[Un]Churned Podcast Spotlights How to Truly Make AI Your Superpowered Sidekick at Work

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Are you tuned into [Un]Churned, the number-one podcast for all things customer retention and success? If not, what are you waiting for—run, don’t walk to [Un]Churned by Gainsight.  In last week’s episode, [Un]Churned host Josh Schachter, SVP and GM of Atlas at Gainsight, unpacks what really happens when AI becomes your teammate—complete with some jaw-dropping

How Zero-Click Search Is Changing Community

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Every time the internet shifts, communities are forced to ask: does this change make us less relevant, or more? Zero-click search and the rise of AI-driven answers might look like another threat, but I see it differently. My friend Brian Oblinger recently made the case that communities are more essential than ever because they’re fueling

4 Customer Success Pitfalls That Prevent Revenue Growth

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Customer success (CS) teams have the potential to be key revenue drivers for businesses, but common missteps often hold them back. As Gainsight’s Chief Revenue Officer Marilee Bear puts it, “operationalizing CS isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical for growth.” With the right structure, technology, and alignment, CS can move beyond churn prevention to play a

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[Un]Churned Podcast Tackles How to Transform Customer Experience at Scale

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[Un]Churned has earned its reputation as the go-to destination for all things customer retention and success. Hosted by Josh Schachter, SVP and GM of Atlas at Gainsight, the show explores actionable strategies and cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of customer success (CS). Last week’s episode features a dynamic duo of experts: Jeffrey Bussgang, General Partner

Customer Agents: AI for Scaling Customer Engagement

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Customer Success (CS) teams today face challenges in managing large volumes of data, identifying risks, and ensuring customers are successful with the product or service. While traditional approaches to CS often rely on reactive measures, the emergence of agentic AI offers an opportunity for CS to take on a truly proactive role. AI-powered customer agents,

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Customer Success Metrics: What to Track in 2026

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Ever notice how the smallest signals from your customers can predict the biggest changes in your business? If you’re not paying attention to the right customer success metrics, you could miss the early warning signs or the hidden opportunities waiting in plain sight. Customer success metrics help you see what’s working, spot trouble before it

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Evolving Customer Success for Revenue Growth

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For SaaS companies, survival and growth hinge on a simple but powerful truth: 75% of revenue, on average, comes from expansions and renewals, according to Forrester. This reality underscores a seismic shift in how companies must approach their growth strategies. While acquiring new customers remains important, long-term success now depends on unlocking the revenue potential

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