Customer Bliss
JANUARY 17, 2020
We are living in a world where customers have the megaphone. That’s actually been one of the most wonderful forcing functions: when finally it wasn’t about who we said we were; it’s about what employees and customers say we are. And these employees and customers talk about three things: Did you do what you said you were going to do? Did you improve my life?
GetFeedback
JANUARY 12, 2020
About eight out of ten business leaders say they want to “improve” the customer experience (CX) to be more competitive. In CustomerThink’s recent study of 200+ CX initiatives, 74% agreed: “By 2020, customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator.”. And for good reason. Briefly, the argument is that leading CX brands outperform laggards by a lot.
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CloudCherry
JANUARY 16, 2020
Ah First Impressions. We all know we don’t get a second chance to make ‘em. And when it comes to Onboarding, a topic that- surprisingly- doesn’t receive a whole lot of attention, first impressions can make or break it for both Customers AND Employees. But, not to worry. On this week’s ‘Sweets of CX ’ Episode, we brought in expert Stacy Sherman. to shed some serious light on the subject.
CX Accelerator
JANUARY 16, 2020
A customer-centric culture is the “make or break” component of any customer experience initiative. It was great getting to let loose on this all-important topic alongside Ryan Floersch of Gladly during our recent CXPA webinar. We discussed all kinds of ways to begin working toward an enhanced culture, or (if you’re lucky enough to have the beginnings of it in your organization already) how to accelerate the positive momentum you’ve already garnered.
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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.
Beyond Philosophy
JANUARY 17, 2020
1 in 4 Will Lose Their Job in 2020. At the end of 2019, global research firm Forrester predicted that 1 in 4 Customer Experience jobs will be cut in 2020. While we find this prediction grim, we do not disagree. We believe that this reality has been on the horizon for some time now. There are many reasons why it has come to this point. One of the most significant is a misconception about what Customer Experience is and how it affects the bottom line.
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TechSee
JANUARY 14, 2020
The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. AI-driven call center automation has had a significant impact on the efficiency and performance of individual agents, as well as on overall KPIs.
CX Accelerator
JANUARY 16, 2020
A customer-centric culture is the “make or break” component of any customer experience initiative. It was great getting to let loose on this all-important topic alongside Ryan Floersch of Gladly during our recent CXPA webinar. We discussed all kinds of ways to begin working toward an enhanced culture, or (if you’re lucky enough to have the beginnings of it in your organization already) how to accelerate the positive momentum you’ve already garnered.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 15, 2020
One of our Shepard Letter subscribers, Tom Korff, wrote in with an important question: how should customer support agents handle callers who are threatening to harm themselves and/or others? This is a serious topic. I will share my thoughts, but it’s important to note that the brevity of my answer does not diminish the importance of the question. If someone threatens to do harm to themselves or others, it cannot be taken lightly.
Inbenta
JANUARY 13, 2020
Chatbots are known for their benefits on customer experience and relation, here are some examples of how a chatbot can help boost your e-commerce site and create a competitive advantage. E-commerce chatbot: support the customer journey. In 2019, 25% of adults in the US carried out online purchases at least once a month, bringing the number of American digital buyers to approximately 224 million for the past year. ( Source ) E-commerce websites are therefore exposed to a lot of traffic and it is
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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.
TechSee
JANUARY 14, 2020
The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. AI-driven call center automation has had a significant impact on the efficiency and performance of individual agents, as well as on overall KPIs.
ProProfs Chat
JANUARY 17, 2020
Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. Let’s take an example. In 2017 a shocking incident came to light when it was reported that a 69-year-old Kentucky doctor, David Dao, was forcibly deboarded from a flight. .
ShepHyken
JANUARY 14, 2020
Simple is Transformative in the Customer Experience. Revolutionizing Communication So It’s Personalized, Secure, and Effortless. Shep Hyken interviews Matt Gillin. They discuss the secrets of driving customer loyalty and a good customer experience (CX). Here’s a hint: it’s all in providing a secure, personalized, and frictionless channel of communication.
Heart of the Customer
JANUARY 14, 2020
Today we feature an article by Rob Jensen who writes about the benefits of customer advisory boards and how they are a way to improve executive engagement. These days, there seems to be a lot of talk about customer experience. Indeed, ensuring that companies optimize interactions with their top clients, obtain the highest level of […]. The post Guest Post: Best Way to Engage Customers, Gather Feedback and Engender Brand Loyalty?
