Funny post here with a “Magic Quadrant” (albeit a 3×3 matrix rather than 2×2): (Humor) The Rosetta Stone of IT Industry Analysts | ZDNet
Well worth a read if you have a minute.
More seriously, the point is all about selecting analysts in function of the intended audience and desired results. IMHO, tiering should be not individually and based on objectives rather than preferences, availability or brand.
