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The State of SMS Marketing in the US

The State of SMS Marketing in the US

Fully 84% of consumers in the United States say they've opted in to receive texts from at least one business, up from 62% in 2021, according to recent research.

What's Different About the World's Most Successful B2B Marketers in 2025

What's Different About the World's Most Successful B2B Marketers in 2025

New survey data shows how Agile practices and AI integration drive productivity, reduce stress, and support compliance in B2B marketing. Read more.

Breaking Silos: Why Sales and Marketing Must Align for CX-Driven Campaign Success

Breaking Silos: Why Sales and Marketing Must Align for CX-Driven Campaign Success

Misaligned teams erode customer trust. Learn how to align B2B Marketing and Sales to drive consistent customer experiences and improve campaign outcomes. Read more.

Events That Scale: Why Repeatability Is the Marketer's Secret Weapon

Events That Scale: Why Repeatability Is the Marketer's Secret Weapon

Discover how repeatable events help marketers scale engagement, streamline workflows, and drive performance across channels. Explore strategies and tools that make it possible. Read more.

Ethical Marketing Can Clarify Muddled Data Use and Marketing Goals

Ethical Marketing Can Clarify Muddled Data Use and Marketing Goals

B2B marketers face competing pressures in data use and goal-setting. Ethical marketing offers a clear path to build trust, respect privacy, and improve marketing results. Read more.

How Market Researchers Are Using Generative AI

How Market Researchers Are Using Generative AI

Some 62% of market researchers say their team is now using generative AI tools, up 23 percentage points from 2024, according to recent research from Market Research Institute International.

The Top Challenges Facing Senior Marketers in 2025

The Top Challenges Facing Senior Marketers in 2025

What are senior marketers struggling with the most? Which challenges are growing in importance? To find out, researchers polled 281 marketing leaders.

The Future of Small Business: Embracing Customer-Centric Marketing and Tech

The Future of Small Business: Embracing Customer-Centric Marketing and Tech

Small business owners are adapting fast, using "old" and new tech and channels to grow in 2025's tough economy. Read more.

How Geopolitical Tensions Are Impacting B2B Marketing Spend

How Geopolitical Tensions Are Impacting B2B Marketing Spend

Most B2B marketers in the US and Europe are concerned about geopolitical tensions and they are adjusting their budgets because of those concerns, according to recent research.

The Now-Next Continuum: A Bridge Between Today's Marketing Reality and Tomorrow's Potential

The Now-Next Continuum: A Bridge Between Today's Marketing Reality and Tomorrow's Potential

Explore how B2B marketers can align AI with human outcomes by applying the Now-Next Continuum across strategy, measurement, and technology. Read more.

Three Modern Branding Challenges: Market Hyper-Dynamics, Breaking Through, Short-Termism

Three Modern Branding Challenges: Market Hyper-Dynamics, Breaking Through, Short-Termism

This article by the "father of modern branding" explores three growing branding challenges—disruption, distrust, and data—and their implications for modern brand strategy. Read more.

The State of B2B Influencer Marketing in 2025

The State of B2B Influencer Marketing in 2025

How do B2B marketers plan to improve their influencer marketing strategies this year? Which influencer content types are delivering the best results? What challenges are marketers facing with their influencer programs?

The Key Drivers of Brand Reputation

The Key Drivers of Brand Reputation

People in the US say the top things that matter to them when considering a brand's reputation are that it provide good value, have high-quality products/services, and treat its employees well.

Marketing Efficiency and Growth in 2025: From Data to Dollars

Marketing Efficiency and Growth in 2025: From Data to Dollars

Learn how marketers in 2025 are combining AI tools, data insights, and strategic efficiency to thrive despite tighter budgets and shifting expectations. Read more.

Taking a Page From Consumer Marketing: Building Meaningful Connections in B2B

Taking a Page From Consumer Marketing: Building Meaningful Connections in B2B

B2B companies can boost brand engagement by using B2C-inspired tactics to create lasting impressions through human connection. Read more.

Why 'Mad Men' Ideas Still Work—and When They Fall Short

Why 'Mad Men' Ideas Still Work—and When They Fall Short

Today's marketers mix research with storytelling, using data to drive decisions once ruled by instinct alone. See how marketing has evolved—and what still endures. Read more.

Your Playbook for In-Housing Marketing: What Works, What Fails, and How to Win

Your Playbook for In-Housing Marketing: What Works, What Fails, and How to Win

More brands are moving marketing in-house to cut costs and gain control over data, creative, and media. Explore in-housing models and tips. Read more.

The State of Marketing and Sales Alignment in 2025

The State of Marketing and Sales Alignment in 2025

Most marketers and salespeople say they are aligned with their counterparts in the other department—but most also say they think about replacing their counterparts, according to recent research.

The Top Marketing Challenges That New SMB Owners Face

The Top Marketing Challenges That New SMB Owners Face

Most SMB owners say customer acquisition was the biggest marketing challenge they faced in their first year of operating their business, according to recent research from Constant Contact and Ascend2.

The Benefits of Operationalizing VoC Data in Real-Time for Frontline Employees

The Benefits of Operationalizing VoC Data in Real-Time for Frontline Employees

Discover how real-time VoC data empowers frontline employees, enhances CX, and drives business results. Read more.

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