Evolving Co-op Marketing Programs: The Crucial Role of Technology and Collaboration

In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, brands that rely on channel partners to sell their products have long utilized co-op marketing programs to drive engagement, ensure compliance, and ultimately boost sales. However, as with any marketing initiative, co-op programs have undergone significant transformations in recent years. In the era of data analytics and the imperative… Continue reading Evolving Co-op Marketing Programs: The Crucial Role of Technology and Collaboration

Unlocking Untapped Potential: Exploring Dealers’ Hesitations Towards Co-op Programs and Channel Marketing

In the second article about Channel Fusion’s recent channel marketing research project, we take a look at the responses from channel partners related to co-op programs and channel marketing. As part of our comprehensive channel marketing research, our research partner, the University of Iowa Marketing Institute, spoke with dealers of various industries who all shared… Continue reading Unlocking Untapped Potential: Exploring Dealers’ Hesitations Towards Co-op Programs and Channel Marketing

Checklist: Five Keys to Consider for Co-op Programs

When it comes to successful co-op marketing, being able to check the box on key program elements and objectives is imperative. Here’s a checklist of five things channel marketers should consider when looking to implement a new co-op program or improve an existing one. Item 1: ensure the co-op program helps both the brand and… Continue reading Checklist: Five Keys to Consider for Co-op Programs

Channel Fusion Ad Builder: A One-stop Shop for Customizing Marketing Materials

The Channel Fusion Ad Builder is designed to facilitate an easy-to-use co-branding experience for brands and their channel partners. Typically, Ad Builder is used in conjunction with co-op programs to take full advantage of the platform’s features,  including pre-approval submission, print-on-demand, and reimbursement of co-op funds when paying for media insertions, campaigns or marketing material… Continue reading Channel Fusion Ad Builder: A One-stop Shop for Customizing Marketing Materials

Integrated Program Delivers 8x More Unit Sales for Brand

Consumer promotions are a great way for brands to drive sales of their products. One brand is taking promotions to another level with the help of Digital Fusion, the digital marketing agency within Channel Fusion. The next-level package developed by the Digital Fusion team integrated the brand’s national promotions with locally focused marketing elements designed… Continue reading Integrated Program Delivers 8x More Unit Sales for Brand

Streamlined Enrollment Process Drives Co-op Program Efficiencies

For many co-op marketing programs, the enrollment process is a key element for ensuring dealer engagement and funds utilization. A clunky, cumbersome enrollment process can lead to dealer dissatisfaction up front and create an uphill battle for maximizing program outcomes throughout the year.   In 2021, Channel Fusion streamlined the co-op program enrollment process for… Continue reading Streamlined Enrollment Process Drives Co-op Program Efficiencies

Enhanced Service Level Drives Increased Co-op Program Engagement

Improving or increasing co-op or market development fund program adoption and utilization can be a challenge for some brands and an obstacle to delivering desired channel program outcomes. To address this challenge, Channel Fusion has developed an enhanced support program that provides an additional level of channel partner assistance. By deploying trusted co-op program advisors… Continue reading Enhanced Service Level Drives Increased Co-op Program Engagement

Compliance and Effectiveness Keys to Successful Co-op Funding Management

For those companies operating on a calendar year, it’s getting close to that time of year. The time of year when budgets are requested, defended, scrutinized and, ultimately, finalized before the new year begins.   For channel marketers, the budgeting process can be multifaceted, depending on the complexity of their channel program. With everything from… Continue reading Compliance and Effectiveness Keys to Successful Co-op Funding Management

Syndicated Social Content is Almost Dead. Channel Partners Want Something Better!

There isn’t a builder, contractor, dealer or retailer on earth who wouldn’t tell you their best advertising is by word-of-mouth. It’s true that your best referrals come from happy customers, but word-of-mouth has evolved over the last 10 years. There’s an advertising channel that comes with a metaphorical megaphone customers carry around, shouting a company’s… Continue reading Syndicated Social Content is Almost Dead. Channel Partners Want Something Better!