Channelvision Magazine

What Channelvision Magazine does

ChannelVision Magazine is a bi-monthly B2B print and digital trade publication serving channel partners that sell voice, data, access, managed and business services, and technology gear to small and medium businesses. Published by Beka Business Media and founded in 2007 by Berge Kaprelian (President/CEO and Group Publisher), the company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and operates with a 1–10 person team. More than two-thirds of subscribers are telecom agents and equipment VARs, with an additional growing web-based readership; the publication's email database exceeds 55,000 channel partner executives across telecom agents, MSPs, IT VARs, integrators, master distributors, and service providers. ChannelVision has been publishing industry content for nearly 20 years, supported by an editorial team led by Editor-In-Chief Martin Vilaboy with prior founding-editor experience at FatPipe Magazine, VoIP Business Weekly, and IP Business News.

Name

Channelvision Magazine

Legal name

ChannelVision Magazine (published by Beka Business Media)

Website

https://channelvisionmag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ChannelVision Magazine is a bi-monthly B2B trade publication serving telecom agents, equipment VARs, MSPs, and technology integrators targeting SMBs. Published by Beka Business Media from Scottsdale, Arizona, it operates a 55,000+ email database, an annual CVxEXPO trade show, and editorial award programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and B2B Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Direct Mail Advertising (54186)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ), Syndication, Licensing & Content Partnerships (Columns, Features, Photos) (MPAJADAI)

Keywords

• B2B trade publication
• Telecom channel media
• IT channel content
• Channel marketing services
• Channel partner events

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Free and paid subscriptions to ChannelVision Magazine, a bi-monthly B2B publication serving channel partners in telecom and IT
2. Advertising: Display advertising, sponsored content, and branded e-newsletter production and distribution to channel partner audience
3. Marketing Services: Custom content services including blog content, press release generation, whitepapers, case studies, website copy, third-party research, graphic design, infographic production, and branded e-book production. Also includes email blast packages to 55,000+ database and webinar hosting services.
4. Event Sponsorships: CVxEXPO annual event with sponsorship tiers including Diamond, Platinum, and Silver sponsorships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ChannelVision Magazine is a bi-monthly B2B print and digital trade publication read by telecom agents, equipment VARs, MSPs, and technology integrators selling voice, data, access, managed services, and technology gear to small/medium businesses. The company also sells marketing services (content creation, email blasts to a 55,000+ database, webinars, podcasts, and media interviews), runs the annual CVxEXPO trade show, and operates award programs including the Visionary Spotlight Awards and ChannelVision AI Awards.

Product overview

ChannelVision Magazine is a B2B bi-monthly print magazine and digital content properties targeting channel partners in telecom and IT. The publication offers a multi-platform content portfolio including ChannelVision Magazine (core print/digital publication), CV Podcasts (in-depth channel expert interviews), CV TV (video company profiles), ChannelVision Webinars (hosted virtual presentations), White Papers/eBooks (third-party research), and Channel Manager's Playbooks (industry guides). The company operates award programs including the Visionary Spotlight Awards (VSAs) and ChannelVision AI Awards (CVAIs), and produces the annual CVxEXPO trade show. Marketing services include content creation, email marketing to 55,000+ subscribers, media interviews, and podcast production. The publication maintains Partner Directories for channel discovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ChannelVision Magazine
• CV Podcasts
• CV TV
• ChannelVision Webinars
• CVxEXPO
• Visionary Spotlight Awards (VSAs)
• ChannelVision AI Awards (CVAIs)
• CV Marketing & Content Services
• Email Marketing Services
• Partner Directories
• White Papers / eBooks
• Channel Manager's Playbooks

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ email database of telecom agents and MSPs with above-average open and click-through rates

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TelaruscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2026Continued partnership with leading technology solutions distributor (TSD) Telarus for CVxEXPO. Telarus is a key distribution partner bringing technology advisors and MSPs to the event.
• C3 CompletecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026C3 Complete returns as Platinum Sponsor of CVxEXPO26. C3 is a leading technology consultancy offering solutions stack for MSPs and channel partners. Partnership includes sponsor visibility, e-kart racing event hosting, and networking opportunities.
• 4VoicemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 20264Voice signed as Platinum Sponsor of CVxEXPO26. 4Voice is a leading cloud-hosted phone solutions provider. Partnership provides sponsor visibility and marketing exposure at the annual channel event.
• Granite TelecommunicationsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 January 2026Granite returns as Silver Sponsor for CVxEXPO26. Granite is a leading communications and technology solutions provider. Partnership includes sponsor visibility at annual channel event.
• NHCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026NHC serves as Diamond Sponsor of CVxEXPO, the annual channel partner event. NHC is a leading aggregator providing private 5G and connectivity solutions. Partnership includes booth presence, sponsor visibility, and collaborative event programming.
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2025Verizon Private 5G featured at NHC's Private 5G pavilion during CVxEXPO25, showcasing transformation of operations in manufacturing, corporate, medical, and higher education campuses.
• ZultysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZultys sponsors white paper content through ChannelVision, providing thought leadership content to channel partner audience.
• LogMeInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogMeIn provides white paper content through ChannelVision for lead generation and brand visibility among channel partners.
• RingLogixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRingLogix provides white paper content through ChannelVision's white paper library for channel partner audience.
• ConectUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConectUS sponsors white paper content through ChannelVision for brand visibility and lead generation.
• FluentStreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFluentStream provides white paper content on cloud communication tools for ChannelVision audience.
• RapidScaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRapidScale sponsors cloud computing white paper through ChannelVision for lead generation.
• Dell TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDell Technologies provides white papers on cloud and IT planning/provisioning through ChannelVision.
• YeastarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYeastar provides podcast interview and video content through CV TV and podcasts showcasing key market differentiators.
• JabraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJabra provides contact center industry white paper through ChannelVision's white paper library.
• Cox BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCox Business featured in podcast interviews discussing advisor enablement and new incentive programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CRN (The Channel Company): Flagship B2B media brand covering IT channel partners, solution providers, and VARs. Closely comparable to ChannelVision in target audience (VARs, MSPs, integrators) and revenue model (advertising, events, awards).
• MSP Success (formerly MSPmentor / IT Jungle): Media brand focused on managed service providers, a core ChannelVision audience segment. Comparable in editorial positioning, digital/newsletter monetization, and event sponsorship model.
• Telecom Reseller / BTR (Beacon Telecom Resources): Trade publication and content platform covering the telecom channel with news, webinars, and podcasts. Directly comparable to ChannelVision in audience focus and advertising-supported B2B media model.
• Channel Partners / Informa Tech: Operates Channel Futures and the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, a direct competitor in telecom/IT channel trade publishing and events. Overlaps with ChannelVision on editorial audience, sponsor base, and annual event business.
• Channelnomics (The 2112 Group): B2B media and research firm focused on IT channel partner business models. Directly comparable to ChannelVision's editorial focus on channel economics and partner strategy content.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Tech (Omdia / Canalys): Large media and research group with multiple channel, telecom, and IT brands under its umbrella. Comparable to ChannelVision in audience coverage but with vastly larger portfolio, events, and analyst products.
• CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association): Industry trade association for the IT channel producing research, publications, and member media. Overlaps with ChannelVision on audience and thought-leadership content but operates as a member-funded organization rather than advertising-led publisher.
• The Channel Company (parent of CRN): Holding company behind CRN and XChange events, providing channel partner media, events, and communities. Overlaps with ChannelVision on channel-focused media products but operates at meaningfully greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/channelvisionmg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo63C4GuhpDK5iCkoTFpl1w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7967143

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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