Press releases can be submitted at any time and we always respect embargoes as these help us plan ahead. Submissions should ideally be shared as plain text in the body of an email, with a relevant image. 

Upcoming Features

Responses to our forward features should be submitted to the editor by the deadline shown below. Submissions must be attributed to a spokesperson. 

All features will include thoughts from various stakeholders and are written by the Comms Business editorial team. As such, please do not send opinion pieces in response to our forward features as they are unlikely to be used.

Further information on how to get your stories featured in Comms Business can be found here. Please do get in touch with any questions.

March 2025

Deadline: Monday 3rd February 2025 16:00 GMT

Channel Live Preview

This feature will spotlight the speakers and exhibitors of Channel Live 2025. Let us know your plans for the show and what attendees should expect from your company. 

Submit to: charlotte.hathway@markallengroup.com

Building lasting relationships

Relationships are key to the Channel’s success. Whether it’s forging links with new customers or strengthening ties with existing vendors, partners are constantly having to develop ways to find and deliver the best value. How can MSPs, resellers and VARs build better relationships and continue to win? 

We will ask:

• What are the key ingredients to a successful partnership?
• What are the biggest challenges involved in establishing a relationship with a) a customer and b) a vendor?
• How can channel partners get the most out of their existing partnerships?
• What technology can partners use to further their communication and relationships with suppliers and clients?
• What are the key emerging areas of opportunity that they should be looking to move into to foster new relationships?

Submit to: alex.wright@markallengroup.com

Adding value with Microsoft

The Microsoft ecosystem provides huge opportunity for channel companies, with wraparound services and integrations opening up new possibilities. This feature will provide resellers and MSPs with advice on how they can add value with Microsoft, as well as areas where partners can most benefit from the Microsoft portfolio.  

We will ask:

• What are the big opportunities for resellers and MSPs around Microsoft products?
• What is Microsoft like as a vendor partner?
• How important are Microsoft certifications?
• The CMA recently extended its investigation into the cloud services market, with Microsoft under the microscope along with AWS and Google. What could this mean for the Channel? 
• Case studies of channel projects involving Microsoft products.

Submit to: charlotte.hathway@markallengroup.com

2025 features, supplements and focus months

Articles in bold are SPOTLIGHT months where the topic is expanded on in additional content and advertising on digital weekly newsletters (x 4 to 16,000+ recipients) and news stories on Comms Business website over the whole month. This additional content allows for brand visibility and elevation as a thought leader; involvement in these and extra digital activities to enable lead generation are at a cost. For more information please contact mat.swift@markallengroup.com or call 07919 177099, or moh.lalani@markallengroup.com or call 07766 081822.