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CMO role expands to AI and culture as budgets tighten

Marketing leaders are facing a significant shift in their roles, with expanded responsibilities encompassing AI, community building, and organizational culture, while budgets remain stagnant or even decrease. This broader remit has led to a decline in the traditional CMO title, with many marketing heads now holding combined or altered C-suite positions. To demonstrate value, modern CMOs must possess strong financial acumen and the ability to communicate effectively with data and technology teams, moving beyond traditional creative campaign execution. AI

IMPACT Marketing leaders must now integrate AI understanding into their roles, impacting how campaigns are strategized and executed.

RANK_REASON Article discusses industry trends and expert opinions on the evolving role of CMOs, rather than a specific event or release.

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CMO role expands to AI and culture as budgets tighten

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Birchall ·

    The new CMO playbook: how marketers are balancing broader remits and tighter budgets

    Marketing leaders at Cannes Lions discuss their expanding list of responsibilities, AI’s threat to creativity and the importance of having a CMO on the C-suite