketing tools. Data capabilities appeared to lead in terms of the reasons behind switches in marketing tools. Leveraging Marketing Data and Analytics.

Marketing Report 242

Marketing Report Marketing Automation Services Tools Statistics 242

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 29, 2022

Although many B2B marketers have adopted account-based marketing (ABM) practices, new research indicates that they are struggling with messy data and measuring their strategy’s effectiveness. Most B2B marketers (55%) use their conversion of engaged account-to-opportunity rate to measure their ABM success.

Account Based Marketing 223

Account Based Marketing Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B 223

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 19, 2023

Although marketers have shifted their focus to initiatives, such as the customer experience and customer relationship management (CRM), new research suggests that they will invest less in these areas in the coming months. This comes as marketing budgets as a percent of company budgets fall to 12.3%, on average, from 11.8%

Budget Programs 223

Budget Programs Marketing Report Spending Marketing Management 223

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 19, 2022

As Google continues to make changes to its algorithm, new research indicates that B2B marketers are seeing a negative impact on everything from page views to overall revenue. However, many B2B digital marketers are developing solutions to rebound from these challenges. The Struggle to Leverage Account-Based Marketing Benefits.

Account Based Marketing 256

Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Report Google 256

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

As the B2B buyer journey continues to evolve, new research is shedding light on the importance of content for marketers looking to meet the demands of customers and prospects. Adopting Agile Marketing Practices to Gain an Advantage. Approximately 22% claim that it has “increased significantly.”.

Relevance 232

Relevance Marketing Report B2B Marketing Content Marketing 232

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As we’re rapidly approaching the end of the year, it’s a great time to look ahead at where we’re going and the marketing trends we’re likely to see more of in 2022. Nobody could have predicted how 2020 would change the face of marketing. We’re seeing a massive shift in beliefs about what marketing actually is.

Trends 364

Trends Planning Paid Search Agency Enterprise Management 364

Martech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Generative AI is making inroads in search marketing, but it needs to win consumer trust if it wants to become a “Google killer,” according to a new study by Semrush and Statista. That said, genAI’s capabilities continue to win over digital marketers who find it a big boost to productivity and ROI. A 2024 survey of U.S.

Trust Marketing 137

Trust Marketing Search Marketing Marketing AI Privacy 137

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 17, 2022

As B2B marketers expand their list of goals, new research indicates that they are seeing their budgets increase to help them achieve these key objectives. Additionally, the majority (68%) claim that they have seen their budget increase between 2021 and 2022, while 16% say that it has at least stayed the same. over the next year.

B2B Marketing 261

B2B Marketing B2B CMO Statistics 261

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Content marketing is always changing. It’s not something you set and forget, especially in an age when all marketing is going digital. With more access to data and a better understanding of your buyers’ preferences, you may always be fine-tuning your approach to content marketing. Influencer Marketing Is Evolving.

Trends 363

Trends Content Marketing Work Management Planning 363

B2B Marketing Directions

AUGUST 18, 2024

Source: Salesforce (This month's Research Round-Up focuses exclusively on the latest edition of the State of Marketing survey by Salesforce. The new Salesforce survey is a large global survey of B2B and B2C marketers, so it provides a broad perspective on the priorities, challenges, and attitudes of the marketing community.)

Marketing AI 70

Marketing AI Customer Surveys Research Planning 70

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many marketers have started turning to mobile apps for everything from customer acquisition to user experience. Airship recently published the results of its “2022 Mobile App Experience Gap Survey,” and statistics indicated that most marketers (96%) still rely on developers to improve the user experience of their organization’s app.

Marketing Report 208

Marketing Report Work Management Mobile Marketing Marketing Management 208

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 28, 2022

As marketers look for ways to increase efficiency, new research indicates that many are beginning to replace key pieces of marketing technology (martech). Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and SEO tools were also replaced by the same percentage of marketers. Identifying and Resolving Ongoing Martech Issues.

Marketing Management 236

Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation 236

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As B2B marketers measure the success of their content, new research indicates that those in the tech sector are starting to develop more of it to unlock its full potential. Social media (55%) was cited as the most valued type of content among the marketing executives who were surveyed for the report.

Marketing Report 189

Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Content 189

Martech

JULY 16, 2024

Marketers continue to move money into digital video despite significant doubts about audience measurement, according to a new report from the IAB. million in 2022. Source: IAB 2024 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report Why we care. That is a 16% increase over last year and more than twice the $26 billion in 2020.

Paid Search Agency 111

Paid Search Agency Spending Video Marketing Ads 111

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2025

The most recent CMO Survey results have been released, offering fresh insights into the state of marketing strategies. A key theme emerges from the survey: the growing pressure on CMOs to demonstrate value and ROI amid a shifting marketing landscape. in September 2022. in Fall 2024 from a three-year high of 13.8%

Allocation 116

Allocation Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs Marketing Budget 116

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For close to 20 years, for me that’s also meant the Momentum ITSMA Marketing Vision event. As a long-time ITSMA partner I have been privileged to attend the event in-person which showcases a plethora of B2B marketing experts, expert insights and points of view, and cutting edge and innovative research.

B2B Thought Leadership 242

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Marketing Planning Top of Funnel 242

Circle Studio

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we approach the end of 2021, it’s time to look at key 2022 B2B marketing trends that will emerge in the year ahead. As we have seen in previous years, 2022 will reflect the ongoing evolution of many B2B marketing trends. Additionally, B2C marketing’s influence on the B2B world will continue to be significant.

