KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 12, 2023

As B2B marketers continue to invest in new marketing technology (martech) , research indicates that they intend to use it to improve the customer experience in the coming months. In the same time span, 40% of B2B marketing CMOs stated that they would like to expand their martech stack.

B2B Marketing 209

B2B Marketing Planning Marketing Report B2B 209

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%

Marketing Report 223

Marketing Report Budget Programs Marketing Management Spending 223

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Although more marketers are discovering the advantages of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics, new research indicates that they are still facing several obstacles when trying to use this data and technology. Approximately 50% are utilizing it to forecast customer trends.

Marketing AI 241

Marketing AI Marketing Report Analytics Marketing 241

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

More marketers are leveraging customer data platforms (CDP) to provide a personalized experience. However, new research suggests that the data in these platforms is often flawed, making it challenging to deliver an optimal experience to customers. Leveraging Marketing Data for Customer Insight. However, 23.7%

Marketing Report 245

Marketing Report Marketing Custom Publishing Barriers 245

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As customers face difficulties distinguishing between organic and paid search results, new research indicates that marketers have been focusing on providing clarity in this area. Marketers must understand and track movements in user query and interest across both.”. Finding Success Through Customer-Driven Marketing.

Marketing Report 233

Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy SEO Marketing Strategy 233

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 25, 2022

Even though the customer experience (CX) is continuing to grow in importance, new research indicates that organizations are not entirely prepared to make it a top priority. In general, only 38% admitted that they have fully optimized customer digital experiences, and just 34% said their digital experiences are personalized.

Marketing & Strategy 245

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Marketing Report Advertising Agencies 245

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 B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B 223

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 3, 2023

Intent data can provide valuable customer insight to marketers. However, new research suggests that many are still not leveraging this data, and it is hindering the success of their go-to-market (GTM) strategies. This is compared to just 17% of their counterparts who are not leveraging intent data.

Intent Data 177

Intent Data Marketing Analytics Tools Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 177

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 31, 2022

As marketers continue to seek different ways to effectively engage their customers, new research indicates that a lack of analytics is hindering their success. When it comes to the various tools that marketers are leveraging, the majority (23.1%) are using a customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

Marketing Report 244

Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency Marketing 244

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 6, 2022

As B2B marketers look to improve upon the way they connect with customers and prospects, new research suggests that personalization is critical to delivering a positive experience. Similarly, many B2B marketers who adopted an omnichannel approach also gained more market share in 2021.

Marketing Report 255

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy B2B Sales 255

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 18, 2023

Although marketers have seen the potential of leveraging social media, new research indicates that they are aware of users’ eroding trust in these platforms. About 49% of respondents believe that they will adjust their spend on Facebook initiatives due to eroding customer trust, while 38% said the same about Twitter.

Social Media 214

Social Media Trust Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Report 214

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 28, 2022

Marketing and sales team alignment has become critical to organizational success. About 48% of marketers said they were “mostly aligned,” while 15% claimed that they were only “partially aligned.”. Marketers Seek to Leverage Customer Data. Additionally, 96% claimed that they saw a full ROI within 12 months.

Marketing Report 260

Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies Marketing 260

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Some marketers are struggling to increase the return-on-investment (ROI) of their email marketing strategy. Ascend2 recently published its “Email Marketing: Strategies, Tactics & Trends” report, and data indicated that most marketers (69%) would still only call their email marketing strategy “somewhat successful.”

Email Marketing 239

Email Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Marketing 239

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 10, 2021

Marketers know that there is a wide array of resources at their fingertips to help them resonate with their customers and prospects. However, 46% still claim that their organization only views social media marketing data strictly as a marketing resource. B2B Marketers and Social Media Channels.

Social Media 287

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 287

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Looking ahead to 2023, new research indicates that marketers may see a reduction in their budget. However, many remain optimistic and expect to achieve their 2022 marketing goals before the end of the year. Furthermore, the majority of marketers (37%) are more optimistic about the performance of their team than they were one year ago.

Planning 230

Planning Marketing Report Marketing Budget Creation Advertising Agencies 230

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 4, 2021

B2B marketers have primarily focused on improving the customer experience (CX) in the past. B2B International recently conducted its “2021 B2B Marketing Monitor” report, and statistics showed that delivering an excellent CX throughout the entire customer life cycle remains a top challenge.

Marketing Report 296

Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies B2B Marketing 296

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 30, 2022

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many marketing teams have adopted a remote or hybrid work arrangement. While this has hindered collaboration efforts for some, new research indicates that marketing technology (martech) is helping others stay focused on their top objectives. Marketers Remain Dedicated to Investing in Martech.

Marketing Report 242

Marketing Report Work Management Marketing Custom Publishing 242

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Demand generation remains a critical objective for marketers, but new research indicates that not all are leveraging data to help them achieve their goals. However, 72% of respondents claim that their existing data-driven marketing strategy is only “somewhat successful” at helping them meet demand generation goals.

