If marketing automation isn’t part of your b2b marketing strategy, you might want to invest in it this  year. In fact, according to a 2015 survey by Ascend2, 42% of businesses are now using marketing automation, which is a significant jump up from previous years. Here are a few ways marketing automation can impact your marketing strategy in 2016.

It’s 2015 and technology is still evolving with an ever changing landscape for marketers. Due to these changes brands must adapt and stay abreast of trends in order to remain relevant. The digital age has created this phenomenon of relevancy for brands by adding new levels of engagement and interaction with customers. Without social, videos or online presence, a brand almost ceases to exist.

More and more companies are utilizing automated marketing campaign technologies and deploying them – with fantastic results. It’s no surprise that the implementation of this technology is growing, and the companies that are not adopting the technology are falling further behind.

With the ability to capture, nurture and close leads from a single platform, it's no wonder marketers are looking for ways to enter the marketing automation arena.