The Manufacturers’ Black Hole of Lead Status [Infographic]
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Recent research from Zift and MAPI has uncovered a startling reality. While 84% of…
Top 10 TED Talks for Marketers & Connecting with People
October 21 2016
TED talks are a great source of inspiration and knowledge. Though they only became…
It’s Time to Check Your Alignment: Key Takeaways From the MAPI Marketing Council
October 18 2016
As the chill starts to settle into the Northeast, signaling that autumn has…
Assessing Channel Marketing at the SiriusDecisions EMEA Summit
October 7 2016
Last week, I attended the SiriusDecisions EMEA Summit in London, a two-day event…
Why Channel Sales Leaders Should Care About Channel Marketing Automation
September 27 2016
For the past several years as a research analyst, I had a front-row seat watching…
SimpliVity Partner MR2 Solutions Navigates IT Shifts
September 22 2016
Zift is pleased to have Ron Salazar, General Manager, MR2 Solutions, as a guest…
Are Manufacturers Missing Out? New MAPI Study Says YES
September 7 2016
Industrial manufacturing is in the midst of significant change with mergers and…
Zifters Go Back to Class
September 2 2016
Summer vacation is over, and school is back in session. As the kids (and some of…
The 5 Reasons I Chose Zift Solutions
August 31 2016
Like most people, I was looking forward to some downtime this summer. In…
Building a Channel Dream Team
August 29 2016
I’m not a big basketball fan. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional game, but…
6 Steps to Consider Before Purchasing & Implementing a TCMA Solution
August 26 2016
At Zift, I get the opportunity to work closely with organizations interested in…
Does Blogging Still Fit in Today’s Marketing Mix?
August 4 2016
Blogging was one of the first digital marketing tactics to really take off. In…
Successful Channel Marketing Begins with an Effective Marketing Campaign & Collaboration
August 2 2016
While the lion's share of pressure to generate sales typically falls to the channel…
5 Reasons Your Marketing Should Be Denied a Summer Vacation
July 29 2016
While we hope your marketing team is enjoying some deserved vacation time this…
Zift’s Tour Rolls On: Find Out Where You Can Join Us & Turn Up the Volume on Your Channel
July 25 2016
Zift’s Spring Tour has been such a hit that we’re rolling on with new Summer and…
What Channel Marketers Can Learn from Pokémon Go
July 18 2016
Image source: The VergeBehavior is a funny thing. Marketers know this as well as…
Your Email Marketing Journey and the Danger of Being Blacklisted [Infographic]
July 15 2016
Cisco recently published the infographic “What’s Your Online Health and…
5 Most Memorable Social Media Campaigns of All Time
July 12 2016
Every once in awhile, a social media campaign turns into something truly…
How to Make the Most of Your Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) Tool
July 8 2016
In a previous post, we talked about how to tell if your company is desperately in…
Channel Organizations: Why You Need to Market Your Marketing
July 6 2016
In both B2B and B2C marketing arenas, channel marketers often have to work with a…
More Social Media Savvy: The Other Content that Drives Results
June 28 2016
Mixing up the types of content you use can be an effective way to re-energize your…
Sharing Is Caring: 5 Key Ingredients of a Positive & Profitable Partner Experience
June 24 2016
While many channel organizations claim that creating and sustaining a rewarding…
7 Signs You Desperately Need a CRM System
June 21 2016
Any business that has seen a significant amount of growth will tell you that for…
How to Maximize Your Social Media Channel Efforts
June 14 2016
Choosing the right social media channel for your marketing efforts involves…
Channel Management Transformation on Tap at Channel Visionaries Event
June 10 2016
The recent Channel Visionaries’ Channel Chief Series in Santa Clara served up a…
Channel Data: Tracking Partner Program Performance
June 8 2016
Today’s B2B channel program managers have access to more advanced resources,…
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…
Keep it Simple: The 5 Key Ingredients of a Positive & Profitable Partner Experience
May 24 2016
While many channel organizations claim that creating and sustaining a rewarding…
Channel Visions: Adapting to Change with SiriusDecisions’ Maria Chien
May 20 2016
Some channel leaders shine particularly bright. There is an undeniable spark as…
What’s Hot Now in the Channel [Infographic]
May 17 2016
The channel is turning up the heat. As more channel marketing organizations…
6 Email Marketing Best Practices to Generate More Leads
May 10 2016
Why is my email open rate so low? Why aren’t my email campaigns producing any…
What’s the Secret Recipe For a Profitable Partner Experience?
