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As business becomes more and more digital, customer data has become vital. Companies can leverage customer data to improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency, and boost the bottom line.<\/p>\n

Bookmark this page to learn best practices for managing customer data and to keep up with the latest trends. Topics include:<\/p>\n

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  1. The power of first-party data for marketers<\/li>\n
  2. Consumer privacy<\/li>\n
  3. The rise of zero-party data<\/li>\n
  4. The evolution of customer data platforms<\/li>\n
  5. Customer identity and access management (CIAM)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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