Survey: Just 42 Percent of CMOs Feel They Are Well-Equipped by Their Marketing Teams

Percentage is down sharply from June 2025 study

By Matthew Schwartz    March 30, 2026     3-minute read

Fifty percent of CMOs say their budgets leave them well-equipped to fuel business over the next six months, according to "The Conference Board CMO+CCO Meter," which was released on March 26. However, just 42 percent of CMOs felt well-equipped by their teams, down sharply from 52 percent in the June 2025 study.