2024

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Beyond Deliverables: How AI and Customer Centric Strategies Are Redefining Professional Services

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Introduction In professional services, the stakes are high, and the margin for error is razor-thin. A single misstep—be it an overlooked deadline or a missed client update—can strain, or even sever, client relationships. But imagine transforming each client engagement into an indispensable experience that not only meets but anticipates and exceeds client expectations.

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How Social Media Monitoring Can Impact Your Business

InMoment XI

Did you know consumers ranked social media in the top five most preferred channels for customer support? Furthermore, more than 80% of consumers expect a response from businesses on social media within two business days. With these customer expectations in mind, having a robust social media monitoring strategy that helps you stay connected with your customers has never been more important for maintaining a positive customer experience.

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How to Align Customer Service and Experience to Drive Lasting Business Growth

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

When customers face a challenge and need help, customer service or support representatives are their heroes — and organizations have invested a lot of time to make customer support a breeze in a growing number of channels: Store representatives are trained to empathize with customers and know how to quickly get them tailored solutions in person. Call centers assist customers at any hour of the day, with expert scripts and knowledge bases designed to help them navigate even the trickiest situatio

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Unlocking the Secrets to Exceptional Customer Service with Paul R. Jones

BlueOcean

This blog post has consistently ranked as one of our most popular year after year. The insight about exceptional customer service and the customer experience is still rock solid, and so we decided to revisit the article entering 2025. When it comes to customer experience , there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

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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Best 7 Customer Service Quality Assurance Software for Ecommerce & Retail in 2024

Retently

Table of contents Key Takeaways: What is Customer Support Quality Assurance? 1. Retently as a Top QA Tool for Ecommerce and Retail 2. Medallia Agent Connect (former Stella Connect) 3. Loris AI 4. Playvox 5. MaestroQA 6. Zendesk QA (formerly Klaus) 7. EvaluAgent Final Thoughts: Choosing the Right QA Tool When customer interactions lack consistency and quality, it can lead to dissatisfaction, lost loyalty, and even negative reviews.

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17 Key Ways to Improve Customer Experience in 2025

TechSee

Customer experience, or CX, is a fundamental component that determines the success of a business. Companies thriving today recognize that finding ways to improve customer experience is not just an option but a strategic necessity for 2025, with all the opportunities and challenges that it entails, and beyond. With so many aspects of CX to consider, we think it’s important to break down our suggested improvements into four key concepts.

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Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

ShepHyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. I recently wrote an article that included 14 customer service and CX metrics that CX leaders should consider, and today, I’m going to cover three of them that anyone who has any interaction with a customer, whether in sales, support or just might happen to answer a customer’s call, should pay attention t

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Our CX Accelerator Board of Directors

CX Accelerator

We have big time news for CX Accelerator! We've been on the path to establish the organization as a non-profit to help amplify our mission of equipping CX professionals on every stage of their career journey. A HUGE piece in this puzzle is the creation of our Board of Directors. Please join me in welcoming Matt Lyles , Juanita Coley , Jim Rich , Sally Mildren and Justin Robbins who have graciously offered to serve in this way.

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Empathy Won’t Save You: Why CX Thrives on Action, Not Sentiment but Outcomes?

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Are We Injecting Empathy into Organizational Culture ? Over the past few years, empathy has become a buzzword in CX conversations—and while it’s great to emphasize understanding, empathy alone is practically useless if issues in B2B or B2C experiences remain unresolved. What good is being empathetic if customers still face recurring problems? Emotional design may help create empathetic, user-friendly solutions, but empathy without action falls flat.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

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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Stuck in an Outdated CX Framework? Here’s Why You’re Missing Out on Real Results

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Originally posted at [link] Introduction In the realm of business-to-business (B2B) interactions, customer experience (CX) is often approached through standardized frameworks and prescriptive methodologies, frequently rooted in models from major industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and others. While these established tools offer foundational guidance and structure, they may fall short in capturing the unique essence, “personality,” and competitive edge of individual companies.

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Delete, Ignore, Snub or Engage? How Mature Companies Should Tackle Negative Social Media Feedback Analyses

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Introduction As companies mature, they face increasingly complex decisions about how to handle customer complaints and negative feedback on social media. Should they engage with every post or focus on resolving issues privately? Best practices suggest various approaches, but the decision is far from one-size-fits-all. This article explores the pros and cons of responding to negative posts, evaluates the effectiveness of following best practices from leading organizations such as BCG, McKinsey, a

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The Symbiosis of Algorithms, CX and Experimentation: Redefining Tech and Biotech B2B Design

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The companies that thrive today aren’t just adopting AI; they’re embedding it into their DNA to design groundbreaking technologies and solutions that deliver unmatched value to customers. From healthcare breakthroughs to cutting-edge industrial systems, algorithmic experimentation empowers organizations to test, iterate, and refine their approaches rapidly, driving faster innovation and reduced risk.

