Published: 06 September 2019
Summary
Innovation is well funded and maturing as a marketing discipline. CMOs are dedicating head count to innovation and leaning on an ecosystem of partners to help accelerate initiatives. Despite the progress, obstacles remain — most notably, risk-averse corporate cultures.
Included in Full Research
- Ninety-One Percent of Marketers Are Leading or Involved With Driving Organizationwide Innovation
- More Than Half of Marketers Have Employees Dedicated to Innovation
- Top Innovation Priorities Are Enhancing CX and Driving Growth
- Risk Resistance, Inability to Measure Impact and Talent Shortages Are the Biggest Barriers to Innovation
- Flying in the Face of Risk Concerns, 63% of CMOs Are Still Willing to Fund High-Risk Innovation Initiatives
- Marketers Manage Innovation Programs Like a Mixed Financial Portfolio
- Marketers Tap a Vast Network of Innovation Resources Including Martech Vendors and Their Own In-House Innovation Teams
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