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Best practices, case studies, and industry perspectives on channel incentives and performance programs.

CFO reviewing distributor rebate accrual reports on dual monitors
Jun 9, 2026

Distributor Rebate Accrual Accounting: What Manufacturers Must Track

Manufacturers running distributor rebate programs face a deceptively complex accounting challenge: how to accrue rebate obligations accurately before the actual…

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Marketing professional reviewing consumer rebate redemption rate analytics dashboard with upward-trending bar charts
Jun 9, 2026

Consumer Rebate Redemption Rates: Benchmarks and How to Improve Yours

Learn what a good consumer rebate redemption rate looks like by offer type. Level 6 shares benchmark ranges for mail-in,…

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Business team in casual attire collaborating around a conference table and reviewing data dashboards, representing the Level 6 and Aprendio partnership.
Jun 2, 2026

Level 6 Acquires Majority Stake in AI Automation Firm Aprendio, Expanding Enterprise Technology Capabilities

Level 6 Marketing, LLC has acquired a majority ownership stake in Aprendio, LLC, a Kansas-based AI automation firm. The strategic…

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Executive reviewing channel incentive program audit scorecard in a corporate conference room
May 27, 2026

Channel Incentive Program Audit: The Essential Manufacturer’s Scorecard

A channel incentive program audit gives manufacturers a structured way to evaluate whether their rewards are generating measurable ROI. Level…

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Channel marketer reviewing MDF utilization rate analytics dashboard
May 21, 2026

MDF Utilization Rate: Why 78% of Partners Under-Spend & How to Fix It in 2026

Healthy MDF utilization sits at 75–85%, but Forrester finds 78% of vendors leave funds unspent each quarter. Here are the…

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Deal registration program hero image — partner and vendor team aligning on a channel deal
May 19, 2026

Deal Registration Program: 7-Step Guide for 2026

Design a deal registration program partners actually use. Learn the four incentive levers, the seven-step design framework, the KPIs that…

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Consumer rebate program workflow diagram showing purchase, mobile submit, and validate steps with forecast redemption, payout speed, margin protection, and ROI measurement metrics.
Apr 23, 2026

How to Design a Consumer Rebate Program That Protects Margin and Drives Sales

A well-built consumer rebate program should lift sales without quietly eating the margin it was meant to protect. Learn how…

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Apr 14, 2026

How to Choose a Channel Incentive Platform: What Manufacturers Should Demand

A practical buyer's guide for manufacturers evaluating channel incentive platforms. Covers the 9 must-have features, red flags to watch for,…

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B2B Incentive ROI
Apr 10, 2026

B2B Channel Incentive ROI Dashboards Best Practices

What Is a Channel Incentive ROI Dashboard? A B2B channel incentive ROI dashboard is a centralized reporting tool that connects…

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