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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Eptica
JANUARY 15, 2020
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Author: Steve Nattress 4 ways to differentiate with superior email customer service. Published on: January 15, 2020. Author: Steve Nattress In a multichannel world neglecting email for customer service risks both satisfaction and revenues. Analysis from Contact Babel has found that email is the second most used channel within contact centres, making up nearly 20% of interactions.
One Millimeter Mindset
JANUARY 14, 2020
Developing your provocative business storytelling acumen moves you one millimeter (or more) beyond sounding like everyone else. Because business stories easily sound too safe, too sanitized and too perfect. Talking about achieving fairy-tale outcomes after surmounting monumental, emergency business challenges. Except that the greatest business challenges which many of our clients face come in smaller packages.
Hello Customer
JANUARY 16, 2020
January typically is a month to forecast trends, and we believe customer retention will be an important one. Of course, this isn't a new strategy. But we see increasingly more organisations move their focus from aggressive acquisition investments to retention management. And as fashion shows us, every trend returns at some point in time. (Except for maybe Buffalo shoes, some things should stay forgotten.
Gainsight
JANUARY 17, 2020
There is no shortage of feedback these days. But what is everyone doing with it? When you’re trying to deliver an exceptional product, it’s easy to get lost in the constant deluge of customer feedback. Your users are likely communicating with your company through multiple channels and it can seem like feedback gets lost in a black hole. So we asked 10 experts the following questions to learn more about how they collect and prioritze customer feedback: What are some of the effective w
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.
Talkdesk
JANUARY 15, 2020
Do you have an interesting story to share regarding customer experience and/or sales success? Are you an outstanding storyteller and possess an innovative spirit? Are you keen on taking the reality of customer support to the next level? Then look no further – you have just arrived at the right place! With more than 3,000 customer experience professionals and decision-maker attendees, Opentalk 2020 is the CX event of the year with the presence of industry innovators, thought leaders and cus
Ecrion
JANUARY 16, 2020
In 2018, 281 billion emails were sent and received each day around the world. This number is expected to increase to over 347 emails each day in 2023. EDM marketing is one of the best ways to reach potential customers. Although many of your potential clients will be on social media, they won’t all be. Almost everybody has an email address. And of course, you need an email address to create a social media account so you’ll be reaching those users as well.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 17, 2020
This week we feature an article by Bill Cates, author of Beyond Referrals , Radical Relevance , and the founder of The Cates Academy for Relationship Marketing. He shares an example of how one company was able to flourish during the Great Recession. In the summer of 1999, two teenagers changed the music business almost overnight … and forever. The code written by Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning enabled people to download music at no cost.
Michel Falcon Experience
JANUARY 16, 2020
Delivering an excellent product is only HALF of the customer experience. Check out the first installment of my 4 part series that explores the best practices of “The 4 Generations of Customer Service.” This is something I’m going to be sharing within my keynotes and workshops in 2020! Are you interested in improving your company culture, employee engagement, and customer experience?
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.
Upstream Works
JANUARY 16, 2020
This is the last in a series of blog posts examining key contact center trends for 2020, and the first three lead up to this broader theme of innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). We began by looking at the impact of digital transformation , then the importance of personalization , and most recently the power of agent engagement for improving the customer experience (CX).
Oracle
JANUARY 16, 2020
In 2018, shifting tax policies and a stock market setback combined to stanch the lifeblood of the vast majority of nonprofit organizations: Charity giving declined 1.7% from year-earlier levels (accounting for inflation), according to GivingUSA. With more than 1.5 million charitable entities targeting the donation pool, many are digging deeper into how nonprofit technology can extend the reach and sharpen the impact of their fundraising efforts.
Beyond the Arc
JANUARY 16, 2020
2020 — for many of us, it sounds like science fiction. Yet the future is Now. Is your business ready for the new demands and opportunities that are reshaping customer experience? That’s what we keep an eye on. And each new year, our Beyond the Arc team shares predictions on what we’re seeing as pivotal [.]. The post 3 Top trends impacting customer experience in 2020 appeared first on Blog @beyondthearc.com.
Customers That Stick
JANUARY 16, 2020
In this One Win Book Review, we take a look at The Relationship Economy by John DiJulius. Check out the video below to hear Adam’s one win that you can take away from The Relationship Economy to improve your organization’s customer experience and customer service. About The Relationship Economy. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Today we are living in the “digital disruption era.
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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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