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Francesco Giancarli, Head of Digital at Athics and Crafter.ai blog author

Francesco Giancarli

Head of Digital · Athics s.r.l. / Crafter.ai

Francesco is a marketing technology expert with a solid background in SaaS software and conversational AI, helping B2B sales and marketing teams automate their processes and remove the slowest manual steps. Through practical guides and a clear method, Francesco shows how to grow and scale new customer acquisition.

Writes about

  • AI integrations
  • Marketing automation
  • Pipeline engineering
  • Webhooks & APIs
  • Tracking & analytics
  • LLMs in customer journeys

Articles by Francesco Giancarli

76 published articles

Voicebot PBX integration: call center agent with headset answering business phone calls
voicebot

Voicebot and PBX: How Phone System Integration Works

Voicebot PBX integration explained: dedicated phone number or SIP trunk, voice engine architecture, call flow, reliability and GDPR compliance.

9 min Read
Social media chatbots - social app icons on a smartphone screen
social media chatbots

Social Media Chatbots: What They Are and How They Work

Social media chatbots explained: what they are, how they work and how they automate DMs, comments and customer care on Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger.

9 min Read
AI in logistics: automated warehouse with stocked shelves and goods
artificial intelligence

AI in Logistics: The Complete 2026 Guide

AI in logistics explained: demand forecasting, route optimization, warehouse automation, AI agents and real data. A complete 2026 guide for logistics teams.

9 min Read
AI sales agent vs chatbot: conversational AI interface on a laptop
AI sales agent

AI Sales Agent vs Sales Chatbot: Which One to Choose

AI sales agent vs chatbot: the differences in the sales process, when a chatbot is enough, when you need an AI agent, and how to choose with clear criteria.

8 min Read
AI sales agents ROI B2B: analytics dashboard with growth curve
ROI

AI Sales Agents ROI in B2B Sales: Data and Framework

AI sales agents ROI in B2B: McKinsey and Duke University data, a 4-item calculation framework, and the measurement mistakes to avoid in long sales cycles.

9 min Read
What are AI sales agents: sales team professional with headset and laptop
AI sales agents

AI Sales Agents: What They Are and How They Work

What are AI sales agents and how do they work? Definition, RAG and handover technology, a step-by-step lead qualification example, and McKinsey and Duke data.

8 min Read
Best AI sales agents: evaluation criteria checklist
AI sales agent

Best AI Sales Agent Solutions to Sell More in 2026

A guide to the best AI sales agents of 2026: the 7 evaluation criteria that matter, the platform categories, and how to choose by use case and budget.

9 min Read
Appointment booking chatbot on a smartphone with calendar scheduling
chatbot

Appointment Booking Chatbot: The Complete Guide

Learn how an appointment booking chatbot automates bookings 24/7, cuts no-shows and improves customer experience. Use cases, channels, costs and ROI.

9 min Read
AI agent for customer care handling customer requests in real time across multiple channels
customer care

AI Agents for Customer Care: How to Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Satisfaction

Discover how AI agents for customer care can reduce operational costs by up to 70%, provide 24/7 support, and dramatically improve CSAT scores. A complete guide with real-world use cases.

8 min Read
Visualisation of RAG – Retrieval-Augmented Generation technology combining database and language model
RAG

RAG – Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Complete Guide for Businesses

Everything you need to know about RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): how it works, why it is essential for enterprise AI agents, and how to implement it with Crafter.ai.

10 min Read
AI Lead Generation Chatbots - Turn visitors into customers
lead generation

Turn visitors into customers with AI lead generation Chatbots

Discover how AI lead generation chatbots automate the collection and qualification of sales contacts, increasing conversions and reducing sales team costs.

6 min Read
Generative AI Chatbots - Intelligent Conversational Hubs
generative AI

How Generative AI Chatbots Are Transforming Communication Between Businesses and Consumers

Generative AI chatbots are redefining digital communication: from reactive support tools to intelligent conversational hubs, omnichannel and personalized for every customer.

8 min Read