[Ipg-smz] I got this stupid response from a Gartner analyst today about a query I sent to him...

[Tom Henderson]

It was a defensive move. Note the word "specific" which might how 
favoritism, or Gartner giving free advice to that (possible customer 
and) client.

They would need to charge for that.

Tom


On 3/13/19 10:38 AM, Todd R. Weiss wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> OMG, I got the most ridiculous responses ever from a Gartner analyst 
> today...
>
> I asked for comments for a story I am working on. I asked for his 
> thoughts on the vendor's expanded product offering and what it might 
> offer to the channel and customers.
>
> Here is this guy's response...
>
> "My apologies at not being able to assist.  Gartner analysts do not 
> make public comments regarding any specific vendor’s products, 
> services, or other offerings.
>
> Gartner Copyright and Quote policy - 
> https://www.gartner.com/en/about/policies/copyright
>
> Company-specific quote FAQ
>
> https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/about/documents/Why_1e.pdf
>
> "
>
>
> WTF?
>
>
> I wrote back...
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> Thanks for your note.
>
> However, I have been talking to Gartner analysts for 19 years as a 
> tech journalist and they always share their thoughts on technologies, 
> trends, companies and products with me.
>
> Christy Pettey and her team connect me with analysts regularly.
>
> I don't even know what to say.  :)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd
>
> Anyone else get a similar reply lately?
>
> I have no idea what he's talking about.
>
> Ugh.
>
> Yours,
>
> Todd
>
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>
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