The Future of Digital Marketing

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A forecast of what's shaping the digital era with insight from marketing executives. Interested in learning more? Check out our website at www.Mondo.com.

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1. the FUTUREOFDIGITALMARKETING Aforecastofwhat’sshapingthe digitalerawithinsightfrom marketing executives.

2. The digital era has disrupted traditional marketing methods. In orderformarketingleaderstostayrelevant,notonlydotheyneed the right talent, but they need to be immersed in technologies that will transform the way they engage with customers. Data will be critical to informing those decisions and without that, companies will be left behind. what is the DIGITALERA?

3. The Digital Era The marketing industry has seen dramatic advancement over the past 15 years, and has shifted from traditional methods to embracing the digital movement. We’ve changedhowweconsumeinformation,digestknowledge, share thoughts, and design products, and as marketing departments experience rapid structural development, there will be a shift in how money is spent and resources are allocated. It’s critical to bridge the gap between technology and marketing. The time is now for CMOs and CIOs to join forces to work hand-in-hand, embracing development, design, and creative services. Big data will continue to influence how marketers reach customers. The ability to analyze and interpret that data willbethecoredriverinoptimizingcustomerengagement across all channels. With talent that’s both technical and creative, marketing departments will be equipped to handle the future demands. The digital era requires marketing departments to be forward thinking, to bend with the curve, and to welcome and prepare for the demand. There’s an abundance of information available and being able to stay on top of current trends and market shifts is crucial. We wanted to know - what does the future of digital marketing look like? We developed a comprehensive surveywithover200digitalmarketingexecutivesweighing in to find out and this is what they said. “The new digital era requires marketing departments to be forward thinking, to bend with the curve, and to welcome and prepare for the demand.” –Laura McGarrity | VP, Digital Marketing Strategy at Mondo

4. 2 The Future of Digital Marketing With hundreds of different ways to reach customers online, businesses are competing to stay relevant in a complex and crowded environment. We surveyed 200+ digital marketing executives to hear their thoughts on the future of digital marketing and how it’s evolving. About the Survey The Survey Mondo developed a survey to learn more about the future of digital marketing. The survey addresses the following objectives: 1.Projected digital marketing trends in technology and tools 2. The future of digital marketing spend and budgets 3.Future hiring trends Respondents The survey includes the insight of 200+ digital marketing decision makers from management to C-level executives. The comprehensive results speak to digital marketing departments within a wide range of businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Methodology Mondo asked over 30 comprehensive questions to more than 200+ digital marketing influencers and executives that focused on these specific pain points: 1.How is technology integrating itself into marketing departments? 2.How is this affecting the role of the marketer and hiring decisions? 3. Where is the future of digital marketing headed?

5. The Future of Digital Marketing 3 Survey: The Key Findings customer engagement Is the #1 objective for digital marketing departments. Technology is transceNdent Trends on the Rise By 2016, over 50% of all digital marketing hires will have a technical background. Digital/Social Media Content Creation Data/Analytics IT RESOURCING MARKET IS GROWING HOT 72% #1 80% Will increase their digital marketing budget. In the next 12-18 months DIGITALMARKETING DEPARTMENTS ARE GROWING $$$$$ $$$$$ Believe that the traditional marketing model is no longer sufficient in regards to the ever-changing world of digital marketing. The digital marketing workforce mix will be 1:1 freelance to permanent. In the next 3-5 Years In the next 3-5 Years Company revenue driven by marketing will increase by at least 30%. 4.2% PermanentFreelance 2014 2017 3.1%

6. 4 The Future of Digital Marketing Technical and creative skill sets are now necessary components of digital marketing departments and the perfect marriage of both coming together will drive innovation, engagement and speed to market. The Marriage of Tech and Creative Creativetechnical Analytics Experts analyze data to dictate strategy and draw conclusions on current and future trends. Digital Ops Digital Ops teams are essential in driving business impact and efficiency at scale and speed. Web/Mobile Development Developers optimize the latest technologies in order to enhance customer engagement across multiple platforms. Content Creation Create native and original content that is key to brand awareness and customer engagement. Graphic Design Visual content is the #1 way to engage customers. Designers navigate digital and traditional platforms to drive results. Social Media Social media allows marketers to reach customers directly, personally, and quickly - building a relationship across multiple platforms.

