C3Centricity
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Modern consumers are no longer satisfied with generic experiences. They expect brands to know their preferences, anticipate their needs, and deliver tailored solutions that feel relevant and meaningful. Hyper-personalisationa strategy that uses advanced analytics, real-time data, and artificial intelligence (AI)is enabling companies to meet these expectations.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 17 Key Customer Service Skills + Ways to Develop Them by Nidhi Lohia (Hiver) In this article, we take a look at 17 essential skills that are relevant for those working in customer service.
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eglobalis
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The customer experience (CX) landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation , with 2025-6 poised to be a defining year. Outdated metrics and strategies will be replaced by AI-driven innovations that promise to reshape how businesses interact with and anticipate the needs of their customers. From hyper-personalization to autonomous workflows, AI is delivering unprecedented opportunities while posing new challenges.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Contact centers play a significant role in customer experience management. They provide a central platform for handling customer interactions across various channels. Customers expect quick and seamless support when they pick up the phone or type an email. 71% of customers expect personalized communication, and 76% are frustrated if contact centers cant meet these expectations.
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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.
Experience Investigators by 360Connext
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Customer experience leaders, you arent the only ones expected to prove ROI on your initiatives! Every business team or department has to measure its results to understand what is and isnt working (or worth the organizations investment): Marketers show how social media campaigns and ebooks attract new leads Salespeople explain how account-based tactics help land big-ticket sales Human resources pros tie culture initiatives to improved retention and faster recruitment Customer experience teams are
CXDNA Update brings together the best content for customer experience professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TechSee
DECEMBER 11, 2024
2024 promised groundbreaking shifts in customer service, with experts forecasting transformative technologies and strategies. Some of these predictions hit the bullseye, while others missed the mark. Let’s revisit the five biggest predictions for service innovation in 2024, evaluate their outcomes, and uncover lessons for shaping the future. Each of these predictions is based on an analysis of the leading service trends in 2024 presented at conferences, as well as those most discussed by i
eglobalis
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This article was originally posted at: [link] Ready to disrupt your CX strategy? Its time to stop guessing and start experimenting. The Gist Experimentation eliminates CX guesswork. Move beyond assumptions by using data-driven experimentation to refine your CX strategy. Testing turns insights into action. Experimentation helps you turn customer feedback into actionable improvements that drive satisfaction.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Winter 2024 is heating up the CX landscape! Generative AI is making waves, societal shifts are redefining expectations, and customer experience design is evolving beyond transactions into transformative journeys. CX leaders face a thrilling challenge: staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Lets dive into the hottest trends and their implications for experience improvement.
Experience Investigators by 360Connext
DECEMBER 10, 2024
What if you could transform customer dissatisfaction into a golden opportunity for building trust and loyalty? Join me, Jeannie Walters, on this episode of the Experience Action Podcast, where we explore the art of managing customer expectations and strategies for when reality doesn’t quite meet those expectations. We’ll discuss how acknowledging and empathizing with your customers can be a game-changer, offering practical communication techniques to bridge gaps and mitigate disappoi
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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 23, 2024
This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: Why is including sales important in the overall plan for customer experience? How can sales and customer service teams work together to make customers happier? Why is digital technology key for a smooth customer experience? What role does human interaction have in today’s changing customer experience world?
TechSee
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Field service optimization has become a critical focus for companies striving to meet their customers’ growing expectations for faster and more efficient services. The demand for superior service quality and rapid response times puts significant pressure on organizations, many of which grapple with limited resources and complex logistical challenges.
