Orasi Software, an HP Platinum Partner, had a small marketing team but big marketing goals. Aside from HP, Orasi works with a variety of partners and vendors, which makes day-to-day marketing operations even more complex. In addition to a lack of resources, Orasi faced several other challenges, including an insufficient contact database. In the below […]
Sometimes marketing teams simply don’t have the time or resources to craft content from scratch. Curation has become a must-have skill for marketers, as it allows them to extend the life of pre-existing content as well as craft new pieces leveraging outside sources. The below infographic, courtesy of Curata, outlines the components of a successful […]
The Problem: Social media is more important than ever for all companies, regardless of their size or industry. However, with the rapidly changing platforms and audiences, confusion is common and daily workflow is interrupted. Marketers, social media managers and digital teams need to become active digital thinkers, and work collaboratively in the social media space. […]
By John DeSarbo, ZS, and Darren Yetzer, Semdrive Not so long ago, “lunch-and-learns,” sporting events and trade shows were the keys to a channel partner’s marketing success. Marketing was about getting “butts in the seats” — i.e., assembling as many IT buyers in a room as possible in the hope that the sales team […]
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 […]
The Problem: More marketers are striving to stand out against competitors by offering more targeted and personalized content and interactions. However, it is sometimes challenging to decipher the plethora of data coming in about prospects, and leverage these insights to tailor experiences. The Solution: QuickPivot is a multichannel marketing solution provider positioned to help marketers to produce […]
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, […]
Thinspace Technology Inc., a virtualization and cloud client technology provider, has partnered with Fidalia Networks, a provider of managed services and telecommunications, in an effort to supply business clients in Canada with desktop virtualization and cloud service solutions. With the global desktop virtualization market expected to surpass $65 billion in 2015, according to Gartner research, […]
The Problem: Communication and collaboration are both key to channel success. But as the marketing ecosystem becomes more complicated and digitally driven, it is sometimes challenging for brands and their partners to execute campaigns and constantly stay up to date on the results they’re garnering. The Solution: Revenew is a cloud-based distributed marketing automation platform […]