The Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators: The 2025 CRM Industry Awards

Our 24th annual awards recognize the vendors and innovators that shone the brightest in the past year.

The Best CRM Software and Solutions: The 2025 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.

Six Top Innovating CRM Companies for 2025: 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 Small and Midmarket CRM Suite: The 2025 CRM Industry Leader Awards

Buyer Beware: How Marketers Can Navigate More Complex B2B Buyer Journeys

The linear funnel is dead. Today's nonlinear, multi-stakeholder B2B journeys require a branded demand approach—AI-driven segmentation, personalized multi-channel nurturing, and steady brand building.

The Hidden Cost of Bad CRM Decisions: Why Most Midsize Businesses Regret Their Choice

From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Is AI the Future of Teacher Training?

As AI tools reshape teacher preparation, a growing number of educators are turning to virtual simulations and adaptive platforms to meet certification demands, especially in underserved areas.

Sales Reps Deserve a System of Action CRM

It's time for a CRM that drives itself.

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

Beware of memory scars from past attempts to leverage AI.

5 CRM Questions Every Salesperson Should Ask

Get the most out of your CRM and AI resources.

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.

Smart Glasses and the Future of CRM

Sci-fi shopping experiences are right around the corner.