Marketing Allocations Shifting in ’09
July 1, 2009
It may come as no surprise, but according to a survey of U.S. business-to-business marketers, dollars budgeted for a wide range of marketing tactics are quickly shifting into digital territory.
As Steve Ellis reports in his blog at thenewmarketing.com, the following are some of the budget winners and losers so far this year, and the percent of the increase or decrease.
Winners
+47% — Company Web site
+47% — Search marketing
+42% —Online video, podcasts, or rich media
+41% — Webinars, webcasts
Losers
-48% — Radio
-43% — Tradeshows, conferences (in person)
-54% — Outdoor media
-55% — Print advertising
-40% — Sponsorships
-51% — TV advertising
