The Marketer's Guide to Making a Bulletproof Business Case for Campaigns to Gain Finance and C-Suite Approval

The Marketer's Guide to Making a Bulletproof Business Case for Campaigns to Gain Finance and C-Suite Approval

Measurement & Analytics — Wed., Aug. 20, 2025

Marketers need more than just creative chops, they need to think like analysts. ROI is a top strategic priority for 69% of marketing teams. Marketers must tie campaigns to company-level objectives.

ROI is the result of key variables such as traffic, conversions, sales velocity, and contract value. Use realistic assumptions and document sources. Estimate total cost and projected return to create a grounded model.

Connect campaign outcomes to company KPIs. A campaign proposal should include the goal, cost, outcomes, payback timeline, key assumptions, and benchmarks. Financial modeling shows marketing as a growth engine, not just a cost center.

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