When companies realise they need an analyst relations strategy to compete, they start to wonder where to find the right talent. Hiring someone in-house to set up an AR might seem like the obvious choice, but it comes with risks that hiring an agency does not. Make sure you read these 5 risks to consider when hiring in-house AR before making your decision.
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Industry analysts are the market pulse, connecting insights from end-users, tech buyers, investors and suppliers to create a clear view of the industry. But accessing these insights often requires a budget for analyst inquiries —a luxury many start-ups and SMBs can’t afford. That’s where predictions season comes in.
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The votes are in, and the results are clear—Starsight Communications has once again been voted by analysts as the IIAR> Analyst Relations Agency of the Year 2024, EMEA at the 2024 IIAR> Awards! We are proud to have maintained our #1 AR Agency spot in EMEA for the fourth time, from the official award in 2023 to placing on the global podium in 2021 and 2022.
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In the world of analyst relations, putting all your eggs in the Gartner basket can be risky and potentially damaging for your brand. Of course the big FIG is influential and its Magic Quadrant is ubiquitous, but there are many other analyst firms out there with vendor evaluations of their own that may carry a
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What are the alternatives to the Gartner Magic Quadrant?
List of evaluative methodologies for B2B tech vendors and service providers by Starsight Analyst Relations.
Includes: Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape, Barc Score, Dresner Wisdom of Crowds, Everest Peak Matrix, Fosway 9-Grid, Frost Radar, GigaOM, KuppingerCole Leadership Compass, Nucleus Value Matrix, Omdia Universe, QKS Spark Matrix, RIA Selection Matrix.
There’s a new Gartner quadrant in town –and it’s not magic. Enter the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant (eMQ). Landmark evaluative methodologies are a cornerstone of analyst firm research. The most famous of those vendor rankings is undoubtedly the Gartner Magic Quadrant. Other firms try to replicate it because technology provider selection tools for B2B tech
64% of B2B marketing leaders don’t trust their organization’s marketing measurement for decision-making, according to Forrester. And most B2B marketing isn’t measured scientifically at all. Traditionally, marketers look at the buying process and often turn it into a buying funnel where they can score leads in three stages: Causality and known unknowns make linking this
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The AIDA sales funnel is dead and it’s been replaced by a B2B sales spaghetti monster. Target industry analysts to influence sales and ensure prospects hear about tech vendors at every stage.
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Industry analysts are a demanding audience like no other. Spokespersons should be trained explicitly in speaking with these market experts. Check out this blog post for advice on managing those industry analyst meetings.
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There has never been more general interest in technology than today. Analysts can help as the top tech influencers to navigate the tech landscape and guide vendors and buyers decisions.
Are industry analysts still the top tech influencers? Read More »
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