Special Features
Measuring Partner Potential: A Paradigm Shift In Partner Lead Management Programs
By Louis Foong, President and CEO, The ALEA Group The relationship between manufacturers and their channel partners is always an intriguing one. Even the most profitable of relationships have a set of intricacies and complexities that require deep understanding and careful handling. The accepted trust factors imply that manufacturers want to provide their channel partners […]
Think Twice Before Emailing To Your CRM Database
By Rich Harrison, CEO, SMTP.com SMTP.com is regularly approached by well-intentioned marketing directors with a “great idea”: Why not capitalize on the countless email addresses sitting in our CRM application via an email marketing campaign? It doesn’t matter if they are large Fortune 1000 companies or small businesses; to them, this is great idea. From […]
Partnerpedia Offers Platform To Build Partner Ecosystems, Drive SaaS Growth
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 Cloud And Managed Services: The Incentive Impact
Industry shifts and market changes — such as the continued shift to cloud operations and managed services — also are motivating vendors to rethink their incentive strategies. Rather than implementing short-term initiatives, organizations are honing in on more long-term, loyalty-generating strategies that will contribute to yearly lead gen and sales goals.
Act-On Software Launches Online and Social Media Tracking Tool
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 […]
Socialize Your Stuff Helps Companies Drive Thought Leadership Via Social Digests
The Problem: Sales come from the conversations sales and marketing teams have with customers. Now more than ever, industry analysts and executives are pointing to social networks to initiate those conversations and build those relationships. In order to get those conversations started, companies need high value content and a way to remind prospects and current […]
How To Get Vendors To Sell Your Services
By Ed Thompson, Director of Demand Generation, The Pedowitz Group Editor’s Note: Due to a special arrangement with CRN, Channel Marketer Report is publishing a recent article from the site, written by Ed Thompson of the Pedowitz Group. On the surface, reselling a vendor’s products is a relatively straightforward process. I source a lead, work […]
5 Steps To Dynamic And Executable Partner Plans
By Mike Ruff, Associate, CTX Resources When times are tough and resources are thin, leveraging channel relationships is often a force multiplier. But engaging with a partner in a joint business development initiative can be a minefield of shattered expectations for both vendor and partner. According to Ian MacMillan, Wharton Professor of Innovation and […]
ReadyContacts Provides Resources To Offer Actionable Leads And Contact Databases To Partners
The Problem: A vast majority (85%) of organizations say their customer and prospect data is incorrect, out-of-date and/or obsolete, according to research from DemandGen Report. As channel players aim to build networks of active and loyal partners, it is vital that they have access to the right contact information at all times.
ChannelViews: 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Partner Program
By Erich Flynn, CEO, TreeHouse Interactive Now that the new year is in full swing, it’s a good time to look at your partner program and make adjustments. Whether you do it now or later, you should review your program at least once per year. Here are some review items to get you started.
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