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How To Design A Successful Pilot Program (And Why You Need To)
By Dan Hawtof, Blackhawk Engagement Solutions Oftentimes, you need to build a business case in order to get funding for your channel incentive program. A test program is an effective way to win over skeptics and earn executive buy-in for your initiative. Plus, you’ll gain invaluable project management data that can help you roll out […]
How B2B Businesses Are Tackling Social Media In 2015 [Infographic]
Using social media, B2B organizations note that they receive increased exposure (92%), increased traffic (80%) and build a loyal fan base (72%). But which social networks will dominate in 2015 and beyond? What challenges and/or obstacles are preventing B2B organizations from investing more in social media advertising and marketing? This infographic, courtesy of Real Business […]
NanoLumens Names New VP Of Global Channel Sales
NanoLumens, a digital LED display manufacturer, has appointed Jeff Crowley as its VP of Global Channel Sales. The appointment positions the company’s senior management team to accelerate growth for its worldwide sales and marketing programs. Crowley brings more than 25 years of executive sales and marketing experience to NanoLumens. He has held various executive positions […]
Wistia Helps Accelerate Video Creation And Deployment
The Problem: In 2015, 52% of marketers will increase their video efforts, with nearly half taking the responsibility in-house, according to a recent Wistia survey. As more marketers become tasked with developing video content, they will need to learn how to develop effective content as well as measure the impact and ROI of the videos they have […]
Clickability Helps Marketers Manage Content And Track Engagement
The Problem: More buyers are researching and comparing solutions online, so it is imperative that vendors and their partners create compelling web sites filled with relevant content. However, many businesses, especially smaller resellers, don’t have the financial backing or bandwidth to create these exemplary experiences and understand which visitors are engaging with their content. The Solution: […]
The Anatomy Of A Social Business Person [Infographic]
Social selling requires completely new communication and engagement practices. In fact, the entire concept of social selling has shaken up traditional sales tactics, encouraging executives to focus first and foremost on building long-term relationships and sharing valuable content. This infographic, courtesy of PeopleLinx, outlines the characteristics of a social business person.
Incenting Channel Behavior: 10 Behaviors To Reward And Encourage In 2014
By Daniel Hawtof, VP, Business Solutions, Global Channel and Employee Practice, Parago Most channel incentive programs are designed to reward one thing: sales. At first blush, this makes sense. It’s a standard pay-for-performance model. However, in the increasingly competitive channel market, smart manufacturers are looking to influence behaviors earlier in the relationship continuum. They know […]
Channel Thought Leaders, Experts Share Predictions For 2014
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 […]
Symantec Sees 516% Increase In Deal Registration Size With Elastic Digital
Companies such as Symantec rely extensively on their partners to not only generate brand awareness, but also acquire a base of loyal and highly engaged customers. To build a strong customer base, however, partners must have the marketing savvy to drive engagement, conduct meaningful conversations and drive conversions. But according to internal research conducted by […]
How To Optimize Your Video Marketing For Lead Generation
By Michael Litt, CEO, Vidyard Modern marketers creating content already know the importance of using video to influence B2B purchasing decisions; now it’s a matter of using video to its full potential and understanding how it connects to lead generation and nurturing efforts. With 80% of Demand Gen survey respondents citing that they prefer […]
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