Best of LinkedIn: Channel Marketing & Partner Ecosystem CW 33/ 34

We curate most relevant posts about Channel Marketing & Partner Ecosystem Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.We at Frenus supports enterprise marketing teams in unlocking the full potential of their customer data with the help of AI. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/your-crm-is-holding-your-campaigns-back---and-ai-can-finally-fix-it This edition analyse the current channel marketing trends highlights a strategic shift from merely increasing partner headcount to orchestrating ecosystem impact. Modern leaders are focusing on active revenue generation over vanity metrics, noting that a small minority of partners typically produce the vast majority of sales. The emergence of artificial intelligence is rapidly altering this landscape, as major tech firms invest hundreds of millions into specialised certification tiers and co-sell frameworks. Despite these innovations, significant barriers remain, such as flawed program design, poor executive alignment, and the persistent conflation of overall strategy with specific sales routes. Ultimately, the data suggests that success now depends on automated infrastructure, marketplace integration, and the ability to solve specific business problems through asymmetrical collaboration. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook