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Ignore AI Fearmongering and Start by Improving Data Quality

Customer Think

Organizations should use LLMs and Gen AI to fix their data for AI-powered transformation. This is how. I recently attended a webinar delivered by a large AI technology vendor. One of the presenters had a slide implying that without AI, your business is dead. I find that a little bit alarmist.

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Boost Your Biz: 5 Effective Ways to Shine Online

The Center for Sales Strategy

If you’ve ever thought, "I need more meetings on my calendar," this blog is for you. We all know that increasing your online visibility is a game-changer. But how do you do it without turning into a social media zombie? Fear not, my friends! Here are five effective ways to boost your online profile and exposure, making those new business appointments roll in like never before.

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Role of AI in Enhancing Cross-Border Transactions for Enterprises

Customer Think

Around the World, buying and selling things (foreign trade) has become easier for businesses. This lets them work with people in other countries. Even though it’s easier now, companies can still find these deals tricky. Why?

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7 Customer Communication Tools for Small Businesses With Growing Teams

Groove HQ

Customers should always come first, but that can be easier said than done. When you’re a support manager or team lead at a startup, you’re keenly aware that resources are finite and time is limited. If you’ve made it here, you’re probably wondering: What kinds of customer communication tools are available? How can they help […] The post 7 Customer Communication Tools for Small Businesses With Growing Teams appeared first on Groove Blog.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Measuring the ROI of Customer Experience

Customer Think

I originally published today’s post on Forbes. It appeared on their site on May 2, 2024. This is a modified version of that post. I spend a lot of time talking to leaders about the value of a customer-centric culture.

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Why Great Customer Service Isn’t Just Important, It's a Necessity

Help Scout

Learn five compelling reasons great customer service is important and why it’s something your business can’t do without.

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Working with a Fractional Chief Growth Officer

Aepiphanni

Hiring a Fractional CGO can be a complex task. This article outlines the process, from preparation and setting expectations to finding, interviewing, and onboarding the right candidate, ensuring effective collaboration and strategic alignment to leverage their expertise for sustainable business growth.

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Navigating the Governance Models of Citizen Development

Customer Think

Citizen development has revolutionized the way organizations build applications and solutions by empowering business users to take an active role in the development process. However, to ensure successful and sustainable citizen development initiatives, it is crucial to establish effective governance models.

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Sales pipeline vs. sales funnel: what’s the difference?

PandaDoc

Have you ever gotten trapped in a situation where you needed to explain elementary concepts, and when you tried to put them in simple terms — bam! — you hit a mental roadblock, realizing you didn’t get the essence of the “obvious?” When you’re speaking about your sales process and its steps with your sales team, which term do you use: “ Sales pipeline ” , or “ Sales funnel ” ?

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Center of Excellence: The Antidote to Failed Customer Experience Programs

Customer Think

It’s no secret that even good CX programs fail. Back in 2018, Bob Thompson of CustomerThink shared the “inconvenient truth” that “93% of customer experience programs are failing.” Gartner echoed this two years ago. It found “most Customer Experience Programs are not delivering on the promise of improving differentiation and helping brands better compete.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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The importance of personal wellbeing to good leadership

Cranfield Executive Development

“Wellbeing is so important, but it’s shocking how few people understand or pay attention to their own, because they are so busy being busy.

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Wordle, Ulta And the Beauty Of Rewards Gamification

Customer Think

What’s a five-letter word for “rewarding” in the beauty category? Ulta Beauty just finished testing a gamification program that might reveal the answer. The program, called GlamXplorer, is an activity platform that involves games such as “21 Questions” and a “Word of the Day” challenge similar to Wordle, the popular New York Times game.

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Overcoming imposter syndrome in high level career moves

Cranfield Executive Development

“If you’re feeling a level of imposter syndrome, we will deal with that during the programme and give you the confidence to know that you can absolutely be your best and achieve more.

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Emerging Technologies in CRM: The Role of AI, Big Data, and Beyond

Customer Think

Credit:Pixabay Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have evolved dramatically over the past few decades. From simple databases used to track customer interactions, they have transformed into sophisticated platforms that harness cutting-edge technologies to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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ibex Launches Wave iX Translate

Customer Think

New AI-Powered Solution Enables Real-time Multilingual Translation for Next-Generation CX

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The Importance of Personalization in Enhancing Customer Experience

Customer Think

Introduction Have you ever wondered how some businesses manage to stay ahead of the consumers’ thoughts? In the current business landscape, responding to dynamic customer expectations is crucial. Personalization has evolved into a pivotal strategy for boosting sales and enhancing customer satisfaction.