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Marketing Planning

Preferred Agency Lists Help Partners Find Channel-Proficient Marketing Experts, Ensure Alignment/Compliance With Vendor Programs

A promising sign that partners are more eager to market themselves and the brands they represent is their increased engagement with marketing agencies referred by vendors. For example, at Sage, the business management solution provider, an agency-provided concierge service is being expanded by 50% to accommodate partner demand. “Our partners are telling us they want […]

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CMR Names Leading Channel Practitioners, Industry Experts To Advisory Board

Channel Marketer Report (CMR) has assembled an editorial advisory board to help identify and understand the topics and trends most important to modern channel professionals. The quickening evolution of channel models, the expansion of partner ecosystems, and the ongoing development of robust channel management technologies has created a demand for sharper and more experienced insights […]

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At Sage, Teaching Partners To Reel In Their Own Leads Gets Priority Status

At Sage, the business management solution provider, helping its partners drive more of their own pipeline is a top priority for 2019. Offering an expanded marketing program on a robust infrastructure, Sage is striving to help its partners “drive customers through the journey of selecting, considering and deciding what new technology they should bring into […]

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Channel-Expert Agencies Expected To Play Even Bigger Role In Partner Programs

Moderating a panel of channel-fluent marketing agency executives at the B2B Marketing Exchange conference in Scottsdale last month, Jay McBain, Forrester’s principal analyst – channels, partnerships and alliances, cited a single stat that clearly demonstrates the important role agencies play in channel programs. According to McBain, Forrester is predicting a 25% CAGR for channel marketing […]

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Sectigo Boosts Partner Marketing Support with Enhanced Channel Program

Sectigo, a commercial certificate authority and a web security solutions vendor, has made comprehensive improvements to its channel partner program. By further equipping its already-thriving channel of partners worldwide with additional tools and incentives, the company’s goal is to enable them to expand into new segments within the cybersecurity market. Last July, Sectigo credited significant […]

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6-Session Bootcamps Drill Participants on How to Accelerate Development of Successful Channel Programs

AchieveUnite, a provider of consultancy services and business programs for channel-focused companies, has launched a six-week course designed to help professionals develop and deliver a unique channel strategy that fits their business needs and drives value for their partners. The course, called the Channel Acceleration Bootcamp, has been designed to help participants understand the fundamentals […]

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Allbound To Focus on Product Development with $3.6 Million in New Funding

Allbound, a partner relationship management (PRM) platform provider, has received a significant investment in Series A funding led by Canal Partners with other investors including KLH Venture Partners, Tallwave Capital, Arizona Founders Fund, and Stout Street Capital. In total, $3.61 million has been raised to advance product development within the Series A round, resulting in a total […]

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SYSPRO Launches PartnerUp Program To Drive Global Sales Growth

Earlier this summer, SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, launched its new channel partner program – PartnerUp — in the United States. The program represents the company’s commitment to working closely with a network of partners who share the same vision for simplifying success and providing an environment conducive to partners growth and profitability. The […]

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B2B Marketing Exchange Conference Doubles Channel Track Sessions

The B2B Marketing Exchange will feature an expanded agenda of channel marketing sessions. As the conference moves to a new venue, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, February 25 – 27, the channel track has been expanded to include as many as eight sessions and workshops. “We fully expected that our channel sessions would be well received […]

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Insider’s Guide to Trade Show and Event Management

Of the many resources that vendors and their partners can study to drive a higher ROI out of trade show or event participation, the Insider’s Guide to Trade Show and Event Management is an excellent option. Written by Lisa M. Masiello, CMO and Founder of TECHmarc Labs, a B2B marketing firm, this compact guide is […]

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