The Season of Giving: Zift’s Annual Holiday Program Returns
December 18 2018
My kids are big country music fans. Maybe you’ve heard the Luke Bryan song, “Most…
Cheers to Our Channel Leaders & A Pint of Partner Engagement
October 15 2018
You know me. I’m the Southern guy, who loves pimento cheese, soccer and channel…
GDPR and the Channel: Three Brands Changing the Marketing Game
June 25 2018
Last time, Laz Gonzalez talked about how marketers need to update their…
One and Done? Not in Channel Marketing
April 2 2018
As the NCAA Final Four draws to a close with the National Championship…
Channel Expertise and a Bite of Pimento Cheese
February 15 2018
I love pimento cheese. Seriously love it. A Southern classic, it’s the taste…
Share the Warmth: Zift’s Annual Holiday Giving Program is Back
December 18 2017
As we celebrate the holiday season, the team at Zift has been reflecting on the…
3 is a Magic Number: Driving Higher Channel Performance through Integration
October 2 2017
If you grew up in the 70s, like me, you learned, "3 is a Magic Number" watching…
SiriusDecisions Summit 2017: Must See Channel Sessions
May 16 2017
We just touched down in Vegas and are ready to roll at SiriusDecisions Summit 2017.…
Love, Trust & Leads – A Manufacturer’s Channel Story
April 21 2017
Trust. The cornerstone of any good relationship. And as we found in a recent study…
Create a Data-Driven Manufacturing Channel
March 21 2017
Recent research from Zift and MAPI shows that nearly 80 percent of manufactures are…
The Manufacturing CMO ‘Must-Do’ List [Infographic]
March 10 2017
When you’re already behind the curve, there’s no time for a traditional ‘To-Do’…
Content for Every Stage of the Buying Cycle
February 9 2017
Zift and MAPI’s new manufacturing-focused video series continues with a fresh…
In Focus: Manufacturers & The Channel
February 1 2017
We’ve learned a lot here at Zift by working with the Manufacturers Alliance for…
Wish List 2017: What’s on Top Channel Leader’s To-Do Lists?
January 5 2017
Happy new year! It’s time to settle back into our grooves and tackle the to-dos…
Tis’ the Season for Giving Once Again
December 16 2016
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” -Winston S.…
Manufacturers and Channel Partners: A State of Disconnect [Infographic]
December 13 2016
The channel and manufacturer dynamic is in upheaval. Recent research from Zift and…
Automation Fusion: Blending Platforms to Drive Direct and Indirect Channel Revenue
December 6 2016
Sometimes the stars align – and they did so last week at Zift. We brought together…
Adapting to Channel Change: The Cisco Story
November 17 2016
We are pleased to have Chad Reese, Director of Partner Digital Marketing for Cisco…
The Manufacturers’ Black Hole of Lead Status [Infographic]
October 28 2016
Recent research from Zift and MAPI has uncovered a startling reality. While 84% of…
Are Manufacturers Missing Out? New MAPI Study Says YES
September 7 2016
Industrial manufacturing is in the midst of significant change with mergers and…
WANTED: Best Practices from SiriusDecisions Summit
June 2 2016
Zift was in Nashville, Tennessee last week as a sponsor of the 2016 SiriusDecisions…
Channel Visions: Measuring Direct ROI with SiriusDecisions’ Maria Chien
May 27 2016
Some channel leaders shine particularly bright. There is an undeniable spark as…
Channel Visions: Adapting to Change with SiriusDecisions’ Maria Chien
May 20 2016
Some channel leaders shine particularly bright. There is an undeniable spark as…
Channel Visions: Zift Talks Channel Transformation with SiriusDecisions’ Maria Chien
April 7 2016
Some channel leaders shine particularly bright. There is an undeniable spark as…
Establishing Authority and Building Value in a Digital World
March 24 2016
We're pleased to welcome Matt Slutz, Business Development Executive for MSM…
Making the Old New Again: Barcode Factory Drives Sales and Keeps Messaging Fresh with Zift
January 29 2016
We are pleased to have John Dombrowski, Marketing Director of The Barcode Factory,…
How We’re Extending the Season of Sharing & Caring
December 16 2015
In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most…
