5 Steps To Dynamic And Executable Partner Plans
By Mike Ruff, Associate, CTX Resources When times are tough and resources are thin, leveraging channel relationships is often a force multiplier. But engaging with a partner in a joint business development initiative can be a minefield of shattered expectations for both vendor and partner. According to Ian MacMillan, Wharton Professor of Innovation and […]
Ingram Micro Adds Force.com And Amazon To Cloud Marketplace
Ingram Micro announced the release of 56 new products and services as part of its portfolio of cloud and cloud-enabling offerings, during the company’s third annual Cloud Summit for its North America Services Division, which took place June 4-6 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Among the new releases are Force.com — salesforce.com’s enterprise cloud platform for mobile […]
ESI Awards Top Channel Partners With Elite Status
Tiered partner programs and special recognition for channel players allow vendors and manufacturers to spotlight high-performing partners and garner greater loyalty. To recognize top channel partners that succeeded in improving business quality and customer satisfaction, ESI, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance telephone systems for SMBs and organizations recently announced its Elite Reseller Partners for […]
New Study Spotlights The State Of Channel Conflict
Vendors strive to offer channel partners an influx of funding, marketing tools and educational resources to ensure channel loyalty and optimal sales results. However a new study conducted by The 2112 Group reveals that conflict among vendors and their partners is thriving more than ever. In fact, findings from the “2112 Channel Conflict 2012 Report” […]
New Study Points To Evolution In IT Channel Partner Programs
A new study released from CompTIA has reaffirmed the growing influence of cloud computing and managed services. Findings from CompTIA’s Second Annual State of IT Channel Programs study has revealed 63% of IT firms will focus on establishing cloud-based delivery models within the next year. Additionally, 46% of companies are moving to a managed services […]
SAP Executive Reveals Shift To Customer-Centric Marketing
Growth and innovation were key themes and objectives for the more than 1,000 sales and marketing executives attending this year’s SiriusDecisions Summit, which took place May 22 -24, 2012 in Scottsdale Ariz. A theme that was even more prominent, however, was the continued integration of B2B and B2C marketing strategies. During his keynote speech on […]
Distributors Playing A More Prominent Role In Channel Demand Creation
As suppliers vie to increase partnerships across markets and geographic locations, distributors are becoming more vital to the success of channel demand initiatives. At the 2012 SiriusDecisions Summit, Maria Chien, Research Analyst for Channel Management Strategies at SiriusDecisions, spotlighted how suppliers can use distributors to drive communication and brand penetration among partners, prospects and even […]
Todd Michaud Unveils The New Opportunity For Channel Relationships
Part 1 Part 2 Marketers need to think more like sales teams, according to Todd Michaud, CEO of Power Thinking Media. In fact, due to the always-on, personalized nature of social media and mobilized tools and solutions, marketers must think of every communication as a new sales opportunity. During this episode of ChannelChat, Michaud shares […]
New Survey Spotlights Changing Role Of Content For Channel Marketers
B2B marketers are facing tremendous shifts in the rules of engagement. Buyers are spending more time self-navigating for potential solutions and partnerships, whether it’s online, via mobile or through garnering insights from peers and social circles. As a result, buyers are communicating with sales teams later in the buying cycle, and in turn, deals are […]
Trend Tracking: New Solutions To Help Channel Marketers Integrate Video Into Partner Programs
Today’s time-starved executives are spending less time with content. As a result, organizations must implement quick-hitting strategies to educate partners and prospects, and effectively address buyer pain points. To address this time crunch, innovative marketers are utilizing video to educate prospects and customers, as well as optimize demand and lead generation.
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