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B2B Brand Safety Must Transcend Digital Boundaries

Karen Tran 2 days ago
Companies’ reputations aren’t just built (or destroyed) online. Marketing leaders must stay mindful of the vast ecosystem influencing their brand’s reputation.
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In A World Of Buying Mayhem, All Leaders Must Be Change Leaders

Katy Tynan 6 days ago
Today’s dizzying pace of change will not abate, and leaders must show the way forward. At our upcoming events, B2B Summit North America and CX Summit EMEA, we’ll show you how.

See How Top Brands Shifted From MQLs To Buying Groups

Missed the live session? Watch on demand to see how Siemens, Zendesk, and Palo Alto Networks transformed revenue strategies by moving from outdated MQL models to a buying group approach.

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Siloed CX Metrics Are Holding You Back — Take Action At CX Summit EMEA

Martin Gill February 28, 2025
Too many companies invest in CX to improve what their customers say about their experiences, rather than to actually improve those experiences. At CX Summit EMEA 2025, learn how to create better, more meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and growth.
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Announcing The Winners Of Forrester’s B2B Return On Integration Honors For North America

Matthew Selheimer February 27, 2025
This year’s winners stand out for their level of customer focus, cross-functional integration, and business results. Learn about this year’s B2B Return On Integration Honorees for North America, and hear their stories at our upcoming B2B Summit.
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X-tortion: How Advertisers Are Losing Control Of Media Choice

Jay Pattisall February 25, 2025
The platform's recent actions to appeal for increased advertising investment threaten media choice and the solvency of the advertising industry.
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Sync Or Swim: Mastering B2B Processes

Vicki Brown February 25, 2025
In today’s fast-paced business environment, operational excellence is crucial. Successful organizations categorize and sequence every B2B process, identifying and addressing breakdowns effectively. The Forrester B2B Process Chain Framework provides seven categories — strategize, plan, design, build, deploy, measure, and optimize — that help visualize and synchronize interconnected B2B processes. This alignment ensures excellence and adaptability, supporting sales and marketing teams.
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The Essential Role Of Process In Executing Your B2B Strategy

Cristina De Martini February 12, 2025
Process is not merely a conduit for efficiency; it’s the backbone for converting strategy into results. Without a robust process in place, reaching your goals becomes almost impossible. Learn a four-step method to turning process into a powerful execution tool.

Nominate Your CX Trailblazing For A Forrester Award

Showcase your customer obsession for all to see. Submit your nomination for Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Enterprise and Leadership Awards. Winners earn event exposure, recognition, and bragging rights!

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Advertisers Look For Super Growth In Super Bowl LIX

Eric Epstein February 12, 2025
Fly, Eagles, fly! I normally prefer competitive Super Bowl games, but this Eagles fan was perfectly happy with a massacre this year. And also — there were ads!
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If Process Is So Important, Why Isn’t Process Prioritized?

Laura Cross February 11, 2025
In today’s unstable market driven by shifting buyer expectations and AI disruption, strong processes are an organization’s lifeline, ensuring predictability, consistency, and scalability, yet many organizations overlook their importance. Investing in process improvement isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s essential. It boosts innovation, creates competitive differentiation, improves efficiency, cuts waste, and makes an organization agile.
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The Total Experience Awaits At Forrester’s CX Summit 2025

Rick Parrish February 11, 2025
Imagine a future where bold brand strategies seamlessly blend with real-world journeys to captivate and delight customers. Explore the tools to create that future at CX Summit North America, the premier gathering of CX, marketing, and digital professionals.
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“Learn Best Practices, Hear Ideas, And Just Get Motivated” — B2B Summit Attendees Share Why You Should Attend

Dave Frankland February 10, 2025
What makes Forrester’s B2B Summit the premier gathering for marketing, sales, product, and customer success pros? We asked past attendees to find out.
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SEO Must Solve Its Marketing Problem

Nikhil Lai February 7, 2025
SEO remains critically important, despite its challenges. The market for SEO solutions is growing to meet marketers’ evolving needs, including adapting to the rise of generative AI and diversification of search beyond Google. Our new Landscape report delves into the SEO market’s maturity, dynamics, notable vendors, and more.

Replay: Win Over Complex Buying Groups With Adaptive Programs

B2B buying groups are more complex than ever. Discover how to align priorities, drive consensus, and boost marketing’s impact with adaptive programs. Watch the webinar replay for buyer insights based on research.

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Will AI Take Your B2B Marketing Job?

Ian Bruce February 7, 2025
Our recent survey of marketing leaders point toward a nuanced reality. Yet it is abundantly clear that AI will change white collar professions.
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’Tis The Season … For B2B Summit

Peter Ostrow February 6, 2025
Our B2B research team is preparing feverishly for this year’s event, which starts March 31. Get a sneak preview here of a few of the sessions and panel discussions in the works.
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Participate In Forrester’s 2025 State Of B2B Events Survey And Unlock Valuable Insights For Your Organization

Conrad Mills February 6, 2025
Participate in the Forrester 2025 B2B event trends survey and gain access to the latest trends to help shape your event strategy this year.
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Great Digital Banking Experiences Create A Data-For-Value Flywheel

Peter Wannemacher February 4, 2025
Driving engagement is top of mind for most digital banking leaders. Forrester’s research reveals the immense value — for both customers and banks — of useful, convenient digital banking experiences. The right mobile banking offerings, for example, can unlock new value for a customer and differentiate a bank’s brand. And our broader customer experience research […]
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Pixels Unbound: The State Of GenAI For Visual Content

Indranil Bandyopadhyay February 4, 2025
Generative AI isn’t just creating captivating visuals; it’s changing how businesses scale creativity, engage audiences, and develop entirely new products. Learn the benefits and risks of using genAI for visual content.
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Deepfakes: The Hidden Threat CMOs Can’t Ignore

Karen Tran January 31, 2025
Deepfakes are not just a distant threat; they are a present danger with the potential for long-lasting repercussions. Marketing leaders must understand how to mitigate the risks.
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Take An Audience-Centric Approach To Create Compelling B2B Event Content

Conrad Mills January 28, 2025
Delivering compelling B2B event content is central to an event’s success, but it’s a high-stakes endeavor. Leaders must build organizational alignment around a key theme that aligns to business objectives.
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Amazon Makes Retail Media Networks’ Eyes Bigger Than Their Stomachs

Nikhil Lai January 23, 2025
To unlock retail media’s upside, retailers must become more like publishers. Learn some of the challenges and benefits of retail media networks in this preview of a new report.
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