May 9 2016
While many channel organizations claim that creating and sustaining a rewarding…
How to Increase Partner Activity by 528% In Just 2 Weeks
May 3 2016
As Senior Manager of Channel Engagement for Zift, my focus is on understanding a…
Making the Most of the Modern Marketing Experience
April 28 2016
Zift’s President and CEO Ken Romley, along with our resident Oracle Marketing Cloud…
Your Backstage Pass for Zift’s Spring Tour
April 27 2016
Forget Coachella, Burning Man and Bonaroo. The must-see shows of the season are…
Seeing Stars at Channel Focus North America 2016
April 25 2016
Zift was in Hollywood last week taking part in Channel Focus North America 2016.…
Earth Day: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Your Marketing Content
April 21 2016
Source Earth Day. A day to think about reducing waste, recycling and thinking of…
How to Measure Return On Channel Investment (ROCI)
April 15 2016
Business-to-business (B2B) organizations have been investing in channel marketing…
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…
When and How Should You Contact Your Sales Leads?
March 30 2016
There’s a fine line between helpful and creepy. A colleague knowing that you were…
Establishing Authority and Building Value in a Digital World
March 24 2016
We're pleased to welcome Matt Slutz, Business Development Executive for MSM…
Zift Solutions Launches Campaign Marketplace
March 23 2016
New Campaign Marketplace Optimizes Use of Market Development Funds, Delivers…
The Inside Scoop from Channel Breakthrough Live!
March 18 2016
This week, Zift had the tremendous honor of co-hosting Channel Breakthrough Live,…
Channel Marketing Success Cornerstone #4: CMA Platform Operating Model (part 4 of 4)
March 10 2016
Zift’s latest eBook uncovers The 4 Cornerstones of Channel Marketing Success. In…
The Next Wave of Channel Partner Performance and Management
March 3 2016
In my previous post, I talked about the marked differences and even overlap between…
The Big Question: Do I Really Need CMM If I Already Have PRM or CRM?
March 1 2016
Customers often ask me about the differences between Zift’s Channel Marketing and…
4 Ways to Align your Sales and Marketing Teams
February 26 2016
Does your organization suffer from a tenuous relationship between your sales and…
Channel Marketing Success Cornerstone #3: Content Development & Execution
February 24 2016
Zift’s latest eBook uncovers The 4 Cornerstones of Channel Marketing Success. In…
Channel Marketing Success Cornerstone #2: Develop a Partner Engagement Plan
February 17 2016
Zift’s latest eBook uncovers The 4 Cornerstones of Channel Marketing Success. In…
How Often Should You Update or Rebuild Your Website?
February 11 2016
You’d be hard-pressed to come across a business in 2016 that does not have their…
The 4 Cornerstones of Channel Marketing Automation Success (Part 1 of 4)
February 9 2016
Channel Marketing Automation (CMA) promises a host of benefits, from time savings…
What Are Your Website Analytics Telling You?
February 4 2016
In today’s digital world, there is data surrounding almost everything you do as a…
Building Momentum Into 2016 and Beyond
February 2 2016
When we launched Zift Solutions, our focus was to empower channel organizations…
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,…
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January 15 2016
Recently, I was having a conversation with a customer who heard a competitor refer…
Stepping into the Social Media Arena with Confidence
January 7 2016
Zift welcomes guest blogger, Stacy Madden, Marketing Manager of Greenlight Group, a…
Email Marketing: 7 Tips to Help You Avoid the Dreaded Spam Filter
December 18 2015
NOTE: Read this blog post in its entirety once for yourself, the “savvy email…
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…
Adapt or Die: How Retargeting Is Helping to Evolve Channel Marketing
December 10 2015
Is it a bit coincidental that almost every website you're visiting is advertising…
