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How Marchex’s AI-Powered Platform Empowers Franchise Brands 

Unlocking Growth Through Conversation Intelligence and Agent Performance  Franchise Industry Challenges  Maximizing every customer interaction is essential for franchise sustainable growth. Franchise brands face unique challenges in managing lead handling and conversion performance across multiple locations. Marketing and operations leaders often struggle to gain comprehensive visibility into how leads are managed at the local level,Continue reading “How Marchex’s AI-Powered Platform Empowers Franchise Brands “

How AI Is Transforming Auto Repair: A Look at Marchex’s Latest Nationwide Rollout 

Empowering Auto Service Providers to Drive Customer Engagement and Growth  In February 2026, Marchex announced a major expansion: their AI-driven solutions are rolling out to hundreds of franchise locations across North America. But what does this mean for franchise and shop owners alike?  Let’s break it down. Marchex’s platform isn’t just another software—it’s a conversation intelligence powerhouse. By capturing and analyzing every customer interaction, they’re helping autoContinue reading “How AI Is Transforming Auto Repair: A Look at Marchex’s Latest Nationwide Rollout “

Avoiding the Top AI Agent Pitfalls: Lessons from Millions of Customer Calls 

When it comes to customer experience, artificial intelligence has officially joined the front lines. AI voice agents are answering phones, booking appointments, and handling inquiries faster than ever — and businesses love efficiency.   But what happens when the experience on the other end of the line doesn’t match your brand promise?  At Marchex, we analyze millions of real customer conversationsContinue reading “Avoiding the Top AI Agent Pitfalls: Lessons from Millions of Customer Calls “

From Call Counts to Conversation Intelligence: The Metrics That Will Matter in 2026 

For years, businesses have measured phone performance using a familiar set of metrics: call volume, call duration, failed call rate, keyword hits. These numbers were easy to track, easy to explain, and—at one point—good enough.  But in 2026, “good enough” is no longer good enough.  As AI reshapes how customers discover brands, engage with businesses, performContinue reading “From Call Counts to Conversation Intelligence: The Metrics That Will Matter in 2026 “

The Conversation Gap: Why 25x More Customer Feedback Happens on Calls Than in Online Reviews 

Key learnings:   Online reviews are visible and easy to compare, but visibility doesn’t equal completeness. Google star ratings are visible, measurable, and easy to compare across competitors. Yet these reviews represent only a fraction of what customers are saying, and that fraction can often mislead. New data reveals a conversation gap that should encourage companies to reconsider how they measure and manage customer sentiment.  A Marchex study of more than 120,000 customer calls acrossContinue reading “The Conversation Gap: Why 25x More Customer Feedback Happens on Calls Than in Online Reviews “

Must-Have Strategies to Improve Patient Communication  

Even in an age of digital apps and patient portals, phone calls remain the backbone of healthcare communication. Whether a patient is calling to book an appointment, ask about a referral, or follow up on test results, phone conversations are where trust is built.    Unfortunately, too many calls still go unanswered. One study found that up to 35% of calls to healthcare practices areContinue reading “Must-Have Strategies to Improve Patient Communication  “