Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals. Start here.

Trends 100

Trends Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 100

Joe Rawlinson

MAY 31, 2017

Take a look at your most loyal customers. Forbes reports that most businesses find 20 percent of their most loyal customers actually make up 80 percent of their sales. Studies also back up the idea that retaining customers can positively impact your bottom line. But which customer retention strategies actually work?

Customer Retention 98

Customer Retention Omni-Channel Strategy CRM 98

John Paul

JULY 17, 2018

July 17 th , 2018 – Hong Kong – John Paul, the number one worldwide loyalty solutions service that was acquired by AccorHotels in 2016, is fast expanding in Asia Pacific (APAC). As we develop our APAC client base and grow , recruiting people with a passion for service and a customer focused mindset is key.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Leadership Self Service Automotive 40

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Organizations relying on call center support were forced to transition to digital channels during lockdowns. Live chat is at the core of this movement.

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Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 221

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Last month, Adobe Marketing VP, John Travis, shared insights from Adobe’s 2016 Digital Trends report, including which opportunities businesses are most excited about this year. Customer Experience. “In Why are your customers contacting you? The number one response? In 2014, it emerged as a top priority for marketers.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Contact Center Omni-Channel Analytics 100

CSM Magazine

JUNE 20, 2016

The trends and challenges impacting contact centre people, processes and technology, illustrated with case studies and in-depth Interviews with customer service leaders. We have come a long way within the customer service industry since Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) technology in the 1960s.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Exceptional Customer Service Self Service Customer Service 40

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Organizations relying on call center support were forced to transition to digital channels during lockdowns. Live chat is at the core of this movement.

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Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 163

Bold360

MARCH 9, 2017

As Forrester posited, we are in the Age of the Customer, and in this era of immediacy and availability, offering digital self-service is a requirement for any company hoping to provide high-level service for consumers. Human-like Interactions for True Connection with your Customers Where They’re Comfortable.

Omni-Channel 65

Omni-Channel Self Service Consumers Connections 65

Calabrio

MAY 25, 2016

Chatbots are equipped to answer basic questions from customers, accept orders, and provide general customer assistance. The theory is that companies can better serve their customers using bots because they will be readily available when needed. In fact, 51.7% In fact, 51.7%

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Chatbots Omni-Channel Contact Center Conference 124

Eptica

JULY 20, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 What do millennials expect from customer service? Published on: July 20, 2016. Author: Guest author: Chloe Hacquard We hear a lot about the impact of millennials on customer service, and how they are driving change in customer service. Two strikes.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Service Social Media 48

Avaya

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The evolving demands of digital-savvy customers have a deep impact on the contact center. In today’s highly connected society, customers are relying on other people around them to find information to solve issues. Despite playing such a crucial role in customer engagement, contact centers don’t always get the attention they deserve.

Contact Center 81

Contact Center Customer Experience Self Service Omni-Channel 81

Eptica

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017 We Are In Denial About Omnichannel Engagement Being A Done Deal. Author: Guest author: Martin Hill-Wilson One of the masterclasses I run is on omnichannel engagement. Instead, as is our tactical, ‘to do’ list nature, we incrementally add on a new channel and hope for the best.

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Omni-Channel Engagement Multi-Channel Resources 55

Team Support

JANUARY 9, 2024

There are more ways than ever for customers to get in touch with tech support. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. One of the early pioneers in CRM software was ACT!

Technology 59

Technology Chatbots Call Center Social Media 59

Avaya

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The financial services industry ranks as one of the top markets to experience massive digital disruption in the coming years. In 2016, Ernst & Young introduced its Banking Relevance Index (BRI), designed to measure the importance of traditional banks to customers’ lives. Deliver a High-Touch Experience.

Banking 40

Banking Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service 40

OpinionLab

JUNE 8, 2017

In my last blog , I explained why listening to customers can provide greater customer understanding than merely observing their behavior. Many companies seem to agree as evidenced by the number of Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs that exist and increasing amounts of feedback consumers are being asked for. Why is that?

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Customer Experience Social Media Feedback Survey 68

Calabrio

JUNE 23, 2016

So, any organization whose bottom line is directly impacted by customer experience must go digital, too. According to Dimension Data’s 2016 Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report , phone is rapidly declining in popularity among young customers who are trying to communicate with a business.

Communication 100

Communication Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center 100

Eptica

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 How are retailers working to improve customer experience? Published on: February 26, 2016. Author: Robin Tandon Customer experience is important to every industry, but particularly vital for retail.

Retail 48

Retail Customer Experience Apparel Ecommerce 48

OpinionLab

AUGUST 29, 2017

Omnichannel CX and how to optimize across channels is a huge challenge in today’s increasingly digital world. A google of “omnichannel CX stats” and “omnichannel stats” quickly reveals that: 98% of Americans switch devices in the same day ( Google ). Your omnichannel strategy should always incorporate a human element.

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Omni-Channel Consumers How To Touchpoint 166

Avaya

JULY 27, 2017

It’s the digital customer’s world—banks just live in it. 20% of bank customers are now digital-only users. In an age of intelligent, connected capabilities, consumers expect nothing short of a sophisticated banking experience that meets their evolving needs. Without question, AI is helping FSPs meet next-gen customer needs.

Financial 50

Financial Customer Experience Multi-Channel Banking 50

OpinionLab

JANUARY 9, 2017

of total retail sales for the third quarter of 2016. While this figure is continually increasing and it’s difficult to argue that digital has not just transformed how your customers shop but also how they perceive you as a brand, the store is still a huge weapon in a retailer’s arsenal. 2 – Get them to think like your customers.

