Think Customers

APRIL 28, 2022

As retailers contend with the latest slate of challenges—inflation, snarled supply chains, the return to experience spending—there’s no overstating the importance of having a high-quality contact center. What is the difference between a captive contact center and outsourcing? Jon Stough. Hiring the right people.

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Talkdesk

MAY 11, 2020

This is a guest blog from Lindsey Plocek, Head of Marketing at Observe.AI. With a deep technology background and intimate understanding of the contact center space, our team at Observe.AI built a Voice AI platform that supports teams to be faster, more accurate and more human in every interaction. .

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) – the science that deals with the creation of human-like learning and reasoning capabilities – has been catapulted into the spotlight in recent years. It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Google Shopping is a lucrative and significant channel for retail businesses looking to capture the Google search audience. The existing Google Merchant Center has helped businesses upload their products, manage the listings, and run product ads for many years. Table of contents What is Google Merchant Center Next?

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GetFeedback

APRIL 17, 2019

Not entirely, since to get to the point of using your agents’ skills, customers first need to contact your support. If you cover multiple communication channels (Aka omnichannel customer service ) , people will reach out: being able to choose the way to contact support simply makes it more convenient. But does this work well?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

AI improves field service quality and customer experience by Vala Afshar (ZDNET) Research shows that 80% of high performing field service organizations use artificial intelligence. My Comment: This excellent article focuses on strategies and tactics to consider for your call center. It’s a win-win.

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Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

According to the National Retail Federation , more than 174 million Americans shopped between Cyber Monday and Black Friday in 2018. With this steady growth and increase in demand, contact centers are a vital partner to support the holiday rush. . . Centers incentivize employees to work over the holiday and be prepared.

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Contact Center Management Call Center Customer Journeys 60

eGain Blogs

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Sorry, no such thing for AI in the Contact Center this time around. eGain has many killer use-cases and real-world success stories for Contact Center AI from its blue-chip clients. 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution). 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution).

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Contact Center Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time ROI 63

eGain Blogs

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Our knowledge management solution is the most comprehensive solution that includes content management, search methods, conversational process guidance, and analytics, powered by machine learning, AI reasoning, and analytics. appeared first on eGain Blog. The results? I won’t be surprised if we got a 5.0/5.0 next time around!

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Kustomer

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Multichannel support simply means offering customers more than one method for contacting customer service. The Rise of AI and ML. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have always been trendy buzzwords in the customer service space, but now they are actually impacting customer service. Spotlight on Events.

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e-support Omni-Channel Case Study Comparison 93

NobelBiz

MARCH 12, 2024

Automation tools and AI-driven technologies further enhance efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and providing intelligent insights. Challenge : Facing suboptimal contact rates and inadequate reporting and analytics, Leading Edge Connections encountered financial strains impacting both their operations and client relationships.

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Customer Experience Management Omni-Channel Customer Experience Customer Journeys 52

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

According to the National Retail Federation, more than 174 million Americans shopped between Cyber Monday and Black Friday in 2018. With this steady growth and increase in demand, contact centers are a vital partner to support the holiday rush. . . Centers incentivize employees to work over the holiday and be prepared.

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Call Center Management Contact Center Customer Journeys 49

BirdEye

JULY 7, 2023

However, this is only possible with the aid of an AI chatbot that retrieves the right information from your company’s knowledge base. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into how a customer service chatbot can elevate your customer support activities, what drawbacks it may have, and share real-life success stories.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

While technologies like chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) can play an obvious role in shaping the customer experience, true transformation comes from not only looking digitally outward at your customers, but inward as well. No wonder Whole Foods is always so clean! Get your copy of “ Digital Customer Experience Trends, 2017.”.

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Contact Center Technology Roadmap Chatbots 121

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

While technologies like chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) can play an obvious role in shaping the customer experience, true transformation comes from not only looking digitally outward at your customers, but inward as well. No wonder Whole Foods is always so clean! Get your copy of “ Digital Customer Experience Trends, 2017.”.

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Contact Center Technology Roadmap Chatbots 120

Comm100

AUGUST 20, 2019

If you’re in the contact center space, chances are you already have a customer experience strategy. However, while many contact centers are able to pick out various aspects of the customer experience, which could be improved, turning these thoughts into a successful process which guarantees results is often trickier.

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eGain Blogs

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Sorry, no such thing for AI in the Contact Center this time around. eGain has many killer use-cases and real-world success stories for Contact Center AI from its blue-chip clients. 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution). 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution).

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Call Experts

AUGUST 2, 2019

At Call Experts, our approach to call center solutions is simple: Accountability. In an on-going project with an Atlanta retail company, we support caller's questions about their services. More Blogs Menu. Use AI to enhance the customer experience journey. Use AI to enhance the customer experience journey.