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AI in the Workplace: Transforming Customer and Employee Experience

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As organizations aim to boost productivity, engagement and overall satisfaction, AI technologies are becoming essential tools The Gist AI boosts productivity. AI tools enable faster, more efficient service delivery, enhancing employee satisfaction and customer experience. Faster hiring process. Leveraging AI cuts recruitment time by half, ensuring quicker staffing with quality candidates for better service continuity.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate 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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Brian Solis: The Visionary Who Will Mindshift Your Perspective on Innovation, CX and Leadership

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Brian Solis’s journey is one of consistent foresight and evolution, making him one of the most impactful voices in the fields of digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation. Over the years, he has established himself as a pioneer, helping leaders, teams, and organizations navigate a rapidly changing world with actionable insights and a profound understanding of technology’s potential.

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Beyond the Ask: A Practical Guide to Deciding Which Customer Feedback to Act On

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When customers provide feedback, especially in the B2B space, the temptation is often to take their requests at face value and immediately begin development. After all, customer-centric businesses thrive on understanding and addressing their customers’ needs. However, not all feature requests are feasible, beneficial, or aligned with your company’s long-term strategy.

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CX Titans: Samsung & Apple’s Rivalry and Collaboration for Excellence

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Rivalry and Collaboration: How the Titans Samsung & Apple Set the New CX Standard of Excellence Introduction In the dynamic and highly competitive world of consumer electronics, two giants consistently stand out: Samsung and Apple. Both brands have set benchmarks in innovation, design, and customer experience (CX), often drawing comparisons. Despite their rivalry, there is an underlying synergy in their approaches, where each brand’s strengths and weaknesses drive the other to improve.

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Why Europe and the UK Are Always Behind the USA in Customer Experience

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Customer experience (CX) has become a critical differentiator in today’s competitive market, influencing customer loyalty and overall business success. While the USA leads in delivering superior customer experiences, Europe and the UK often lag behind. This article explores the reasons behind this disparity, examining factors such as cultural differences, investment levels, regulatory environments, and innovation adoption rates.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

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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B2B Customer Experience: The Complete Guide

InMoment XI

Managing the B2B customer experience is a key growth strategy for organizations across a wide variety of industries. For good reason: delivering great customer experience (CX) leads to increased loyalty, lower churn, more referrals, positive word of mouth, and higher-value customers. B2B (business-to-business) transactions often involve ongoing relationships and partnerships.

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Beyond the Basics: Why the Traditional Customer Experience Education Model is Outdated

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Introduction: The Changing Landscape of CX Education Customer experience (CX) education has long relied on a model built around a set of 5-6 pillars. These pillars include customer journey mapping, feedback mechanisms, employee experience, customer experience culture and strategy, with some variations such as McKinsey’s operational efficiency model.

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The Hidden Flaws in Toyota’s German Dealerships CX: What Happened to Accountability?

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Introduction: Toyota and its enhanced brand Lexus have long been recognized as global leaders in the automotive industry, not just for their reliable vehicles but also for their commitment to customer satisfaction and accountability. In markets such as the United States, Japan, and various parts of Asia, Toyota consistently demonstrates responsibility by addressing customer issues promptly and without unnecessary obstacles.

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Beyond NPS: Why Customer Feedback Needs a 360-Degree Revolution

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The Imperative for Diverse Metrics and Measurements in Understanding Customer Sentiment Introduction Net Promoter Score (NPS) has established itself as a popular metric for evaluating customer loyalty, satisfaction levels, and the likelihood of customer churn. Widely adopted across industries, NPS has faced increasing scrutiny for its limitations in offering a complete view of the customer experience.

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Revolutionizing Contact Centers: Next-Gen Tech for Enhanced CX

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

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Crafting and Cascading a Customer Experience Strategy Across Global Organizations

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Introduction Delivering superior customer experience (CX) is paramount for business success. A well-crafted CX strategy transcends the superficial touchpoints of customer interaction, delving into the cohesive integration of all company divisions to deliver consistent, high-quality customer interactions. This strategy should encapsulate everything from understanding customer behaviors and preferences to aligning internal processes and cultures around those insights.

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Mixing Ethnography with Customer Experience: A Deep Dive into Customer Benefits

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Mixing Ethnography with Customer Experience: A Deep Dive into Customer Benefits The post Mixing Ethnography with Customer Experience: A Deep Dive into Customer Benefits appeared first on Eglobalis.

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The Myth of CX’s Death by 2030: Debunking the Fake Speculation

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When writing any text, it is imperative to provide substance, not just bold statements or speculative predictions, to respect readers and value their time. Thoughtful content fosters credibility and maintains their engagement. In 2024, a bold and controversial claim suggested that customer experience (CX) would become irrelevant by 2030. While such statements are often designed to spark discussion, this particular assertion felt both overly simplistic and misaligned with the transformative, cont

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Why Silos in 2020’s CX Aren’t Your Real Problem—And What You Should Focus on Instead

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Introduction: The Need for a Non-Siloed Organization Silos within an organization have long been a barrier to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. A siloed structure means that different departments operate in isolation, leading to communication gaps, disjointed strategies, and operational inefficiencies. For example, imagine your marketing department running a campaign without proper alignment with sales, causing confusion in customer messaging and missed opportunities.

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The New GTM Playbook: 18 Ways to Future-Proof Your Sales Team

Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.