Blueshift

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Holiday Season often brings to mind the joy of giving and receiving, but not every gift hits the mark. Have you ever unwrapped a present that left you scratching your head, wondering if the sender really knew you at all? It happens more often than we think. Just like receiving a moldy fruitcake, customers often find themselves on the receiving end of experiences that feel disconnected, impersonal, and downright baffling.

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Gainsight

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Good data has never been more important to effectively interact with customers both in and outside your product. Knowing how deep (or shallow) customers’ product adoption may be is critical to driving them to achieve value, engaging at the right moment in the right channel, and improving overall customer and user experiences. And this data can only come from effectively capturing and acting on insights measured through product analytics.

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Team Support

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, now is the time to reflect on wins and losses from throughout the year. Maybe you had a banner year—or maybe you’re celebrating just getting through turbulent times. Either way, before you pop that bottle of champagne, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions for your customer support team. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, people—particularly those in customer support—are key to setting your company apart from the crowd.

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Gainsight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A carefully crafted customer journey is not static. They shift and change with your products, your markets and even your go-to-market strategy. If you’re facing the need to revisit and revamp your customer experience, our discussion with Mai Elizer, Senior Solutions Engineer at Comeet , offered invaluable insights into constructing a predictable and efficient customer journey.

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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.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I’m obsessed with AI at the moment. Luckily, the rest of the world seems to be, also. One area that will feel the influence of AI keenly is customer market research. I thought we could discuss this here today since it likely affects many of you readers, too. A recent article by Qualtrics, “ AI Will Reinvent the Market Research Industry ,” had a couple of stats I wanted to share with you today, which include: 83% of researchers see AI as an industry opportunity, and 7% see it as a threat. 2

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Riiing, riiing. Your customers are calling — don’t leave them hanging. According to our research, 35% of businesses still believe that phone calls are the most effective communication channel. Therefore, choosing the right phone system is critical for any small business. It’s not just about making calls; it’s about ensuring seamless communication, enhancing customer service, and supporting your business’s growth.

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Totango

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We are delighted to share that Totango was recognized in the G2 Winter 2024 reports for its exemplary performance in the customer success software category. These awards reflect superior engagement and commitment from our users, who continue to highlight and share the key aspects of Totango and our software they find most beneficial. The best of both worlds: unmatched enterprise-grade implementation and usability The G2 Winter 2024 reports ranked Totango as the number one customer success softwa

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Optimove

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Re-engage your churned customers with this guide Download Now Why it Matters: Marketing fatigue happens when consumers feel overwhelmed by generic and irrelevant messages. It can cause customer alienation, diminished loyalty, and reduced trust and lead to negative brand perception, wasted resources, and lower return on investment. For brands, message relevancy and personalization are key to mitigating marketing fatigue.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Let’s talk about goals! We’ve seen a lot of them this year. Big ones. Small ones. But mostly…pretty vague ones! Customer experience work is challenging when the goals are ill-defined and success is never really measured. That’s why we’re curious…how did your CX objectives go this year? What’s your biggest objective for next year? (We’re curious about other things, too, like how do YOU know you’re doing a good job?

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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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BirdEye

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online reviews have rapidly become the top source of new leads, with 34% of marketers citing them as the number one channel for customer acquisition. And that’s just scratching the surface of their potential – one Birdeye’s latest data report found that 92% of consumers read at least two reviews before deciding whether to trust a business.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Top Takeaways: A brand is not just about a name. It’s about being united and joining together under a common set of values. It starts with leadership defining who you are as an organization and what you stand for. Then, it is reinforced daily throughout the organization through empowerment and recognition. Creating an organization’s positive and supportive culture is key to delivering extraordinary experiences.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The latest technologies, trends & insights about Customer Service & Support of Things, for contact center and field service professionals.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has undeniably been dominated by the rise of AI, bringing both positive and negative outcomes. We host Alex Mead , Global Customer Service Experience Director of Alvarez & Marsal ( alexmead@sky.com ), to discuss this crucial topic and its implications for experiences. Mead envisions that AI will significantly reduce customer effort in their experiences.

