Rethinking Channel Incentives for the Ecosystem Economy In pursuit of excellence, vendors are dedicated to uncovering and implementing cutting-edge incentives that boost channel sales performance and deepen partner engagement. The modern shift toward an interconnected ecosystem economy—fueled by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the evolving digital buyer’s journey—is transforming the channel business landscape. In this…

Appointment Bolsters Optime’s Global Growth and Solution Delivery Strategy. Weston, FL – September 15, 2025 – Optime, a pioneer in channel marketing innovation and automation, has announced the appointment of Claudio Ayub as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 25 years of expertise in partner engagement and loyalty management, Ayub brings a wealth of industry knowledge…

Effective marketing development fund (MDF) and through-channel marketing automation (TCMA) collaboration is the bedrock of channel success in the 21st century. As businesses recognize the pivotal role that channel partners play in their go-to-market strategy, the symbiotic relationship between MDF and TCMA emerges as a critical enabler of demand generation and revenue growth. Just as…