This research study on the marketing automation market involved extensive secondary sources, directories, IEEE Communication-efficient Algorithms and Systems, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, and paid databases. Primary sources were mainly industry experts from the core and related industries, preferred marketing automation providers, third-party service providers, consulting service providers, end users, and other commercial enterprises. In-depth interviews with primary respondents, including key industry participants and subject matter experts, were conducted to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information and assess the market’s prospects.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various sources were referred to identify and collect information for this study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers, journals, and certified publications; and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. The data was also collected from other secondary sources, such as journals, government websites, blogs, and vendors’ websites. Additionally, the marketing automation spending of various countries was extracted from the respective sources.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various sources from the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information on the market. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief Experience Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), and directors specializing in business development, marketing, and Marketing automation providers. It also included key executives from marketing automation software and service vendors, system integrators (SIs), professional service providers, industry associations, and other key opinion leaders.
Note: Tier 1 companies’ revenues are more than USD 10 billion; tier 2 companies’ revenues
range between USD 1 and 10 billion; and tier 3 companies’ revenues range between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion.
Other designations include sales managers, marketing managers, and product managers.
Source: Industry Experts
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Market Size Estimation
Multiple approaches were adopted to estimate and forecast the marketing automation market. The first approach involved estimating the market size by companies’ revenue generated through the sale of marketing automation products.
Market Size Estimation Methodology- Top-down approach
In the top-down approach, an exhaustive list of all the vendors offering products in the marketing automation market was prepared. The revenue contribution of the market vendors was estimated through annual reports, press releases, funding, investor presentations, paid databases, and primary interviews. Each vendor’s offerings were evaluated based on platform, degree of customization, type, application, end user, and region. The markets were triangulated through primary and secondary research. The primary procedure included extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders, such as CIOs, CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. The market numbers were further triangulated with the existing MarketsandMarkets’ repository for validation.
In the bottom-up approach, the adoption rate of marketing automation products across various verticals in key countries within their respective regions was identified as the main contributor to the market share. Cross-validation revealed the adoption of marketing automation products among enterprises, along with various use cases by region. Weightage was given to use cases identified in different regions for the market size calculation.
Based on the market numbers, the regional split was determined by primary and secondary sources. The procedure included analyzing the marketing automation market’s regional penetration. Based on secondary research, the regional spending on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), socio-economic analysis of each country, strategic vendor analysis of major marketing automation providers, and organic and inorganic business development activities of regional and global players were estimated.
Marketing Automation Market : Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
After determining the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. Data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and determine the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The overall market size was used in the top-down procedure to estimate the size of other individual markets via percentage splits of the market segmentation.
Market Definition
According to IBM, marketing automation refers to the application of software and technology to systematically manage and optimize routine marketing processes and tasks across diverse channels. This approach enables organizations to efficiently execute marketing activities, segment audiences, and tailor content and experiences throughout the customer journey. Leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, marketing automation enhances lead generation, improves customer engagement, and drives operational efficiencies. It empowers marketing teams to focus on strategic initiatives while maximizing return on investment through streamlined workflows and data-driven decision-making.
Stakeholders
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Marketing automation providers
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Distributors and value-added resellers (VARs)
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Government agencies
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Independent software vendors (ISV)
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Managed service providers
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Support & maintenance service providers
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System integrators (SIs)
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Technology providers
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Content creators & designers
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Digital marketing managers
Report Objectives
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To define, describe, and forecast the marketing automation market by offering, deployment type, channel integration type, application, end user, and region
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To provide detailed information about major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges) influencing market growth
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To analyze opportunities in the market and provide details of the competitive landscape for stakeholders and market leaders
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To forecast the market size of segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
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To profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market rankings and core competencies
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To analyze competitive developments, such as partnerships, new product launches, and mergers & acquisitions, in the marketing automation market
Available Customizations
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations to meet the company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Product Analysis
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The product matrix provides a detailed comparison of each company's product portfolio.
Geographic Analysis as per Feasibility
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Further breakup of the North American marketing automation market
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Further breakup of the European market
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Further breakup of the Asia Pacific market
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Further breakup of the Middle East & Africa market
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Further breakup of the Latin American marketing automation market
Company Information
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)
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