{"id":1048,"date":"2023-11-04T18:57:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T13:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/?post_type=insights-lab&#038;p=1048"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:39:46","slug":"channel-partner-engagement-research-insights-2023-fmcg","status":"publish","type":"insights-lab","link":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/our-work\/insights-lab\/channel-partner-engagement-research-insights-2023-fmcg\/","title":{"rendered":"Channel Partner Engagement Research Insights 2023: FMCG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\" has-content-align-left has-overlay has-overlay--dark alignwide wp-block-biw-block-theme-hero\">\n\t<div class=\"biw-hero__grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-nav__wrapper\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-nav\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__media has-dynamic-border-radius\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__overlay overlay-dark\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FMCG_banner-images-5.jpg\" class=\"biw-hero__bg-image\" alt=\"Smiling man in a yellow shirt stands with arms crossed against a blurred background of a shop with various colorful products. A small gear icon with a shopping cart symbol is in the bottom left corner.\" style=\"object-position: 100% 55%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FMCG_banner-images-5.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FMCG_banner-images-5-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FMCG_banner-images-5-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/FMCG_banner-images-5-768x267.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"biw-hero__title\" style=\"line-height: 1.2\">\n\t\t\t\t<em>76%<\/em> of FMCG Channel Partners Seek Stronger Engagement\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"biw-hero__subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tChannel Partner Engagement Research 2023 | BI WORLDWIDE India &amp; KANTAR\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file hide-file-download-path\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-bf546890-f5ed-48e3-9488-7b9c903580f0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/BIW-Drivers-of-channel-partners-engagement-FMCG-Industry-eBook.pdf\">BIW-Drivers of channel partners engagement- FMCG Industry eBook<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/11\/BIW-Drivers-of-channel-partners-engagement-FMCG-Industry-eBook.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-bf546890-f5ed-48e3-9488-7b9c903580f0\">Download Insights<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fce79bf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fce79bf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-orange\">Transforming FMCG Channel Engagement Strategies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FMCG industry moves fast\u2014products turn over quickly, shelf space is fiercely contested, and consumer preferences shift overnight. Success depends on a highly engaged channel partner network that drives visibility, availability, and sales. Yet, a recent BI WORLDWIDE study revealed that <strong>nearly one-third of FMCG channel partners in India report low engagement with the brands they work with.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenges are clear: shrinking margins, private label competition, and a vast retail landscape spanning general trade (wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) and modern trade (supermarkets, e-commerce, and quick commerce). While digital payments are widespread, many FMCG channel partners struggle with adopting tech-driven loyalty programs. Rising channel conflicts further complicate engagement, making it harder for FMCG brands to build long-term, meaningful partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand what truly drives channel partner engagement in this dynamic sector, BI WORLDWIDE India partnered with KANTAR on an exclusive research study. The findings are clear\u2014beyond competitive pricing and promotions, channel partners stay engaged with brands that prioritise clear communication, offer high-value non-cash rewards like travel and premium gadgets, and execute loyalty programs with speed and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these insights, BI WORLDWIDE India has developed proprietary tools and strategic frameworks to help FMCG brands build lasting loyalty. The <strong>Affection Matrix<\/strong> measures engagement, while the <strong>IBC Solution Framework<\/strong> (Invest, Build, Consider) provides a structured approach to designing high-impact loyalty programs that keep channel partners motivated and invested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-orange\">Driving Impact with Channel Loyalty Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BI WORLDWIDE India\u2019s retailer loyalty programs have delivered measurable success for leading FMCG brands. One such achieved 4x revenue growth, a 4x increase in active partners, a 5x higher target achievement, and a 60% rise in reward redemptions. Strategies such as personalised non-cash rewards, seamless tech-enabled platforms, and multilingual support played a key role in achieving these results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an industry where speed and consistency define success, an engagement strategy built on rewards, recognition, communication, and training can make all the difference. Discover how BI WORLDWIDE India helps brands strengthen their channel partnerships and accelerate growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-10 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b5f5b40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-gold-background-color has-background  has-dynamic-border-radius  layout-columns-4 has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-645d8aa7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to elevate your channel performance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-controls=\"modal-header-lead-gen\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" href=\"#\" modal-id=\"header-lead-gen\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button modal-trigger core-button-trigger\">Let&#8217;s talk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boost your channel partner engagement with BI WORLDWIDE. 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