Matthew Selheimer,

Matthew Selheimer

VP, Research Director

As a vice president and research director, Matthew leads Forrester’s research service for B2B marketing executives (CMOs/heads of marketing, brand and communications leaders, and partner ecosystem marketing leaders). His team’s research agenda focuses on envisioning and executing a long-term marketing strategy that drives customer and partner value through eight priority research areas: marketing strategy; planning and investments; brand experience and corporate communications; integrated campaigns; demonstrating marketing’s value; creating a high-performing organization and operating model; modernizing partner ecosystem marketing strategy; and elevating partner demand, engagement, and enablement.

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What research can you expect from Forrester in the next 12 months? Updated biweekly, our publishing plan will keep you current with market and technology trends. Use the link below to download a list of our upcoming research.

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October 30th, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Peer Discussions

Recalibrate Marketing's Role In The Growth Engine

Looking ahead to 2026, B2B marketing executives will continue to face unprecedented market volatility, increasing buyer empowerment, and rapidly advancing technology (e.g., AI). Meanwhile, they are also facing increasing tension within their own executive ranks about the role and expectations for marketing. Forrester believes marketing leaders can “flip the script” and build greater influence and impact by recalibrating marketing’s purpose, scope, and ability. In this peer discussion, we will share forthcoming research on the four “purpose zones” for B2B marketing and how you can build momentum for marketing’s strategic role in the growth engine by reframing key challenges as opportunities. This conversation will be hosted by Forrester analyst Matthew Selheimer and will include open discussion with participants, so please bring your questions and experiences to share with the group. Peer discussions are available exclusively to Forrester Decisions VIP Leaders and Leader license holders for their own participation.