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Analyst Relations: The Analyst Whisperers
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IT Industry Analysts
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#ARchat
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
55 minutes | 8:30 am PST | 4:30 pm GMT | 10:00 pm IST
Join me for a fast-paced, insight-packed live webinar that breaks down the latest news from the IT industry analyst ecosystem.
Register & more info bit.ly/3Q25_Analyst...
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
55 minutes | 8:30 am PST | 4:30 pm GMT | 10:00 pm IST
Join me for a fast-paced, insight-packed live webinar that breaks down the latest news from the IT industry analyst ecosystem.
Register & more info bit.ly/3Q25_Analyst...
"Is Gartner going to get into the journalism business?" 🤔
Hmm… sounds provocative, but it’s not far-fetched.
Link to the Lusher Advisory research note in comments
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
"Is Gartner going to get into the journalism business?" 🤔
Hmm… sounds provocative, but it’s not far-fetched.
Link to the Lusher Advisory research note in comments
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
Not hype — real, working AI.
Big thanks to the Databricks team for joining me live to showcase ARIA (Analyst Relations Intelligent Assistant).
Highlights:
✅ Demo that wowed
✅ Hard-hitting questions
✅ Transcript
lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/databricks...
Not hype — real, working AI.
Big thanks to the Databricks team for joining me live to showcase ARIA (Analyst Relations Intelligent Assistant).
Highlights:
✅ Demo that wowed
✅ Hard-hitting questions
✅ Transcript
lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/databricks...
Databricks delivers same-day analyst RFI turnaround – powered by AI
🔗 Registration link in comments
📅 Thursday, Sept 30, 9 am PDT
Databricks delivers same-day analyst RFI turnaround – powered by AI
🔗 Registration link in comments
📅 Thursday, Sept 30, 9 am PDT
The Gartner Magic Quadrant is the global stage for technology vendors. For start-ups and scale-ups, it’s more than just an analyst report. Being named in an MQ signals product maturity, customer traction and the ability to operate at…
The Gartner Magic Quadrant is the global stage for technology vendors. For start-ups and scale-ups, it’s more than just an analyst report. Being named in an MQ signals product maturity, customer traction and the ability to operate at…
"...we’re 3 to 6 months from...AI writing 90 percent of the code. And then in 12 months, we may be in world where AI is writing essentially all of the code,” Anthropic CEO 3/2025
Today-Anthropic will 3x international workforce, expand applied AI team 5x
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"...we’re 3 to 6 months from...AI writing 90 percent of the code. And then in 12 months, we may be in world where AI is writing essentially all of the code,” Anthropic CEO 3/2025
Today-Anthropic will 3x international workforce, expand applied AI team 5x
🤔
My breakout session: “Sneak Peek: How Analyst Firms Are Really Using AI” will go beyond the hype to share never-before-published findings from my ongoing research.
Link to learn more & register in comment 👇
My breakout session: “Sneak Peek: How Analyst Firms Are Really Using AI” will go beyond the hype to share never-before-published findings from my ongoing research.
Link to learn more & register in comment 👇
Wednesday, Sept 24 · 9 am PDT / 5 pm BST / 9:30 pm IST
Mark your calendar and bring your questions… and snarky remarks
No registration – just jump in live. See comment for link
@shashib.bsky.social
Wednesday, Sept 24 · 9 am PDT / 5 pm BST / 9:30 pm IST
Mark your calendar and bring your questions… and snarky remarks
No registration – just jump in live. See comment for link
@shashib.bsky.social
2) Marc Duke, AR Consultant, Marc Duke Consulting
3) Rebecca Morris, Sr. Director Analyst & Influencer Relations, Coupa
4) Avi Orenstein, Director AR, GitLab
5) Delia Vulpe, MBA, Analyst Relationship Manager, SBS
Details in comments
2) Marc Duke, AR Consultant, Marc Duke Consulting
3) Rebecca Morris, Sr. Director Analyst & Influencer Relations, Coupa
4) Avi Orenstein, Director AR, GitLab
5) Delia Vulpe, MBA, Analyst Relationship Manager, SBS
Details in comments
Join the IIAR> on Thursday 25th September from 1800 GMT for an in-person IIAR> UK Chapter meet-up! A relaxed evening to catch up with AR peers, swap ideas, and chat about the latest hot topics in the industry.
Join the IIAR> on Thursday 25th September from 1800 GMT for an in-person IIAR> UK Chapter meet-up! A relaxed evening to catch up with AR peers, swap ideas, and chat about the latest hot topics in the industry.
Don't fall into trap of conflating IT analysts (eg Forrester) have same business model as elite consultancies (eg McKinsey).
Marginal cost of supporting an additional client is close to zero
Zero, yes, zero
Link in comment
Don't fall into trap of conflating IT analysts (eg Forrester) have same business model as elite consultancies (eg McKinsey).
Marginal cost of supporting an additional client is close to zero
Zero, yes, zero
Link in comment
But does it really change the analyst game – or is it hype dressed up as disruption?
Read "Futurum Signal Beyond the Hype" Lusher Advisory: AR Intelligence on the launch.