7. The Future of Digital Marketing 5 Marketing executives believe these 6 channels will be the most valuable in driving customer engagement. Here’s what is currently being used and what’s projected. The Heart of Customer Engagement Current Outlook Future Outlook (3-5 years) Mobile search/seo 24% 70% 16% 20% email social 38% 49% 59% 55% video web 13% 61% 32% 53%

8. 6 T The Future of Digital Marketing he Future of Digital Marketing Increased number of channels and platforms to reach audiences. New/innovative ways to think about customer engagement. The challenge of breaking through the noise to reach target audiences. Adapt to Succeed 98% of respondents see the role of the traditional marketer continuing to change at a rapid pace. These are the top 3 forces driving the change.

9. The Future of Digital Marketing 7 The evolution of technology and marketing worlds colliding has forced a change in the way you hire and retain top talent. The talent’s technical skills will prove critical to digital marketing teams and initiatives - these skills will become a must-have for hires. Hiring Trends Digital/Social Content Creation Big Data/Analytics Mobile Strategy Search/SEO Operations Creative Services Product/Brand 54% 44% 33% 30% 28% 27% 24% 22% • Finding skilled talent • Cost of quality staff • Attracting top talent • Culture fit • Retaining top talent who’s getting hired*?top dollars Marketing technology budgets will surpass IT technology budgets. TECHNOLOGY MARKETING *According to a Gartner study hiring barriers in 2017 On average, marketers spend over one third of their budget on social and digital marketing. $$$ *Based on the next 12-18 months.

10. 8 The Future of Digital Marketing ByengaginganElasticWorkforce™,digitalmarketingexecutivesareabletoaccess the right resources at the right time, accelerating technology innovation. the Elastic Workforce™ noun. [i-’las-tik ’ werk-,fors] The dynamic community of highly skilled, independent experts that ebb and flow with the resource needs of rapid enterprise initiatives. Talented experts that thrive on being challenged, understand business technology and are ready to work. TOP MOTIVATORS 1. Flexibility to turn resources on and off 2. Access to experts and hard-to-find talent 3. Seasonal or unforeseen project needs Current Future Outlook* 100% Permanent Workforce 75% Permanent/ 25% Freelance 50% Permanent/ 50% Freelance Workforce 42% 51% 23% 44% 30%1% *Future Outlook based on the next 3-5 years. Workforce

11. The Future of Digital Marketing h 9 The key to any relationship is being on the same page - and that’s no different when it comes to your company and department’s vision. Without that marriage of ideas and agendas, it’s hard to succeed. The more aligned you are, the greater the ROI, and the better the results. After all, you are the company you keep. Are Your Objectives Aligned? 75% Of respondents agree that marketing departments are becoming more important to their company at large. what marketing objectives are important to your company? driving sales Driving customer engagement drivingnewleads increasing brand awareness achieving cost saving/productivity improvements what obstacles prevent you from being successful in your role? 1. The lack of budget and resources available. 2. Dysfunction and friction over priorities across the company. 3. Confusion over roles and responsibilities. 4. Organizational inability to adapt to new changes. 5. Not having a seat at the table when decisions are made.

12. Digital Marketing Resourcing Provider Think Forward. Every day we’re helping companies like yours drive their businesses forward by providing access to digital marketing resources at a moment’s notice. Real people with real experience. Digital marketing and technology thinkers. People you can rely on to help push your digital platforms forward and accelerate your marketing initiatives. We’re having conversations daily with clients on how to build and scale their digital marketing teams. This is the world of Mondo where agility and quality collide perfectly. We don’t follow trends. We create them. We don’t wait for change. We are the change. Connect With Us Checkoutourdigital marketingsalaryguideto getaninsidelookatsalaries andhiringtrendsfor2015. AvailableatMondo.com. Digital Marketing Salary Guide An Inside Look at Digital Marketing Salaries National Mondo.com 2014-2015

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