Digital commerce is less of an investment priority this year as the focus shifts to campaign creation and management.
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Almost Half of Marketers Are Overwhelmed by Their Technology
Some 44% say they have martech platforms that have largely gone unused during the pandemic.
What’s the Optimal Approach to Content-Led Advertising?
Advertisers think content-led campaigns are best for brand engagement, while agencies see the benefits of changing perceptions.
What Content Marketing Topics Were People Searching for Last Year?
Content marketing strategy remains a sought-after topic, though it appears to have declined a little in importance.
Advertisers Rank Video the Most Valuable Media Type in Accomplishing Their Goals
Agencies and marketers differ on the importance of linear TV vs. digital video.
Agencies Detail Their Expectations on In-Housing and Other Important Trends
Agencies express concern about recent or upcoming updates to data policies.
What Are Advertisers’ Top Programmatic Priorities in the Coming Year?
Digital media experts say they will be prioritizing viewability and engagement in the next 12 months.
Growth in CTV Budgets Commonly Coming at Expense of Linear TV
Close to 6 in 10 brands and agencies surveyed have shifted funds away from linear TV to support their CTV strategies.
B2B Marketers Are Using A Variety of ABM Content Delivery Approaches
Email is the most used ABM campaign delivery channel, but far from the only channel used.
After a Rough 2020, Agencies Are Finding it Easier to Obtain New Business
Close to 4 in 10 agency executives believe winning new business has gotten easier this year.
Half of Local Ad Agencies Are Buying Streaming Audio
About three-quarters are also offering social media management.
Which Skills Do PR Pros Think Will Rise in Importance?
As parts of the world gradually reopen while coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, PR professionals have expressed confidence that their industry will come back. In fact, Muck Rack’s The State of PR 2021 [download page] study reveals that about half (48%) say they think...

E-Commerce Pros Are Failing to Optimize Site Search
Almost two-thirds don’t recommend alternative products when a search returns zero results.

Where Does Marketing Fall in CFOs’ Budget Plans?
Marketing sits in the middle of the various corporate functions for planned increases, but at the top for expected cuts.

Gen Z Turns to TikTok More Than Other Social Platforms for News
Roughly 1 in 7 Gen Zers turns to TikTok when they want to start researching a major news event.

What Are Advertisers’ Top Programmatic Priorities in the Coming Year?
Digital media experts say they will be prioritizing viewability and engagement in the next 12 months.

Growth in CTV Budgets Commonly Coming at Expense of Linear TV
Close to 6 in 10 brands and agencies surveyed have shifted funds away from linear TV to support their CTV strategies.

B2B Marketers Are Using A Variety of ABM Content Delivery Approaches
Email is the most used ABM campaign delivery channel, but far from the only channel used.