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

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

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. DemandGen recently published the results of its “ABM Benchmark Survey,” and statistics showed that 98% of respondents already utilize or intend to implement an ABM strategy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MAY 19, 2021

Many marketers believe they are on the edge of unlocking the potential of first-party data. MightyHive recently published “The Data-Confident Marketer” report, and statistics showed that fewer than one in 20 marketers believe that they have tapped into more than 80% of their first-party data potential.

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Marketing Report Gartner Analytics Statistics 160

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

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 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

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt across the industry, new research is shedding light on how marketers have altered the way they invest and utilize marketing technology (martech). Marketing Budgets and the Impact of the Pandemic.

Budget Programs 165

Budget Programs Customer Surveys Gartner Marketing Budget 165

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 24, 2020

Although many marketers are investing in programmatic advertising, new research shows that they still face several hurdles, and they may not dedicate as much of their budget to it in the future. Over the next six months, most marketers (37%) said that they expect their programmatic advertising budget to only increase by 10% or less.

Marketing Report 156

Marketing Report Allocation Advertisements Advertising 156

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 16, 2020

It can be challenging to confidently make marketing decisions, but new research shows that more marketers are creating strategies to relieve their pressure. Thus far, 63% of marketers who have a data strategy in place said that they have been at least “somewhat successful.” Finding Benefits in Flawed Marketing Data.

Customer Surveys 156

Customer Surveys Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Planning 156

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 2, 2021

Gartner recently conducted its CMO Strategic Priorities Survey, and statistics indicated that 39% of CMOs intend to increase the sales of existing products to existing customers, while 34% intend to introduce new products to existing customers. Marketers and The Potential of Existing Customers.

Customer Surveys 157

Customer Surveys Gartner Product CMO 157

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Although attribution is critical to understanding which marketing tactics are paying off, new research suggests that marketers are still behind in implementing these capabilities. Nearly 81% of respondents claimed that their company spends at least some of its budget on ineffective marketing tactics.

Marketing Report 156

Marketing Report Tactics Effectiveness Statistics 156

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Marketers are constantly striving to provide a consistent customer experience across all of their channels, but new research suggests that many are still struggling to achieve this goal. This is not the first time that statistics have indicated marketers are struggling to achieve their customer experience goals.

Marketing Report 159

Marketing Report Customer Satisfaction Touchpoints Statistics 159

KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 3, 2020

As marketers look for new ways to resonate with customers and prospects, new research indicates that they may want to focus on establishing more trusting relationships. The February 2020 edition of “The CMO Survey” recently suggested that 27.2%

Trust Marketing 159

Trust Marketing Customer Surveys Ad Building CMO 159

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Many marketers have account-based marketing (ABM) strategies in place, but a lack of sales and marketing alignment continues to hold them back from achieving their top objectives. However, improving sales and marketing alignment (43%) and increasing accounts and contacts (43%) continue to be key obstacles.

Account Based Marketing 157

Account Based Marketing Customer Surveys Planning ABM 157

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 28, 2023

Digital marketers are now using a wide range of channels to reach their target audience. However, new research indicates that they are finding it challenging to measure the return-on-investment (ROI) of channels, such as email, social media marketing , and search. Nearly 4% admitted that they weren’t at all confident.

ROI 247

ROI Planning Social Media Acquisitions 247

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 21, 2020

Although artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow as a marketing tool, new research shows that many marketers are still hesitant to integrate it into their strategies. Advertiser Perceptions recently published the results of a survey, asking 300 marketers and advertisers how they plan to utilize AI in the near future.

Marketing AI 156

Marketing AI Planning Customer Surveys Marketing & Strategy 156

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As marketers continue to see the benefits associated with digital video content, new research suggests that they are becoming more invested in branded video. survey to gauge how much marketers are investing in this form of content. Marketers are also seeing benefits associated with publishing on social platforms as well.

Customer Surveys 198

Customer Surveys Video Marketing Advertisements Advertising 198

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As marketers start to develop marketing automation integration strategies, they are doing so with specific objectives in mind, according to a new report. About 53% want to improve marketing and sales alignment, while 49% want to improve quality lead generation. Achieving Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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Marketing Report Marketing Automation Automation Planning 122

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

AUGUST 16, 2019

As marketers look for new ways to help their businesses stand out from the competition, new research continues to suggest that social media marketing is helping them lead the charge. Furthermore, the number of marketers who are seeing these benefits has increased compared to 12 months ago.

Social Media 122

Social Media Marketing Report Traffic Social Marketing 122

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Lead nurturing is essential for converting prospects into customers, but new research suggests that marketers are still struggling with this critical component to success. Just 8% of marketers give their nurture program an “excellent” rating; just 33% graded their program as “average.”. Lead Generation from Sales and Marketing Teams.

Lead Nurturing 121

Lead Nurturing Marketing Report Marketing Qualified Leads Leads 121

KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Although email has helped many marketers drive leads in recent years, new research indicates that marketing automation may become a more important tool for building a robust pipeline. Though marketing automation isn’t new, it’s clear that marketers are still viewing it as something to test out,” wrote the authors of the report.

Demand Generation 258

Demand Generation Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Demand 258

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Many B2B marketers are already focused on customer retention, according to new research, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Brightback recently surveyed B2B, B2C and hybrid marketers to gauge how they rank their customer retention effectiveness. Customer Retention vs. Lead Generation Success.

Customer Surveys 121

Customer Surveys Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Companies 121

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Brand Keys recently released the results of its “Marketing on My Mind” survey, focused on determining which concerns are causing stress for CMOs, in particular. For the survey, Brand Keys asked 463 CMOs and brand managers about what is keeping them up at night, honing in on potential problem areas from the past year.

Budget Programs 248

Budget Programs Statistics Custom Publishing Customer Surveys 248

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Many marketers are now turning to customer data platforms (CDPs) in order to reap the full benefits of their analytics. However, new research suggests that not all marketers have been successful when it comes to assembling CDPs and implementing them in their strategies. Despite Challenges, Marketers Continue to Turn to CDPs.

Marketing Report 121

Marketing Report Planning Statistics Custom Publishing 121

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 31, 2019

Although marketers are turning to automation tools more frequently to streamline everyday processes, new research shows that they still have many concerns when it comes to utilizing these assets. Incentives Driving Marketers Toward More Automation.

Marketing Automation Services 120

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Report Automation Tools 120

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

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers are still turning to personalization to drive customer loyalty, and according to new research, they are using a wide array of data points to achieve this. In addition, marketers are using several data points to achieve their customer personalization goals.

Marketing Report 159

Marketing Report Marketing Budget Creation Planning Personalization 159

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 2, 2019

As marketers continue to invest in data and analytics to increase their overall effectiveness, new research suggests that customers are actually a driving force behind this area of investment. IAB recently published “The Outlook for Data 2019” report and statistics showed that this year, 69.4 This is an increase from the 66.2

Marketing Report 120

Marketing Report Custom Publishing Analytics Statistics 120