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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marketers are held responsible for generating leads and that will eventually lead to new sales opportunities. However, many marketers still use manual processes to collect and tract prospect data, potentially leading to some lost opportunities. This infographic, courtesy of Integrate, outlines the common roadblocks the marketers who still embrace these manual lead generation processes may face.
DataGravity, a company with the sole mission of helping businesses unlock the value of their data, is ramping up its channel partner program with the recent release of its flagship product, the DataGravity Discovery Series. The DataGravity Discovery Series is a data-aware storage platform designed to track data access and analyze data as its stored, […]
Digital marketers are becoming Jacks-of-all-trades. Not only must successful marketers be social media mavens and create great content, they also must know how to newsjack, analyze data and of course, work in a stressful environment collaboratively with team members. The below infographic, courtesy of Formstack, outlines seven skills new marketers need to succeed.
Marketing technology provider Integrate is taking a strategic approach to its channel. Shortly after joining the Marketo LaunchPoint Ecosystem and integrating with Oracle Eloqua, the solution provider has focused extensively on building up its partner network. In the below Q&A, Scott Vaughan, CMO at Integrate, discusses the company’s strategy moving forward.
An increasing number of B2B executives are using their smartphones and tablets to read reviews (56%), access product information (55%), compare features (50%) and compare prices (48%). With 16% of B2B site traffic coming from mobile devices, organizations must make their content and online experiences optimized for these smaller-screened devices. This infographic, courtesy of Usablenet, reveals […]
Over the last 12 months, 86% of B2B marketers have been creating more content. However, these marketers are struggling to engage their target audiences (37%), measure ROI (34%) and generate leads (29%). So, are buyers drowning in content? This infographic, courtesy of B2B Marketing, outlines key findings from its 2014 Content Marketing Benchmarking Report.