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Winners announced: IIAR Analyst of the Year 2016

The IIAR is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s IIAR Analyst of the Year 2016 and IIAR Analyst Firm of the Year 2016 AND THE WINNERS ARE… Keep reading below for the IIAR Analyst of Year 2016, IIAR Global Analyst Firm of Year 2016, IIAR Independent Analyst of the Year 2016 and the best […]

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Jeff Man's 2011 April fool on Gartner Magic Quadrant: the Real Quadrant for the IIAR website

Constellation and the curse of the (not so) magic quadrant

At the beginning, the intent was pure. Industry analysts, more specifically the buy-side “prescribers” exist to help technology buyers (often referred to as end-users) select the best vendors and providers. They gather insights through public and private sources such as (semi-)private vendor briefings and conversations (inquiries) with their end-user subscribers. Some analysts take hundreds of briefings and inquiries

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John Radcliffe / Gartner presenting a Gartner Magic Quadrant - IIAR website

Who’s really shaping the digital future?

Professor Neil Pollock looks at the role industry analysts play in creating today’s markets and asks: Who is shaping this dynamic digital world?… The words digital economy conjure images of young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs breaking moulds in a world where technology is disruptive. But could the reality be much more mundane and mercantile?

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Around Dan Bieler from Forrester in 10 questions

Today we ask our probing questions of Dan Bieler from Forrester. Dan (Linkedin, @DSBieler) was runner up in this years IIAR Analyst of the Year for 2015 as voted by analyst relations professionals   1. What are your coverage areas? Key focus areas include customer engagement strategies, the mobile mind shift, and digital transformation.

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Forrester Research Chief Marketing Officer to Speak at IIAR UK Forum – 30 April 15

IIAR UK Forum and Webinar with Victor Milligan, CMO at Forrester Research Forrester’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Victor Milligan, will be coming to IIAR UK’s member event on Thursday, April 30, 6-8 PM UK time, to discuss the company’s “Age of the Customer” strategy and the future direction of its Marketing organization. You will leave

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IIAR Forum – Forrester’s Latest Strategy

It was with eager anticipation that IIAR members awaited Forrester’s Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Tom Pohlmann, to update delegates on Forrester’s strategy at both a regional and global level. The session at the IIAR London Forum did not disappoint. In an open and honest exchange there was recognition of earlier strategies continuing but with

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IIAR Discussion Group: Running Great Analyst Events on 16 August, 4pm BST / 11am ET

If you’re in the thick of preparations for an upcoming analyst event, or thinking of holding an event next year, this discussion is for you! We have an extremely distinguished line-up of four great panellists for our next panel discussion on Thursday 16th August, 4-5pm BST / 11-12pm ET / 8-9am PT all about running

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IIAR APJ Forum: Forrester continues to expand its operations in Asia/Pacific

By: Dave Noble, IIAR Board Member & APJ Chapter Lead Just over 12 months since acquiring Asia/Pacific firm Springboard Research, Forrester Research continues to invest in the region with a view to significantly increasing its market share, particularly in the end-user space. Speaking at the IIAR’s APJ Forum in Sydney last week, Forrester vice president

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Forrester Research Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer to Speak at IIAR UK Forum

Our next IIAR Forum in London is going to be a very special one! We have two fantastic speakers lined up and are extremely privileged to be able to host such distinguished guests in what we believe will be a truly valuable Forum for all those in the AR profession. Please mark your diaries: Thursday

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