Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When working to grow their business and revenue, companies often focus most (if not all) of their resources on attracting new customers. The problem, however, is those efforts are wasted if the new connections don’t stick. Customers expect (and deserve!) personalized, convenient, and fulfilling experiences. If a customer tries a new brand that fails to deliver on their needs—especially during the earliest interactions—they have little reason to support it.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For several weeks, starting last October, I offer each one of the Rule of Three QUI Takeaways to revolutionize CX. Why only three? Because nobody can remember Number Four. Who is the first President of the United States? Surely, George Washington. Who is Number Four? Who is the first person to walk on the moon? Neil Armstrong, of course. Who is Number Four?

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CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By Jeremy Watkin and the CX Accelerator Community I’ve got a big trip coming up, and in preparation, I needed to check my flight itinerary so I could book a rental car and long-term airport parking. It’s at that point I realized that I never received an email from the airline after booking my flight. Nearing full-on panic, I was relieved to see that they had charged my credit card.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recently, I wrote two articles for my weekly Forbes column that paid homage to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist who created what is referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The articles were so well received that I wanted to share shorter versions here with our Shepard Letter subscribers. Over the years, I’ve observed customer behavior, and some of my conclusions were confirmed by my customer service and CX research, known as the Achieving Customer Amazement Study (sponsored by Fiv

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eglobalis

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How to create better business outcomes through CX design , customer experience design The post How to create better business outcomes through CX design appeared first on Eglobalis.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Are your part-time employees delivering the customer experience you want? They can be! In this episode, Jeannie Walters shares actionable strategies to help your part-time workforce understand the importance of a top-notch customer experience. From fostering a culture of customer feedback to implementing a Service Code, she guides you through the process of aligning your customer service with your overall customer experience mission.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Top Takeaways: Customer feedback is crucial for businesses of all industries. By actively seeking and analyzing feedback, businesses can identify areas of improvement, make informed decisions, and ultimately enhance their overall customer experience. Technology, such as feedback kiosks and tablets, provides a simple and non-intrusive way for customers to provide feedback.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Imagine yourself sitting in a café observing a group of people using abbreviations like ‘BRB’, ‘IDK’, and ‘ICYMI,’ in their text messages. Although it may appear as if they’re speaking a new language, they are actually utilizing the power of text abbreviations. Using this ‘language’ in your communication can change how you connect with customers in today’s fast-moving world.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As a leader in customer success, who’s your friend in the C-suite? Is the customer journey mapping exercise a worthwhile effort? Who owns the customer community for your organization? How’s that for a few spicy thought starters? Does the answer to any of those questions put you on the edge of your seat? We hope so! At Totango Live! 2023, Chris Dishman , Totango’s SVP of Global Customer Success, hosted the lively Hot Takes!

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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.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Whirlpool’s leading UK consumer brand, Hotpoint, has made exemplary advancements in customer experience. NEW YORK and LONDON, November 7, 2023 — The 14th edition of the UK Customer Experience Awards, organized by Awards International, announced TechSee, the category leader in AI-powered digital customer experience automation, and their customer, Hotpoint (part of the Whirlpool Corporation) as a winner in this year’s program for use of TechSee’s Remote Visual Support techn

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Optimove

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As marketers we need data at our fingertips to unlock customer insights, getting innovative ideas for engaging campaigns, and perfectly orchestrating communications to each customer. And then achieving all that at scale? Seems like a wish from our wildest dreams. That’s exactly what OptiGenie does. As your customers, marketing, and technology evolves, so too does Optimove’s AI.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Do you know what’s the one thing that is crucial in getting more sales? It is effective communication. As customers verify your brand’s reputation on top car review sites , you need to ensure that your email marketing strategy also delivers to meet their expectations. Car sales emails are a crucial part of that effective communication strategy.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We British look at the world as if the glass is half empty. By contrast, Americans look at the world as if the glass is half full. So, when I share some statistics I read regarding customer satisfaction and leveraging behavioral economics, some of which I felt very glass-half-empty about, I hope a few of you, with your half-glass-full dispositions, will help me see the bright side.

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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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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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 comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Removing the Mental Load for Customers Can Improve the Customer Service Experience by Brad Birnbaum (Fast Company) By alleviating the mental burden for your customers, you can not only enhance their satisfaction but also strengthen your brand’s reputation and customer l

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Brandwatch CX

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The key to making the most of social media is listening to what your audience has to say about you, your competitors, and the market in general. Once you have the data you can undertake analysis, and finally, reach social business intelligence ; using all these insights to know your customers better and improve your marketing strategy. If you are a social media rookie, this list of the top free social media monitoring tools might come in handy.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s digital era, the online presence of insurance companies holds significant importance, especially on insurance review sites. It’s like using a treasure map that guides you straight to the heart of your customer’s thoughts and experiences. These platforms handle feedback, connect with customers, enhance services, and guide your company to success.

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SAP Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

How the Customer Data Platform is Redefining Retail By Peter Gergen, Solution Architect CX Currently, there is a transition from traditional retail experiences, characterized by generic product placements, impersonal offers and often frustrating checkout lines, to individually tailored customer experiences with a special focus on customer interests.

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Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enterprise businesses can now use their critical product usage data from Pendo and Mixpanel in their Totango experience to design optimal customer journeys, improving product adoption and customer retention. Pendo and Mixpanel, two leading solutions in the enterprise software market, give SaaS companies the power to track and analyze product usage across their customer base—creating a rich set of data and insights key to designing, iterating, and improving the customer experience.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, customer-centricity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. To truly prioritize your customers, you must grasp their needs and deliver seamless, efficient, and proactive experiences every time. You require a smart, user-friendly customer service platform that seamlessly integrates data and AI, giving you a holistic customer view.

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Optimove

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why It Matters: New data privacy regulations have made user acquisition in the social gaming market more difficult than ever before. Marketers must employ innovative Customer-Led Marketing strategies to attract new users, enhance their gaming experience, and boost revenue. The Big Picture: The rules are always changing when it comes to advertising in the social gaming space.

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Zeisler Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It was a long time ago that I first wrote about the difference between CS and CX. Here, define CS as Customer Support, Customer Service, Customer Success, or Customer Care (that last one is actually CC, but you get the drift). Yes, they’re all actually different among each other, so shouldn’t always be lumped in together as the same thing , but they’re all not CX per se, so I will just for this little article.

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SaleMove

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here’s how the Glia Virtual Assistant has become one of the most trusted AI solutions in the financial services industry. The post Why The Glia Virtual Assistant Is Now Trusted by Over 100 Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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The DiJulius Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Creating a signature brand experience isn’t just about what you do; it’s about how you make your customers feel. It’s the difference between a one-time transaction and a lifelong memory. At the DiJulius Group, we’ve honed a methodology that empowers brands to leave an indelible mark on their customers’ hearts and minds. Think of one.

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SAP Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome to the third part of the Passwordless authentication process with SAP CDC series. This blog series mainly focuses on how we implement the passwordless authentication using SAP CDC. This is a continuation to the Part 2 which explains how to implement one of the SAP CDC passwords less authentication.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Natasha Thakkar, Content Marketing Manager at Oleeo. She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills.

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