Blogs - Spotlight Analyst Relations

Spotlight’s 2025 Hit List: Our Top AR-Essential Releases of the Year

December 15, 2025

Enhancements in Spotlight Oz from the past year lay the foundation for influence orchestration and create a better experience for analyst relations professionals.

Spotlight Oz: The Strategic Engine Behind Analyst Relations & Influence Orchestration

December 10, 2025

Product Marketing Alliance Webinar: How CMOs Win in the AI-First Era

December 3, 2025

The Best AR Software for Effortless Briefing Scheduling and Team Collaboration

December 2, 2025

What It Means To Be An AR Pro in 2025 - Infographic

November 20, 2025

Learn about analyst relations software, key features, and why companies use it.

The Complete Guide to Analyst Relations Software in 2026

November 10, 2025

Spotlight’s Analyst Survey, 2025

November 7, 2025

Gartner Q3 2025 Earnings Recap

November 5, 2025

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Forrester Q3 2025 Earnings Recap

November 3, 2025

7 Essential Steps to Manage Your Gartner Magic Quadrant Submission

October 30, 2025

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The Definitive Vendor Guide to Leveraging TrustRadius Reviews for B2B Buyer Decisions

October 27, 2025

4 Best Analyst Relations Tactics That Transform B2B Marketing Technology

October 13, 2025

7 Essential Steps to Successfully Submit a Forrester Wave Evaluation

October 9, 2025

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2025 AR Summit Recap: Navigating AI, Elevating AR, and Driving Business Impact

October 6, 2025

Recent enhancements in Spotlight Oz lay the foundation for Influence Orchestration and the future of AR.

Spotlight Oz: Laying the Foundation for Influence Orchestration

October 2, 2025

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Key Findings from the Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence 2025

September 25, 2025

Activating Peer Reviews Across Marketing, Sales, and Strategy

September 23, 2025

Influence Orchestration in the GenAI Era: What Every B2B Leader Needs to Know

September 22, 2025

Influence Orchestration in the GenAI Era | Spotlight × Profound 2025 White Paper

September 22, 2025

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Key Findings from the Hype Cycle for Future of Work 2025

September 18, 2025

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How To Build a Scalable and Compliant Peer Review Program

September 15, 2025

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Peer Reviews: The Cornerstone of B2B Marketing

September 4, 2025

Futurum Signal: Discover the Details

August 22, 2025

If Generative AI can't find you, neither can your buyers.

Spotlight x Profound: Maximizing B2B Visibility in the AI-Driven Buying Journey

August 21, 2025

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Informa TechTarget Q2 2025 Recap

August 18, 2025

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Spotlight Oz: Competitive Intelligence to Win Your Market

August 11, 2025

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Gartner Q2 2025 Earnings Recap

August 5, 2025

Forrester Q2 2025 Earnings Recap

August 1, 2025

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Press Release: Spotlight Announces Partnership with Profound

July 31, 2025

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Meet the Keynote Speakers for AR Summit 2025

July 29, 2025

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Spotlight’s Analysts to Follow Guide: Meet the Analysts Shaping the Market

July 17, 2025

Introducing Spotlight RFI Assist, Powered by Tribble: A Smarter Way to Manage RFIs

July 14, 2025

As 2025 begins, transformative technologies and disruptive innovations are set to reshape industries and global markets. Analysts release annual predictions highlighting key tech trends, providing valuable insights for staying ahead. For analyst relations professionals, these predictions offer strategic opportunities. Explore the top tech trends for 2025 and beyond based on expert analysis.

Spotlight Oz: Personalized, Powerful, and Built to Inspire

June 25, 2025

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What Makes a Good Insight — Part 2: The Mechanics of a Great Insight

June 16, 2025

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The Top 5 Takeaways from the Salesforce Informatica Acquisition Announcement

June 10, 2025

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NVIDIA Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings: Performance Amidst Geopolitical Headwinds

June 9, 2025

What matters in analyst relations, and how to extract, refine, and curate insights with intention.

What Makes a Good Insight — Part 1: The Art of Insights

June 5, 2025

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Spotlight's Analyst Relations Playbook

May 12, 2025

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Forrester Q1 2025 Earnings Recap

May 9, 2025

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Gartner Q1 2025 Earnings Recap

May 9, 2025

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Three Powerful Ways G2 User Data Shapes Smarter Market Strategies

April 8, 2025

Spotlight Oz reviews new features and enhancements from the past three months.

Spotlight Oz: Plan Smarter, Move Faster and Deliver Insights.

March 31, 2025

AR budget trends and hiring challenges in 2025 for enterprise analyst relations teams.

Enterprise AR in 2025: Growth, Innovation & Smart Strategies for Success

March 18, 2025

At Spotlight, we help our clients elevate the practice of analyst relations—maximizing its value. To further support AR leaders, we’re excited to partner with Clare Henry to offer AR leadership coaching services and models.

The AR Leader’s Edge: Spotlight Partners with Experienced Strategist, Clare Henry for a Next-Level Leadership Program

March 7, 2025

Overview of Gartner’s Emerging Market Quadrant (eMQ) pilot program, explaining its real-time vendor evaluation for Generative AI technologies, key market categories, and differences from the traditional Magic Quadrant.

Understanding Gartner's New Emerging Market Quadrant (eMQ): A Fresh Approach to Vendor Analysis

February 24, 2025

Registration is open for the 2025 AR Summit in Kansas City. The premiere event for analyst relations professionals.

AR Summit 2025: Registration Now Open for the Premier Analyst Relations Event

February 17, 2025

Forrester Q4 2024 Financial Results Blog: Revenue Decline, Product Transition, and Future Projections for 2025.

Forrester Q4 2024 Earnings Recap

February 12, 2025

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Upcoming Changes to Gartner Peer Insights in 2025: What Vendors Need to Know

February 7, 2025

Gartner’s Q4 2024 financial performance highlights, including revenue growth, strategic insights, and key takeaways for Analyst Relations professionals. Outlook for 2025 covers AI trends, consulting expansion, and market impact.

Gartner Q4 2024 Earnings Recap

February 4, 2025

The Future of Omdia and Informa TechTarget: Merging Insights, Research, and Advisory for B2B Vendors

January 30, 2025

As 2025 begins, transformative technologies and disruptive innovations are set to reshape industries and global markets. Analysts release annual predictions highlighting key tech trends, providing valuable insights for staying ahead. For analyst relations professionals, these predictions offer strategic opportunities. Explore the top tech trends for 2025 and beyond based on expert analysis.

Top Tech Trends for 2025 and Beyond: Insights for Analyst Relations Professionals

January 23, 2025

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Thriving Through Change: Leadership Essentials for 2025 and Beyond

January 13, 2025

Spotlight Oz reviews new features and enhancements from the past three months.

Spotlight Oz Wrapped: Our Year in Review

December 11, 2024

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Spotlight’s 2024 Hit List: Our Top AR-Essential Releases of the Year!

December 4, 2024

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A Spotlight on CapioIT: An Interview with Phil Hassey

October 30, 2024

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2024 AR Summit Recap: Building Connections, Gaining Insights and Shaping the Future of AR

October 21, 2024

This year-end episode unveils exclusive insights from Spotlight’s 2024 Analyst Survey, highlighting key trends in Analyst Relations: relationships over influence, customer sentiment in research, and generative AI’s impact. Plus, an exclusive discount for Spotlight’s AR Summit. Essential listening for AR professionals and tech strategists

Illuminator: What Analysts Think of Analyst Relations

December 2, 2024