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CRM Special Report: Vertical Markets Spotlight

A roundup of the CRM innovation taking place in eight important sectors.

CRM in Education: Vertical Markets Spotlight

Personalizing outreach across all life stages.

CRM in Media/Entertainment: Vertical Markets Spotlight

Ever-expanding programming options challenge everyone today.

CRM in Telecommunications: Vertical Markets Spotlight

CRM integration challenges loom for telcos in a turbulent industry.

CRM in Professional Services: Vertical Markets Spotlight

Automation needs to replace data ambiguity.

CRM in Utilities: Vertical Markets Spotlight

CRM powers service providers past a host of problems.

CRM in Transportation: Vertical Markets Spotlight

Data drives a widely diverse and highly competitive industry.

CRM in Real Estate/Property Management: Vertical Markets Spotlight

CRM enables firms to navigate turbulent waters.

6 Steps for Turning Podcasts into Effective Outreach

To be authentic you have to understand what your audience wants.

Tips for Adding GenAI to Your Martech Stack

Here's how to integrate generative AI into your marketing operations without ripping out what's already there.

Tips for Making Your Marketing Plan

Here are the insights you need to set your strategy and the technologies that can deliver them.

Let Your Products Sell Themselves

Product-led growth is replacing traditional sales and marketing .

Marketing’s New Game Changer: Insight Management

Companies can now have a single platform for customer data, survey results, and analytics insights.

The Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators: The 2023 CRM Industry Awards

Our 22nd annual awards recognize the vendors and innovators that shone the brightest in the past year.

The Best CRM Software and Solutions: The 2023 CRM Industry Leader Awards

Our top five picks in 11 categories point the way forward with the best products and capabilities hitting the market in customer service, marketing, and sales.

Five Top Innovating CRM Companies for 2023: The CRM Conversation Starters

These vendors kept the industry abuzz with products, services, and integrations that add up to innovation in sales, marketing, and customer service.

The Best Enterprise CRM Software and Solutions: The 2023 CRM Industry Leader Awards

The Best CRM for Midsize and Small Businesses: The 2023 CRM Industry Leader Awards

The Best Business Intelligence and Analytics: The 2023 CRM Industry Leader Awards

The Best Marketing Automation Software and Solutions: The 2023 CRM Industry Leader Awards