4 Common Email Marketing Mistakes SMBs Make (And How to Fix Them!)
December 2 2015
Contact lists can make or break your email campaign. So maintaining a healthy…
How to Prove the Value of Social Media Marketing
November 24 2015
As a marketer, it can be difficult to prove the value of your social media…
Turning Channel Dreams Into Reality
November 20 2015
I’m doing a bit of “California Dreaming” this week while here in San Francisco at…
On-Demand Webinar: 5 Key Ingredients For A Positive & Profitable Partner Experience
November 17 2015
I recently had the pleasure of presenting and recording a new webinar with Laz…
Marketing Iteration Intelligence: If At First You Don’t Succeed
November 12 2015
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” or, in marketing terms, if your…
3 Simple Steps for Solving the Partner Content Conundrum
November 9 2015
When channel partners clamor for content, Content Syndication can seem like…
The Power of Many
October 29 2015
We are pleased to have Laurel Burton, Vice President of Marketing at Faction, as a…
Content Marketing: 5 Quick Tips For Producing Great Content
October 23 2015
To remain competitive, you need to be heard above your competitors. The continuous…
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…
Marketing Win-Wins Take Careful Planning and Expert Advice
October 8 2015
One of the hot topics I've been hearing a lot about this year has been how to make…
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…
The Power of Change: Zift’s Forward Momentum and SharedVue Acquisition
September 14 2015
For some, change is stressful. For me and the Zift Solutions team, change is…
Video Brings Channel Marketing to Life
September 1 2015
Online video has moved front and center into the daily lives of nearly everyone –…
Why Did My Email Campaign Fail?
August 27 2015
With the digital world rapidly moving, it’s no surprise that the quantity of emails…
Closing the Sales Enablement Gap
August 20 2015
As Zift has grown within the channel marketing automation space, becoming a leader…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #6: Work Where Your Partners Work
August 18 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
Independent Research Firm gives Zift highest score in Technology category and cites “Deep Integration Capabilities Involving Partners’ Applications”
August 13 2015
Forrester Research has just published The Forrester Wave™: Through-Channel…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #5: Count on Measurement
August 6 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
Channel Visions: Zift Sits Down With Sal Patalano
July 30 2015
As part of our exclusive Channel Visions video series, I recently had the…
A Blueprint for Channel Success: Services and Support (Part 4)
July 28 2015
Building a successful channel program is a lot like building a house. This blog…
New Zift App for Hootsuite™ Makes Social Media Hum
July 16 2015
OEMs, Suppliers and Distributors around the globe are using Zift Solutions to…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #4: Provide Campaigns to Existing Base
July 14 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
VerticalX Podcast: Best Practice Channel Marketing
July 9 2015
I recently had the opportunity to join hosts Sterling Bailey and Marilyn Cox as a…
A Blueprint for Channel Success: Distributors (Part 3)
July 7 2015
Building a successful channel program is a lot like building a house. This blog…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #3: Evangelize Modern Marketing
June 25 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
A Blueprint for Channel Success: Resellers (Part 2)
June 23 2015
Building a successful channel program is a lot like building a house. This blog…
Get The Most From Technology: Seeing The Bigger Picture
June 19 2015
For those that think finding and implementing the right technology will solve all…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #2: Support Multi-Tactic Campaigns
June 16 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
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…
A Blueprint for Channel Success: Segmenting Partners (Part 1)
June 9 2015
Building a successful channel program is a lot like building a house. This blog…
A Blueprint for Channel Success (1 of 4)
June 9 2015
Building a successful channel program is a lot like building a house. This blog…
High Performance Channel Marketing Secret #1: Classify Partners by Potential
June 4 2015
Zift’s latest eBook is Unlocking the 6 Secrets of High Performance Channel…
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…
How Automation Can Transform Channel Partner Sales
May 1 2015
Gil Cargill (Principal of Cargill Consulting Group) authored a Channel Pro magazine…
Focusing on the Future of the Channel
April 24 2015
I’ve been here in Miami this week representing Zift Solutions at Channel Focus…
Making a Mark at Marketo’s 2015 Marketing Nation Summit™
April 16 2015
With big name celebrities like John Legend and Arianna Huffington here at the…
Channel Marketing: A Measure of Selflessness
April 14 2015
In today’s competitive environment billions of dollars annually are poured into…
California Dreaming: A Look Inside Channel Visionaries 2015
