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B2B Brand Measurement Is Broken, But There’s A Way To Fix It
It’s time to face a hard truth: B2B brand measurement is fundamentally broken and has been for many years. This failure is sabotaging the value of your entire marketing function. While marketing teams chase “performance marketing” metrics, conversion rates, and launch plans, arguably the biggest growth engine for your business overall — your brand — […]
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GenAI Reshapes Shopping And Revives SEO
The multibillion-dollar question I’m often asked is: Will a critical mass of consumers shop and check out on Google’s AI Mode, ChatGPT, and Perplexity? Consumers’ loyalty to convenience makes a “yes” most likely. Thirty-eight percent of US online adults, according to Forrester’s Retail Topic Insights 1 Survey, 2025, checked how fast products would arrive before […]
Summer Team Up: B2B Summit EMEA
From 1 July to 29 August, purchase passes for B2B Summit EMEA and get two tickets for the price of one with the voucher code SUMMER2FOR1.
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A B2B CMO’s Imperative To Drive Growth: Champion Revenue Process Transformation
According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2025, only 21% of marketing leaders report that a “transition from lead-focused efforts to buying groups and opportunity management” is among the most important priorities for their marketing strategy in the next 12 months. But with buyers becoming more autonomous, buying groups increasingly more complex, and customer expectations higher than […]
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Why “Performance Marketing” Falls Short
Many B2B organizations overrotate toward marketing tactics that engage buyers long after they have formed preferences. Instead, they must try to influence buyers before they enter a purchasing process.
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Will Zero-Click Search Kill My B2B Website?
In the fall, we announced that B2B buyer adoption of generative AI was outpacing expectations, with 89% of buyers using genAI in their buying process. Six months later, B2B providers are starting to see the impact in their metrics and facing urgent questions from their executive teams.
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Accelerate Reach, Authority, And Relevance With Third-Party Content
This is your chance to elevate your content performance and stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Don’t miss out.
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The State Of Business Buying In Asia Pacific, 2024: What Marketers Need To Know
The diversity and complexity of the APAC region is reflected in its B2B buying landscape. Understanding these complexities is critical for marketers operating in this region. Learn five key points about B2B buyers in APAC and how to address them.
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How To Create Stand-Out B2B Content In A Zero-Click World
Learn breakthrough strategies to reshape your B2B content marketing for AI-driven search and complex buying networks.
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Shifting Search Behaviors Demand Smarter Content Strategies
As B2B buyers embrace genAI tools and zero-click search to make decisions, traditional content strategies no longer cut it.
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Five Ways To Engage The B2B Buying Network With Messaging
Messaging in the era of the buying network requires a more thoughtful approach — one that prioritizes building connected messaging that engages not only our buyers but all of the stakeholders and AI tools that they are increasingly turning to.
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Shine Bright At The B2B Summit APAC 2025 Awards!
Attention, all B2B leaders! The stage is set, and the spotlight is on you. The B2B Summit APAC Awards are calling for entries — this is your golden opportunity to showcase your extraordinary achievements.
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The 95-5 Rule Is Not A Rule, But It’s Not A Myth Either
Can you trust the so-called 95:5 rule when you target B2B buyers with your brand and demand marketing mix? Here's what we found.
Stand Out In A Zero-Click World
Watch our on-demand webinar with Principal Analyst Lisa Gately. Learn breakthrough strategies to reshape your B2B marketing for AI-driven search and complex buying networks.
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The Verdict Is In: It’s Buying Groups For The Win
MQLs are a barrier to your organization’s progress. Discover how you can begin your shift to buying groups with just three steps.
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Four Ways To Mitigate The Impact Of Falling Traffic On Retail Websites
Learn four ways to proactively mitigate the impacts of falling traffic on retailer websites.
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Campaign Tycoons, Assemble! Highlights From A Forrester B2B Summit Workshop
Learn about the workshop “Become The Ultimate Campaign Tycoon” that was conducted at Forrester’s B2B Summit in Phoenix on April 1.
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Stuck Stage-Zero Opportunities Expose Critical Gaps In Sales Processes
Expose the root cause behind stuck stage-zero opportunities and whose responsibility it is to progress them.
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The Sudden Silo Breaker: GenAI Converges Search Experiences And Disciplines
Generative AI search experiences are increasingly conversational, assistive, and agentic. As a result, distinctions between search experiences are disappearing. Our latest report helps marketing, digital, and technology leaders and processes adapt to genAI-integrated search.
Navigate B2B Volatility Like A Pro With Forrester
Struggling to adapt to shifting priorities and economic challenges? Our webinar reveals how to thrive with smart scenario planning, quick decisions, and solid compliance strategies.
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Six Key Findings From My First 60 Days As Forrester’s DAM Analyst
The opportunities are vast for both digital asset management (DAM) vendors and users. Learn six capabilities that are increasing their fidelity and will likely have a big impact on the future of digital experiences.
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E-Commerce Evolution: Beyond The Horizon
The architecture of your e-commerce ecosystem could decide your B2B organization’s success. Get tips on how to optimize it in this preview of a new report.
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Reorganizing Your Frontline Marketing Teams Without Clear Purpose Is Marketing Malfeasance
This blog dives into the pitfalls of team reorganizations without a core purpose. Learn how to identify root causes and ensure that your reorganization efforts hit the mark.
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