In the November 4th update companion to his book, editor Robert Berkman calls out The Industry Analyst Reporter as “an excellent source for keeping up to date” on the major technology industry market research publishers.
‘Best Practices in Industry Analyst Relations’ – Book and E-book
Louis Columbus, LWC Research, recommends Tekrati Industry Analyst Reporter as a top resource for analyst relations professionals in “Best Practices in Industry Analyst Relations.” The book is available for online purchase in hardcopy and electronic formats.
Executive Relations: Building Effective Analyst Advisory Councils
Advisory Councils are one of the most effective venues for building strategic relationships between leading industry analysts and vendor executives. According to Rob Enderle, one factor that determines the effectiveness of analyst advisory councils is the degree of goal orientation and planning. Councils that are effective tend to have clear, concise goals that are collaboratively set with both the host … Read More
The 451 Group Declines PR Agency, Clipping Service Subscriptions
Sam Whitmore’s Media Survey broke the news this week that The 451 Group is declining new and renewal subscriptions from PR, marketing communications and clipping service agencies. The policy is intended to eliminate violations of The 451 Group terms and conditions protecting its intellectual property. SWMS subscribers can read the news item, including comments by Adam Needles, vp at The … Read More
Soucy Communications Group and Tekrati Assist 1:1s at Software Business 2004
Soucy Communications Group, the agency of record for Tekrati, Inc., and The Industry Analyst Reporter will provide 1:1 analyst briefings support to registered attendees during the Software Business 2004 conference in San Francisco this week. Analysts available for the 1:1 meetings on Thursday, September 23rd include Marilyn Carr, IDC; Rob Enderle, Enderle Group; Mark Smith, Ventana Research; Brian Turchin, Cape … Read More
H&K Presents on AR at PRSA/PG&E ‘Workshop Til You Drop’
Joshua Reynolds, who heads the Global Analyst Relations practice at Hill & Knowlton, joins the roster of speakers tapped for the next San Francisco Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and PG&E “Workshop ‘Til You Drop” program. The event takes place Tuesday, November 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the PG&E conference facility at 77 … Read More
How to Grab an Influential Analyst’s Attention: 3 Secrets & 4 Tips
MarketingSherpa interviewed me on building analyst relationships and leveraging industry analysts in marketing programs. Registration required
Louis Columbus: Don’t Treat Industry Analysts as ‘Quote ATMs’
Louis Columbus, founder of independent LWC Research and a former AMR Research analyst, published a commentary in CRMBuyer (Aug. 27) on the downside of vendors focusing on industry analysts as media references. Most AR professionals will disagree with his assertion that vendors often request an analyst quote without having briefed the analyst in advance. However, the commentary does support discussions … Read More
A Creative Thinking Exercise for AR Managers
Certain analyst relations “best practices” are living on borrowed time. They are out of sync with the structures of expertise within the analyst community. They are also out of sync with the dynamics of analyst influence among high tech users. Following is a simple exercise in creative thinking that can help you start breaking free of handed-down AR behaviors, practices … Read More
AR Key Element in 2004 PRSA Silver Anvil Awards
Analyst relations played a key role in the tech-oriented public relations campaigns that won PRSA Silver Anvil Awards this year. The PRSA awards recognize campaigns demonstrating the best of public relations practices in forging public reputation. This year, competition for the awards included more than 600 entries across numerous campaign categories. Award-winning campaigns for technology companies that incorporated analyst relations … Read More