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

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, 2021

Although many marketers are now taking a strategic approach to content, new research shows that not all of them have done so just yet, and there are a variety of obstacles holding them back. In terms of the reasons why marketers don’t take a strategic approach to managing content, the majority (68%) cite a lack of processes.

Marketing Report 286

Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Content 286

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

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 18, 2022

Even though data and analytics are continuing to grow in importance to marketers, new research suggests that many still see room for improvement in this area. In general, only 45% of marketers stated that they currently have established data preparation processes, and just 48% have technology dedicated to analytics.

Marketing Report 239

Marketing Report Analytics Planning Statistics 239

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 Analytics Budget Programs 251

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

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As marketers look to improve upon the return-on-investment (ROI) of their various tactics, new research suggests that many are taking a more agile approach to budgeting. Kantar and Google recently partnered to conduct a survey to determine how marketers are budgeting for various channels to achieve their top objectives.

Marketing Report 225

Marketing Report Allocation Marketing Budget Creation Leads 225

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 18, 2021

As B2B marketers look to fine-tune the way they reach out to customers and prospects, new research suggests that B2B buyers are taking more time to think about potential purchases. With that point in mind, B2B marketers may want to consider the top five variables among B2B buyers evaluating solution providers.

Buying Cycle 291

Buying Cycle Customer Surveys B2B Marketing Buy 291

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.

Marketing Report 282

Marketing Report Allocation Planning Content Marketing 282

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 29, 2022

Many marketers are feeling the pressure of working with a tight budget at their organization, but new research indicates that they might find room to spend when it comes to digital initiatives. In fact, research and development budgets are 7.2% larger, on average, than marketing budgets at most companies.

Marketing Report 227

Marketing Report Digital Marketing Funnels Marketing Budget CMO 227

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

Marketers continue to utilize email to reach out to their target audience, and new research indicates that leveraging customer data could help them personalize their campaigns for a boost in effectiveness. Many Marketers Failing to Leverage Customer Data. Only 23.8%

Marketing Report 223

Marketing Report Email Marketing Email Campaigns Campaigns 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

MARCH 24, 2021

Email marketing remains a highly effective channel for marketers, but new research shows that more of them are losing sight of the basics. Validity recently conducted “The State of Email Marketing” report, and statistics indicated that for the majority of marketers (39%), the effectiveness of email is holding steady.

Marketing Report 261

Marketing Report Class Validation Marketing & Strategy 261

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many marketers have started turning to mobile apps for everything from customer acquisition to user experience. However, new research indicates that they are still not fully included in the development of these apps. Just 13% of marketers stated that all of their requests for enhancements are incorporated into their app.

Marketing Report 208

Marketing Report Work Management Mobile Marketing Marketing Management 208

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As more marketers look to develop an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy, new research indicates that they are still faced with many challenges in this area. However, most marketers (46%) say that their top challenge remains tackling personalization at scale toward target accounts.

Account Based Marketing 235

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report Marketing & Strategy 235

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on the marketing industry as a whole, new research shows that B2B tech marketers, in particular, are now realizing its impact on their budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs). Just 26% of respondents measuring KPIs reported lower KPIs during 2020.

Marketing Report 267

Marketing Report B2B Marketing B2B Statistics 267

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 5, 2021

As marketers look for more effective ways to reach out to their target audience, new research shows that they may want to stick to the tried-and-true method of email, specifically if they are looking to drive sales. Ongoing Social Media Marketing Challenges.

Marketing Report 282

Marketing Report Email Marketing Banner Ads SMS 282

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 27, 2020

As marketers look to bounce back from the impact of COVID-19, new research suggests that they will be turning to both existing customers and new prospects to achieve their strategic goals. Overall, most marketers (44%) said that “life should return to normal slowly” following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Customer Surveys 285

Customer Surveys Advertising Agencies Planning Paid Search Agency 285

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B marketers are constantly strategizing to make the most of their content, and new research suggests that doing so is paying off for those with a plan in place. However, 60% of the “most successful” B2B marketers have a documented plan in existence, suggesting that taking a tactful approach pays off.

Marketing Report 296

Marketing Report B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 296

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Content continues to play a role in how marketers resonate with their target audience, and new research shows that it often serves multiple purposes within an organization. Finding Marketing Success with Video Content. As of this year, most marketers (70%) claimed that video content has shown a positive return-on-investment.

Customer Surveys 201

Customer Surveys Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 201

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 1, 2021

Although marketers are focused on marketing automation to achieve their top priorities, research shows that they are still facing numerous barriers when it comes to executing this tactic. Marketing Priorities and Content Personalization. To achieve their personalization goals, most marketers (72.72

Customer Surveys 259

Customer Surveys Automation Personalization Barriers 259

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 23, 2020

COVID-19 continues to change the way marketers do business, and new research shows that many CMOs, in particular, are revamping their customer experience (CX) strategy to cater to the fluctuating demands of their target audience. Marketing Technology and the Customer Experience.

