New research reveals a concerning disconnect between improved CEO-CMO relationships and declining business impact ratings. The fourth annual CEO Study on Marketing and the CMO from Boathouse show a paradoxical shift in how chief executives perceive their marketing leaders.

The tech industry bursts with innovation. It is acclaimed for its creativity and breakthrough approaches to solving age-old problems. And yet paradoxically, here in 2024, it still struggles with diversity and inclusion – especially when it comes to leadership.

"Headline after headline spells the downfall of not just X, but of Elon Musk himself. The undeniable truth though, as hard a pill it may be to swallow, is that X isn't going anywhere," explained Geoff Gates, creative director for social strategy and content at integrated marketing and communications agency Boathouse Inc.