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CRM Is Dead! Long Live CX!

SugarCRM

I was listening today to one of my favorite industry podcasts called CRM Playaz , hosted by two intelligent dudes, Paul Greenberg and Brent Leary. At the front end of the show, they debated the topic of “is it CRM or CX?” Many in the (legacy) CRM industry have recast the sector as the CX industry. Here’s the gist of the debate.

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Contact Center and CRM: A Galactic Merging

Fonolo

Contact center software and CRM software have been on a slow collision course for decades. Well, it would be great to look at how companies were paying for the whole “customer service” apparatus and see which share is going to CRM companies versus call center companies. He said “The CRM vendors have won the battle of the desktop.

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ERP vs. CRM: What’s the difference?

Zendesk

You’ve likely seen terms like ERP and CRM floating around, but the specifics of each are as unclear as cloudy broth. Make no mistake, though—ERPs and CRMs are key for sales teams. billion by 2026 , while the global CRM market size is estimated to reach $96.5 What is a CRM? What is a CRM? When to use a CRM.

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5 Core Lead Management Features Your CRM Needs

SugarCRM

Our previous blog post discussed the core CRM features for sales automation. In this blog post, we’ll touch on the key features of lead management within a CRM. So, let’s dive into the lead management features that can make or break a CRM. Lead Reporting In all CRM processes, reporting tools are the golden standard.

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Why CRM Contextual Data Matters

SugarCRM

But is the reality living up to the promise, and is your CRM actually costing your business revenue? According to our CRM and Sales Impact Report, customer churn is costing companies $5.5 During our webinar, we asked attendees whether they think their CRM has CRM 360-degree view. million a year.

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How to Optimize Your Main Company Website for Customer Success

TeamSupport

With so many businesses increasing their emphasis on customer success (doing everything you can to ensure customers are successful with your business) and retention, altering your main website for customer use is a great tactic to help ensure they remain happy with your business. in real time.

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How to Use Your CRM to Grow Your Business

SugarCRM

Business expansion is one of the main goals of all organizations. While many try to achieve this by qualifying new leads, they often forget one of their main assets: their current customers. Segment Your Customers One of the best ways to leverage your CRM to aid your cross-selling and upselling opportunities is via segmentation.

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