Introduction
The Q2/Q3 2024 monday.com CRM webinar showcased significant upgrades to communication tools, data management, and automation capabilities. Hosted in the interactive "Monday Mansion" environment, the session revealed both released features and upcoming innovations.
Key released features
Enhanced email and activity management
- New API integration: Enables migration of historical email/activity data into CRM timelines
- Calendar sync: Google/Outlook calendars now auto-populate meeting entries
- Zoom integration: Meeting recordings and transcripts automatically attach to relevant contacts
- Message pinning & reminders: Priority flagging for critical communications
Mass email upgrades
- Test sends: Preview emails before bulk distribution
- Scheduled sending: Time deliveries for optimal engagement
- Link tracking: Monitor which prospects interact with embedded links
Improved data handling
- Smart import tool:
- Auto-creates missing columns during Excel imports
- Duplicate handling with overwrite/merge options
- Visual mapping interface for field matching
AI-powered enhancements
- Automatic categorization: Transforms call notes into structured dropdown values (e.g., "Financial considerations")
- Multilingual support: Real-time translation of customer communications
- Sentiment analysis: Detects tone in client interactions
Item page widgets (game-changing update)
New dashboard-style analytics directly on contact/account cards:
- Deal tracking: Visual pipelines showing connected opportunities
- Forecast calculators: Auto-summing projected deal values
- Custom charts: Relationship health metrics pulled from connected boards
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Quotes & invoices (Q3 2024)
- Template-based document generation
- Automatic attachment to CRM records
- Versioned proposal management
Email sequences (Beta Q3 2024)
- Drip campaign automation
- Conditional follow-ups based on engagement
- Task reminders for sales teams
Practical applications
- Sales prioritisation: Auto-promote leads who open emails/click links
- Client management: All communications (emails, meetings, calls) in unified timelines
- Data hygiene: Bulk import cleanses outdated records while preserving key info
Pro tip: The new Zoom integration is particularly valuable for remote sales teams - recordings help onboard new reps and preserve client context.
For implementation guidance, visit Monday CRM Support or explore templates in the community library.
"The item widgets finally solve our account management visibility challenges" > – Webinar attendee feedback