We are the Champions. And you can be one, too!

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We are the Champions...

Amanda BaumanOliver Heinz

And you can be one, too!

Who are the IBM Champions?

548IBM Champions

8IBM Brands

>15Countries

Top influencers in our community who go above and beyond to evangelize IBM's products and solutions, share knowledge, and grow the community.

Numerous grous of IBM Champions spanning 8 brands: ICSTivoliRationalInformation ManagementBusiness AnalyticsECMPowerWebSphere

Champions span over 15 countries, and growing!

What the IBM Champion program ISN'T...

Incentive program

No obligations

No quotas to meet

No minimum participation requirements

NOT an incentive program. Meaning you are not required to do anything on our behalf once you become a champion. We hope you will continue to do what you already have done to become a champion!

What the IBM Champion program IS...

Recognition program

Rewarded for your contributions for the past year.

Nominations held yearly

Identified as special to IBM in profiles

Invited to private community

Provided special access and privileges

Your content promoted by IBM

Recognition for the work you did over the past year. Nominations are held every year. All activities are OPTIONALYour IBM Champion merchandise is a thank you and helps identify you as someone special to IBMWe (Oliver and I) look for ways to promote your efforts via social and other means throughout the year.

What are the benefits?

For IBM...

Build a community around IBM's products and solutions

Share knowledge and expertise to a wide audience

Amplify IBM's messages

So why does IBM have a Champion program?

It helps build a sense of community around IBM's portfolio. A strong community is vital with complex software. You help amplify IBM's message.You fill the gaps in knowledge between the product documentation and the real-world experience.

IBM Champions by the numbers

87 IBM ChampionsSince January 1, 2014:

255Blog
Posts

336Forum
Posts

283ICONUK
Mentions

Since January, tweets by IBM Champs. Not all are about IBM. Many are you interacting. Interestingly, a spike in January! Wonder what that's about?

Twitter metrics for ICS Champions

Since January 1, 2014:

102,055Tweets

412Tweets per day

17Tweets per hour

Since January, tweets by IBM Champs. Not all are about IBM. Many are you interacting. Interestingly, a spike in January! Wonder what that's about?

What are the benefits?

For the IBM Champion...

VIP

z

Recognition and promotion via IBM's Social Channels

Conference discounts, VIP access, and logo merchandise

Exclusive communities and feedback opportunities

Passing it over to Oliver now to talk about the benefits to the IBM Champions!

Ben MenesiHead of Product at Ytria

Areas of expertise: Domino Administration

Domino Development

Replication and Security

About Ben: Collaboration tech enthusiast with interests in business process re-engineering and enterprise security

Community involvement:Speaker at events around the world, like: IBM Connect

Engage

MWLUG

ICONUK

Links: @BenMenesihttp://techlab.ytria.com/

Femke GoedhartBusiness Consultant | PartnerSilverside - IBM Premier Business Partner in the Netherlands

Community involvement: Speaker

Blogging

Organising / supporting roles with several community events (local events, Social Connections)

Social Media

Feedback & Usability

Areas of expertise: Social Business / Adoption

Collaboration Solutions

Document Management & ECM

Links: @FemkeGoedhart http://FemkeGoedhart.com

What makes a Champion?

Shares Knowledge

Highly active in local User Groups

Active in Social Media

Prolific Blogger

Responds to Community

Questions

Speaks at

Events

Provides Feedback

Who can become a Champion?

CustomersBusiness Partners

DevelopersAdminsSalesConsultants

Large Multi-national CompanySMBIndependent

North AmericaLatin AmericaEuropeJapanAustraliaSouth Africa

ConnectED 2015 A Champion Event

Invitation to Leadership Alliance

Exclusive Executive Events

ConnectEd-2015_ecard_7-22-2014_comp3.pngInvolvement in Content Team

Complementary Registration

Networking Events

An invitation to current ICS Champions

Pilot the Social Champions Dashboard: https://socialchampions.voicestorm.com/

IBM Content

YourBlogs

RelevantStories

Register and start sharing today!

Share via LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | custom link

Submit and share content that is interesting to you

Friendly competition Earn points for sharing

Leader board refreshes weekly

Nominations

Nominations are open now until Sept. 17.

Announce 2015 Champions
November

Criteria

Evangelize and advocate for IBM and ICS products

Help growAnd nurture The community

Expand reach Across the IBM Portfolio

Present
feedback, both negative and positive, in a constructive manner

Share knowledge and expertise

Do you know a Champion?

https://ibm.biz/NominateChamps

Nominations are open!

Things you will need to know about the nominee:
Email address

Company

Job title

IBM relationship

Social account names

Social contributions

User group involvement and contributions

Speaking engagements

Authored content, courses and curriculum, and forum contributions

Beta or other development program participation

Links

IBM Champion News and Views:
http://ibm.biz/IBMChampBlogIBM Champions landing page:https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/champion/Social Champions Hub: http://www/SocialChampion.voicestorm.comNominate an IBM Champion:
https://ibm.biz/NominateChamps

@IBMChampions@OliHeinz@AmandaBauman

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We are the Champions. And you can be one, too!