L2 Inc is a subscription research and business intelligence firm that benchmarks the digital competence of consumer brands.[1] The company evaluates more than 2,200 brands annually, analyzing their website, e-commerce, digital marketing, social media, and mobile executions, and then ranks within each industry.[2][3] The research L2 publishes is aimed at CMOs and senior-level digital marketing leaders to provide marketing strategy guidance.
In 2010, the company rebranded as L2, and it has since expanded its research reach to cover Auto, Activewear, Beauty, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Packaged Goods, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Hotels, Luxury, Retail and Watches & Jewelry across all access levels.
In March 2017, L2 entered into an agreement to be acquired by Gartner.[6]
Products and Membership
L2's chief products are their Digital IQ Index benchmarks,[7] of which they publish 25+ per year, along with in-depth, trend-specific reports.[8] The benchmarks analyze, index, and rank the digital competence of brands within their specific industries[9][10]
The company has a membership-based business model, wherein only active members can access the reports.
