ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2017

Fifty-eight percent of consumers and 77% of business buyers say tech has significantly changed their expectations of how companies should interact with them. 3 Areas to Focus your Customer Experience in 2017 by Adam Toporek. 2017 Customer Experience Resolutions by Lynn Hunsaker. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

2017 80

2017 Article Customer Service Loyalty 80

Alida

MAY 8, 2018

Recent research released by the CMO Council found that increasing customer empowerment is “heightening the job security risks of chief marketing officers (CMOs), who are struggling to keep up with new digitally driven ways to engage, satisfy and enrich the experience of more mobile, savvy and fickle consumers.”.

Customer Experience 173

Customer Experience 2016 2017 Leadership 173

Oracle

OCTOBER 2, 2019

While consumers are hungrier than ever for goods and digital services, the level of competition in this space has never been higher, making margins tight. One thing retailers can do to stand out from the competition is to improve their online customer experience (CX) using new technologies that improve the online shopping experience.

Technology 87

Technology Social Media Fashion Retail 87

ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. 76 percent of consumers say that customer service is the true test of how much a company values them, according to Parature.

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Blog Technology Customer Service Management 99

BlueOcean

MARCH 3, 2020

The company won a Bronze Stevie in 2017 and a Silver Stevie in 2019. Their success story is focused on the challenges of launching a new consumer line of products designed at increasing brand awareness and gaining market share. Our consumer cybersecurity team members are true A-players at Blue Ocean. About the Stevie Awards.

2020 156

2020 Contact Center Insurance 2017 156

CloudCherry

JANUARY 4, 2018

Technological advancements continue to drive the disruption of the industry. Furthermore, consumers are beginning to trust these firms more and more, often to the detriment of traditional banks. Voice Technology. Blockchain Technology. Blockchain technology is mainly associated with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Banking 170

Banking 2018 Financial Retail 170

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

12 Ways To Keep Customer Interaction Alive In The Face Of Self-Service Technology Integration by Forbes Communications Council. Forbes) With heightened consumer demand for automated self-service technologies, companies are answering the call and investing in do-it-yourself services. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 84

BlueOcean

JANUARY 21, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Customer Service Success – Technology Industries” category in the 14 th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Our consumer cyber security team is a perfect example. About The Stevie Awards.

2020 156

2020 Customer Service Insurance 2017 156

Kayako

JANUARY 5, 2017

In the customer service trends handbook published by Microsoft , “90% of consumers say they expect consistency and continuity from a brand across channels.”. These are the five ways of providing premium customer support software to meet your customer expectations in 2017: 1. Most consumers expect ready access to support or help.

2017 38

2017 Multi-Channel Loyalty Customer Service 38

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Columnist Alison Zeringue shares tips for improving customer service and delighting consumers publicly through your social channels. Forbes) As a business owner or leader in a customer service organization, you can spend countless hours (and dollars) on refining your processes and technology. One moment. It’s the support center rep.

2017 24

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 24

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

Consumers seek on-demand customer service as they shop both online and offline. In-store shopping lives on, but technology will dramatically change what it looks like. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of May 1, 2017 appeared first on Shep Hyken. My Comment: How can a retailer compete with Amazon?

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 86

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. In 2017, we’ll see leading marketing organizations expand to incorporate contact center touchpoints with voice-of-the-customer analytics technology. Ready for 2017 and beyond? Start here.

2017 61

2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 61

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly. Gladly) Trends and insights from surveying 1000 consumers on customer service. My Comment: Our friends at Gladly have released their 2017 Customer Expectations Survey. Top 10 Customer Service Blogs to Follow in 2017 by Daniela Puzzo. ” (Thank you, Fonolo!)

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 69

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Be sure to read through the entire article as there are some good suggestions to focus on in 2017. 8 Realistic Customer Service Trends for 2017 by Sven Ri. Userlike) Predictions of customer service trends are best based on trends in consumer behavior: What platforms and technology are they adopting?

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2016 Article Customer Service 2017 128

TechSee

MAY 15, 2018

All eyes were on the smart home market in 2017. In fact, according to PwC’s 2017 consumer study of the IoT and the connected home, while 81% of consumers are aware of smart technology, only 26% actually own a smart device. Security & Privacy. Steps to overcome obstacles to adoption. Focus on Value.

Marketing 111

Marketing Wireless 2017 2016 111

ReviewTrackers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

How the rise of new technology shifted customer expectations. Which consumer habits have changed. The Rise of New Technology in Food Orders. A major force in the push for technological advancements in dining is the rise in spending power of the millennial demographic. A Change in Consumer Habits in Dining and Delivery.

Customer Satisfaction 114

Customer Satisfaction 2017 Multi-Channel 2018 114

Oracle

APRIL 10, 2019

With revenues of over $328 billion in 2017 and a projection of $390 billion in 2025, there are many ways technology can influence these numbers. Now, companies like MTailor have technology that measures your body for perfect-for-you fit. apparel industry market is the biggest in the world, according to Statista. Tech tailors.

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Apparel Technology 2025 2012 92

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2017

My Comment: Part of an amazing customer experience can be driven by technology. Retail Customer Experience) With technology evolving, giant digital-forward companies taking over in-store shopping, and brick-and-mortar stores slowly closing their doors, it’s an understatement to say the retail industry is drastically changing.

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2017 Article Customer Service Retail 74

TechSee

MAY 1, 2018

The utilities industry is shifting from a highly traditional, regulation-driven environment to a technology-driven, sophisticated marketplace. For utilities, that means using data-driven insights to automatically deliver timely and relevant communications that wow consumers and optimize business operations.

