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For executive engagement, respondents are nearly three times more likely to report that AI affects business impact more than cost savings (29% vs. 10%).

Where does AI have the most business impact in ABM?

According to the ForgeX Research 2026 AI in ABM Benchmark Report (2026), for executive engagement, respondents are nearly three times more likely to report that AI affects business impact more than cost savings (29% vs. 10%).

Who was asked

B2B marketing practitioners with active ABM programs (all respondents, n=189).

Methodology

ForgeX surveyed 189 B2B marketing practitioners with active ABM programs in Q1 2026. All respondents operate at least one ABM deployment model (1:1 ABM, 1:Few ABM, 1:Many ABM, or deal-based ABM).

Source: 2026 AI in ABM Benchmark Report, ForgeX Research, 2026, page 16.

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ForgeX Research. 2026 AI in ABM Benchmark Report. 2026. forgex.ai/research/2026-ai-in-abm-benchmark-report

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For executive engagement, respondents are nearly three times more likely to report that AI affects business impact more than cost savings (29% vs. 10%). (ForgeX Research, 2026 AI in ABM Benchmark Report, 2026, n=189)

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Source: ForgeX Research, 2026 AI in ABM Benchmark Report (n=189)

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