April 9 2015
I’m in California this week, attending the 2015 Channel Visionaries Event and…
An Inside Look at Oracle’s Modern Marketing Experience
April 3 2015
Everyone’s heard the old saying, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, I’m…
Partner Pride: PureIntegration Inspires
March 26 2015
You might think that after working with thousands of channel partners, the details…
How Often Should SMBs Post to Social Media
March 24 2015
Social media has taken a front row seat within the channel marketing arena. It not…
5 Key Elements of a Successful Partner Engagement Plan
March 18 2015
As an account manager in the channel marketing space, I work with organizations of…
Video Explosion Underway at Facebook: The Juicy Marketing Implications
March 12 2015
Advertising Age magazine arrived last week, so I had my lunch time reading material…
A Day in the Life of a Channel Partner
March 2 2015
Zift welcomes guest blogger, Lisa Vega, Senior Marketing Manager for…
Overcoming the False Promises of Partner Portals [Infographic]
February 23 2015
Many of today’s suppliers and channel marketers are heavily invested in partner…
If Content is King, Quality is the Ace
February 5 2015
“Content is King” has undoubtedly become the marketing catch phrase of the past…
Crawl, Walk, Run: A Proven Approach to Channel Marketing Success
January 29 2015
I see it happen all the time. A well-intentioned supplier decides this will be the…
What Matters Most for High Performance Channel Marketing
January 23 2015
I’m pleased to introduce Service Director of Channel Management Strategies for…
One Game-Changing Channel Marketing Trend For 2015
January 19 2015
2015 arrived faster than many of us expected! If you haven’t already done so, now…
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…
7 Secrets of Lead Nurturing Success
December 3 2014
Bob Lamkin recently joined Zift Solutions as part of the Marketing Advocate…
Planning for 2015? Focus on Partner and Supplier Sales Activity
November 13 2014
While some are still wrapping up their quarterly reports for Q3, savvy channel…
What Tops Your Channel Marketing To-Do List for 2015?
November 5 2014
As 2014 draws to a close and planning ramps up for 2015, channel marketing leaders…
A New Era for Channel Sales and Marketing
October 30 2014
Our industry is experiencing a new era – and so is Zift Solutions. We recognize…
Not So Fast! Build a Foundation Before Leads Hit the Funnel
October 16 2014
Our customers and their partners continually tell us that they want more leads. Who…
Stretching Content Out: The Benefits of Repurposing
September 30 2014
Stretch Armstrong! We all know the buying process has changed and research shows…
Generating & Nurturing Leads Through to Close
September 16 2014
We’re excited to welcome guest blogger Chris White, AVP of Marketing for Orasi…
A Clear View of Success
September 3 2014
Like most channel partners, Macabe Associates knew that they needed to drive…
3 Proven First Steps For Increasing Lead Generation in the Channel
August 25 2014
We are excited to have guest blogger, Heather Margolis, Founder and President at…
Putting an End to the Leaky Pipe Syndrome
August 19 2014
Lead generation can be expensive. According to Hubspot, the average cost per lead…
Powering Partner Perspectives with Content Syndication
August 14 2014
Photo by David Blaikie Of course today’s channel partners know that they need…
Boost SEO with Content Syndication
July 30 2014
Content syndication is not only an effective tool for vendors and partners, it can…
Embracing the New Era of End-to-End Channel Automation
July 22 2014
Join us in welcoming guest blogger, Chris Becwar, Director of Marketing and…
Content Syndication: A 360-Degree View of the Channel
July 16 2014
With today’s buyers spending nearly 70% of their time doing online research before…
Turning Leads Into Opportunities With Zift
July 10 2014
Join us in welcoming guest blogger, Brent Clouse, VP of Marketing for…
Introducing the Most Amazing…Glossary
July 2 2014
While it may not be the most glamorous resource Zift has ever created – the new…
How Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation (CASL) Affects You!
July 1 2014
If you haven’t heard by now, the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) goes…
Email Marketing: Kick Through the Noise
June 30 2014
So, I will admit it. I’m a huge soccer (err, football or futbol) fan and there is…
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…
3 Reasons Why B2B Companies Should Use PPC to Grow Sales [VIDEO]
June 5 2014
Is Pay-Per-Click (PPC) a part of your marketing mix? Hopefully you're nodding. If…
6 Steps to Getting Started With Social Media
May 28 2014
Illustration by Gerardo Obieta Is your business on social media? Even though social…
SiriusDecisions Channel Program of the Year
May 22 2014
I’ve been in Orlando this week participating in the SiriusDecisions Summit. For…
The Balancing Act: Making Global Marketing Work
May 20 2014
Image by Pixabay Last week I participated in the Marketo Marketing Nation virtual…
How to Create a Fantastic Email Newsletter in 5 Easy Steps
April 29 2014
The inimitable Helen Hayes once said, “We relish news of our heroes, forgetting…
Stop Trying to Boil the Ocean!
