Why One Strategy for the Status Quo Isn't Enough
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Why One Strategy for the Status Quo Isn't Enough

B2B purchases come in all shapes and sizes, and B2B buying decisions are made under a wide variety of circumstances. The context of a buying decision includes - among other things - the cost of the product or service, the complexity of the product or service, how familiar the buyers are with the product...
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Measuring the Maturity of Marketing Operations
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Measuring the Maturity of Marketing Operations

A recent survey conducted by Econsultancy in partnership with Sojourn Solutions provides several valuable insights regarding the state of marketing operations (MOPS) at large and mid-size B2B companies.The 2019 Marketing Operations Maturity Benchmarking Report was based on a survey of 171 senior executives...
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New Research on the Attributes of Complex Buying Decisions
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New Research on the Attributes of Complex Buying Decisions

Demand Gen Report recently published the findings of its eighth annual B2B Buyers Survey. The 2019 survey received responses from more than 250 B2B executives representing a variety of industry verticals. Fifty-four percent of the respondents said they predominantly made software/technology purchases....
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McKinsey on How CMOs Can Effectively Lead Growth
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McKinsey on How CMOs Can Effectively Lead Growth

Last month, McKinsey & Company published an article that discussed the evolving role of marketing - particularly the role of the CMO - in driving business growth. Marketing's moment is now:  The C-suite partnership to deliver on growth was based in part on a 2019 study that included interviews...
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