Thought Leadership Opportunities with Degreed – Zendesk

At Degreed, we love celebrating our clients who are driving innovation and shaping the future of learning. We offer a variety of opportunities that align with different levels of time commitment and effort—making it easy for you to participate and gain visibility while securing any necessary internal approvals.

These opportunities also extend to individual client stakeholders who may wish to participate in a personal capacity, independent of their organization.

Participate in Degreed Webinars

Position your organization as a leader in L&D innovation and / or personally gain visibility among industry professionals.

Share your expertise in a Degreed-hosted webinar designed for internal or external audiences, including prospective clients, analysts, and learning professionals from different industries.

Duration: 45-60 minutes (with a 20-30 minute client segment)
Topics: Best practices, success stories, strategic insights
Format: Recorded and repurposed for broader distribution
Audience: HR, L&D practitioners
Effort: Build your presentation
Degreed Support: Event hosting, dry-run and presentation alignment
Visibility: Public, recorded and re-purposed for media distribution

Speak at Degreed-Sponsored Industry Events

Demonstrate your company’s leadership in the learning space and / or strengthen your individual credibility in front of senior L&D leaders.

Degreed partners with major industry events such as Learning Technologies and CLO Symposiums, providing opportunities for clients to showcase their success stories.

Duration: 15-60 minutes (depending on the event)
Topics: Success stories, strategic insights and outcomes/impact achieved
Format: Virtual and in situ. Co-present during a Degreed-sponsored session
Audience: Senior HR, L&D, and business leaders
Effort: Build your presentation
Degreed Support: Access to event, dry-run and presentation alignment
Visibility: Public, recorded and re-purposed for media distribution

Connect with an Industry Analyst

Gain credibility for your organization as a forward-thinking leader in L&D while positioning yourself as an expert in industry discussions.

Industry analysts regularly conduct assessments and are keen to speak with Degreed clients to understand why they chose our solutions and how they integrate them into their L&D strategy.

Duration: 30-40 minutes interview and questionnaire
Topics: What value does Degreed offer to your organization
Format: Virtual meeting
Audience: HR and L&D Executives, Business Leaders and Investors
Effort: No need to prepare slides or materials—just share your experience
Degreed Support: Introduction to Analyst firm
Visibility: Completely private; discussion remains between you and the analyst

Feature in Specialized Media

Elevate your company’s brand and credibility by being featured in top-tier HR and business publications while gaining personal industry recognition.

We work with industry publications such as HR Brew, HR Executive, Forbes, Pearson, and Fast Company.

Requirement: Strong data, assets, and a compelling story
Process: Our team helps position your insights for the right media outlets
Duration: Varies based on media format
Topics: Business impact, L&D transformation, data-driven outcomes
Format: Written articles, interviews, or guest contributions
Audience: HR, L&D, and business leaders
Effort: Coordination and review of messaging
Degreed Support: Pitching stories, preparing content, and coordinating interviews
Visibility: Public and based on the media outlet's editorial guidelines

Take the Stage at LENS or VISION

Showcase your company’s success story on a global stage while increasing your personal brand recognition within the industry.

LENS and VISION are Degreed’s flagship events, attracting clients, prospects, analysts, HR consultants, and media. Presenting at these events provides unparalleled exposure.

Duration: 30-45 minutes
Topics: Your Degreed journey, business impact, key learning and development insights
Format: Live, on-stage presentation
Audience: Existing clients, prospective clients, analysts, HR consultants, and media
Effort: Preparation of presentation materials and consent from legal/procurement
Degreed Support: Content review, event coordination, event access fees, accommodation during the event and promotional amplification
Fast-track eligibility: Through winning a Degreed Visionary Awards
Visibility: Public, recorded and content promoted via Degreed Blog, social media, and industry publications

Get Involved
We’d love to collaborate with you! Whether you're interested in sharing best practices, thought leadership, or success stories, Degreed provides the platform to amplify your voice in the industry.

For more details or to express interest, contact your Degreed Client Success Representative today!