
This report guides B2B marketing decision-makers on recommended budget investment, divestment, and experimentation options heading into 2026.
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Economic uncertainty and market volatility are forcing executives and business leaders to revisit budget planning with much higher expectations. As you tackle 2026 planning, how can you make the biggest impact with lasting benefits rather than one-time reductions?
Join Craig Moore for this interactive discussion with fellow B2B marketing executives on your plans, priorities, and initiatives for the upcoming year, guided by Forrester’s 2026 Budget Planning Guides. Leave the conversation with new ideas for how to meet the growth challenges of 2026 and beyond.
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