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4 signs of a toxic culture for partnerships

Stellar Partnerships

Thomas Erikson has written a successful series of books about working with difficult people. Surrounded by Idiots, Surrounded by Narcissists, Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by Liars and more. It begs the question to Thomas: if all the people around you are idiots, liars and psychopaths, maybe the problem is you? Partnership people have a unique set of skills: creativity, resilience, relationships and strategic thinking.

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How Incumbents Can Win the EV War

INSEAD Knowledge

Chinas electric vehicle (EV) scene has experiencedmarked growth in recent years. Brands including BYD and Geely have grabbed significant global market share and putpressure on EV pioneer Tesla, alongside traditional automakers. This is largely due to their advanced battery technologies, price advantage courtesy of a competitive domestic market and willingness to invest in on-the-ground infrastructure.In response to strong competition, most incumbents have focused on shoring up their existing int

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Verizon Business Launches Solutions to Scale AI, Expand Partnerships

Channel Insider

Verizon Business recently announced the launch of an integrated suite of solutions and products called Verizon AI Connect to enable businesses to deploy AI workloads at scale, along with expanding an AI-focused partnership with Vultr, a privately-held cloud infrastructure company, and others. Networks need to keep up with AI demand We are seeing significant demand for reliable network infrastructure that can support existing AI workloads, said Kyle Malady, the CEO of Verizon Business.

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Shifting Tides in the Partner Ecosystem

Partner Path

5 Questions Explored in Our Latest Research The partner ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and our latest research highlights a critical shift: vendors are laser-focused on sales-driven partnerships. But is this approach sustainable?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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Top Podcast Consultants and Consulting Companies for Growth in February 2025

Jake Jorgovan

Updated: February 2025 Podcasting is rapidly gaining momentum, with eMarketer.com forecasting a robust 16% growth year-over-year. Research from October 2019 highlights that 36% of U.S. podcast listeners tune in for six or more hours weekly. This surge in popularity is not just about the content itself; it's about versatility. A single podcast episode doesn't just captivate listenersit also serves as a springboard for diverse content across multiple platforms, from Spotify and iTunes to blogs, Yo

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National MSP Integris on Driving Success Through Company Culture

Channel Insider

Integris is a national MSP providing cloud, security, and other IT services to clients in industries like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more. Recently, the company earned a spot in the top 50 on Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2025 list in recognition of its company culture and overall employee satisfaction. Channel Insider spoke with Integris Chief People Officer Debbie Lawrence to learn more about why Integris believes its focus on company culture drives business success.

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How to future-proof your creator business post-TikTok ban: Platform-agnostic strategies for 2025

Impact

Relying on just one platform to grow your content business is a risky move. Building your following on social media comes with inherent risks, such as account bans, algorithmic changes, or shutdowns. Social platforms come and go, algorithms shift, and policies changeit’s the one constant. Take TikTok. Its rollercoaster ride in the U.S.from bans to reinstatementshas left creators unsure of the platform’s long-term viability.

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Is Your Strategic Plan Actually…Strategic?

PSMJ Resources Blog

Im a big fan of strategic planning. In todays world of constantly competing priorities, your strategic plan is the roadmap to guide smart growth investments. The good ones have a clear vision and a clear set of strategies and tactics to achieve that vision. Our research here at PSMJ shows that one of the most common ways that strategic plans fail to deliver results ties back to accountability.

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Revenue Operations

SFE Partners

RevOps is the game-changing strategy that aligns your sales, marketing, and customer success teams to maximize efficiency and skyrocket your revenue. Why struggle with siloed departments when you can unlock the true potential of your business?

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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How ClearPoint's Kanban Software Enhances Strategy Execution

ClearPoint Strategy

Kanban boards provide a visual way to track tasks, but when combined with ClearPoint Strategy software, they become a powerful tool for strategy management.

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The 7 Most Common Contract Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands

Tishkoff

Introduction Contracts are the foundation of any successful business relationship, whether youre signing agreements with clients, vendors, employees, or partners. However, even minor contract mistakes can lead to legal disputes, financial losses, or even the failure of a business. Understanding the most common contract pitfalls can help you protect your business from unnecessary risk.

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The initial months following JPM Week could shape your company’s trajectory for 2025

LaVoie Health Science Blog

Now that you are settled back in the office, it is time to search through your phones contacts and recent LinkedIn connections to gather all the virtual business cards and contact information acquired during JPM Week 2025. Between attending meetings, running up and down the hills of San Francisco and networking, its time to stay focused on your goals.

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Annual Report 2024: From Princples to Practice

Partnership on AI

Share Our Blog / Annual Report 2024: From Princples to Practice February 4, 2025 Content Wrapper Click here to start editing --> The post Annual Report 2024: From Princples to Practice appeared first on Partnership on AI.

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How to Build Competitive Channel Programs: Advice from 7 Channel Experts

The tech world is crowded. And that means the stakes for channel management have never been higher. How do you cut through the noise? Are SPIFFs, business plans, and marketing development funds really worth it? Get real-world, boots-on-the-ground insight into what it takes to build a partner relationship management motion that attracts, trains, retains, and motivates the right partners.

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Viva Goals Shutdown: How and Why To Switch to ClearPoint

ClearPoint Strategy

The end of Viva Goals is not the end of your strategic journeyits the beginning of a more innovative and reliable future in corporate performance management.

