Why Participate in IDC's Marketing Barometer Survey


The CMO Advisory Service at IDC is conducting its annual barometer survey. This is the 10th year of the survey.  All respondents will receive a free copy of the report produced from the results of the survey and an invitation to IDC's exclusive Client Telebriefing.

During The CMO Advisory's 2012 Marketing Benchmarks survey we collected data from ~100 of the largest and most influential tech companies, their combined revenue totaled nearly $750 Billion.  The barometer survey provides a "finger in the wind" follow up to the Benchmark Survey providing detailed guidance to senior marketers. Areas of focus include: budget ratios, program spend, headcount allocation, and in-depth insights into key trends in the industry and forward looking roles and programs.   

If you are interested in participating: contact Sam Melnick at smelnick (at) idc (dot) com

Below are some answers to questions you might have:

Q: A free report and webinar, cool! Wait what type of information will they contain?

A: The results of the survey will be used to analyze the direction of marketing resource expenditures and priorities during the next 6-12 months. So questions like the following will be answered:
  • How aggressively are marketing budgets increasing or decreasing in my sector this year?
  • What marketing staff positions or programs should I look to invest in?
  • What up and coming areas should I be looking into this year to create a world class marketing organization?
  •  What are next week's Powerball numbers? (Ok we won’t answer that question, if we knew we probably wouldn't tell you…sorry).
Q: Who should take the survey?

A: Marketing executives who are in a position of responsibility for worldwide marketing practices.

Q: How long will it take?

A: Depending on several factors, as quick as 15 minutes!

Q: I can’t get this done today, when do you need to have it completed by?

A:  To receive the report and an invitation to IDC's exclusive Client Telebriefing participants need to complete the survey by Wed Feb 13, 2013. Also, all of the information must be accurately provided in order to be included in the study and receive the free deliverables.

If you are interested in participating: contact Sam Melnick at smelnick (at) idc (dot) com

Q: I can't answer this question, I need input from my colleagues…help?

A: No worries, if you leave the webpage it will save your progress.

Q: What types of companies participate in this survey?

A: Some of the largest tech and tech related companies in the world participate (again total revenue of participants reaches upwards of $1 Trillion), but plenty of companies who may not have as many 0's in their revenue line, but are growing quickly and have exciting products, do participate and receive great value from the deliverables!

Q: Some of this information is kind of confidential, I want to trust you, but can I?

A: As stated above, the CMO Advisory Service has been doing surveys like this for 10+ years. All answers will be kept confidential by IDC and all data will be aggregated for the purposes of trend analysis.  No client or other participant of the study will ever receive your company-specific data and there is no way that any company can "reverse-engineer" the analysis to derive your data input. Your responses will not be used for any other purpose within IDC.

Q:  Ok I completed the survey…so… when do I get the free research?

A: Heh, I knew you'd ask this one. You can expect the deliverables to begin coming out around late March. For clients who are attending our March Board Meeting we will have in depth discussion around the barometer findings (want to know more about these board meetings? Reach out to the CMO Advisory Group team or send me an email).

If you are interested in participating: contact Sam Melnick at smelnick (at) idc (dot) com

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