Marketing AI 193

Marketing AI Trends B2B Marketing SWOT 193

Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

2023 looks like a tough year for marketing budgets. Overall, 58% of marketers project flat or reduced budgets for 2023, up from just 26% in 2022. But very small companies (11-50 workers) were actually most likely to increase marketing budgets this year. Here are seven findings from the report worth highlighting.

Marketing Budget 294

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy 294

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Imagine being able to cut through all the marketing noise and connect with your customers on a personal level. That’s what my new book, Data-Driven Personalization , is all about – showing you how to use data to create marketing that really resonates. million people active on Facebook (Heitman, 2022).

Personalization 137

Personalization Paid Search Agency Amazon Advertising Agencies 137

Tomorrow People

AUGUST 20, 2024

Competing within an existing market is not always easy. After all, it would be far too time-consuming and costly to compare all your marketing and positioning activities against every possible competitor at once. Focus on those that directly impact your market positioning and sales pipeline potential.

Analysis 177

Analysis Effectiveness Work Management Marketing Management 177

ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Not too long ago, influencer marketing was reserved mostly for A-listers. Whether macro (100,000 to 1 million followers) or micro (10,000 to 100,000 followers), influencers help your marketing impact through authentic connections with their community. Influencer Marketing Hub ) 63.2% Influencer Marketing Hub ) 63.2%

Statistics 87

Statistics Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Planning 87

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 8, 2022

While many marketers have begun to leverage marketing automation to achieve their primary goals, new research suggests that not all are seeing success with it just yet. That being said, marketers are still acutely aware of the advantages of utilizing marketing automation.

Marketing Automation 270

Marketing Automation Automation Intent Signal Demand Generation 270

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Marketers’ challenge to demonstrate a return-on-investment (ROI) from social media continues, but new research suggests they still intend to increase their investment in this channel over the course of the year. That being said, more than 50% of respondents stated that they will be increasing their spend on social media in 2022.

Social Media 273

Social Media ROI Social Marketing Media 273

Martech

AUGUST 6, 2024

“As AI-powered search technologies (like Search GPT) emerge, this ruling could lead to new solutions that pair speed, ease of use, and privacy protections that ultimately put Google on its heels,” Lance Wolder, head of strategy and marketing for digital media agency PadSquad, told MarTech. The same goes for Microsoft or Amazon. Processing.

Rules 131

Rules Advertising Agencies Advertisements Advertising 131

illumin

AUGUST 27, 2024

Goldman Sachs reports in its 2024 economic forecast that inflation is easing and consumer confidence is, slowly but surely, on the rise. A recent survey from McKinsey & Co. reports that two-thirds of respondents consider sustainability when choosing where to shop. But it seems that tough times are starting to wane.

Trends 98

Trends Privacy Advertising Agencies Forecasting 98

Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Hinge Research Institute’s newly released High Growth Study 2022: AEC Edition paints this picture. This year’s study showed that while marketing budgets have stabilized after a rapid ascent last year, high growth AEC firms are introducing new digital techniques into their repertoire to help stimulate growth. About the Study.

Studies 174

Studies Peer-to-peer Marketing AI Digital Transformation 174

Act-On

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 2024 alone, Kaiser and HealthEquity reported exposing the personal data of millions of customers due to web tracking and third-party account access, respectively. So let’s dive into HIPAA-compliant marketing automation — what it looks like to do it right, and the risks involved if you get it wrong.

Marketing Automation Services 130

Marketing Automation Services Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation 130

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 2, 2022

As marketers continue to explore new tools and resources available to them, research suggests that social media remains a key area of interest and investment. Unsupervised recently published the results of its “Optimizing Marketing Tools” survey, based on the responses of 748 marketers.

Social Media 265

Social Media Peer-to-peer Social Marketing Media 265

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As marketers look for new ways to improve their demand-generation strategies, new research indicates that they may begin shifting toward account-based marketing (ABM) in the future. This was followed by ABM (31%), paid search (28%), and email marketing (26%). B2B Marketers Continue to Face ABM Challenges.

Account Based Marketing 249

Account Based Marketing ABM Advertising Agencies Demand Generation 249

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 15, 2022

While many marketers are still leveraging email to drive leads, new research indicates that they are also finding success utilizing webinars to connect with customers. At the moment, however, the majority of marketers (49%) still claim that they are primarily using email to drive leads into their pipeline.

Webinar Metrics 249

Webinar Metrics Allocation Top of Funnel Lead 249

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 24, 2022

As B2B marketers continue to refine their customer engagement strategies, new research indicates that video is growing in importance among buyers. Building meaningful relationships with prospects to convert them into leads starts with delivering personalized experiences that build trust and drive engagement,” wrote the authors of the report.

B2B Marketing 252

B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Best Practices 252

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s now been 20 years since the team at ITSMA coined the term Account-Based Marketing (ABM). I was very fortunate to work with ITSMA (now Momentum ITSMA after their merger) during a good part of my nearly two decades with SAP Marketing (and beyond). Not surprisingly, ABM is the top B2B marketing tactic.

Account Based Marketing 294

Account Based Marketing Advertising Benchmark ABM B2B Thought Leadership 294

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 3, 2022

As marketers turn to data and analytics to help them achieve their key objectives, new research indicates that intent data, in particular, is helping them reach their goals. About 20% of best-in-class marketers said that they have been “very successful” with the use of intent data. Improving Upon the Management of Marketing Data.

Intent Data 265

Intent Data Class Intent Planning 265

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 14, 2022

Rather than following a set plan, many marketers are now adopting an agile marketing approach and responding to changes as they arise. As a result, more are hopeful that they will be able to achieve their marketing goals over the next year. Marketers’ Performance Rebound from Covid-19.

Planning 255

Planning Marketing & Strategy Statistics Marketing 255