Media Relations
Media outreach is more effective and the coverage more appealing when they are underpinned by independent market evidence. We know that IT buyers’ views of you are more positive when your media stories are backed up with research content. How do you ensure you have a compelling story to tell?
Question: If
you read a story in the technology media about a particular vendor and
reference is made to research within the story, is this reference likely
to make you feel more or less positive toward the vendor?

Survey of UK IT Buyers, April 2010;
n = 138 IT decision makers
Demand Generation
Experts say the tables have turned; buyers are now driving business relationships and ‘selling’ is now about ‘facilitating’ the buying process. We know that IT heads expect vendors to publish good quality fact-based information as part of how they communicate with their market. How do you proactively generate demand in that new world order?
Question: Do buyers agree that IT decision makers expect vendors to publish good quality fact-based information?

Survey of UK IT Buyers, April 2010;
n = 300 IT buyers
Thought Leadership
How do you differentiate your message in a crowded marketplace? Maybe you’re ahead of the curve or you simply want to challenge some pre-set notions. We know that almost half of all IT buyers will always seek research information to help them during the buying process. How do you become a beacon of ideas, insight and perspectives?
Question: Do you proactively seek research information to help at any stage in the buying process?

Survey of UK IT Buyers, April 2010
n = 300 IT buyers
