By Matthew McKenzie, Chief Content Officer, Content4Demand Providing buyers with quality content is part and parcel of B2B marketing, yet the process of creating content is often time-consuming and costly. One way to get more bang for your buck is by repurposing existing content into a variety of new formats and delivery channels. For instance, one […]
The Problem: These days, shoppers search online before they head out to a store. They research their options, compare local offerings and form purchase-defining opinions, but still make their final purchases in-store. When brands and retailers don’t have a strong, coordinated and local online presence, they run the risk of valuable sales opportunities slipping through […]
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 […]
By Andy Grant, Bowan Arrow The way in which channel marketers communicate and influence end-users has changed dramatically over the past seven years. Partner marketers understand the importance of a brand and its online reputation. They have adapted their marketing strategies to incorporate modern marketing tactics, ensuring the right messages are reaching the right audiences […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
By Dan Hawtof, EVP, Corporate Business Development, Products & Solutions, parago It’s no secret that getting your reseller partners personally invested in selling your products is good for business. But when parago conducted a recent survey of channel marketers, we found that only 52% of vendors are paying incentives directly to their partner sales reps. […]