Industry Influencer Relations
One of my major focuses these days (during and post- COVID) is helping companies make the best possible use of industry analysts and influencers. In the past I have lived through being a key Analyst Relations Manager for Cisco Systems, focusing on IoT (Internet of Things), Industrial, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas, as the “Voice of Cisco for IoT”, In that role I engaged with, of course, the big three (Forrester, Gartner and IDC), and took Cisco to the top right of the IDC WW IOT Platforms Report.
Since then I was called upon to provide strategy and systems for Accenture to operationalize case studies and RFI submission processes. Rolling up my AR sleeves I helped Accenture gain 'top-right' again, this time in Everest Group’s 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 report.
My Accenture work was noticed (along with my AR articles such as reported in a USPA published article), and I was asked to join the newly privatized Yahoo! to develop a formal AR Program for the AdTech and Edgecast B2B divisions, where I put together the strategy, worked with 3rd parties and analyst firms to 'get Edgecast on report' which I achieved with Gartner, Forrester, IDC and Frost & Sullivan, plus boutiques. I now continue that work at Edgio.
Vertical Industry Marketing
With a deep knowledge of marketing in various Industries, and with a special emphasis on industrial, I understand that industry issues are the first step in increasing market share and solving customer challenges for Line of Business (LoB) functions and IT. I have authored marketing programs and created deliverables such as social media and PR editorials, case studies and lead marketing programs for a number of clients. Here are just a few:
Sales Transformation
The sales organization drives revenue. By focusing on CXO discussions and elevating the sales engagement to real customer needs, not 'features' or 'solutions', we help you and your customers transform their business as your sales effort pinpoints real business outcomes. We are experienced and trained on the Oratium methodology that takes your organization through the steps to make your messaging truly outstanding: http://www.oratium.com
Partnerships
Whether resale, technology, or analyst partners, partnerships are another key to success. We can work with you to enhance those relationships. That may include technology partners to provide your customers a more complete solution, or channel partners to go to market with. In addition, with industry influencers such as technology analyst firms, we can help grow your market share 'favorably' by engaging with analysts in your industry and help develop an analyst relations program.
Consultancy services
We always include a complementary initial discussion of your needs and objectives, followed by a proposal of services. The initial discussion will help identify gaps and opportunities, and then a subsequent report can be prepared that includes a draft outline project plan with timelines and milestones, a brief cost analysis, and a schedule. We may recommend additional services and recommend platforms based on your unique circumstances. That’s how we ensure your success.
Modus Operandum
Peter Granger Consulting provides services on a W2 or 1099 basis. Where a company requires a Limited Corporation relationship, we have partnered with Netchannels which is able to prime the deal and outsource to Peter Granger Consulting.
Peter Granger has been in the Technology for over 20 years. In that time he has held several executive positions in the UK with IBM, Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle), Cisco Systems, Accenture, and more recently Verizon Media and Yahoo, culminating in the move to the recently acquired Yahoo Edgecast business by Limelight Networks to form Edgio .
Having moved to the US several years ago, Peter holds duel US/UK nationality, and held various roles at Cisco Systems and performed consultancy as an independent contractor. He has vast experience in industry analyst relations, channel and technology partnerships, industry marketing, and sales transformation.
Peter created the industry blog sites for Cisco Systems and his previous work for Cisco can still be seen here: https://blogs.cisco.com/author/petergranger
Peter is also holds a journalist accreditation with the United States Press Agency. The USPA publish his news articles and editorials here:
http://www.iotpeek.uspa24.com/(retired)
Peter holds an Honors Degree in Science from the University of Durham in the UK, and a post-graduate Diploma in Business Finance from the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a UK Finance MBA.
Peter now lives in California with his family.