Karen Tran

Principal Analyst

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B2B CMOs: What’s Your Role In The Employee Value Proposition?

Karen Tran November 7, 2023
Too often, CMOs are absent from the EVP process because it doesn’t focus on buyers and customers. That's a mistake.
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Brand Investments Are Up But Maybe Not Where You Think

Karen Tran August 14, 2023
Website/digital shows the biggest gains across both programs and headcount, continuing a long-running trend toward a digital-first investment strategy.
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Resist Short-Termism To Avoid Brand Budget Cuts

Karen Tran March 2, 2023
High-growth companies see brand activation as a vital part of their strategy — even in economic uncertainty. Here are some of the ways that these organizations prioritize it.
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High-Growth B2B Businesses Invest In Brand When Facing Economic Uncertainty

Karen Tran October 3, 2022
Whichever side of the recession debate you’re on, what’s clear is that there is economic uncertainty. On the heels of the “great resignation,” where people were leaving jobs in search of better pay, more flexibility, and increased job satisfaction, we’re now seeing hiring freezes at some companies. This doesn’t mean that every company will cut […]
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Can B2B CMOs Save The Planet, Too?

Karen Tran September 26, 2022
Companies' pledges to become more sustainable are encouraging — if they translate into action. Marketing leaders must work to ensure that messaging aligns with action and purpose.
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Oh, How I Love Thee — Brand Preference Measurement Goes Deeper Than Awareness

Karen Tran September 12, 2022
Before launching programs to improve brand health, you need to understand the sentiments and associations of your brand in the market and where your brand stands in terms of preference.
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B2B Summit North America: It’s Good To Be Back

Karen Tran May 10, 2022
Forrester’s B2B Summit North America drew thousands of marketing, sales, and product leaders for three days of data-driven learning and discussions that invigorated and inspired.