Turning Channel Dreams Into Reality
November 20 2015
I’m doing a bit of “California Dreaming” this week while here in San Francisco at…
The Power of Many
October 29 2015
We are pleased to have Laurel Burton, Vice President of Marketing at Faction, as a…
Channel Visions: Empowering Channel Partners as Thought Leaders and Leveraging Distributors with Laurel Burton, VP of Marketing for Faction
October 15 2015
Determined to revolutionize a smarter, uncompromised way for IT pros to reliably…
Channel Visions: Making Channel Marketing Work with Heather K. Margolis, CEO of Channel Maven (Part 3 of 3)
October 1 2015
In Part 3 of this Channel Chatter series, we continue sharing highlights from our…
Channel Visions: Making Channel Marketing Work with Heather K. Margolis, CEO of Channel Maven (Part 2 of 3)
September 24 2015
In Part 2 of this Channel Chatter series, we continue sharing highlights from our…
Channel Visions: Making Channel Marketing Work with Heather K. Margolis, CEO of Channel Maven (Part 1 of 3)
September 17 2015
In this Channel Chatter series, we’ll deliver highlights from our recent interview…
Channel Visions: Zift Sits Down With Sal Patalano
July 30 2015
As part of our exclusive Channel Visions video series, I recently had the…
New Zift App for Hootsuite™ Makes Social Media Hum
July 16 2015
OEMs, Suppliers and Distributors around the globe are using Zift Solutions to…
5 Ways to Take the Guesswork Out of Your Sales Process
June 11 2015
Zift welcomes guest blogger, Amanda Kahlow, CEO and founder of 6Sense. On July 8…
Handing Over the Keys
June 2 2015
Zift is handing over the keys to success with a new eBook: Unlocking the 6 Secrets…
Channel Visions: Zift Sits Down With Red Hat’s Kimason Brown
May 26 2015
I recently sat down with Kimason Brown, Global Partner Programs Manager for Red…
The Channel Goes Country at SiriusDecisions Summit 2015
May 19 2015
World famous for its honky tonks, dive bars and dance halls, Nashville, Tennessee…
Making the Connection (New Video)
May 6 2015
Channel success really comes down to partner engagement and connections. Without…
California Dreaming: A Look Inside Channel Visionaries 2015
April 9 2015
I’m in California this week, attending the 2015 Channel Visionaries Event and…
Partner Pride: PureIntegration Inspires
March 26 2015
You might think that after working with thousands of channel partners, the details…
A Day in the Life of a Channel Partner
March 2 2015
Zift welcomes guest blogger, Lisa Vega, Senior Marketing Manager for…
What Matters Most for High Performance Channel Marketing
January 23 2015
I’m pleased to introduce Service Director of Channel Management Strategies for…
Make the Season a Little Brighter
December 18 2014
As the holidays draw near, you’re likely spending a bit more time than usual…
How Many Tactics Does it Take to Secure a Deal?
December 15 2014
I’ll admit it. I’m a 1970s kid. If you are as well, then you likely remember that…
A Clear View of Success
September 3 2014
Like most channel partners, Macabe Associates knew that they needed to drive…
One Size Does NOT Fit All: The Vital Importance of Email List Segmentation
June 16 2014
Your product or service is the best on the market. You've got a large email…
SiriusDecisions Channel Program of the Year
May 22 2014
I’ve been in Orlando this week participating in the SiriusDecisions Summit. For…
How You Can Drive Better Marketing Results by Selecting the Right Tactical Mix
March 27 2014
Are you finding it tougher than ever to transform prospects into customers? That’s…
How Suppliers Can Maximize Channel Success With Managed Services [Infographic]
January 23 2014
Successfully executing multi-touch campaigns requires marketing and sales…
SiriusDecisions Day 1: Change, Collaborate and Relationships
May 9 2013
Yesterday the 2013 SiriusDecisions Summit kicked off in San Diego. The event…
Channel Focus Conference: Day Two
April 18 2013
It was another busy day at the Channel Focus North America with Latin America…
Channel Focus Conference: Day One
April 17 2013
It was a jammed, packed day at the Channel Focus North America with Latin America…