The Problem: With local searches constituting 24% of all Google queries, and 45% of all Yelp searches happening on a mobile app, the interdependence of brands and local businesses is more evident than ever before. Businesses rely on brands for marketing resources and assets promoting the products and services that bring customers through the door. […]
The Problem: Executives managing an enterprise IT organization sometimes struggle to find the right solutions for their unique environments. They need detailed intelligence regarding how their network works. But sometimes monitoring is not enough — they need actionable data to help connect them to optimal solutions. Similarly, VARs need to do a better job at […]
The Problem: Software publishers are deeply impacted by the increased adoption of cloud and mobile technologies, resulting in SaaS and cloud services options. With the advent of digital delivery, the publisher is now brought directly into a relationship with the end-customer, bypassing traditional channel partners and threatening to undo years of channel investment on both […]
The Problem: More sales teams are on the go, attending conferences and visiting customers and prospects worldwide. In turn, many organizations are seeking optimal tools and solutions to make channel information available via tablets and smartphones. As of July 2012, more than half (55.5%) of mobile subscribers own a smartphone, according to Nielsen. Furthermore, Javelin […]
The Problem: More organizations are creating thought leadership content via E-books, white papers, infographics and webinars, among other mediums. With content marketing becoming a must-have for B2B organizations, vendors are striving to ensure partners have seamless access to marketing collateral at all times. However, efficient asset sharing and customization remains a leading struggle for most […]
The Problem: Manufacturers and vendors rely on partners to help them achieve national and global sales goals by increasing brand awareness on a more local level. Because buyers today are seeking more relevant content and solutions based on their unique wants and needs, it is imperative that vendors provide the best resources to partners relevant […]
The vast majority (85%) of B2B organizations indicate that their customer and prospect data is frequently incorrect, out of date and/or obsolete, according to Demand Gen Report research. For OEMs and manufacturers with channel networks, however, the problem is amplified – poor data quality impacts their own businesses, yet it also complicates their channel partners’ […]
The Problem: More channel players are turning to social media to build relationships with partners and end-users. While sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook provide an open forum for vendors to share information, announcements and resources with partners, these sites may not be the most efficient way to get heard. The Solution: ChannelEyes was […]
The Problem: More organizations are noting the benefits of making enterprise applications, data and resources available in the cloud. In fact, recent research from CompTIA indicated that 63% of IT organizations are focusing on establishing cloud-based delivery models within the next year. However, once organizations make apps and cloud-based services available to end-users, how can […]
The Problem: The continued proliferation of end-user data across digital and physical channels has led to a new level of complexity for channel marketers. Online marketing strategies, such as search engine marketing and optimization, social media, and digital content present opportunities for organizations to optimize lead and demand gen efforts. However, poor reporting and visibility […]