There’s something that happens when you sit in a post-sale leadership seat long enough. You start thinking in functions. In roadmaps. In metrics. But here’s the mindset shift we’re inviting you to make today: Your customers don’t experience your company through departments, job titles, or tech stacks. They experience your company as…well, your company (and
At Pulse 2025, Defy Gravity With the Power of AI
Welcome to the grandest—or Grande-ist —stage of Customer Success: Pulse 2025! Set against the dazzling backdrop of Las Vegas, a city synonymous with dreams and possibilities, our conference, themed around the beloved musical Wicked, promises to enchant and empower. On May 28th and 29th, Gainsight invites you to transform into students of Shiz University in
The Hidden Revenue Engine: Why CROs Can’t Afford to Overlook Customer Success
Things that are often hidden: Secret menu items at restaurants, messages in a long-lost group chat, and—most overlooked of all—the revenue sitting inside your Customer Success (CS) team. The value of CS has quietly evolved—and the evidence is everywhere. From the technology that Customer Success Managers (CSMs) use to improve the customer experience to the
How to Build and Sustain Vibrant Customer Communities
Most companies adopting customer community solutions are aware of the key features needed to get started. Tools like community forums, knowledge base articles, and gamification are all great, but how do you build a community that’s more than the sum of its parts? How do you capture that certain je ne sais quoi that makes
AI as Your Analyst: Using AI to Get More Accurate Health and Sentiment From a Great Base of Signals
“There aren’t enough hours in the day!” It’s a common phrase that many Customer Success (CS) professionals repeat to themselves as they sift through their to-do list. The customer experience has evolved in the last few years to require more from CS teams in a faster timeline. Add to that the renewed interest in driving
Meet Your AI Learning Agent: Skilljar by Gainsight’s Next Chapter in Education
Okay, let’s cut to the chase: We just acquired Skilljar, the leader in Learning Management Software (LMS). And honestly, we are buzzing with excitement. This isn’t just another business move; it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about customer education, and it will be huge for you, our customers. We see this as the
Why Most Companies Don’t Have Good Data (and Why It Doesn’t Matter for Staircase AI)
The power of AI rests in data. If you’ve done any research on AI solutions, you’ve likely run into the phrase, “garbage in, garbage out.” The core of that message is true: All companies should strive towards clean, accurate, and organized data. But, no company will have perfect data maintenance, especially for a tool they
Finding More Revenue: Proven Strategies for Getting More From Your Customers
The foundation of success for today’s businesses? Existing customers. While new customers will always be important, the rising cost of acquisition means organizations are relying on existing customers to drive growth. Specifically for B2B SaaS companies, the average customer acquisition cost (CAC) is 76% higher for new customers than it is for expansion business. According
Celebrating Women in CS: 5 Takeaways From Our Power Up Masterclass
As International Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s a fitting moment to celebrate the powerful intersection of women in leadership and customer success. Gainsight recently launched Season 2 of our Women in Customer Success Power Up Masterclasses in partnership with Women in Customer Success. The latest session, Revenue-Driven CS: Proving ROI & Driving
How AI Is Empowering CSMs, Not Replacing Them
For many of us, our introduction—and most of our understanding—of AI came from media. Whether AI found us through movies, cartoons, or books, it wasn’t a part of our everyday lives. And we weren’t positive it ever would be. Today, AI tools are everywhere. AI voice agents are on our phones, generative AI summarizes our