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Refining Localized Marketing To Boost Channel Revenue
A key benefit for organizations that develop a network of channel partners and affiliates is that they have more means to extend brand messaging and drive product/service awareness to new markets. However, to truly succeed at reaching specific audiences in particular geographic areas, vendors must empower partners to go-to-market, both via traditional means such as […]
OfficeMax Establishes New Retailer Partner Program
Office supply vendor and retailer OfficeMax is dipping into the channel world through a new “store-within-a-store” concept in which the brand is establishing a network of retailer “partners.” As of January 2013, 25 retailers including A&P and Safeway are part of the OfficeMax partner network, according to Matt Gruber, National Account Manager of New Business […]
For Manufacturers, Channel Sales Stem From Aligned Social Media Strategies
By Tom Jacobs, President, Jacobs Agency Manufacturers have long nurtured channel relationships with added-value tools and programs. But until recently, communicating or sharing those tools to their partners sometimes was a clunky, hard-to-measure effort. Today, social media makes it easier than ever for manufacturers to streamline communication to their channel partners. And the “sharing” nature […]
LeadMD Adds Partners to Grow Marketing Automation Services and Offerings
LeadMD, a provider of marketing automation and CRM consulting services, has announced a number of partnerships to expand its stable of offerings. LeadMD can now offer a suite of services and products, including SEO, content development, various web application integrations and web marketing, said company officials.
Truecount RFID Launches New Channel Partner Program
Truecount, a provider of cloud-based RFID solutions for retailers, recently launched the Channel First Program to build up a network of complementary solution and service providers. The new program was unveiled with the signing of J.D. Associates, a retail POS solution provider. As a systems integrator, J.D. Associates provides POS and ERP solutions to more […]
Catalyst Telecom And Avaya Grow Relationship With Radvision Scopia Video Solution And Services
Catalyst Telecom, a value-added distributor of voice, video and data convergence solutions, recently added a variety of new solutions and services from Avaya, including Radvision Scopia video solutions and complementary services to better serve partners. Radvision is an Avaya company that provides video conferencing, telepresence technologies over IP and wireless networks, and end-to-end visual communication solutions. […]
Xerox Buys Restaurant Technology Services From McDonald’s
Xerox recently purchased Restaurant Technology Services, LLC (RTS) from McDonald’s Corporation. RTS currently provides service desk support via 600+ employees, who help more than 17,000 McDonald’s restaurants in China, Ireland, the UK and U.S. RTS is a services company that offers technical help related to POS equipment, kitchen video devices and “cashless” credit card processing […]
Groupon Acquires CommerceInterface
Groupon announced recently that it has acquired CommerceInterface, a provider of web-based channel management technology and solutions, in an effort to enhance its positioning in the SMB market. Deal conditions were not disclosed. The partnership between Groupon and CommerceInterface has been developing since April 2012, with the deal merchant using channel management solutions to streamline […]
Salesforce.com Announces New Integration Between Sales Cloud And Work.com
Prioritizing opportunities, sharing feedback and discussing corporate goals are constant challenges for all sales teams because organizations oftentimes are faced with disparate communication and inefficient annual reviews. However, this lack of process and progress is even more evident for vendors striving to navigate and receive updates from hundreds — and even thousands — of partners […]
Channel Thought Leaders Share Predictions For 2013
The channel universe is evolving at a rapid pace. In an effort to hone in on key trends and expectations for 2013, we decided to ask some key executives from leading agencies, consultancies, and even solution provider companies to share their insights on channel sales and marketing trends. Each executive has a breadth of experience working […]
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