Usage and Adoption
- Widespread Adoption: A significant 67% of brands are now utilizing account-based marketing (ABM).
- Technology Integration: 68% of B2B companies have adopted ABM technology platforms.
- Full Programs: 52% of B2B companies have a fully established ABM program.
Challenges in ABM
- Sales and Marketing Alignment: For 54% of marketers, aligning marketing and sales for ABM poses the biggest challenge.
- Data Acquisition: 30% of marketers find obtaining target account data to be their primary obstacle.
Effectiveness and ROI
- High ROI: 85% of marketers measuring ROI report higher returns from ABM than any other marketing strategy.
- Remarkable Returns: Organizations practicing ABM see a staggering 97% higher ROI compared to peers.
- Revenue Boost: Companies using ABM experience a 208% increase in marketing-generated revenue.
Conversion and Deal Size
- Conversion Rates: ABM can enhance conversion rates by up to 40%.
- Deal Sizes: ABM has been shown to increase deal sizes by up to 50%.
- Personalized Content Impact: Firms see a 26% lift in deal sizes from personalized ABM content.
Efficiency and Sales Cycle
- Sales Cycle Reduction: ABM can shorten the sales cycle by 23%.
- Revenue Increase: 60% of companies witness a revenue increase within the first year of ABM implementation.
Engagement and Personalization
- Email Engagement: ABM implementation can boost marketing email open rates by 25%.
- Engagement Rates: 76% of marketers report higher engagement rates in ABM campaigns.
- Personalization Priority: 62% of marketers prioritize personalization at scale within ABM.
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Strategic Importance
- Overall Strategy: 82% of organizations consider ABM a key part of their marketing strategy.
- Global Importance: 92% of B2B marketers worldwide regard ABM as extremely or very important.
Budget and Investment
- Budget Increase: 73% of marketers plan to increase their ABM budget in the upcoming year.
Customer Retention
- Retention Rates: Firms with aligned marketing and sales functions achieve up to 36% higher customer retention rates.
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