April 22 2014
A former colleague of mine used to always say, “It’s impossible to boil the ocean!”…
Marketo Matters: Choosing the Right Partner
April 17 2014
As a longstanding Marketo partner and certified Marketo Integrated LaunchPoint…
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…
Stop the Marketing Madness!
March 20 2014
"March Madness” may work wonders for basketball fans, but the same can’t be said…
Do You Have a Clear Line of Site Into Partner Lead Activity? (Part 4 of 4)
March 5 2014
This blog post is the fourth and final part in our series which aims to help…
Why Lead Nurturing is Essential to Channel Partner Success (Part 3 of 4)
February 19 2014
This blog post is the third part in our series which aims to help suppliers…
How to Introduce and Optimize Automated Lead Distribution (Part 2 of 4)
February 13 2014
This blog post is the second part in our series which aims to help suppliers…
Rethinking Lead Distribution to Transform Opportunities into Real Revenue (Part 1 of 4)
February 6 2014
It’s time to rethink lead distribution and the importance of partner pipeline…
When You Are The Leader…
February 5 2014
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So, when we saw a…
How Suppliers Can Maximize Channel Success With Managed Services [Infographic]
January 23 2014
Successfully executing multi-touch campaigns requires marketing and sales…
Navigating the Shift to SaaS and Cloud-Based Services
January 16 2014
Channel Marketer Report recently asked me to share my thoughts on how channel…
Deliver Continued Channel Success through Optimization (Part 4 of 4)
December 15 2013
To deliver the greatest value to channel partners and support their continued…
How to Secure Your Channel Partners’ Buy-In (Part 3 of 4)
November 18 2013
Even the most powerful multi-tactic marketing campaigns will fail if you don’t have…
Zift Solutions CEO to Share Entrepreneur War Stories as Part of 2013 Internet Summit
November 12 2013
Internet Summit is the Southeast's largest gathering of some 2,000 innovators,…
3 Key Steps to Building Effective Marketing Campaigns (Part 2 of 4)
October 28 2013
As we shared in our previous post, Times have Changed: The Evolution of the Sales…
Times Have Changed: The Sales Environment Evolution (Part 1 of 4)
October 17 2013
Dramatic shifts in today’s sales environment are driving big changes in channel…
Social Media – The Root of Modern Marketing [Infographic]
September 20 2013
Tap into your channel partners network using social media Think social media…
6 Critical Areas to Ensure Partner Marketing Success
September 9 2013
Think you're doing a great job providing channel partners with the marketing assets…
Steps For Becoming Your Channel Partners’ Preferred Vendor
August 8 2013
To lead, channel marketers must commit to change. Our research shows that the…
Bottom Up Approach to Channel Marketing
July 17 2013
Businesses today are increasingly placing the responsibility of driving sales on…
JumpStart Your Marketing!
June 27 2013
Evolving Buyers Customers are becoming more dynamic; conducting their own product…
4 Reasons to Leverage Your Supplier’s Brand
June 18 2013
Today we would like to welcome Mary Abdian as our guest blogger. Mary is the CEO of…
3 Ways to Optimize Partner Sales
June 10 2013
As so many of today’s businesses rely on channel partners to drive product sales,…
SiriusDecisions Day 1: Change, Collaborate and Relationships
May 9 2013
Yesterday the 2013 SiriusDecisions Summit kicked off in San Diego. The event…
Zift Solutions Named “Cool Vendor” By Gartner
May 8 2013
Zift Solutions Named “Cool Vendor” By Gartner Zift Solutions was recently named a…
Treating Channel Partners Like Partners
May 2 2013
i.e. What’s Good For The Goose… Not to get too preachy here, but good partnering is…
And the Winner in Marketing is…
May 1 2013
Winners Who Know How To Combine The Right Stuff Earlier today Gartner and 1to1 gave…
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…
Meet our new VP of Marketing!
