Marketing Budget Template
Marketing budget template with channel allocation and ROI tracking.
What's Included:
- Channel-by-channel budget allocation for paid, organic, and offline
- Campaign-level spend tracking with start/end dates and budgets
- ROI calculation per channel showing cost per acquisition and ROAS
- Monthly pacing tracker to prevent overspending or underspending
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Marketing is one of the most scrutinized budget categories because the return is measurable. This template holds every marketing dollar accountable by tracking spend and results at both the channel and campaign level. You will see exactly which channels deliver the best ROI and which are burning budget.
The monthly pacing tracker solves a common problem: teams that underspend in Q1-Q3 then scramble to use remaining budget in Q4, or teams that overspend early and have nothing left for holiday season. By tracking actual spend against the monthly budget, you maintain a consistent marketing presence throughout the year.
How to Use This Template
Allocate Budget by Channel
Distribute your total marketing budget across channels—paid search, social ads, content marketing, email, events, etc. The template shows the percentage allocation visually.
Track Campaign Spending
For each campaign, enter the budget, actual spend, and results (leads, customers, revenue). The template calculates ROI and cost per acquisition per campaign.
Review Monthly Pacing
Check the pacing tracker to ensure you are on track to spend (not over or under) your budget. Reallocate funds from underperforming channels to winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of revenue should a small business spend on marketing?
SBA guidelines suggest 7-8% of revenue for businesses under $5M in revenue. B2B companies often spend 2-5%, while B2C and e-commerce companies may spend 10-20%. This template helps you allocate whatever percentage works for your business across the right channels.
How do I calculate marketing ROI by channel?
ROI = (Revenue from Channel - Cost of Channel) / Cost of Channel × 100. For channels that do not directly generate revenue (like brand awareness), track cost per lead or cost per impression instead. This template calculates ROI, CPA, and ROAS for each channel automatically.
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