Channel Marketing Epics

A comprehensive list of all of Channel Marketing epic codes.

Channel Marketing Epics

Create epic here: https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-com/marketing/-/epics/new

MDF Requests

Note: Do not pay out invoice/P.O. until MDF proof of performance (POP), lead list and Invoice have been processed and noted as approved by the Partner Marketing team.

<!-- Name this Epic:  MDF - PartnerName - Activity -->

{{#fields}}

## MDF Request - {{fundRequest}}

## :key: Key Details

### :round_pushpin: DRI

* **Campaign Owner (CMM)**: {{userHandle}}
* **Ecosystem Sales Manager**: `Insert ESM`
* [ ] **Manager Approval**: `Insert Ecosystem Director` - Approval required only for EMEA.

### :handshake: Partner Details

* **Channel Partner**: {{channelPartnerName}}
* **Channel CRM ID**: {{channelPartnerCrmId}}
* **Is an Alliance Partner Involved?**: {{isAlliancePartnerInvolved}}
* **Alliance Partner**: {{alliancePartnerName}}
* **Alliance CRM ID**: {{alliancePartnerCrmId}}

### :paperclips: Quick Links

* [ ] **MDF Tracking Sheet** (add link)
* [x] **Allocadia Sub-Category ID** [{{subCategoryId}}](https://eu1.allocadia.com/budgets/{{budgetId}}/items/{{subCategoryId}}/details)
* [x]  **Allocadia Line Item ID** [{{itemID}}](https://eu1.allocadia.com/budgets/{{budgetId}}/items/{{itemId}}/details)
* [x] [**Salesforce Campaign**]({{campaignLink}})(automated)
  * [ ] **Funds Request** (add link)
  * [ ] **Fund Claim** (add link)
* [ ] [**Marketo Program**]() - [process to follow](/handbook/marketing/channel-marketing/#mdf-campaigns) Remember to paste **Allocadia Line Item ID** into Marketo Description field when syncing to SFDC. The line item in Allocadia will auto-tag/update once the SFDC Campaign is created and an ID match found.
* [ ] [**Zip**]()

## :notepad_spiral: Campaign Details

*Please do not delete anything in this section. Fill out information in full and complete your budget line item before moving to WIP.*

* **Date(s):** {{startDate}} - {{endDate}}
* **Campaign Type:** Partner - MDF
* **Worked by Sales Dev:** {{workedBySalesDev}}
* **Tactic/Event Type:** {{partnerCampaignType}}
* **Campaign Name:** {{campaignName}}
* **Location:** `Insert the location of the activity`
* **Event website:** `Insert the event website`
* **Expected number of deal registrations:** {{expectedNumberDR}}
* **Target number of contacts:** {{targetNumberContact}}
* **Estimated pipeline created (USD):**  {{estimatedPipelineCreated}}
* **Budgeted costs:** `Insert the budgeted cost`
* **Total cost of campaign:** `Insert cost of campaign`
* **Budget holder:** Channel Marketing
* **Region:** {{partnerRegion}}
* **Sub-Region**: {{geo}}
* **Sales Territory (if specific):** `Insert the sales territory`
* **Sales Segment:** Assumes both Large & MM unless otherwise explicitly noted.


## :vertical_traffic_light: User Journey

(REQUIRED: Channel Marketing Manager to provide a description of the user journey. What is this campaign? How will the partner attract leads and drive ROI from this spend?)

## Joint Messaging

Please provide high level joint messaging concepts that you will be using with the campaign

## :level_slider: Sponsorship Level & Details

(Fill in if applicable, delete if not.)

## :mega: Does this event have a speaking engagement?

(Fill in if applicable, delete if not.)

## :busts_in_silhouette: Staffing

Please read through the [Event Handbook page](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/events/#employee-booth-guidelines) for best practices at events. Once you commit to an event, please make sure to plan to attend.

* [ ] ESM
* [ ] SA Request: If you need an SA to attend, [please follow their triage process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/events/#requesting-technical-staffing).
* [ ] Speaker: If you need a customer speaker, [please follow the Customer Reference Process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/brand-and-product-marketing/product-and-solution-marketing/customer-advocacy/customer-events.html#requesting-a-reference-customer).
* [ ] GitLab AE
* [ ] Other:

### Lead Follow-up with Channel Partner

- [x] Will the partner do the initial lead follow-up? _(Auto-checked - if Sales Dev is involved make sure to uncheck)_

  - [x] YES, based on [process outlined here](/handbook/marketing/channel-marketing/#channel-partner-lead-sharing-via-vartopia).
    - [x] Partner will submit for Deal Registration via Partner Portal
      - [ ] Please describe how the partner plans to follow-up on leads received from this event/campaign:
  - [ ] No
- [ ] Please add any additional, relevant notes regarding the partnership on this event/campaign here:

## :package: Swag and Event Assets

<details>

<summary> Expand </summary>

For all details regarding swag, [please see here](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/channel-marketing/#requesting-swag-for-channel-events-and-awards).

