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

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

Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The reports linked below from Bizzabo, Demand Gen Report, DAHLIA+Agency, Grip, Hubilo, and others provide event organizers and B2B marketing professionals with a wealth of facts, statistics, and observations to help wisely navigate the road ahead. 16% attend 10 or more events annually.

Marketing Report 321

Marketing Report Event Marketing Stats Paid Search Agency 321

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 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

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

MAY 26, 2021

Many marketers are already integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their everyday strategies. Persado recently published the results of the “AI and Creativity Survey,” and statistics showed that 48% of respondents are already using AI to improve the performance of their marketing efforts.

Marketing AI 287

Marketing AI Customer Surveys Digital Transformation Marketing & Strategy 287

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

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.”.

Marketing Report 246

Marketing Report Purchase B2B Marketing B2B 246

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

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 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. Approximately 25.21% claimed that they already have an ABM strategy in place.

Account Based Marketing 286

Account Based Marketing ABM Marketing Report ROI 286

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. Ascend2 recently conducted the “Optimizing Marketing Automation” survey to determine how marketers are faring in terms of marketing automation.

Customer Surveys 259

Customer Surveys Automation Personalization Barriers 259

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.

Marketing Report 242

Marketing Report Planning Account Based Marketing Advertising Agencies 242

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 Statistics 271

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 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

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Not all marketers have found success with email as a tactic, but new research suggests that they have discovered a few ways that they can improve their return-on-investment (ROI). This is compared to 38% of best-in-class marketers who said the same. Email as a Preferred Form of Marketing Messaging. About 40% of U.S.

Customer Surveys 51

Customer Surveys Email Marketing Banner Ads Banners 51

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. As of Sept.

Marketing Report 251

Marketing Report CMO Analytics Budget Programs 251

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

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

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Social media has changed the way we live, interact with each other, and, yes, even market our businesses. Designing an effective B2B social media marketing strategy, however, is no easy feat. This post outlines key statistics to help you focus on what matters in B2B social media marketing. More than 3.6 Even better?

Social Media 276

Social Media Budget Programs Cost Per Thousand Statistics 276

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

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

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. larger, on average, than marketing budgets at most companies. In turn, overall marketing spending is expected to rise 13.6%

Marketing Report 227

Marketing Report Digital Marketing Funnels Marketing Budget CMO 227

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing can be a powerful way to build a foundation for your overall marketing strategy, create lead generation opportunities, and engage with your target audience. So it’s critical to take the time to create a strong content marketing strategy that can deliver relevant content to your audience.

Budget Programs 206

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Statistics B2B Marketing 206

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In today’s marketing landscape, personalization has quickly become the gold standard—and for good reason! In this content-saturated marketplace, personalized marketing is the only way for companies to stand apart from the competition. Luckily, as technology advances, it’s easier for marketers to personalize their efforts. .

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Statistics B2B Marketing Personalization Paid Search Agency 214

Sword and the Script | B2B

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Integrated marketing and genuine thought leadership defined successful marketing teams from the unsuccessful in a year where B2B marketing was chronically underfunded Regular readers know I frequently dive into data studies and marketing surveys. That alone will 10X your marketing.

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Statistics Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing AI 60

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

JANUARY 18, 2018

As 2018 unfolds, B2B marketing teams will be challenged to evolve, to measure, to execute, and meet (or exceed) the expectations of both their customers and their supervisors. Content Marketing. 53% of B2B Enterprise Marketers Are Committed to Content Marketing. In a report by Publicity.ai

Paid Content 236

Paid Content Statistics B2B Marketing Planning 236

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. Wavering Confidence in Social Media Marketing ROI. As a result, they may begin to scale back their investment in social media in the coming months.

Social Media 214

Social Media Trust Marketing Marketing Report Social Marketing 214

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics vendor SAS. ” The full report can be found here (registration required). This contrasts with the U.S. (65%)

Marketing AI 143

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Marketing Management Generation 143

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. Although 63% of respondents admitted they don’t have nurture-specific content, the more telling percentage is the amount that do,” wrote the researchers behind the report.

Customer Surveys 201

Customer Surveys Leads Lead Marketing Qualified Leads 201

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