Last year, global marketing and advertising spend grew by a relatively muted 4%, but this year the market is expected to expand by 7.7%.
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What Are the Perceived Strengths of Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is credited with providing a steady stream of new, innovative marketing partners.
Strong Spending Growth Forecast for Data Services and Technology
About 9 in 10 survey respondents report that their organization is increasing its investments in data services.
High-Growth Professional Services Firms Spend More on Marketing
Overall, though, professional services firms are dedicating a smaller share of their revenues to marketing.
B2C Brands Are Still Enjoying Success with Email
9 in 10 B2C marketers are using personalization in their cross-channel campaigns.
Social Media Still Getting the Job Done for B2C Customer Acquisition
Marketers with successful customer acquisition strategies see more effectiveness from social media than others.
These Will Be the Most Impactful Trends of 2024, Agencies Say
AI-driven personalization takes over as the most impactful trend this year, according to agencies.
Some B2B Marketers Report Budget Cuts
In fact, more US B2B marketers surveyed said their budgets will be lower this year than higher in comparison with 2023.
B2B Tech Firms Plan Marketing Budget Increases After 2023’s Economic Challenges
About 8 in 10 B2B tech companies experienced moderate to severe impact on their revenue as a result of the economic situation last year.
Content Volume – and Budgets – Expected to Increase Next Year
Marketers’ budget outlook for content seems to have grown from last year.
Which Marketing Channels Are Rising and Falling in Importance for DTC Brands?
Social media influencers are a mainstay while, interestingly, linear TV appears to be on the rise.
Is Marketing Becoming More Complex?
Marketers are using more channels, navigating more technology solutions, and managing more product and service partners.
Marketers Say AI’s ROI Isn’t Just About Financial Gain
AI is expected to pay off in several ways, including by efficiency gains and effective data analysis.
Where Does CX Fit on CEOs’ Agenda?
CEOs are more likely to prioritize meeting changing customer expectations than improving their CX.
Americans’ Financial Situation Showing Small Signs of Improvement
Fewer appear to be putting off big-ticket and needed purchases.
The Vast Majority of CMOs Expect Their MarTech Spend to Grow
7 in 10 CMOs say they can accurately measure the effectiveness of their martech investments.
CMOs’ Budget Outlook Appears to Have Rebounded from Earlier This Year
CMOs are more likely to be reporting revenue increases and to be expecting budget growth.
What Are B2B Content Marketers’ Biggest Challenges?
It’s not about creating enough content, it’s about creating the right content.