Retently
DECEMBER 10, 2024
QuestionPro has been a go-to for many, but the competition is heating up. With new players offering innovative features and established names upping their game, 2024 might be the right time to rethink your survey strategy. From sleek interfaces to powerful analytics, these alternatives are all about helping you listen to and learn from your customers.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Did you know that 80% of organizations have CX teams with 11 or more employees dedicated to the businesss CX program? As your company begins to scale customer experience operations, it is possible for silos that cause different departments to use separate technologies and focus on different metrics, which fragments your understanding of the customer experience.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
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Experience Investigators by 360Connext
DECEMBER 17, 2024
What if you could transform your customer experience strategy to drive tangible business results, like increased revenue and reduced expenses? In this milestone 99th episode of the Experience Action Podcast, we wrap up the year by reflecting on the successes and lessons learned in customer experience. Together, we’ll explore five critical questions that will help you evaluate your priorities and achievements this past year.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Lets play 20 Questions. Luke Jamieson, a customer experience (CX) thought leader in Australia, asked me to answer 20 customer experience questions in a lightning round style for one of his projects. As I considered my answers, I realized that the subscribers to my newsletter and videos would also enjoy them. There is a lot here, so Im breaking it into two parts.
CSM Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Small CX teams don’t need to match big companies’ resources; AI lets them focus on what they do best by solving problems faster and building genuine connections with customers. Bigger companies have historically provided better customer experiences (CX) by staffing 24/7 agents and analytics teams to help them improve. Advancements in today’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools have leveled the playing field.
Kate Nasser
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Delivering an irresistible customer experience is easier than you think and worth the effort! Tips fr Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach, Author, Leading Morale. The post Irresistible Customer Experience: What Every Customer Wants #CX appeared first on KateNasser.com.
Speaker: Liran Meir Frenkel, Performance Management and RPA Sr Product Marketing Manager at NICE; Harpreet Makan, Practice Director at Everest Group; & Santhosh Kumar, Practice Director at Everest Group
As contact centers navigate the challenges of delivering excellence within budget constraints and adapting to evolving employee expectations, optimizing agent tasks becomes crucial. Discover a holistic approach across three pillars - people, process, and technology - that is essential to excel in this dynamic landscape, and explore how next-gen technologies such as generative AI, performance analytics, and process intelligence play a pivotal role in transforming contact centers into advanced CX
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Losing customers never feels good, especially in a hyper-competitive market. You could replace them, but thats easier said than done. In fact, it costs five times more to acquire new customers than it does to keep an existing one. But, what if you could predict and reduce customer churn to retain customers at risk of leaving you? With the right strategies and tools, you can prevent customers from taking their business elsewhere.
Thematic
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Reviews are a treasure trove of information. That’s where your customers tell you exactly what they do and don’t like about your company. Large organizations typically have vast quantities of reviews that are packed with valuable insights. Making sense of these requires a systematic approach. Review sentiment analysis using AI tools helps you unpack what your customers feel about particular topics and track how that changes over time.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 9, 2024
This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What is survey fatigue? How can negative feedback act as a valuable tool in preventing customer churn? Why should companies prioritize genuine feedback over high survey scores? What are the best practices for creating effective and concise customer surveys?
Integrity Solutions
DECEMBER 13, 2024
From predictive analytics and sales automation to chat bots and conversational intelligence, more businesses are taking advantage of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities. It’s a trend that will only accelerate over the next few years. Digital technologies and AI tools have much to offer in terms of improving sales efficiencies, personalizing content, providing more data-driven insights and automating the tedious tasks that have frustrated salespeo
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The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Modern customers interact with many touchpoints before making a purchase. One of the most crucial touchpoints in their journey is the call center. In fact, 89% of customers say that a quick response to an initial inquiry is important when deciding where to take their business. Therefore, a positive call center experience is essential for business growth.
Win the Customer
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The modern customer expects personalized, seamless, and proactive experiences. As a product manager, you’re tasked with delivering on these expectations while navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful toolkit to achieve these goals, enabling you to anticipate customer needs, personalize interactions, and deliver proactive support. 1.
ShepHyken
DECEMBER 10, 2024
How to handle angry customers is a topic Ive covered in the past. Recently, I was interviewed by three different reporters/authors about this topic within a week. Why, all of a sudden, is there a renewed or greater than usual interest in this topic? Ive been reading a lot about how the tough economy can cause customer frustration or anxiety. Maybe this is part of why some customers lash out at employees when theres a problem.
Brandwatch CX
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Learn how to create and engage in LinkedIn groups effectively. Boost your networking and community-building skills. Read the article for practical tips!
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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.
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