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2016 2017 Call Center ROI 132

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

COLLOQUY) The devices are consumers’ constant companion. My Comment: Last week was SXSW (South By Southwest) and one of the technologies on “center stage” was Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how it will help improve the customer experience. Want to Build Customer Loyalty? Smartphones are the Secret Weapon by Ken Kunz.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

Lumoa

JANUARY 9, 2018

Customer experience has been already a hot topic in business during 2017 and is promising to be even of higher importance in 2018. “CX It’s predicted, that by 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator when making consumer choices. Customers want you to know them.

2018 133

2018 Customer Experience Competitive Advantage 2017 133

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

Brands of all sizes are learning that customer experience is no longer an afterthought: it’s the heart of what consumers want, and the foundation for profits. It used to be possible to win with a top product or a competitive price, but more than ever, customer experience is now top of mind for consumers — and crucial for bottom-line growth.

Contact Center 67

Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score 2018 67

PK

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

However, this technology brings a new challenge: threats to cybersecurity present an issue that rail companies must address. In the freight rail industry, automation technology has provided a pathway to improve railway inspection processes. Using automation for track inspections.

Technology 59

Technology 2017 2013 Books 59

Connective DX

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

However, this technology brings a new challenge: threats to cybersecurity present an issue that rail companies must address. In the freight rail industry, automation technology has provided a pathway to improve railway inspection processes. Using automation for track inspections.

Technology 59

Technology 2017 2013 Books 59

ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2017

The point is, don’t be misled to think customer service solutions driven by technology or social media doesn’t apply to an older generation. Martech Today) While it might seem easy to get consumers to sign up for your loyalty program, keeping them active and engaged is another story. One in five people over 50 have a Twitter account.

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2017 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 29

Magellan Solutions

JULY 27, 2017

Both new and old challenges faced by the call center industry are being addressed with the help of technologies that are constantly being developed and upgraded to meet the ever-increasing expectations of customers. These are the trends of the call center industry this year of 2017: The growth of the cloud call centers. Contact us now!

Call Center 56

Call Center 2017 Omnichannel Government 56

Calabrio

JANUARY 19, 2017

From creating improved customer experiences to a renewed focus on employees, we see 2017 as the year that brands look for ways to foster both employee and customer engagement. While customer engagement keeps its place as a top priority, in 2017, companies will broaden their focus to include employee engagement, particularly for Millennials.

2017 59

2017 Customer Satisfaction Brands Contact Center 59

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

Customer experience leaders are not just expected to keep up with trends in the marketplace, customer expectations, and technology, we simply MUST do so to serve customers and stay ahead of the competition. Streaming platforms, podcasts, and even this article are self-selected by the media consumer. Always In Style Reminders!

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Customer Experience 2024 Omnichannel Customer Journey Mapping 143

Wootric

AUGUST 21, 2018

How we live and communicate are evolving at lightning speed thanks to one thing: Technology. But rather than looking at it as an intrusive occurrence, perhaps it’s better to view emerging technologies as tools with the power to reshape, not disrupt. How are these rapid changes going to disrupt business as usual?

Technology 58

Technology Customer Experience 2025 2007 58

Alida

JANUARY 10, 2018

A new report backs this up: “ For Love or Money 2017: Customer Loyalty – The Marketers’ Point of View ” found marketers plan to focus on customer loyalty in the next few months because it takes precedence over acquiring new customers. The first hurdle, according to the report, is the disconnect on how marketers and consumers define loyalty.

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Loyalty Marketing Net Promoter Score NPS 127

Interactions

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Forrester’s recent report, Forrester Infographic: Customer Chatbots Fail Consumers Today, released January 30, 2019, discusses a number of ways that chatbots are failing consumers and how this can be prevented. Consumers think chatbots are more time-consuming than helpful. When it comes to your customers, time is money.

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Consumers 2017 2019 Definition 54

Second to None

APRIL 3, 2018

In fact, the industry has accrued seven straight years of positive growth, totaling $780 billion dollars in 2017.[1] Another impactful trend in this industry is the proliferation of different ordering technologies. Consumer preferences in the fast-casual industry are shifting towards brands with a great Customer Experience.

Consumers 63

Consumers Brands Rewards Programs Loyalty 63

Retently

MARCH 29, 2023

Tesla has also claimed the top spot in the Consumer Reports’ annual owner satisfaction survey , where 91% of Tesla owners stated that they would buy another Tesla vehicle in the future. A good product that appeals to the consumer is the deepest core of marketing, which is very hard to achieve. Musk reacted immediately.

Net Promoter Score 195

Net Promoter Score NPS Automotive Customer Satisfaction 195

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. If you can’t afford the time, risk, or cost of putting technology in front of customers, give it to your front-line reps. Enter the AI Chatbot, a technology is still in its relative infancy. Take a look. .

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2018 Omnichannel 2017 Customer Centricity 111

TechSee

APRIL 16, 2019

Acknowledging and addressing agent pain points – such as lack of career progression, low pay, frustration with repetitive tasks and inadequate technology – demonstrates effective leadership and helps the drive toward agent empowerment, ultimately benefiting contact center productivity. After all, happy agents mean happy customers.

Call Center 126

Call Center Culture Contact Center Net Promoter Score 126

TechSee

APRIL 24, 2018

With a growing number of DIY enthusiasts purchasing consumer electronics, this type of hands-on guidance is in high demand. Google Consumer Survey underscores these statistics, with 20% of consumers (1 in 5) reporting that they’ve watched an unboxing video. Not all unboxers are created equal.

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Call Center Consumers 2017 Contact Center 116

TechSee

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The on-demand economy is defined as economic activity created to meet a consumer demand via the real-time delivery of goods and services. million consumers annually and $57.6 Today’s consumers also have high expectations for customer service. As of 2017, roughly 3.7 billion in spending. It is also attracting investors.

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Customer Service Call Center E-support Contact Center 116