Forrester Research has published an infographic offering a fairly comprehensive view of the companies providing channel software today. The 106 companies, ranging from large enterprise software vendors to start-up providers of point-solutions, are grouped into six major categories supporting: Partner relationship management (PRM) Through-channel marketing automation (TCMA) Channel incentives and program Channel data management (CDM) […]
A recent survey by OneAffiniti, a through-channel marketing support company, discovered that vendors can win the loyalty of a large percentage of their partners by offering marketing support programs. Monetary incentives were tagged as the most popular motivator by two-thirds of the respondents. But 40% of the partners said that offers of marketing services make […]
Daniel Hawtof has been named Chief Product Officer at WorkStride, a provider of channel incentive and employee recognition solutions. In this role, Hawtof will be responsible for driving the launch of platform product enhancements as well as developing the future product development roadmap and go-to-market strategy. Prior to joining WorkStride, Hawtof was Vice President of […]
Well planned partner incentive programs can help vendors build trust with their channel partners and increase partner engagement. With offers ranging from rebates, market developing funds (MDF), incentives for key activities, demonstration subsidies and promotion incentives, partner incentive programs can strengthen channel relationships and boost revenue for both the partner and the vendor. This booklet […]
Channel Marketer Report (CMR) and Demand Gen Report (DGR) are hosting a week-long webinar series addressing the increasingly level of attention that companies are investing in channel marketing best practices. ChannelWeek: The Indirect Imperative: An Inside Look at Why & How B2B Brands Are Mastering Channel Partner Marketing, will provide experienced channel marketers and demand gen […]
LogicBay Corporation, a company that helps clients build, scale and optimize their sales channels, announced the release of its ChannelStack technology solution. Built on the solid foundation of LogicBay’s Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, ChannelStack is designed to help companies achieve revenue growth by providing solutions needed in the sales channel such as partner onboarding, lead flow […]
Perks WW Channel, a premier provider of channel incentive solutions, has launched a new market development funds (MDF) module that is designed to simplify Co-Op or MDF program management for complex sales channels with varying go-to-market models. The new Enterprise Engagement Engine (E3) MDF application is designed to help marketers create, tailor, and manage programs quickly […]
Steven Kellam has joined 360insights, a channel incentives company, as VP of Global Alliances. Kellam was the former president of CCI, the channel incentives management firm that was acquired by Zyme last year. Kellam will be responsible for establishing strategic relationships to drive revenue and expand the reach of 360insight’s Channel Success Platform. “Steven Kellam is […]
360insights, a leading supplier of channel management software and channel incentives, promotional analytics and channel insights technology, has acquired Through-Channel, a channel-focused marketing automation solution provider. The acquisition strengthens the existing co-op funds management capabilities of 360insight’s Channel Success Platform. The Through-Channel co-op advertising platform puts brands in control of a feature-rich system with an extensive […]
A majority of mid- to large-size manufacturing companies that use incentive strategies to boost sales, increase mindshare among channel reps, and get a competitive edge upped their investment in the tactics last year. According to a survey conducted by WorkStride, 83% of the respondents said they spent more on incentives in 2017 than in the […]