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The Hidden Legal Risks in Business Transactions and How to Avoid Them

Tishkoff

Business transactions, whether large or small, are an essential part of running a company. From contracts and agreements to mergers and acquisitions, these transactions drive growth and stability. However, they also come with legal risks that, if overlooked, can lead to costly disputes, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. Identifying and addressing these risks early can help safeguard your business from unnecessary legal challenges.

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Retail media marketing: A guide to optimizing your ROI (2025) 

Impact

With U.S. retail media ad spend projected to hit $97.91 billion by 2028 , brand marketers are asking a pivotal question: what makes this channel so impactful? Retail media marketing refers to advertising opportunities on a retailers owned digital properties, such as websites, apps, and in-store digital displays. It has evolved into one of the most effective ways to connect with high-intent buyers, offering a powerful method for driving sales and better ROI.

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February 2025: Top 11 Private Equity Recruiters, Headhunters, and Executive Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

Updated: February 2025 Finding the right private equity recruiter can be daunting because the stakes are high. Choosing the wrong partner could mean missing out on top talent or pivotal opportunities. But youre on the right page. This article is your gateway to making an informed decision. Unveil the 11 leading players in the private equity recruitment arena.

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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Onboarding with ClearPoint: Streamline Strategy & Drive Results

ClearPoint Strategy

Onboard with ClearPoint to streamline strategy, automate reporting, and drive results with expert support, AI insights, and a proven success framework.

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Human Collaboration – The Key to Sustainable Business Growth

EGA

Technology is no longer a choiceits the foundation of modern business. Across industries, AI, automation, and digital platforms are transforming how we work, interact with customers, and drive growth. Analysts predict that technological advancements will accelerate by 1000% over the next five years, forcing companies to adapt faster than ever. Yet, amid this rapid [.

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N-able Launches New AI-Powered Developer Portal

Channel Insider

Recently, software company N-able launched a new AI-powered developer portal called the N-able Developer Portal to accelerate API integrations with the N-able end-to-end IT management and cybersecurity platform. The portal will automate development tasks and the ability to create custom solutions to deliver faster time-to-value for IT and security services.

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February 2025: Top 13 Benefits Consultants, Consulting Firms, Advisors & Companies

Jake Jorgovan

Updated: February 2025 Benefits consulting requires not only a deep understanding of current regulations and market trends but also a deep commitment to the well-being of employees and organizations alike. This ensures businesses not only comply with regulations but also offer competitive packages that attract and retain top talent. Top Benefits Consultants, Consulting Firms, Advisors & Companies TL;DR Alpha Apex Group: Alpha Apex Group excels in premier consultancy, providing tailored benef

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Key Strategic Imperatives Shaping the Future of Data Security

Frost & Sullivan

The future of data security is evolving at an unprecedented pace, fuelled by innovations, regulations, and the growing complexity of digital ecosystems. As organizations navigate the challenges of protecting sensitive information amidst increasing cyber threats, data security technologies are stepping up to redefine resilience. From decentralized identity solutions enhancing privacy to quantum encryption fortifying defences, these advancements are not just incrementaltheyre transformative.

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8 Strategies for Elevating Customer Retention in Today’s B2B Landscape 

SFE Partners

In todays fast-paced B2B environment, customer retention is more important than ever. With increased competition and rising acquisition costs, retaining existing clients has become crucial for achieving sustainable growth. Research shows that it can cost up to five times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one, underscoring the value of a solid retention strategy.

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Action1 Expanding Free Offering to Increase the Number of Endpoints

Channel Insider

Autonomous endpoint management vendor Action1 announced they are increasing the number of free endpoints from 100 to 200 so businesses of all sizes can patch the first 200 endpoints with the full-featured solution. The autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solution accelerates patch deployment and compliance while reducing IT overhead and degradation of the digital employee experience (DEX).

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February 2025: Top 13 Wealth Management Recruiters, Headhunters, and Executive Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

Updated: February 2025 "Investing in people is the best investment any company can make." - Benjamin Franklin. These days, lots of individuals opt to handle their finances and assets independently, without seeking professional assistance. Although conventional methods can lead to significant savings, it requires expertise to efficiently build, maintain, and enhance wealth.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Increase in Total Vehicles in Operation (VIOs), High Vehicle Ownership, and Aging Vehicles Parc to Sustain Growth of Australian Automotive Aftermarket

Frost & Sullivan

The Australian automotive aftermarket, now in a mature phase, is on a trajectory for significant growth through 2030. The increase in total vehicles in operation (VIOs), coupled with the increasing proportion of aging vehicles, is set to generate robust demand for automotive parts and services. High Vehicle Ownership and Aging Vehicle Parc to Drive Growth Despite global economic uncertainties and declining per capita income, the Australian automotive aftermarket is projected to grow at a compoun

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Harnessing AI for B2B Sales and Marketing

SFE Partners

As we move deeper into digital, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a buzzword to an essential tool, especially in B2B sales and marketing. AI-driven tools have reshaped how businesses connect with customers, build relationships, and close deals. This technology is not only streamlining processes but also delivering greater accuracy, efficiency, and insights for decision-makers.

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How & Why Partner Programs Are Changing With the Channel

Channel Insider

Channel partner programs allow IT vendors to equip their partners with products, resources, and support for driving business growth, service delivery, and assisting customers. These partnerships between IT companies and other organizations help businesses access new technologies and attract new clients. Over the past few months, organizations have made key expansions and updates to their partner programs, and several companies have debuted programs for the first time, marking an ongoing interest