Revenue Operations Blog

RevOps Roundup: Week 19, 2026

Written by Revenue Operations | May 11, 2026 12:42:35 PM

 

 

Blog Posts:

 

How to Run a Competitor SWOT Analysis in 2026 (Free Template)

By: Breadcrumbs

Are your competitor analyses still producing generic decks that fail to give sales teams actionable insights? Running a proper Competitor SWOT Analysis helps RevOps, Product Marketing, and Sales teams understand where rivals are exposed and how to respond effectively.

This guide covers:

  • The difference between internal (Strengths/Weaknesses) and external (Opportunities/Threats) factors
  • When to run a SWOT (lost deals, pricing changes, new entrants, launches)
  • A practical 5-step workflow with a free template
  • How to combine SWOT with win/loss interviews and other frameworks for sharper results

To run more effective and actionable competitor analysis, explore the full guide and download the free template here.

 

The 45-Point Gap in Your Go-to-Market Strategy

By: LeanData

Why do 83% of B2B organizations say GTM strategy is very important, yet only 38% rate their execution as effective? This research-backed article reveals a significant 45-point execution gap and what high-performing teams do differently.

The piece explores:

  • Structural barriers like fragmented systems, siloed data, and poor coordination
  • Why simply adding more resources or headcount doesn’t close the gap
  • The shift from linear funnels to buyer journey alignment and shared ownership
  • How leaders build better coordination and process discipline

To close the gap between GTM strategy and execution, read the full article here.

 

The Ultimate Revenue Operations Tool List for 2026

By: Revenue.io

Building the right RevOps tech stack in 2026 is less about collecting tools and more about solving fragmentation and ensuring clean data flow. This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential categories every revenue team should evaluate.

Core categories covered:

  • Revenue Intelligence & Conversation Intelligence
  • Sales Engagement Platforms
  • CRM Foundations
  • Sales Dialers, Forecasting Tools, and Coaching Platforms
  • Attribution, Data Enrichment, CPQ, and more
  • Principles for building a consolidated, high-adoption stack

To evaluate and optimize your RevOps tool stack, explore the complete guide here.

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Podcast Episodes:

 

How CROs and GTM OPs Analyze Metrics to Improve Revenue

By: GTM Science - A show for GTM and RevOps leaders

How do top CROs and GTM Operations leaders actually use metrics to drive better revenue outcomes? This episode dives into practical approaches for selecting, tracking, and acting on the right data.

Key topics discussed:

  • Choosing metrics that matter across different growth stages
  • Aligning marketing, sales, and RevOps around shared KPIs
  • Turning data into actionable insights instead of vanity reporting
  • Common mistakes in metric analysis and how to avoid them

To learn how leading teams analyze metrics for revenue impact, listen to the full episode here.

 

Your Next Hire Isn't Human

By: RevOpsAF The Podcast

Are AI agents and tools becoming part of the revenue team faster than expected? This episode explores the shift toward AI-native operations and what it means for RevOps hiring and team structure.

Main discussion points:

  • When and where to implement AI agents vs human hires
  • Real examples of AI handling operational workflows
  • How to balance automation with human oversight
  • The evolving role of RevOps in an AI-augmented environment

To explore the future of hiring and AI in RevOps, listen to the full episode here.

 

Eleanor O'Neill: The Hidden Revenue Engine You're Ignoring (Hint: It's Your Customers)

By: Revenue Insights Podcast

What is the often-overlooked revenue engine that many teams fail to leverage effectively? Eleanor O’Neill shares insights on unlocking hidden potential in revenue operations.

The conversation covers:

  • Identifying underutilized revenue levers within existing teams and processes
  • Building systems that amplify impact without adding headcount
  • Practical strategies for sustainable revenue growth
  • Lessons from real-world revenue leadership experiences

To uncover hidden revenue opportunities, listen to the full episode here.

 

Webinars:

 

Confidently Wrong: How AI Fails RevOps Teams (And How to Fix It)

By: RevOps Co-op ft. BackEngine

AI tools like Claude can dramatically accelerate RevOps work, but they also generate confident answers that are sometimes completely wrong. This session explores the real risks of AI adoption and how top teams are addressing them.

Key topics include:

  • Why hallucinations happen in operational contexts
  • How to connect AI tools to your stack safely and compliantly
  • Practical prompts, guardrails, and data quality requirements
  • Spotting unreliable outputs before they reach leadership

To learn how to use AI effectively while avoiding costly mistakes, join the session on June 2 or watch the recording here.

 

Proving ROI Before Renewal: How Teams Scale Customer Value Communication with Matik (Live Demo)

By: RevOps Co-op ft. Matik

Most teams try to prove ROI right before renewal, but the best teams reinforce customer value continuously throughout the relationship. This live demo with Matik shows how to operationalize personalized ROI communication at scale.

The session covers:

  • Why proving value at renewal is too late
  • How to combine data, automation, and AI for personalized customer stories
  • Practical workflows for scaling ROI reporting and insights
  • Real examples of customer value communication that drive renewals and expansion

To see how to scale customer value communication effectively, join the live demo on June 3 or watch the recording here.

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