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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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SaleMove

DECEMBER 22, 2023

See 3 top trends for financial institutions in 2024 including delivering value with technology, generative AI, and the value of a unified interaction platform. The post Delivering Value and Efficiency Through Interactions appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If I asked 10 people who they thought could be planet Earth’s most customer-centric company, I bet a majority would have the same answer. I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. For now, you can guess. Cindy, from my office, had a customer service issue. Here are the steps she took to resolve the problem: She went to the company’s website and clicked on customer support.

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Lumoa

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever thought about how some businesses manage to analyze thousands of customer reviews and feedback quickly? The secret lies in the capabilities of AI and its proficiency in conducting sentiment analysis. Customer feedback is a precious resource for understanding what’s effective and what needs improvement. However, manually sifting through and evaluating this feedback can be incredibly time-consuming.

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Brandwatch CX

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Running an event? Using Twitter to promote it? Having a Twitter hashtag as part of your event marketing can be a great way to drum up interest before, during and after the occasion. However, choose your hashtag wisely, as the wrong one could mean no one uses it or, worse, it gets lost in a stream of irrelevant tweets or is hijacked. Having a hashtag associated with your event is also a useful way to track conversation about the event – both during and after – and therefore judge whet

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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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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the realm of contact centers, the pursuit of enhancing customer service while streamlining operations remains a top priority. As technology evolves, two prominent solutions have emerged: AI-powered chatbots and self-service portals. AI chatbots and self-service customer service portals both offer unique advantages and challenges, prompting contact center leaders to navigate a landscape of choices.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 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 comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Centricity: How to Always Put the Customer First by Fernanda Alvarez Pineiro (Startups.co.uk) If the words “customer is King” have recently graced your LinkedIn feed with their presence or starred in your recent business conversations, you are probably attuned to

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Integrity Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So often, we listen to respond. We’re waiting for the other person to finish talking so we can tell them what we know. Effective sales conversations, however, are rooted in a mindset of listening to understand. Let’s explore why that distinction is so fundamental in sales, and what you can learn about active listening in sales from the best sales coaches.

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Brandwatch CX

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Running an event? Using Twitter to promote it? Having a Twitter hashtag as part of your event marketing can be a great way to drum up interest before, during and after the occasion. However, choose your hashtag wisely, as the wrong one could mean no one uses it or, worse, it gets lost in a stream of irrelevant tweets or is hijacked. Having a hashtag associated with your event is also a useful way to track conversation about the event – both during and after – and therefore judge whet

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Team Support

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always ring true for customer service or support teams. Though some industries might slow down during the month of December, others get more hectic and tensions can run high. Ever wonder what to say to diffuse the situation when a customer is ranting and raving about a problem that’s difficult to solve?

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the realm of customer service, the frontline staff serves as the face of a business. Their interactions with customers are important in shaping perceptions, loyalty, and overall satisfaction. To utilize the power of these frontline encounters and deliver a customer-centric experience, companies leverage a potent tool - frontline customer service surveys.

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Heart of the Customer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Authors: Topher Mitchell & Jim Tincher This blog is authored by Topher Mitchell, the creator of Qualtrics’ Value Advisory function, and Jim Tincher, the CEO and founder of Heart of the Customer. The article was originally published by Qualtrics. Customer experience is good for business. You believe that, and so does your leadership team. Unfortunately, […] The post To be a change maker in CX, focus on business outcomes appeared first on Heart of the Customer.

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SAP Customer Experience

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Providing our customers, partners, and stakeholders with timely information on upcoming topics in the utilities industry is extremely important. To facilitate this, we have created a matrix that outlines the relevant topics for the next two years, helping to illustrate these highlights. You can access the detailed information and, if.

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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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