Companies Struggle to Integrate Sales Plays into CRM

Businesses with integrated systems see accelerated revenue growth, Bain finds.

Don’t Forget the Post-Sale Engagement

Companies that look at the full life cycle achieve greater bottom-line results, Forrester says.

Required Reading: CX Design Requires an Organizational Redesign

Values-driven alignment is the key to company success.

Prepare Now for GenAI Advances

Analysts expect generative AI's capabilities to expand in CRM.

Gartner Identifies Top Threats Facing Sales Leaders

CSOs must evolve with rapid market and technological changes to succeed

Required Reading: Personalization Will Yield $2 Trillion If Done Right

Winning companies will capitalize on the opportunity with aggressive strategies.

B2B Personalization Efforts Are Incomplete

Post-sale efforts are not being pursued, Forrester finds.

A Look Ahead at CRM in 2025

Industry players share their thoughts about what lies ahead for sales, marketing, and customer service

The Keys to Customer Obsession

Customer-obsessed companies have an innovation and collaboration mindset, Forrester finds.

Sellers Who Use AI Meet Quota More Often

Gartner finds AI partnerships, mentalizing, and tactical flexibility as top seller competencies.

Firms Must Center Revenue Processes on Customer Value

Forrester unveils the Opportunity Lifecycle framework to help companies become customer-obsessed.

U.S. Shoppers Favor Retailer-Owned Ads

Retail media networks are preferable and pack more influence, Intellias finds,

B2B 'Deep' Sellers Tap Contacts More

LinkedIn finds that top sellers build deeper relationships with buyers.

B2B Needs to Adopt an E-Commerce Approach

Forrester urges B2B sellers to more closely mirror B2C interactions.

Required Reading: In a Competitive World, the Platform Makes the Difference

There's a playbook for winning with platforms, and it starts with a mindset.

Sales Analytics Are Helpful but Underused

Data problems top the concerns with analytics, Gartner finds.

Top AI Jobs Are CRM-Related

CRM pros need to stay ahead of the curve with AI advancements, research finds.

Required Reading: The Key to Selling More Is Selling Nothing

Salespeople need to talk less and listen more.

A Look Ahead at CRM in 2024

Industry players share their thoughts about what lies ahead for sales, marketing, and customer service.

Trust Is Invaluable in B2B Sales

Trusted companies garner twice as many recommendations, Forrester finds.