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Lead vs. Contact: The Difference in Customer Relationship Management

Aspiration Marketing

When it comes to customer relationship management (CRM), understanding the nuanced distinction between leads and contacts is imperative for effective digital marketing engagement. As businesses strive to forge meaningful connections with their audience, comprehending these two entities is vital. That said, let's dive in.

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MarTech’s CRM experts to follow

Martech

Martech is marketing and CRM is arguably the original martech. Because it is so useful, CRM is constantly evolving to meet the newest challenges and customer behaviors. So here, in alphabetical order, are MarTech’s CRM experts to follow. So here, in alphabetical order, are MarTech’s CRM experts to follow.

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5 Ways B2B Marketers Can Use CRM for SaaS Customer Retention

Spiralytics

Many SaaS businesses emphasize acquiring new customers. Hence, SaaS companies should equally focus on reducing customer churn. A key to sustainable success thus lies in SaaS customer retention , which nurtures existing ones. This is where you’d want to extend CRM use rather than keep it to store customer data.

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HubSpot’s March 2024 release includes AI management, enhanced CRM features and more

Martech

The latest release enhances team productivity with mobile access to custom objects and provides advanced insights into team HubSpot adoption. This aligns with recent HubSpot updates , which also aimed to simplify processes, empower data-based decisions and improve everything from team engagement to customer interactions.

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How ZoomInfo Enhances Your ABM Strategy

For marketing teams to develop a successful account-based marketing strategy, they need to ensure good data is housed within its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. More specifically, updated data can help organizations outline key accounts for their campaigns.

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Real-time vs. batch-based CRM data processing: Key considerations

Martech

When it comes to CRM systems, companies can choose to process customer data in real time or batches. As a marketer, it’s important to understand the differences between real-time and batch CRM data and how each can be used effectively. Real-time vs. batch-based CRM data processing: How do they differ?

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2023 in review: Our top 10 articles on CRM

Martech

Today: CRM. How to prepare for the GPT age in CRM and email by Brian McKenna. Done well, GPT-powered email marketing can lead to conversion lifts, long-term engagement and a bigger base of loyal customers. 5 ways CRMs are leveraging AI to automate marketing today by Gene Marks. Here are ways to overcome common obstacles.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

It’s no secret, only 13% of salespeople are satisfied with their CRM. The promise of a CRM ( customer relationship management ) led organizations to believe each could digitally transform its businesses through tracking touchpoints throughout the buyer’s journey. The result?