Forrester iconForresterSep 25, 2026

Performance Marketing Is Dead — Here’s Why

Most B2B marketers track engagement and intent, but those signals don't reveal whether buyers actually prefer their company. Learn how Forrester's Preference Marketing Matrix combines market preference and buying group interaction to help organizations prioritize investments and improve growth outcomes.

Performance Marketing Is Dead — Here’s Why

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Most B2B marketers track engagement and intent, but those signals don't reveal whether buyers actually prefer their company.

Learn how Forrester's Preference Marketing Matrix combines market preference and buying group interaction to help organizations prioritize investments and improve growth outcomes.

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Most B2B marketers track engagement and intent, but those signals don't reveal whether buyers actually prefer their company. Learn how Forrester's Preference Marketing Matrix combines market preference and buying group interaction to help organizations prioritize investments and improve growth outcomes.

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