Beyond the boardroom: The enduring power of corporate affairs While their presence on executive committees is far from guaranteed, the role of corporate affairs directors has become increasingly complex and central to organisational decision-making,
CMO Tenure 2026: Snapshot of an Expanding Role for Marketing Leaders Our annual analysis of the tenure, background and career trajectory of S&P 500 chief marketing officers.
The AI Reckoning: Why Marketers Think 2026 Is a Make-or-Break Year Spencer Stuart surveyed leading CMOs about the impact AI is having on talent, teams and ways of working.
Target 2030: How the CMO helps fuel the drive for sustainability The CMO can drive sustainable growth by integrating purpose-driven leadership, breaking down silos, and coordinating teams to align business objectives with long-term sustainability goals.
S&P 500 C-Suite Snapshot 2025: Profiles in Functional Leadership A look at the tenure, turnover, diversity and backgrounds of nine common C-suite roles, including CEOs and top functional leaders.
In the AI Race for CMOs, It’s “Ostriches and Wolves” When it comes to AI and marketing, the leaders are those who see AI as an enormous opportunity and are aggressively driving AI initiatives.
The CEO of the Future: Does Marketing Hold the Key? We examine whether a career in marketing can help prepare a leader for stepping up into the CEO role.
The CMO Playbook: Getting Off to a Strong Start as a New Chief Marketing Officer We created The CMO Playbook as a resource for the best onboarding advice for a successful transition.
Why This Might Actually Be the 'Best of Times' in Marketing When you look at the latest developments in the chief marketing officer position through a more historical lens, you’ll find that the role and the marketing function have never been more important.
How can CMOs become strong candidates for CEO? Top 10 Tips What advice would CEOs with marketing experience offer to the next generation? Here’s some recommendations for marketing leaders keen to move into the top job.