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Combining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with sales automation tools helps sales teams plan and monitor their sales activities and provides the necessary customer data throughout the entire selling process. Browse our news, analysis, and advice for sales professionals and managers looking take advantage of these time and labor saving strategies.

AI Goldfish or AI Dolphin—Which One Is Your Organization Ready to Be?

Beware of memory scars from past attempts to leverage AI.

Yes, AI Will Take Over Some B2B Sales Roles

Have AI support you, not replace you.

To Drive Growth, CSOs Must Harness Digitally Enabled Sales Strategies

Digital commerce is more than just a shopping cart.

Why AI Agents Are Booming and the Real Challenges Behind the Hype

The possibilities are exciting, but the path to a successful AI rollout isn't all smooth sailing.

5 CRM Questions Every Salesperson Should Ask

Get the most out of your CRM and AI resources.

Smart Glasses and the Future of CRM

Sci-fi shopping experiences are right around the corner.

Exponential Efficiency in the Age of AI

Harness the power of AI in every aspect of the enterprise.

In Memory of an Apostrophe: Is the Customer’s Experience Gone Forever?

It's time to remember who actually owns the experiences customers have with you.

AI and Sales Management

Sales 2.0 sales teams need Sales 2.0 managers.

Optimizing CRM Adoption

Here's how to turn more of your CRM users into power users.

AI’s Powerful Impact on CRM

AI is already revolutionizing sales, marketing, and customer service.

How to Map Success in the Growing CSO Role

Here are six areas on which to focus in the short and long term.

Expect Change in the CRM Industry in 2025 and Beyond

If there's one thing that's certain, it is that the long-term outlook for the CRM market remains positive.

The AI Endgame Is Decision Automation

An AI Answer to the Disturbing State of Sales

Too many companies are being complacent when it comes to branching out into AI.

Data Headlines Our 2024 Awards

None of the solutions we celebrate can work without data that is current, relevant, and accurate.

CRM, AI, and Technology Investment: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Despite the countless dollars companies are spending on AI, the quality of the experiences they provide to customers continues to decline.

Patriotism Aside, U.S. Operations Are a Good Idea

Onshoring can be costly upfront, but the service improvements will pay off.

When Did Customer Success Stop Being Successful?

Cracking a mystery of modern revenue optimization.

The Business Case for Sales Technology Training

Your investment in sales enablement tools has to go beyond simply acquiring them.