Tag: Informa Tech

Businesses are unimpressed with B2B gated content.

A new study has discovered that while most businesses believe that B2B content improves their perception of a brand, 71 per cent are often or sometimes disappointed in the value of B2B gated content.

The numbers, compiled by Informa Tech, measure the state of the relationship between marketers and senior B2B technology-buying decision-makers.

The Index, which reveals an overall score of 61 on a scale of 1 to 100, uncovers the disparity between existing content marketing practices and the preferences of senior business technology decision-makers, giving marketers essential insights into how to elevate trust with this key audience.

Informa Tech will buy Canalys

Canalys Forum EuropeCanalys is to be acquired by Informa Tech with the deal completed in the third quarter of this year.

Informa Tech said the acquisition will mean it will now be the world’s biggest channel research and consulting group.

Gary Nugent, CEO of Informa, said: “Channel and Mobility are two incredibly exciting areas for our industry, where technology, supply chains and ways of going to market are ever-evolving. Over 70 percent of all business technology is sold via the Channel and this is why it is of huge importance to our customers.”

Steve Brazier, the CEO of Canalys said: “We have lived and breathed Channel and Mobility for 25 years while growing into other spaces such as Automotive. Now by combining with Informa Tech, and specifically leading brands Omdia, Channel Partners and Channel Futures, we have the platform to offer our clients even greater breadth and depth of expertise on a global scale. We are looking forward to working together to shape the future of technology research.”

No financial details are provided.