Customer Surveys 295

Customer Surveys Marketing & Strategy Digital Transformation Differentiation 295

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 26, 2021

Many marketers are already integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their everyday strategies. However, new research suggests that they want to do so in order to boost creativity and personalize the customer experience. Personalizing Digital Marketing Channels.

Marketing AI 287

Marketing AI Customer Surveys Digital Transformation Marketing & Strategy 287

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many B2B marketers engage in both hybrid and in-person events to resonate with their target audience. Now, new research indicates that they are using this tactic to drive customer engagement more than ever before. To gauge the impact of their efforts, the majority of B2B marketers (58%) look to attendee-level engagement at events.

Marketing Report 201

Marketing Report Event Marketing B2B Marketing B2B 201

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Account-based marketing (ABM) continues to grow in popularity among marketers, but implementing ABM takes time, and new research has uncovered some of the biggest growing pains along the way. About 16% stated that they have not yet begun to measure their ROI.

Account Based Marketing 286

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report ROI 286

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt across the marketing industry, and new research is shedding light on just how many companies have been affected by the pandemic. Dentsu recently published the results of its 2020 CMO Survey, and statistics showed that 24% of CMOs based in the U.S. In the U.S.,

Customer Surveys 271

Customer Surveys Forrester CMO Custom Publishing 271

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Although social media marketing is still challenging for some marketers, new research suggests that it continues to help businesses grow brand awareness. Only 40% of respondents said that driving sales was the primary purpose of their social media marketing strategy. The Importance of Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 219

Social Media Marketing Report Social Marketing Planning 219

Top Rank Marketing

APRIL 24, 2024

Here at TopRank Marketing we do more than just plan and execute B2B influencer marketing programs. We also conduct research on the state of B2B influencer marketing at companies across multiple industries. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from our research and that of others in the industry.

Statistics 52

Statistics Trends B2B Marketing Planning 52

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Although marketers have explored a wide array of social media channels, new research suggests that they are still doing most of their posting on Facebook, above all else. Rival IQ recently published its “Social Media Industry Benchmark Report,” and statistics showed that across all industries, marketers post an average of 5.5

Marketing Report 175

Marketing Report Facebook Social Media Advertising Benchmark 175

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

As marketing leaders look ahead in the New Year, new research suggests that they already have a few areas of investment that they are eyeing for the coming months. Almost 25% of respondents replied to the survey with “growth marketing,” putting it at the top of the list. Shifting Toward Marketing to Drive Revenue.

Growth Marketing 203

Growth Marketing Customer Surveys Content Marketing Paid Search Agency 203

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 11, 2020

When email marketers want to resonate with their target customers and prospects, new research suggests that more of them are turning to their signatures to make an impact. Approximately 19% of marketers said that they will “definitely” use email signatures as an additional marketing channel in 2020.

Marketing Report 206

Marketing Report Email Marketing Brand Identity Branding 206

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 19, 2021

Many marketers believe they are on the edge of unlocking the potential of first-party data. However, new research suggests that they are still failing to connect their use of this data to return-on-investment (ROI). Data, Analytics and Overall Marketing Impact.

Marketing Report 160

Marketing Report Gartner Analytics Statistics 160

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As marketers look ahead to the remainder of the year, new research suggests that the customer journey remains at the top of mind for many. Interestingly, many of their targeted areas of improvement are operationally focused,” wrote the authors of the report. Marketers and Mapping the Customer Journey.

Marketing Report 162

Marketing Report Planning Acquisitions Statistics 162

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Marketers often need a healthy budget to achieve their top objectives, but new research suggests that 2020 may come with less resources than in previous years. Gartner recently published “The Annual CMO Spend Survey 2019-2020” report, and statistics showed that marketing budgets accounted for an average of 10.5%

Marketing Budget 159

Marketing Budget Marketing Report CMO Gartner 159

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Being able to attribute revenue has several benefits for marketers, but new research shows that there are still many barriers in the way to success in this area. However, data quality (42%), analyzing marketing impact at each buyer stage (40%) and obtaining budget and staff (36%) are still providing to be hurdles for marketers.

Customer Surveys 169

Customer Surveys Barriers Marketing & Strategy Social Media 169

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 7, 2020

Although some marketers have already implemented some form of account-based marketing (ABM), new research shows that many of them are still in the initial phases, while others have not begun to think about ABM at all. ABM and the Challenges of Sales and Marketing Alignment.

Account Based Marketing 160

Account Based Marketing Marketing Report ABM Buyer Personas 160