The results are in and they confirm that social media can have an extremely positive impact on channel marketing results. Forrester research notes that 85% of business decision-makers believe at least one social media channel is very important when making a buying decision. On the solution provider end of the spectrum, 34% of high-tech companies […]
In 2013, content marketing, social media and mobility all came into focus as priority investments for businesses and their channel networks. Improved channel communication, collaboration and visibility were key goals for many businesses, while still optimizing end-user engagement and sales results. Although the channel marketing universe saw extreme evolution in 2013, the next year will […]
NQ Mobile, a mobile internet services provider, has established a new partnership with Ingram Micro to distribute NQ Mobile security applications for Android devices throughout the EMEA region. “NQ Mobile’s agreement with Ingram Micro Mobility furthers our fight to safeguard mobile users’ safety and privacy in regions where these threats are rapidly rising,” said Geoff Casely, […]
By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor New marketing trends and mediums are emerging at what seems like a daily basis. Social and mobile, however, are becoming key channels to help businesses improve relationships with partners, customers and prospects, as well as extend the life of their content marketing resources. Yet overall, many marketers still are struggling […]
By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor A common mistakes marketers fall victim to while hosting an event is not creating a thriving community across channels before, during and after the show. Whether it is a live event, or an on-demand webinar, improving accessibility across channels is essential to maximizing the effectiveness — and attendee rate — […]
As part of a channel network, you may experience a few “holes” in your marketing funnel. As a vendor or manufacturer, you may notice that at times, your content is not up to date or efficiently shared across your partners. Using content syndication, you can leverage your web site as the foundation of your marketing […]
By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor Content marketing has become common practice with 93% of B2B marketers using some form of content marketing, according to research from the Content Marketing Institute (CMI). While more than half (58%) believe that their content marketing efforts are ineffective, they are still making significant investments in producing large amounts of content. In […]
Bill Johnson, President & CEO of Salesvue What is the key to a healthy and eternal relationship? Whether on a personal or business level, communication is at the heart of all connections. And when it comes to a channel ecosystem, building networks between prospects, existing customers, vendors and resellers is essential, with strong communication skills […]
The Problem: Some smaller brands find it hard to get their social media content seen by a wider buyer community. There are often two big issues: Their own social media accounts have limited followers, and/or their followers are mostly made up of partners, distributors or resellers, and influencers, rather than end-users. This is further compounded […]
An increasing number of channel executives travel throughout the year to hold client meetings, attend partner and trade shows, and establish relationships with current and potential customers. As a result, it is becoming more important that sales teams have real-time access to partner portals, marketing resources and product information. With research from Frank N. Magid […]