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When Will CMOs Recognize the Potential of Channel Partner Marketing?
While the communication gap between direct sales and marketing organizations appears to be closing, partner programs have yet to win much support from many CMOs. That could be a problem for many of the large and small businesses that are counting on partner organizations to drive more of their revenue. Start-up firms, in particular, are […]
IDG Survey Shows Growing Interest in Incentive Program Management Software
Channel marketers believe that having greater insight into their incentive programs can help to optimize their results. That’s one of the key findings of a survey conducted by IDG Research for 360insights, the Ontario-based provider of software-as-a-service solutions that automate incentive programs. The heavy-lift processes associated with incentive programs not supported by end-to-end marketing technology […]
FotoWare Enables Consistent Use and Distribution of Your Most Important Images, Graphics and Videos
The Problem: In the ever growing demand for content, ensuring consistent branding through channel partners is becoming more challenging. All too often, partners use images, graphics and videos incorrectly in their presentations. And with increasing use of your images on partner websites, blogs or social media, you may be unaware of where and how graphics are being […]
Empower Your Partners: How To Improve Partner-Led Demand Creation with Marketing Certification Programs
The limited marketing skill sets found in many partner organizations inhibit their ability to help drive demand. Even when vendors syndicate content and turn-key marketing campaigns, their partners typically don’t have the expertise to make the best use of the materials. In this e-book by Perks WW, learn how to implement a successful marketing certification […]
Streamlining Processes, Accelerating Reimbursement Can Boost MDF Utilization
At the end of the last quarter — just like countless quarters before them — many vendors were probably sitting on a fairly significant portion of their MDF (market development fund) budget. Despite the value that many partners place on having access to MDF, much of the money that vendors set aside goes used. Figures […]
Data Analysis Reveals Partner Referral Programs Drive Steady Stream of Qualified Leads
Having sufficient feet on the street to ensure that more sales opportunities are identified is a key reason why enterprises are expanding their channel programs. But even the most expansive network of partner resellers can’t cover all of the bases. To ensure a steady flow of qualified leads, vendors are discovering that automated referral partner […]
Impartner Raises $15 Million in Funding from Emergence Capital
Impartner, a leading partner relationship management (PRM) company, announced the closing of a $15 million round of funding from Emergence Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage enterprise cloud companies. Impartner will use the funding on research and engineering to continue to advance its flagship Impartner PRM solution. The company will also invest in […]
Zyme, the CDM Company, Completes Acquisition of Incentive Management Firm, CCI
Zyme, a leading channel data management company, has acquired CCI, the channel incentives management firm. With the acquisition, Zyme now offers its customers the added capabilities of a comprehensive data-driven incentive management solution supporting rebates, MDF, co-op, SPIFS, and referrals. The purchase of CCI is in line with Zyme’s mission to create “the new smart […]
Salesforce Introduces Out-of-the-Box PRM App to Accelerate Partner Program Inception and Expansion
Problem: Partner relationship management has changed. More vendors are adopting the channel as a sales strategy giving partners more choices of businesses to represent. The competition for partner mindshare cannot be won with antiquated systems that are inflexible, siloed, and not mobile-ready. Partners chose to do business with vendors who can provide an experience that makes […]
Master the Art of To-Channel Marketing: Engage and Empower Channel Partners
Email fatigue is growing more common for partners as most are now working with many vendors at any given time and end up feeling bombarded by associated, incoming communications. As incoming emails pile up, yours may be completely overlooked. How do you float to the top of their inbox? In this e-book, Channel Maven Consulting shares five […]
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