
Constant Contact: Small businesses boost 2026 marketing budgets, adopt AI
Small businesses are planning to spend more on marketing in 2026, even though many are worried about rising prices. Most owners think being seen by customers is key to surviving and growing. They are using tools like social media and artificial intelligence to reach people quickly and save money. Even with these new tools, keeping customers interested is still a big challenge. The study shows that speed, smart use of data, and creative ideas will be very important as marketing costs go up.













