ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

My friend Norman Beck sends me interesting articles and stories on a regular basis. Recently, he shared the story of a wealthy customer who entered a luxury store and asked to see a $25,000 chess set. The customer wasn’t dressed well, and the salesperson made the assumption that she couldn’t afford to buy it. The customer walked away, but before leaving the store, she visited the owner’s office, who also happened to be a close friend.

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eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In this article, I explore the often-overlooked elements of strategy development to avoid simply repeating common discussions on this topic. Introduction A well-executed B2B customer experience (CX) strategy can be the cornerstone of long-term success in today’s competitive landscape. Unlike B2C interactions, B2B transactions are more complex, involving multiple decision-makers, longer sales cycles, and intricate touchpoints.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Capturing genuine and actionable feedback from customers and employees can be a challenge, especially when traditional surveys feel long, tedious, and uninspiring. Many organizations struggle with vague, short responses that offer little insight, leaving them chasing scores rather than focusing on meaningful improvements. This is where Active Listening comes in—a revolutionary approach to feedback collection that enhances the quality and depth of responses.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Customers have distinct preferences for how they interact with your organization, making it tricky to know the best places to focus your customer experience efforts. As a CX change agent, I’m sure you’ve heard how customer journey mapping is a proven way to bring much-needed order to this potential chaos: Journey maps explain how specific personas experience your organization They reveal the emotions customers feel at each step of their journey And they highlight the most important channels in e

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Keeping customer experiences consistent across multiple business locations can be tough. Every location has its own problems, making it difficult to maintain a strong brand image and keep customers happy. That’s where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in as a game-changer. AI adoption is skyrocketing, with 72% of organizations now using AI, up from 50% last year.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When you think of your most recent purchase, you don’t think of the experience in silos. You don’t remember how you felt during the awareness phase separate from the consideration phase. You recount your experience based on how you felt about the whole process, from start to finish. This is how we view the end-to-end customer experience. What is End-to-End Customer Experience?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Do you want to make a lasting impact in your first 100 days as a customer experience leader? Discover how to navigate your new role effectively with actionable insights from Jeannie Walters in this episode of the Experience Action Podcast. Hear strategies to help you understand your organization’s unique CX landscape, from identifying quick wins to building long-term visions that align with your company’s mission and values.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ever wondered how your business can reach potential customers even when you’re asleep? Or how can you get honest feedback from your customers without asking directly? The answer might surprise you: it’s Google reviews for business. Think of Google business reviews as your 24/7 silent salesperson, working tirelessly to promote your business and attract new customers.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Personalization is a developing area in Customer Experiences. With AI driving what could be possible, many of you might be wondering how you can best leverage its capability in yours. To that end, we invited our special guest, Graham Hill, Ph.D., to explore the rapidly evolving field of Personalization in Customer Experiences. With decades of experience in customer relationship management (CRM) and Customer Experience , Hill shares valuable insights into how personalization, particularly with th

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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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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s healthcare landscape, patient expectations are higher than ever. It’s not just about treating ailments anymore—it’s about delivering care that’s seamless, compassionate, and easy to access. So, what does it take to create an exceptional customer experience in healthcare? Discover the most important factors, common challenges, and top trends shaping the future of healthcare customer experience—and how you and your organization can lead the way.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Gain skills to demonstrate the comprehensive value of customer experience management, linking it to financial gains while providing actionable strategies for sustained success.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Did you know that businesses with verified Google Business Profiles (GBPs) receive an average of 66 Google reviews per location each month? This staggering statistic underscores the importance of optimizing your GBP to connect with potential customers and drive growth. While the dedicated GBP app is no longer available, you can still effectively manage your business profile using Google Maps and Google Search apps.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    Why are customer expectations rising in today’s market? How can AI enhance customer service experience? How can businesses effectively implement AI in customer service? Why is transparency when using AI in customer interaction? How can businesses balance between AI and human support?

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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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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Did you know that 38% of Millennials and 39% of Gen Z consumers reported that they are most likely to give up solving a problem with a product or service if they cannot find a solution themselves? With younger generations becoming the dominating force in the overall consumer base it is more important than ever to be able to identify their needs and understand how they want to interact with your brand.

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Heart of the Customer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

How Marvin Used a Customer Experience Maturity Model to Build a Winning CX Program Learn how Marvin, a leading manufacturer, used a CX maturity model and stakeholder engagement to align their team, overcome CX challenges, and drive measurable success. Introduction Building a customer experience (CX) program that delivers real value is a challenge many organizations […] The post How Marvin Used a Customer Experience Maturity Model to Build a Winning CX Program appeared first on Heart of the

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 85,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: I have been dealing with a load of tradespeople on my kitchen renovation. The excuses they devise for why something can’t happen are amazing. Today, we will look closer at excuses regarding why people give them and what you can take away from that exchange.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 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. Beat Your Best Quality Scores – 15 Quick Wins by Megan Jones (Call Centre Helper) Improving quality scores in customer service is an ongoing process that requires dedication, effective communication, and continuous training.

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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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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What is Patient Feedback? Patient feedback is the opinions, reviews, and thoughts that healthcare organizations gather from their patients. From the healthcare contact center to the doctor’s diagnosis, each step of the patient journey presents an opportunity to learn about patient expectations and behavior. The goal of collecting patient feedback is to pinpoint areas for improvement in healthcare operations.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Banking sales strategies are being redefined: Here’s how to pivot your customer relationships. While every industry grapples with the volatility of the economic environment and market conditions, banking and financial services organizations are dealing with specific challenges emerging from multiple disruptive forces: These challenges include: Maintaining an acceptable margin in a volatile yield curve market.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In an era where customer experience (CX) can make or break a brand, companies are increasingly turning to technology and strategic partnerships to stay ahead. A collaboration between a leading insurance provider and Interactions stands out as a prime example of how innovative approaches can transform customer engagement, drive significant cost savings, and empower customers.

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Thematic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

32% of customers say they would walk away after one bad experience. That’s why having an amazing customer experience is more important than ever. Businesses need to understand what their customers really think, and the best way to do this is a Voice of Customer (VoC) program. Most businesses begin by sending out surveys and collating customer feedback which they can distill into actionable insights using analytics tools.

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Doing CX Right

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Robots making burritos? Discover how Chipotle's AI revolution is reshaping the restaurant industry and customer experience impacts. The post What If Your Next Burrito Was Made By A Robot? appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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C3Centricity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

CPG leaders (Consumer Goods Companies) understand that delivering exceptional consumer experiences is crucial for distinguishing their brands. A customer-first strategy has emerged as a pivotal approach to business success in every industry, prioritizing customers’ needs, preferences, satisfaction and delight across all facets of an organisation.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Seizing the Opportunity: Why Interactions is the Future of Conversational AI As the world leader in Conversational AI solutions for customer support, Interactions stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. The recent announcement that Microsoft-owned Nuance will reach its end of life on December 31st, marks a significant shift in the landscape of Conversational AI.

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Thematic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

You’ve been searching for the best customer experience platform and came across Medallia. But, a few things are stopping it from being the best choice for your organization, so you’re looking for alternatives. While some Medallia competitors offer similar all-in-one solutions, there are other alternatives you can use to build the customer experience tech stack that helps your organization deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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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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