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The Quiet Middle of PMA Adoption (And Why So Many Programs Stall There)

01/11/2026

Buying a Partner Marketing Automation (PMA/TCMA) platform is a decisive moment for a brand. It’s a key enabler for a successful through-partner marketing strategy. It signals intent: In most cases, the decision is sound. PMA platforms are powerful, flexible, and…

Why SEO still matters in the age of AI search

01/08/2026

As AI continues to reshape the way people search for and consume information, some marketers are wondering whether SEO remains relevant. It is, and some might say it’s more important than ever – for you and your partners. AI-enhanced search…

The Partner Marketing Reality Check

12/08/2025

What leading partner marketers are doing differently, and how you can apply the same strategies. Partner marketing leaders are expected to influence revenue, build scalable programs, and improve the overall partner experience, all while proving ROI. And yet, many programs…

Do you have a partner marketing desert?

11/19/2025

A Partner Marketing Desert is when you look across your partner ecosystem and don’t see your brand. Your product information, value proposition, solution collateral, and even your logo are hard, if not impossible, to find. You may even find your…

Why Managed Through-Partner Marketing is Your Best Investment

11/06/2025

Whether your company has experienced layoffs, downsizing, or growth, all business leaders need to be strategic with their management of and investments in their people. For partner marketing leaders, their teams are usually lean, presenting unique challenges. In a recent survey we…

The ROI of Through-Partner Marketing

10/01/2025

With an uncertain economy, there’s an extra sharp lens on budgets of all kinds, and high on the list of evaluation criteria is ROI. The two main line items for Channel leaders are their people budgets (Channel sales, Partner Account/Business…

What your SMB partners REALLY think of your MDF program

01/15/2025

“MDF is a pain in the neck.” We hear this from partners, especially the long-tail, SMB partners all the time. But why do they get frustrated by your funding?  Shouldn’t they LOVE it?  After all, it’s a windfall/financial injection for…

Why Managed Through-Partner Marketing is Your Best Investment

11/06/2024

Whether your company has experienced layoffs, downsizing, or growth, all business leaders need to be strategic with their management of and investments in their people. For partner marketing leaders, their teams are usually lean, presenting unique challenges. In a recent survey we…

The Foundation of SEO Success

10/29/2024

As digital marketing evolves, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) continues to be important for every business. The customer journey is digital. Buyers are online consuming information, researching, and even making purchase decisions. SEO is the strategy that boosts your website’s visibility…

TPM Best Practices Series – Cross-Functional Alignment

10/18/2024

This is Part 1 of a 6-part series of Through-Partner Marketing Best Practices. Partner marketing touches many parts of an organization. To be successful, through-partner marketing (TPM) must communicate and coordinate early with each internal team.  TPM touches corporate channel…