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The State of Data-Driven Content Marketing

Discover how marketers at leading tech organizations are using proprietary research to connect with audiences and drive revenue.

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Pie chart: how often B2B SaaS marketing teams conduct research

High-performing teams are making research a monthly ritual

The highest-converting marketing teams don’t treat research as a one-off thing. Instead, they’ve figured out the best approach to gathering data at a regular clip. Our report reveals that 50% of B2B SaaS marketing teams conduct research monthly, but they aren’t doing it by themselves—companies seeing positive ROI from research campaigns are most likely to use agencies with research capabilities to blend content strategy within the market research process.

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One research campaign achieves endless business goals

Original research delivers impact across departments. A single well-executed campaign can raise brand awareness, bring in qualified leads, engage existing customers, and feed reliable data to AI models.

Our report shows the impact of data-driven content across the organization:

  • 59% experience increased lead quality and volume

  • 43% see increased pipeline influenced by content

  • 50% achieve higher customer lifetime value from content-sourced customers

  • 27% report reduced customer acquisition costs

Chart: business impact of data-driven content

This report proves what we’ve seen firsthand. Original research isn’t just content, it’s strategy. It drives leads, builds authority, improves SEO, and fuels every team from product to sales. And data-driven storytelling is now table stakes in B2B SaaS.

Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson

Lead Brand & Content Strategist, HubSpot

Lead Brand & Content Strategist, HubSpot

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Conduct original research that engages your audience

Generate new business with marketing research report campaigns developed by a team of experienced creatives and data analysts.

  • SevenRooms report
  • DoorDash report
  • Klaviyo report
  • HubSpot State of Marketing report
  • HubSpot AI Trends report

Conduct original research that engages your audience

Generate new business with marketing research report campaigns developed by a team of experienced creatives and data analysts.

  • SevenRooms report
  • DoorDash report
  • Klaviyo report
  • HubSpot State of Marketing report
  • HubSpot AI Trends report
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