Do’s and don’t’s when interacting with analysts

Although analyst relations is now a major element of tech marketing, many spokespeople mis-step in analyst briefings. Gartner’s research shows that the average high tech solutions provider is now spending

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Today: 2019 Analyst Firm Awards webinar

The Analyst Firm Awards and Analyst Value Survey, conducted by the University of Edinburgh’s Analyst Observatory, spotlight changes in the value created by that analyst and advisory firms. In this

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Cherry-picking and lemon-squeezing takes time

Generally, tech industry analysts tend to ‘cherry-pick’ their recommended options more than they warn people off picking a lemon. As a result, I’ve been thinking about Hardie and MacKenzie’s paper

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It’s better for analysts to mention you than not

A common question for analyst relations people is: should we keep on responding to influential analysts if we know they won’t put our solution in the most favourable position? The

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Story sharing helps vendors & analysts co-create business futures

Analysts, vendors and investors need to improve the way they shape stories about the future. That’s the message I was sharing in three talks to an international audience of eminent

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Analyst Launchpad event: Analyst Relations to Enable Sales

18 JULY 2019BRIEFING Analyst Launchpad Series: Analyst Relations to Enable SalesTIME: 15:00 – 17:00Hear from experts on how to utilise analyst relations for increasing sales and growing business In partnership

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Five steps after Informa grab of IHS tech analysts

How to respond to the year’s biggest shakeup Late yesterday we heard the biggest analyst industry news in years. By rolling up four notable analyst firms, and many other businesses,

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Nom Nom Nom. Informa grabs IHS Markit Technology

Informa (INF.L) has acquired IHS Markit’s (INFO) TMT business. Informa Tech, which includes Ovum, will have revenues similar to Forrester’s $350m. It represents a dramatic shift in the analyst landscape. Inform announced the transaction on

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