2016 Demand Generation Survey

Marketers are continuing to struggle with a variety of obstacles that are preventing them from reaching their demand generation goals. The most significant obstacle for the majority of enterprise marketers (25.2%) remains limited resources, however, this number is down significantly from last year’s 44%. The other obstacles that present challenges include lack of budget at 18% with no defined strategy next at 15.3%. Most interesting is the tie between lack of technology and lack of time at 14.4%, and the limited skill set as the least significant obstacle at 12.6%

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The Marketing Development Programme (MDP) functions as a professional Marketing Consultancy House with our office located in the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, Blackrock. We provide an array of unique marketing services for our clients ranging from market research to event management. With over 29 years of industry experience your organisation will work with the leading marketing advisors from a wide range of disciplines. Supported by a strong network of senior professionals; the highest level of quality is guaranteed. Involvement of clients at every stage of the project development process guarantees your organisation a highly customised approach and competitive offerings.

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Long Hold Times Are Killing Your Customer Experience

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The Marketing Development Programme (MDP) functions as a professional Marketing Consultancy House with our office located in the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, Blackrock. We provide an array of unique marketing services for our clients ranging from market research to event management. With over 29 years of industry experience your organisation will work with the leading marketing advisors from a wide range of disciplines. Supported by a strong network of senior professionals; the highest level of quality is guaranteed. Involvement of clients at every stage of the project development process guarantees your organisation a highly customised approach and competitive offerings.

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