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CRM Integration

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) integration increases your CRM's value to your sales force by bringing in additional valuable customer lead data directly through various contact points like a company website or social media presence.

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Video Raises the Bar for CX Operations

Video customer service tools abound, and we break down some of them here.

Phillip Britt // 30 Apr 2026

The Leading Companies and Hottest Trends and Technologies in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales: The 2026 CRM Top 100

CRM magazine presents its eighth annual rundown of the leading companies and hottest trends in customer relationship management.

the Editors // 01 Apr 2026

The Top Customer Service Trends and Technologies for 2026: Customer Service Is Getting Supercharged

AI is opening new doors for contact center agents, managers, and customers.

Erik J. Martin // 01 Apr 2026

The Top Marketing Trends and Technologies for 2026: Marketing’s Age of AI Has Arrived, Now Comes the Hard Part

From zero-click search to "AI slop" fatigue, the trends reshaping marketing this year require more than automation; they demand new strategies and tactics.

Linda Pophal // 01 Apr 2026
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Data Governance Is How Marketing Gets the CEO’s Attention

Leadership might not be all that interested in the intricacies of a single ad campaign, but they are absolutely right to be concerned about the impact of poor data.

Jon White // 06 May 2026

The Goldilocks Rule for Revenue Orgs: Right-Sizing Your Sales Complexity

If you want to scale, you have to stop worrying about "simple" versus "complex" and start focusing on sales alignment.

Jordan Zamir // 29 Apr 2026

The Modern Contact Center’s Role in Delivering Consistent Customer Experiences

Bringing customer service functions under one coordinated system creates a more seamless service hub that leads to more satisfied customers and a healthier bottom line.

Justin Piccione // 28 Apr 2026

Beating the Noise: Predictable Outbound Sales in the AI Era

Modern outbound sales demands are moving from volume-driven activity to system-driven precision.

Jafar Orujov // 24 Apr 2026
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I’m Looking Forward to More QR Codes

It's not conjecture or hyperbole; QR codes truly are back, and this time around they might have actually have staying power.

Leonard Klie // 01 May 2026

AI Empowerment in Practice: Spotlight on Retail

A clothing and accessories firm gets a boost from an AI-powered CX platform.

Nancy Jamison // 27 Apr 2026

A Vertical Focus Is the Key to AI Adoption

Success relies on speaking the customer's language and addressing their specific needs.

Nancy Jamison // 20 Mar 2026

AI Propels KM to Center Stage

Knowledge management is no longer confined to contact centers or tech support.

Donna Fluss // 19 Mar 2026
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