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Description
Channel Fusion serves as a comprehensive modular platform for channel marketing, effectively consolidating all facets of co-marketing and partner interactions into a unified and scalable framework. It features an intuitive ad builder and an extensive asset library, facilitating efficient co-branding efforts, while also providing co-op fund management tools to allocate, claim, and monitor Marketing Development Funds (MDF) with seamless verification and payment processes. Additionally, the platform supports consumer rebate initiatives by allowing users to create, implement, and reconcile various rebate programs through both self-service and personalized options. Its digital marketing module excels at executing hyper-local campaigns, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and appropriate content localization via dynamic asset distribution and stringent approval mechanisms. The Enablement Programs effectively equip partners with essential training, comprehensive playbooks, and performance-based incentives, while omnichannel experience tools empower marketers to maintain consistent messaging across diverse touchpoints. Furthermore, all components of the platform are interconnected through user-friendly dashboards and a robust API-first design, enhancing the overall user experience and operational efficiency. This holistic approach not only simplifies the complexities of channel marketing but also fosters stronger relationships between partners and brands.
Description
IBM® Sterling Partner Engagement Manager streamlines the onboarding process for new partners and enhances the management of current partnerships, significantly reducing time and resource expenditure. By automating the onboarding tasks, this tool minimizes the risk of expensive manual errors and boosts overall efficiency, allowing partners to independently manage their own information. From IBM’s perspective, forming a partnership involves three key aspects: implementing onboarding activities for both new and existing partners, maintaining an ongoing relationship through a "continuous-touch" methodology, and equipping both line-of-business and partner personnel with self-service tools to reduce dependency on support. To gain insight into how IBM addresses the challenges of onboarding, explore the features and architecture of PEM in this detailed technical overview of IBM Sterling Partner Engagement. Additionally, this system enables centralized management of contact and certificate information, thereby eliminating repetitive manual tasks and utilizing progress dashboards to track activity effectively, ensuring a smoother partnership experience.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
IBM Cloud
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Channel Fusion
Founded
2002
Country
United States
Website
channel-fusion.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/products/partner-engagement-manager
Product Features
Channel Marketing
Campaign Management
Yes
Channel Analytics
Yes
Content Management & Sharing
Yes
Incentive Management
Yes
Inventory Control
No
Lead Management
Yes
Multiple Channel Configurations
Yes
Order Management
Yes
Partner Management
Yes
Pipeline Management
No
Social Promotion
Yes
Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
Asset Management
Yes
Business Plans
Yes
Channel Marketing Automation
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
Compliance Management
Yes
Deal Management
No
Deal Registration
No
Lead Generation
Yes
Lead Sharing
Yes
Partner Onboarding
Yes
Partner Portal
Yes
Performance Metrics
Yes
Rewards Programs
Yes
Workflow Management
No
Product Features
Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
Asset Management
Yes
Business Plans
Yes
Channel Marketing Automation
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
Compliance Management
Yes
Deal Management
Yes
Deal Registration
Yes
Lead Generation
No
Lead Sharing
No
Partner Onboarding
Yes
Partner Portal
Yes
Performance Metrics
Yes
Rewards Programs
No
Workflow Management
Yes