C-suite benchmarking reports
Benchmark your organisation. Learn from your peers.
Real insights. Real leaders. Powered by our global community.
Community intelligence, powered by executive leaders.
Compare salaries, budgets, team structures, investment priorities, and leadership trends with technology, and marketing, leaders from HotTopics' global C-suite community.
The HotTopics Benchmarking Hub brings together both annual benchmarking reports created by the community, for the community. Built from the experiences of senior executives across industries, each report helps you understand how your organisation and teams compare, where the market is heading, and how your peers are approaching the challenges that matter most.
Whether you're reviewing budgets, planning your team, investing in AI, or shaping strategy, these reports provide practical insight to support better decisions.
Why take part?
Unlock the full report relevant to your role
See how your peers across the globe are investing, structuring, and strategising
Join the leading C-suite community shaping the future of business
B2B marketing benchmark report
Compare and contrast your efforts with those of your peers.
Created for CMOs, marketing directors, VPs, and heads of marketing responsible for brand, demand generation, and commercial growth, and more.
What you will learn:
- Executive compensation and salary benchmarking
- Budget allocation and investment priorities
- Team structures and capability planning
- Brand, demand generation, and attribution model trends
- Buying committee and sales cycle insights
- AI adoption and marketing technology priorities


Technology leaders benchmark
The Technology Leaders Benchmark Report 2026. For CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CDOs — and those leaders shaping tech strategy and digital transformation.
What you will learn:
- Executive compensation benchmarking
- Technology, AI, and cybersecurity investment trends
- Digital maturity and AI adoption
- Team structures and organisational design
- Data and governance priorities
- Strategic technology initiatives for the year ahead
FAQS: Benchmark reports
What is the HotTopics Benchmarking Hub?
It’s where CMOs, CIOs, and C-suite leaders go to compare compensation, strategies, and priorities — powered by our 20,000+ strong C-suite community.
How do I access the report?
Simple: complete the short survey and we will email the relevant report to your role to you.
Is it free?
Yes. Your insights are your access.
Who uses this?
Our global community of C-suite leaders, including award-winners, event contributors, and transformation pioneers.
Can I share it with my team?
Definitely. These reports are built to support internal planning and decision-making.
Who can I contact for additional questions?
For further information, please email us at thestudio@hottopics.ht