Loyalty is no longer a buzzword—it’s a central pillar of channel marketing success. With the rising complexity of the partner ecosystem, businesses are finding that their old models of loyalty programs for channel partners no longer cut it. As we step into 2025, we’re set to see a dramatic shift in how companies approach… Continue reading How Loyalty Programs for Channel Partners are Expected to Change in 2025
Picture this: you’ve built a strong network of channel partners for your brand, all ready to represent and sell your products. But what truly drives them to prioritize your brand over your competitors? What keeps them motivated to work with you and stay loyal to your brand? That’s where channel partner incentives come into play. … Continue reading Understanding the Basics of Channel Partner Incentives
It’s time to take your channel incentive program to the next level with the powerful capabilities of the Channel Fusion SPIFF module. This sophisticated tool is designed to provide maximum flexibility through its self-service functionality, putting program administrators in the driver’s seat. The core of the Channel Fusion SPIFF module lies in its ability… Continue reading Supercharge Your Incentives with the Channel Fusion SPIFF Module
In today’s competitive marketplace, brands are constantly seeking effective strategies to engage, retain, and increase mindshare among their channel partners. One powerful tool that has proven its worth time and again is a well-designed rewards program. By including incentives in their channel program, brands not only drive sales but also foster loyalty and brand… Continue reading Unleashing the Power of Rewards Programs: 6 Key Characteristics for Success
It’s the midpoint of 2022 and this is a good time for channel marketers to evaluate whether their programs are delivering desired outcomes for their brands and, in doing so, supporting their channel partner ecosystem of resellers, retailers, dealers and distributors. A recent Gartner survey of chief marketing officers indicates marketing budgets are on the… Continue reading It’s a Perfect Time for a Channel Program Health Check
As manufacturers try to move beyond the COVID pandemic, there’s another persistent issue that continues to cause sleepless nights: the supply chain. While the utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning over the past several years has led to data-driven supply chain analysis, planning and optimization efforts, manufacturers are still waiting to realize positive outcomes.… Continue reading Leveraging Channel Marketing to Combat Supply Chain Challenges, Extend Conference Momentum
For channel marketing providers, ensuring the rebate programs they administer on behalf of their clients’ brands include robust fraud detection capabilities is a critical component of their incentives offering. Having resources who know how to identify fraudulent rebate activity, the ability to operationalize fraud detection and prevention, as well as leveraging people and technologies to combat rebate fraud are keys to its detection and prevention.
When it comes to SPIFFs, the question is not if you should use SPIFFs, it is how and when you should use them. SPIFFs are a common tactic and used across many industries. However, there are several things to consider when thinking about a SPIFF program.
