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Sales Automation

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.

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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 Customer Journey Orchestration Solution: The 2025 CRM Industry Leader Awards

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The Psychology of Summer Marketing: Why Customers Buy Differently When the Sun Is Out

Summer triggers one-of-a-kind psychological and behavioral shifts that can directly impact how—and why—consumers make their purchases.

How Agentic AI Creates More Space for Human Connection in Sales

Curiosity, empathy, and active listening have always been at the heart of great customer experiences. Now, they matter more than ever.

The Tariffs Effect: 5 Steps to Turning Disruption into an Opportunity to Strengthen Customer Relationships

Forward-looking leaders should view this moment not as a threat but as a window for building stronger, more resilient customer connections.

How AI Is Disrupting and Improving Every Sales Leader's Playbook

Companies that embrace AI are gaining ground while others fall behind.

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How CRM Plus CX Platforms Are Shaping the Future of CX

These two tools are better together.

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.

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