Blog - Channel Management
Our articles in the channel management category cover best practices, how-to guides, and expert advice on how to manage a successful channel. Whether you’re just starting out in partnerships or are a long-time channel veteran, we’re sure you’ll find helpful information to further your career.
Make sure to also check out our standalone guide on channel management software.
Convert Signed Partners to Revenue Generators in 5 Steps
Partner Recruitment is often one of the standard objectives for Channel Managers, but how often do we look at the conversion rates of getting signed partners to revenue producing partners?
Channel Partner Profile: Your List of Essential Data
A channel partner profile might not be the flashiest part of your partner program or PRM portal, but if created thoughtfully, having a strong profile can be one of the most impactful elements for a successful program. Having the right partner profile will help you recruit and manage new channel partners as well as aid in […]
Are You Ready for a Channel Program? Channel Reboot?
Indirect channel programs can be a way to grow revenue and expand into new markets, but it’s not something to jump into without a clear strategy. Are you ready to start a channel program? Did you have a struggling channel program that needs a reboot? Here are 6 indicators that you are ready for a […]
It’s time to revamp your MDF program
An effective MDF program enhances the bottom lines of your company and your partners. The best programs are used by the right partners—the right partners might not be your biggest partners—for the best activities.
3 Strategies to Find the Right Channel Partners
Having the right channel partner program starts with getting the right partners and then making sure you really understand their business requirements and priorities. Have a Robust Partner Profile The best way to get the right partners is to make sure you have a well-defined idea of your ideal channel partner, and then vet prospective […]
Supercharge Your Partner Success with 3 Key Changes
The beginning of a new year traditionally means a strategic review of organizational goals and metrics. Regardless of how established your channel program is, there are always opportunities for improvement that will help to supercharge your partner success throughout the year.
Channeltivity Releases Channel Partner Training and Certification Module
New functionality enables customers to create, promote and automate the delivery of training materials, test knowledge, and track partner progress from right within their partner portal. Charlotte, NC., Oct. 26, 2017 – Channeltivity today introduced the Channel Partner Training and Certification module to their cloud-based Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution. This new module was designed […]
Portal Prep: 3 Keys to a Smooth Partner Portal Launch
Implementing a new partner portal can seem like a daunting task. Over the past 14 years, we have helped hundreds of companies launch their partner program on Channeltivity and have learned what makes an implementation successful. Here are the 3 keys you need to get ensure your partner portal launch goes smoothly. No matter the […]
Don’t Over Commit! Your Partners Will Thank You
Over the years I have read/created/responded to 100s of PRM RFPs. I have seen every requirement and some pretty crazy partner program requests. Just like with our children, we often want to give our partners everything under the sun. We want to provide partners the most qualified leads, the best marketing programs, the easiest systems […]
Should you Break up with your Partners? 4 Indicators it is Time to Say Goodbye
They say breaking up is hard to do, it can be even harder when you have put time and resources into recruiting your channel. Recruiting partners is an essential part of every channel program and a hard thing to get perfect right out of the gate. It takes time to hone in on the […]
