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How to clarify marketing metrics to impress the C-suite

Martech

One main reason for this is the difficulty CMOs have in proving the financial value of marketing expenses. Despite advancements in addressability and attribution, marketers still struggle to find ROI measures that impress the CFO and the CEO. MOFU activities are the hardest to develop metrics for.

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How marketing leaders can transform marketing from a support function to a growth driver

Martech

The decline of marketing as an influential business function is well documented. Among C-suite roles, chief marketing officers (CMOs) are the least likely to advance to the CEO spot and the most likely to be dismissed. The changing mandate for marketing leaders At the B2B Marcom Summit in Washington, D.C., and the U.S.

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How AI and ML bridge the attribution disconnect across marketing channels

Martech

As marketers pour more budget into digital channels, a surprising disconnect remains. While the majority of retail sales, for example, still happen in physical stores, most marketing efforts focus solely on tracking online metrics. All of this points to marketers needing a better method of campaign measurement. The challenge?

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6 tips for creating a winning email marketing calendar

Martech

Your calendar is not just a pretty collection of dates and ideas; it’s the blueprint for a successful email marketing program. Below are six tried-and-tested pointers to unlock the full potential of your email marketing calendar. In addition to the year’s key marketing dates, highlight other promos for your business.

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Digitizing Logistics: Harness the Power of Data in 4 Steps

Entering a new demand gen position in a volatile market is nerve-wracking. Ready to impress your boss with killer results? All eyes are on you to make an impact — fast. That’s where your data comes in. In demand generation, data is essential for knowing who you should target and how. Leveraging intent data.

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Essential KPIs to measure generative AI’s success in marketing

Martech

No marketing technology series would be complete without discussing the ever-important measurement of success or KPIs. Today, you would get no argument on the importance of building relationships with influencers across social platforms, as social media marketing ROI and KPIs have become well-established within strategic frameworks.

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Stop defending your marketing budget — start proving its value

Martech

Marketing budgets are down 15% year-over-year. This sparked doom-and-gloom predictions about marketing’s diminishing role in 2025. While many CMOs are stressing over shrinking percentages, the smartest are rewriting how marketing delivers and proves value. Theyre redefining marketings role in driving revenue.

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