January/February 2026
Magazine Features
Why Branded Calling Is Critical for Outbound Outreach
Erik J. Martin //
23 Jan 2026
Here's how to implement it and restore your ring's reputation.
Pending Legislation Could Upend AI in CRM
Phillip Britt //
23 Jan 2026
Government regulators are turning their attention to artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
Marketers Waiting to See How the Cookie Crumbles
Linda Pophal //
23 Jan 2026
Navigating the uncertain future of third-party tracking in 2026.
Reality Check
Moving Customer Awareness to Adoption in 2026
Nancy Jamison //
26 Jan 2026
Messaging can have a big impact on customer outcomes.
Scouting Report
The State of CCaaS: Power Platforms in a Shifting Market
Donna Fluss //
23 Jan 2026
These solutions are integral CX infrastructure, but companies want flexibility and future-proofing.
The Last Line
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late: Rethinking ‘100 Percent Coverage’ in Contact Center QA
Ian Jacobs //
20 Jan 2026
Finding a happy medium between a few snapshots and blanket coverage.
Customer Experience
When AI Gets Smarter, Agents Get Burnout
Riccardo Pasto //
22 Jan 2026
Uncovering the hidden challenges of AI-driven customer service.
Insight
Required Reading: Brand Superiority Requires a Strategic Enemy
Leonard Klie //
23 Jan 2026
Picking the right fight makes you unforgettable.
REAL ROI
Aterian Consolidates Disparate Programs on Genesys Cloud
Phillip Britt //
23 Jan 2026
Genesys brings down technology costs and problems for consumer products company.
eGain Improves Knowledge Management for SOLV Energy
Phillip Britt //
23 Jan 2026
Energy company employees now have access to information when they need it.