ChannelChat Podcast: Episode 2 – Steven Amiel, MMI Solutions
Episode 2: Steven Amiel, Founder & CEO, MMI Solutions Multi-tenant marketing automation is coming to the forefront as a way for vendors to better track channel activities. The solutions also are emerging as a way for resellers to filter their personal value proposition into marketing and nurturing materials. In this episode of ChannelChat, Steven […]
ChannelViews: Social Media Strategy Helps VAR Gain Traction in Web 2.0 World
By John Pruban, President, tekservePOS BtoB companies are researching and evaluating prospective solution providers in a whole new way due to the collaborative environment fostered by Web 2.0 technologies. Although sophisticated social media strategies are typically reserved for larger businesses looking to increase mindshare among consumers, the need for consistent social media content and expertise […]
SiriusDecisions Data Shows Vendors Analyzing New Levers To Drive Participation & Results From Partner Programs
Research from SiriusDecisions indicates that average partner program adoption averages 40%, but can be as low as 20%. Although recent research points to a need for deeper partner analysis, vendors are also faced with the obstacle of encouraging partner participation in reporting sales and marketing progress. “The key concept is whenever you ask for something, […]
Computer Market Research Introduces Partner Avenue To Streamline View Of Channel Programs, Data
The Problem: According to research from IDC, active channel partners acquire approximately 31% of companies’ operations, accumulating approximately 15,000 inactive partners in their database. Due to a lack of general visibility, vendors are unaware that this inactivity is taking place, resulting in inefficient spend and operations. To maximize sales rep productivity, partner loyalty and provide […]
BtoB Firms Adapt Joint Marketing Planning To Improve ROI On Channel Sales, Marketing Initiatives
Gaining visibility into investments for ROI and marketing development funds (MDF) is a top priority for vendors across all verticals. At the same time, companies that implement a channel sales model also seek strategies that will drive growth for tier two and three resellers. As a result, progressive companies are implementing joint marketing planning programs […]
New Channelinsight, Xactly Partnership Addresses The Compensation Challenge
In an effort to maximize time management and productivity among channel sales reps, Channelinsight, a cloud-based, sales management platform specifically for the channel has teamed with on-demand sales compensation and performance management solution Xactly. The Compensation Management Solution is designed to provide vendors with the resources to restore direct sales rep confidence and increase overall […]
Are Your Solution Providers Engaging? Channel Marketing In An Online World.
Channel Marketing, Co-Marketing, Field Marketing: whatever you call them, they always tend to be a challenge. How can you better help your Partners and truly see the value? Why don’t they use what you give them? How do we measure ROI from MDF? And yet we go on, producing the same resources without moving the needle. […]
Marketing Metrics Workshop Series
The transparency of online marketing has made measurement a priority, but most organizations are still struggling with what to measure and what kind of benchmarks they should expect from various initiatives and investments. From visits to leads, this series will provide the basics on the terms, metrics and tactics marketers need as they improve the visibility […]
Build Lead-Gen Lures With Video
Using Internal Resources and Online Presentation Tools This white paper written by DemandGen Report summarizes insights that can make a difference for you (and save you from making costly mistakes). Among other things, it covers: How and why leading BtoB marketers are expanding their use of video in demand generation Why production costs can sometimes […]
ChannelChat Podcast: Episode 1 – Jennifer Jurgens, MarketNet Services
Episode 1: Jennifer Jurgens, VP of Sales and Marketing for MarketNet Services In this episode of ChannelChat, Jennifer Jurgens, VP of Sales and Marketing for MarketNet Services, discusses top challenges in lead management for vendors that collaborate with reseller networks. Jurgens also provides insight on a number of strategies vendors can leverage to maximize […]
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