How will the marketing profession change in 2026? Where are budgets headed? How can I prove my ROI? How can I integrate data and creativity without losing authenticity?

The CMO role is becoming increasingly challenging. What if the next big trend were knowing where to find the right answers?

The CMO Barometer, launched in Germany in 2020 and quickly established as an authoritative trend indicator in our industry, annually gathers and analyzes strategic insights from the most influential marketing leaders in 14 European countries and the Middle East.

From 10 to 24 September 2026, we gathered responses focused on the outlook for 2026.

The initiative is promoted by the Serviceplan Group in partnership with the University of St. Gallen, which will supervise the analysis of the results, and Heidrick & Struggles, one of the world’s leading HR consulting firms.

In Italy, the communication of the results is supported by Il Sole 24 ORE and ADC Group.

The results will be available at the end of November.

 

Questions? Write to cmo.italia@house-of-communication.com

CMO of the year 2024 in Belgio

In 2026, a highly prestigious award will be presented for the first time in Cannes: the “European CMO of the Year”. To participate, simply nominate one or more CMOs who are responsible for multiple European markets or regions and have held their role for at least three years. To attend the event, which will take place during the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival, you need to provide your name and position in the dedicated section of the questionnaire.

A man running into 2025

With participation from 835 marketing leaders across 11 countries, the 2025 edition of the CMO Barometer highlights a more confident Italy compared to the European average. Italian CMOs stand out for their greater optimism: despite macroeconomic uncertainties, investment intentions for 2025 are on the rise. Artificial intelligence remains the top priority, seen as a strategic lever for efficiency, automation, and data analysis. The “superpowers” required of Italian CMOs are future-oriented: more vision, strategic mindset, and creativity, and less fear of crisis.

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