By Brian Tervo, CEO, TIE Kinetix North America In the average marketing department, it’s common to hear chatter around content marketing and direct marketing activities. It’s a lot less common to hear about partner marketing, which often fails to get its due and falls into the shadows of other marketing activities. Depending on the organization, […]
To keep pace with the wants and needs of their customers, vendors must consistently tap into their partner communities, assess strengths and weaknesses, and provide the tools and resources they need to thrive. AppRiver, a provider of email messaging and web security solutions, has seen a year-over-year channel revenue increase of 30% due to its […]
In today’s digitally connected world, it’s sometimes easy to get lost in the sea of email nurtures, social posts and other tech touch points. But personal touches such as events, in-person meetings and phone conversations still hold significant weight — especially in the channel world.
Mobility, social media and cutting-edge content formats were among the core topics outlined in our 2014 Channel Trends & Predictions piece. This year, channel experts and thought leaders are honing in on the importance of Big Data, and how organizations can leverage this data to better align marketing campaigns and tactics to the buying journey. […]
The retail industry is changing at a rapid pace, and merchants across all sizes and categories are focused on creating a great customer experience. But sometimes, retailers are challenged to identify the right solutions and software for their business, and what strategies would help them drive engagement and long-term loyalty. Toshiba is positioning itself and […]
By John DeSarbo, ZS, and Darren Yetzer, Semdrive IT buyer behavior continues to change, and vendors are acting accordingly. Customers increasingly look to online resources to help guide their IT purchase decisions. They research online, utilize social channels and avoid speaking with sales representatives until they are ready to buy. In response, the technology industry […]
Every month, there are 10.3 billion Google searches, and 78% of all U.S. Internet users research products and services during their time online. Sales professionals may be asking themselves: Why should that matter to me? Because more buyers are beginning their journeys online and, in turn, are consulting sales later in the game! This infographic, […]
Dell channel partners are responding exceptionally well to the company’s new software competencies, training programs and go-to-market initiatives, leading to a substantial increase in registered deals and revenue through the PartnerDirect program. Dell introduced new software-specific enhancements and initiatives in September 2013, allowing partners to sell software solutions and secure associated rebates to grow their […]
By Jon Whitlock, Director, Channel Marketing, Kaspersky Lab North America It’s true that many VARs often face limited capabilities and bandwidth when it comes to marketing their companies. In fact, recent numbers show that fewer than 10% of B2B resellers have dedicated marketing employees. That’s a high percentage of partners that aren’t fully equipped with […]
LiveLink, a provider of mobile sales enablement solutions, recently unveiled LiveLink Mobile Version 2, an app for iPhone and Android devices. Businesses can download a free version of the app via the iTunes or Google Play store. With LiveLink Mobile Version 2, sales representatives in the field have instant access to presentations, case studies, training […]