Demand Generation 265

Demand Generation Marketing Report Demand Generation 265

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 27, 2022

Marketers focused on the customer experience (CX) have several objectives, ranging from generating cost savings to improving acquisition and conversion rates. Most marketers (48%) claim that the data they have is not accessible, while 45% say that they lack relevant current data. The Rising Importance of Defined CX Strategies.

Marketing Report 236

Marketing Report Optimization Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies 236

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 7, 2022

As more marketers begin to leverage emerging marketing technology (martech), new research suggests that some types are experiencing more growth and adoption than others. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Purposes. claimed that they intend to eventually leverage AI to do the same. “AI

Marketing Report 213

Marketing Report Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing 213

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s becoming more important than ever before for marketers to connect with customers and prospects across multiple channels. That being said, most marketers (59%) agree that they currently have “the right amount” of channels in place. Balancing Paid and Unpaid Marketing Channel Investments. is used on email marketing.

Multi-Channel 236

Multi-Channel Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Marketing Report 236

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 Marketing & Strategy Marketing Marketing Prospects 246

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As marketers look for new ways to leverage data, new research suggests that they may want to keep privacy in mind, as this can often make or break their relationship with customers. Only 24% of marketers believe that consent should be required before sharing customers’ personal data with other companies.

Marketing Report 275

Marketing Report Paid Search Agency Privacy Marketing 275

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 11, 2022

As marketers seek new ways to gather valuable data with the elimination of third-party cookies, new research suggests that many are turning to emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI). B2B marketers, in particular, are focusing on making advances in their customer data and account-based marketing platforms.

Planning 242

Planning Marketing Report Advertising Agencies B2B Marketing 242

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 17, 2022

Many marketers utilize a customer relationship management (CRM) platform to provide an optimal experience to their target audience. Some of the benefits of leveraging CRM that respondents cited were better customer data (44%), more organized/streamlined processes (43%), and an improved customer experience (36%).

Work Management 205

Work Management Marketing Management CRM Marketing Report 205

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. of their marketing budget to analytics.

Marketing Report 251

Marketing Report CMO Marketing Analytics 251

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 26, 2021

Although manufacturing marketers have not always turned to content marketing in the past, new research shows that their strategies for this tactic are beginning to mature. That being said, there is still some work that needs to be done in terms of establishing content marketing strategies.

Planning 282

Planning Content Marketing Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 282

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 4, 2022

As B2B marketers look for more impactful ways to resonate with their customers and prospects, new research indicates that content may be the key to making a lasting impression. The Increasing Value of B2B Marketing Content. We are only at the beginning of how this will play out for B2B content marketers.”.

B2B Marketing 246

B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B Content 246

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 16, 2022

As marketers continue to shift their attention toward providing a more personalized customer experience, new research indicates that they are implementing artificial technology (AI) to achieve this goal. Marketing Campaign Performance and Personalization. Marketing Campaign Performance and Personalization.

Planning 229

Planning Marketing Report Personalization Marketing 229

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 Marketing 242

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 5, 2022

Despite initiatives to make personalization a top priority, new research indicates that many marketers are still struggling to find the resources to unlock its full potential. Furthermore, just 17% of marketers stated that their personalization technology is “deeply” integrated within their technology stack.

Marketing Report 238

Marketing Report Resources Personalization Paid Search Agency 238

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.”.

B2B Marketing 232

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Marketing Report B2B 232

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 6, 2021

As more B2B marketers experiment with account-based marketing (ABM), new research suggests that they are diverting more of their budget to this tactic. This was followed by content marketing (60%), sales enablement (48%) and personalization/customization (43%). COVID-19 and Changing Marketing Investments.

Account Based Marketing 243

Account Based Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Report B2B 243

Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a new report my company just published — “2023 Email Marketing & Research Report: A Look at the Market for the Future of the Channel” — we reveal how marketers at enterprise companies are using AI right now, what they think about it, and how it will affect the business world.

Enterprise Management 96

Enterprise Management Marketing AI Email Marketing Planning 96

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 19, 2022

As marketers continue to integrate more technology into their strategies, new research indicates that customer data platforms (CDPs) are already showing a positive return-on-investment (ROI) for many. In general, most marketers (35%) expect to see ROI from a new marketing technology (martech) solution within four-to-six months.

Marketing Report 243

Marketing Report Marketing Budget Marketing & Strategy Marketing 243

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Although marketers are continuing to make the customer experience (CX) a top priority, new research indicates that they are still facing challenges when it comes to delivering in this area. However, marketers are still facing numerous obstacles when it comes to achieving success with CX.

Marketing Report 192

Marketing Report Enterprise Management Optimization Marketing & Strategy 192

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 31, 2021

As marketers look to improve their ROI on social media, new research suggests that they may want to stay away from Twitter and Facebook, which appear to be falling out of favor among prospects and customers. Social Media Marketing and Facebook Familiarity. posts per week on Facebook. posts per week on Facebook.

Social Media 296

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing Report Media 296