April 10 2013
Zift Solutions would like to welcome David Buffaloe to our executive team as the VP…
3 Ways Shared Analytics Helps Gain Control & Visibility into Your Channel
March 1 2013
Gain Insight Into Your Channel Not too long ago, the direct sales teams, internal…
6 Easy SEO Tips for Channel Partners
February 6 2013
We understand that most channel partners we work with have limited time and…
How 2013’s Emphasis on Marketing Effects Partner Programs
January 21 2013
Data Driven Marketing Comes Of Age If you’ve been following the press about…
16 Landing Page Tips to Improve UX and Conversions
December 10 2012
Last week, we talked about ways to increase leads and conversion rates. This post…
Have You Changed Your Attitude Toward Content Creation & SEO Yet?
November 29 2012
I know; more harping on about content creation. But, many businesses still don’t…
3 Effective Ways To Increase Leads & Conversion Rates
November 20 2012
You have just seconds to convince someone that your web page is worth reading.…
Create a Rising Brand that Lifts Your VAR’s Boat
November 19 2012
Strong Brands Provide The Wind Behind Your Partners' Sales Today we would like to…
Marketing Automation Opens New Distribution Doors
November 12 2012
Partner Enablement Can Be The Key To Promoting Effective Use Of Your Products Today…
Marketing Certification: A Best Practice in Channel Marketing
November 2 2012
Is the money you're spending on offering partners a marketing program working…
Communication And Automation Are The Keys To Successful Channel Marketing
October 1 2012
Leveraging Technology to Mobilize Partners Managing channel partnership…
Branding & Profits Through Ad Retargeting
September 7 2012
Bringing Back Interested Prospects When I talk to people about their marketing…
Channel Marketing Programs Need Marketing
August 7 2012
Channel Programs Need Launching This is one of those eat your own dog food things.…
Empowerment Is Key To The Channel Partner Relationship
July 20 2012
Empowering Partners Works The goal of any channel partner relationship is for both…
2012 Best Practices In Channel Marketing
July 2 2012
Partners Can Bolt Faster Than You Think In 2012, it's become clear that channel…
The Importance Of Analytics In A Changing Marketplace
June 5 2012
Picking the Right Partner The channel partnership landscape is changing fast. This…
How Companies Like General Motors Get Value From Facebook
May 21 2012
Are Their Ads Worth It? Social media is the new big thing for companies looking to…
To Bundle or Not to Bundle
May 14 2012
Some Things Work Better in a Bundle As the CEO of Zift Solutions, one of my main…
39 Ways to Make It Easier for Channel Partners to do Business With You
May 1 2012
Last week I was at the Baptie conference (which was great by the way) and I helped…
Track The Metrics That Really Matter
April 23 2012
Right Metric, Right Result While often treated as an expense by the finance…
Megamergers Point Toward The Future Of Channel Marketing
March 29 2012
How Mergers Changed Channel Programs Innovation and adaptation are the two true…
2012 Will Be A Better Year for Marketing Effectiveness
March 14 2012
2012 Marketing Success Requires Leveraging New Developments The statistics on the…
Proactively Manage Brand’s Reputation in Social Media
March 5 2012
Be Careful What You Promote Social media in the B2B channel marketing landscape is…
Sharing: The Key to Successful Channel Marketing
March 1 2012
Sharing the Good Stuff When it comes to channel marketing, we all want to maximize…
Listen To Your Customers To Boost Channel Sales
February 14 2012
A Basic Worth Repeating: The Importance of Listening When it comes to B2B channel…
4 Tips for Active Channel Management
February 10 2012
Keeping Your Channel Program Rolling It takes a lot of time and effort to build up…
Working With Your Channel Marketers On Your Social Media Efforts
February 8 2012
The relationship between social media and channel marketing for the B2B marketplace…
The 7 Keys to a Successful Channel Partner Program
February 3 2012
Channel Partner Programs Working I work with channel programs all the time, so I…
The Most Effective Way For B2B Companies To Build Their Email Lists
February 2 2012
Building an email list is important to any company. Having a way to connect with…
The Case For Email Marketing
January 30 2012
A Few Keys To Making Email Work Email marketing often gets a bad rap. Companies are…
5 B2B Facebook Pages Worth Copying
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This is just a short entry reviewing a post from Jeff Bullas that highlights uses…