### Shipping Details

- [ ] Ship from Vendor:
- [ ] Please list what is being shipped (including quantities):
- [ ] Tracking:
</details>

## :checkered_flag: Post Event

<details>

<summary> Expand </summary>

* [ ] Import lead list to Google Drive
* [ ] Add proof of performance to the epic by posting the SFDC Fund Claim link

</details>

/label ~"mktg-status::wip" ~“Channel Marketing" ~"Channel" ~"MDF" ~"Pending MDF Approval"

/assign {{userHandle}}
/confidential

{{/fields}}

Channel Events

To Partner Marketing Webinars

<!-- Name this epic: Name of Event - Date of Event -->

## [Main Issue]() - template: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/channel-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=ptnr_mktg_webinar_main_template

## Copy Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9yMw2DQJ5u1RxC3kYO0ZgQM5TJfKlRiGGjJqVFg1GE/edit?usp=sharing

## [Dry Run Agenda]() - template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vrdOEV4fbl5bzYpqQcCFnMN6QjuCIc0nRfilP3IvCfM/edit#heading=h.qv152nkfuvce

## [Landing Page]() - `to be added when live`

## Key Details
* **Channel Marketing Manager:**
* **Campaign Type:** Webinar
* **Official Name:**
* **Date(s):**
* **Campaign Name (SFDC/Marketo Name):**
Format: YYYYMMDD_FYYY_QX_Quarterly_Partner_Marketing_Webinar_Region (i.e. EMEA/AMER or APAC)
Note: Campaign format is critical to maintain reporting integrity
* [ ] [**Salesforce Campaign**]()
* [ ] [**Marketo Program**]()

## On24 Links
- [ ] [Link for AUDIENCE to join](ADD LINK TO THE AUDIENCE from ON24)
- [ ] [Link to registration reports, analytics, etc.](ADD LINK TO THE Reports from ON24)
- [ ] [Link used to review audience-view of event lobby](ADD LINK TO THE Preview from ON24)
- [ ] [Link supplied to event producer, presenters and Q&A managers to conduct dry run and join webinar day of](ADD LINK TO THE Present from ON24)

## Sub-Issue Creation
Utilize the [Workshop/Webcast SLA Workback Schedule](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YXriQ1clvYyBn-TDbbCVvNP6NEbrAF-0w6tIHKhDeZM/edit?usp=sharing) to calculate the due dates. `All Webcasts will be -45 day SLA webcasts since they require all new content.`

### PMM Creates and assigns all to self except Marketo LP&A

* [ ] [On24 Event Creation](/handbook/marketing/virtual-events/webcasts/#on24-webcast-setup)
* [ ] [Program Tracking](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/field-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=program-tracking)
* [ ] [Webcast Prep Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/field-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=webcast-prep)
* [ ] [Dry Run Scheduling Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/field-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=webcast_dry_run_scheduling)
* [ ] [Write Copy Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/field-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=write-copy)
* [ ] [Marketo Landing Page & Automation Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/marketing-operations/-/issues/new?issuable_template=request-marketo_landing_page_request)
* [ ] [News on Demand Article/Email Creation](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/channel-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=NoD_promotion)
* [ ] [Update Partner Portal - Partner Marketing Webinar Page](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/channel-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=Update_Portal_PtnrMktgWebinar)
* [ ] [Create Post-event Survey](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/channel-marketing/-/issues/new?issuable_template=to_ptnr_postevent_survey)


/label ~"mktg-status::wip" ~"Webcast - GitLab Hosted" ~"Channel Marketing"

Channel Marketing Menu of Services

What marketing services are available to our channel partners?

Channel partners have several programs and tools available to help them market and sell GitLab easily. The following are a few of the programs currently being offered; additional programs will be added periodically so bookmark this page to ensure you always have the latest information.

  • Partner Instant Marketing Campaigns - Weʼve developed a full suite of GitLab marketing assets for partners, including ebooks, infographics, videos, digital ads, social media posts, and more. They can select what they need, customize the piece with a logo, and deploy as they see fit. These assets are also available for partners through our Partner Microsite program. To get started, partners just login to the GitLab partner portal.

Last modified February 15, 2025: mktgops20250123 (181dd5b4)