Link in comment
But does it really change the analyst game – or is it hype dressed up as disruption?
Read "Futurum Signal Beyond the Hype" Lusher Advisory: AR Intelligence on the launch.
Link in comment
We’ve heard mixed views on QKS Group: credible analysts, a “research mill,” or something in between. That makes QKS the perfect case study to kick off this series on analyst perceptions.
Survey link in comment
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
We’ve heard mixed views on QKS Group: credible analysts, a “research mill,” or something in between. That makes QKS the perfect case study to kick off this series on analyst perceptions.
Survey link in comment
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
How? Databricks' AR Intelligent Assistant (ARIA) handles 90% of RFI drudgery, freeing AR teams for strategic 10% that shapes market positioning.
Free webinar - 9/30/25 - Link in comment
#ARchat #AnalystRelations #AIforAR
How? Databricks' AR Intelligent Assistant (ARIA) handles 90% of RFI drudgery, freeing AR teams for strategic 10% that shapes market positioning.
Free webinar - 9/30/25 - Link in comment
#ARchat #AnalystRelations #AIforAR
This week’s theme “nominated by Crystal ‘The AR Whisperer’ Golightly”
1) Sarah Flury
2) Jerrold Freeman
3) Hillary Perkins Marks
4) Christy S.
5) Katie Tomlinson
Link in comment for LinkedIn post for details, join the chat
This week’s theme “nominated by Crystal ‘The AR Whisperer’ Golightly”
1) Sarah Flury
2) Jerrold Freeman
3) Hillary Perkins Marks
4) Christy S.
5) Katie Tomlinson
Link in comment for LinkedIn post for details, join the chat
Lusher Advisory webinar hosted by Carter Lusher w/ Databricks Sonya Vargas for demo, discussion, Q&A of ARIA (Analyst Relations Intelligent Assistant).
9/30/25 - 9 am PDT. Details See comment.
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
Lusher Advisory webinar hosted by Carter Lusher w/ Databricks Sonya Vargas for demo, discussion, Q&A of ARIA (Analyst Relations Intelligent Assistant).
9/30/25 - 9 am PDT. Details See comment.
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
“Influence Metrics” Down For 11th Consecutive Quarter
Forrester’s 2Q25 earnings delivered more worrying signals for Analyst Relations leaders and technology vendor executives tracking the firm’s relevance in enterprise buying decisions.
“Influence Metrics” Down For 11th Consecutive Quarter
Forrester’s 2Q25 earnings delivered more worrying signals for Analyst Relations leaders and technology vendor executives tracking the firm’s relevance in enterprise buying decisions.
What do you think? Bring your thoughts and join in the conversation.
🗓 Thursday, August 7 | 🕗 8 am PDT | 5 pm CEST | 8:30 pm IST| ⏱60 minutes
🔗 Registration link in comments
#AnalystRelations
What do you think? Bring your thoughts and join in the conversation.
🗓 Thursday, August 7 | 🕗 8 am PDT | 5 pm CEST | 8:30 pm IST| ⏱60 minutes
🔗 Registration link in comments
#AnalystRelations
Analyst firm pushing for quick & very early renewal with extended lock-in? Smart AR pros don’t rush to sign—they negotiate with leverage.
New - Lusher Advisory: The AR Playbook - Contracts & Procurement # 1
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
Analyst firm pushing for quick & very early renewal with extended lock-in? Smart AR pros don’t rush to sign—they negotiate with leverage.
New - Lusher Advisory: The AR Playbook - Contracts & Procurement # 1
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
Look no further - #ARchat has you covered.
In this episode we talk about the wider trends in AR with leading market tracker @carterlusher.bsky.social
youtu.be/gbQLVOtFX7c?...
Look no further - #ARchat has you covered.
In this episode we talk about the wider trends in AR with leading market tracker @carterlusher.bsky.social
youtu.be/gbQLVOtFX7c?...
📅 Join us LIVE this Friday, March 21, at 7:00 AM PDT.
🔗 Learn more & register now: lnkd.in/g88J3u65
Because this event is live, your questions, comments, and observations will shape the discussion. Let’s make this a lively and interactive chat! 🔥
📅 Join us LIVE this Friday, March 21, at 7:00 AM PDT.
🔗 Learn more & register now: lnkd.in/g88J3u65
Because this event is live, your questions, comments, and observations will shape the discussion. Let’s make this a lively and interactive chat! 🔥
Forrester’s investor downsizing is a data point not to be ignored
⚠️ AR Pros: What’s Your Next Move?
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/blackrocks...
Forrester’s investor downsizing is a data point not to be ignored
⚠️ AR Pros: What’s Your Next Move?
#ARchat #AnalystRelations
lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/blackrocks...
💡Eight consecutive quarters of influence metrics erosion demands AR’s engagement reassessment.
Dig Deeper... lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/forresters...
#ARchat #AnalystRelations #Forrester #Gartner
💡Eight consecutive quarters of influence metrics erosion demands AR’s engagement reassessment.
Dig Deeper... lusheradvisory.substack.com/p/forresters...
#ARchat #AnalystRelations #Forrester #Gartner