CMO budget planning involves strategically allocating marketing resources to align with business goals, maximize ROI, and adapt to market changes. It requires balancing short-term campaigns with long-term brand investments while ensuring cost efficiency and measurable outcomes.

Forrester has published ‘2026 CMO Budget Planning Guide’.

The Forrester team says, “Forrester’s proprietary 2026 data based on unbiased research to help you:

  • Benchmark your spending: Discover why 83% of B2B marketing decision-makers are expecting marketing investments to rise over the next 12 months.
  • Prioritize target markets: Learn how to place the right bets in a volatile business and economic climate.
  • Navigate new buying dynamics: Discover how to reimagine revenue processes and influencer programs to succeed with today’s sophisticated buying networks.”

2026 CMO Budget Planning Guide

Forrester

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