Feedback 60

Feedback Omni-Channel Retail Touchpoint 60

OpinionLab

JANUARY 9, 2017

of total retail sales for the third quarter of 2016. While this figure is continually increasing and it’s difficult to argue that digital has not just transformed how your customers shop but also how they perceive you as a brand, the store is still a huge weapon in a retailer’s arsenal. 2 – Get them to think like your customers.

Feedback 60

Feedback Omni-Channel Retail Touchpoint 60

Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Customer expectations are changing and growing just as rapidly as the channels and technology consumers are empowered with to engage, encouraging (if not demanding) that brands and organizations embrace a strategy of non-stop, customer-centric adaptation. 2015 Aspect Consumer Experience Survey ).

Self Service 40

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 40

Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

In 2016, mobile marketing will be a must-have by many businesses. Brick-and-mortar outlets still hold weight in the mobile realm, and mobile marketers are working hard—and succeeding—at making a fully immersive experience. Five: The Omnichannel Approach is Dominating. One-channel marketing isn’t effective anymore.

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 100

Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Modern customer service looks very different from prior decades. Customers gravitate toward brands that have differentiated customer service, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands now realize that customer service is directly tied to their revenue, and are modernizing applications.

Customer Engagement 105

Customer Engagement Engagement Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 105

Avaya

MAY 18, 2016

2016 is shaping up to be the year of the Chatbot. From Jarvis, Mark Zuckerberg’s Iron Man-inspired assistant, to Microsoft’s rather unfortunate Tay experience, chatbots have been making the news this year—although as of yet, nobody seems to have figured out a way of getting them to write it.

Chatbots 48

Chatbots Omni-Channel Contact Center Social Media 48

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

“What can help me get committed and loyal customers?”. But trust me, factors like: Product quality, Awesome support, Marketing reach, Efforts to engage customers, . Efforts to retain customers, help you formulate effective loyalty programs that your customers enjoy being a part of. Customer Loyalty B2B Statistics.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Retail 109

Avaya

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to the Wall Street Journal, 2016 Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales have already accounted for more than $3 Billion in “desktop spending”—aka, e-commerce. While many of these purchases are simply one click and a check off of gift lists, the customer probably made several decisions well before the submit-order button was activated.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Contact Center Self Service CRM 40

Calabrio

JANUARY 6, 2016

CEO of Calabrio shares his predictions for the Contact Center, for 2016 and Beyond. When it comes to the power of IoT and data, it’s high time customer engagement gets involved, and it all begins with the contact center. Here are my 7 predictions and key advice on where the contact center is going in 2016 and beyond.

Customer Engagement 133

Customer Engagement Omni-Channel Engagement Self Service 133

Bold360

APRIL 27, 2017

As the winter slips away and the days start getting longer and warmer, your customers start thinking about summer. Travel and tourism can be difficult areas for retaining customer loyalty, with websites set up exclusively to pit brands against one another on the best deals for hotels and rock-bottom prices on flights. engender loyalty!

Tourism 56

Tourism Travel Customer Service e-support 56

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

The Super-Heroes of Customer Experience are here! Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. They have not only brought new perspectives on the table but have redefined the customer experience exceptionally!

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Oracle

OCTOBER 2, 2019

One thing retailers can do to stand out from the competition is to improve their online customer experience (CX) using new technologies that improve the online shopping experience. Here are 5 examples of CX technologies retailers can use to encourage customers to buy on their sites and nurture customer loyalty.

Ecommerce 87

Ecommerce Technology Social Media Chatbots 87

John Paul

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The John Paul solution allows car manufacturers to create real relationships with their customers and respond to their growing issues around mobility. Customers of the largest car brands are now benefiting from John Paul’s services in white label. JOHN PAUL, THE PERFECT TRAVEL COMPANION FOR DRIVERS.

Self Service 40

Self Service Automotive Transportation Travel 40

Magellan Solutions

JULY 5, 2021

Customer-based Organization. – Does the BPO firm consider your customers as their customers too? – Do they get you involved in any decision-making process pertaining to the development of both the agents and customer service? A consultative approach in providing a unique customer experience.

Call Center 40

Call Center Company Omni-Channel e-support 40

Avaya

APRIL 3, 2017

I wanted to explore some of the observations from the conference—especially those about contact center operators leveraging customer journey maps for serving customers effectively via chat, SMS and other messaging communiques. When a customer contacts a company, they are contacting a company, not an agent.

Customer Journeys 58

Customer Journeys Contact Center Conference Chatbots 58

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 25, 2019

I bet every business guru you turned to advised you to create a customer experience strategy to enhance customer experience, didn’t they? Companies with successfully implemented customer experience strategies are found to achieve higher customer satisfaction, increased revenues, and reduced customer churn.

Omni-Channel 77

Omni-Channel Strategy Customer Experience Customer Journeys 77

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome to the experience economy, where a winning customer engagement strategy sets your business apart from your competition. 77% percent of American consumers say that the customer experience is a critical factor in their purchasing decision, even if they have a strong affinity to a brand or product.

Customer Engagement 96

Customer Engagement Engagement Strategy Customer Journeys 96

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Customers are gravitating towards brands that fulfill great experiences, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands are beginning to realize that customer experience is directly tied to their revenue. Take a True Omnichannel (NOT Multichannel) Approach to Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Omni-Channel Customer Centricity Multi-Channel 59