32%Only 32% of marketers globally said they measure media spending holistically across both digital and traditional channels.
This documents a measurement gap. It does not mean 68% of marketing spend is wasted.
Online survey of 1,400 global marketers at manager level or above. Every respondent managed at least $1M in annual marketing budget; two-thirds managed more than $10M.
Nielsen · 2025 Annual Marketing Report↗ (opens in a new tab) 52%Only 52% of CMOs and other senior marketing leaders said they successfully proved marketing’s value and received credit for helping meet enterprise objectives.
The leadership problem is credibility: connect investment to outcomes that finance, sales, and the executive team recognize.
Survey of 378 senior marketing leaders conducted in April and May 2024.
Gartner · 2024 Marketing Analytics Survey↗ (opens in a new tab)