Social Ads Are an Irritant
19 Apr 2024
Consumers tell Hootsuite they don't like social media advertising.
Required Reading: In a Competitive World, the Platform Makes the Difference
17 Apr 2024
There's a playbook for winning with platforms, and it starts with a mindset.
B2B Needs to Adopt an E-Commerce Approach
17 Apr 2024
Forrester urges B2B sellers to more closely mirror B2C interactions.
B2B 'Deep' Sellers Tap Contacts More
15 Apr 2024
LinkedIn finds that top sellers build deeper relationships with buyers.
5 Best Practices for Empathetic Experience Design
11 Apr 2024
Companies need to design customer experiences that make emotional connections, Forrester says.
Top AI Jobs Are CRM-Related
21 Mar 2024
CRM pros need to stay ahead of the curve with AI advancements, research finds.
B2B Marketers Waste a Lot of Time and Resources
19 Mar 2024
CMO Council gives most marketers grades of C or worse for their efforts.
Consumers Prefer Ads to Paying for Content
11 Mar 2024
IAB finds that 8 in 10 consumers support the ad-supported internet.
Consumer Opt-Outs Are Increasingly Common
08 Mar 2024
Trust issues prompt consumers to unsubscribe from company outreach, Attest finds.
Sales Analytics Are Helpful but Underused
05 Mar 2024
Data problems top the concerns with analytics, Gartner finds.
Trust Is Invaluable in B2B Sales
12 Feb 2024
Trusted companies garner twice as many recommendations, Forrester finds.
Marketers Need Transparency with Consumer Data
08 Feb 2024
PCH finds consumers are increasingly concerned with data privacy.
Contact Centers Add Technology but Still Fall Short
06 Feb 2024
CCW Digital finds that CX technologies have not changed CX delivery.
A Look Ahead at CRM in 2024
30 Jan 2024
Industry players share their thoughts about what lies ahead for sales, marketing, and customer service.
Required Reading: The Key to Selling More Is Selling Nothing
26 Jan 2024
Salespeople need to talk less and listen more.
How to Get the Most Out of Intent Data
27 Dec 2023
Use intent signals earlier in the sales process, Forrester says.
CX for 2024 Offers Opportunities, Challenges
11 Dec 2023
Forrester says that companies need to judiciously invest in and use generative AI and similar tech.
Required Reading: Revenue Growth Is Possible with Responsible AI
11 Dec 2023
Have a clear objective and ethical framework when applying AI to sales and marketing.
For Younger Consumers, It’s Self-Service or Nothing
08 Dec 2023
Gen Z and Millennials tend to give up when self-service doesn't work.
In 2024, Don’t Let Modest Budgets Create Complacency
04 Dec 2023
Forrester urges CRM practitioners to focus investments on innovation and skills.