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SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

We are seeing automation, self-service and AI completely transform customer care and how customer-facing teams operate. Ignoring the cloud, or currently for customer-focused teams, dismissing the shift to automation and AI-driven technologies can prove to be fatal. The key is in assessing the right technology among the pack. .

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Interactions

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We talk a lot about business continuity planning (BCP) and crisis management on our blog. How can contact centers handle volume spikes? During the most intense lockdown across the world, brands adapted to digitally offer as many services, products, and communication methods as possible with no human contact.

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e-support Self Service Touchpoint Loyalty Programs 62

eGain Blogs

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Sorry, no such thing for AI in the Contact Center this time around. eGain has many killer use-cases and real-world success stories for Contact Center AI from its blue-chip clients. 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution). 23% improvement in FCR (First-Contact Resolution).

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Contact Center Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time ROI 40

ViiBE Blog

MAY 3, 2023

ViiBE Blog How to help customers get in contact with your remote customer support fast in B2B? Anna Gorina May 3, 2023 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Enhancing the Digital Experience with Remote Assistance Free Retail E-book available now! Existing ways of contacting remote customer support 1.1.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Higher retail sales and holiday business hours lead to higher call volume at contact centers. Ensure active collaboration with your customer using contact center support, and support distribution, sales, and marketing teams. There is no doubt that the winter holiday season gets stressful with rising retail madness.

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Bold360

MARCH 20, 2020

Digital channels are growing in number and importance: they include retail websites, mobile apps, email, chatbots, live chats, social media, and more. Numbers tell the tale: 81% of customers try to self-serve before calling a contact center, while 35% of consumers want to see more companies using chatbots.

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Bold360

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

And with all the buzz around Artificial Intelligence technology, it’s no surprise many companies are considering ways to incorporate AI to improve performance. As you think about 2020 and beyond, consider these three areas where you can leverage AI across your customer’s journey. Contact Center. Customer Acquisition.

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Bold360

MARCH 29, 2021

Physical channels like retail stores , live events and office-based call centers have closed down, while new digital engagement channels and tools have opened up instead. . Let’s look at an AI chatbot example. It also reduces traffic to more labor-intensive, costly channels in the call center. .

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Self Service Call Center Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 52

Think Customers

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That’s why your contact center associates need to be faster and better prepared to handle increasing demands while delivering superior service. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Robotic Desktop Automation (RDA) are emerging software that contact center leaders are deploying to tackle the mundane tasks that burden associates.

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Contact Center Technology Software Retail 52

Call Experts

JANUARY 23, 2019

Retailers have lost millions. For more information on how our services can help your business build efficiency, please contact him at scott@callexperts.com. More Blogs Menu. Upgrade your property management services with a contact center. Rapid Adoption of AI. A Call Center for Medical Practices and Doctors.

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Bold360

JANUARY 29, 2020

The last two weeks were big in the world of consumer electronics and retail with two important events landing within days of each other. So with an eye on the future, the CXNext crew sat down with Jon Stine, Lead at the Open Voice Network, to discuss key insights from the conferences and also what to expect with voice AI, his specialty.

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Conference Omni-Channel Retail Employee Engagement 52

SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

We are seeing automation, self-service and AI completely transform customer care and how customer-facing teams operate. Ignoring the cloud, or currently for customer-focused teams, dismissing the shift to automation and AI-driven technologies can prove to be fatal. The key is in assessing the right technology among the pack.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Customer Care Innovation 52

SurveySensum

AUGUST 3, 2023

5) Medallia Contact Medallia Free trial available 24/7 support 4.4 (5) 5) Qualtrics Contact Qualtrics Free trial available Live chat, online in-person training, etc. 5) CustomerGauge Contact CustomerGauge Free trial available Resource center, ticketing 4.6 (5) For more details, contact their team.

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B2B Software Feedback NPS 52

Bold360

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

call center reps, chat agents, retail associates, etc.) Frontline employees understand the importance of first contact resolution (FCR) but struggle to deliver. But only 35% of frontline employees say they can resolve issues on first contact. and managers who assist them day in and day out.

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Bold360

MARCH 16, 2020

Furthermore, supply chains are being disrupted, physical stores are closing, and agents are unable to staff contact centers. As volume grows across your digital channels it is key to manage the additional strain on your contact center. All of these factors are presenting a near-existential crisis to companies worldwide.

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Self Service Customer Experience Contact Center Policies 59

Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The pressure to reduce contact center costs is immense. But many contact center leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction. Contact centers are now considered more than just service centers.

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Contact Center Customer Journeys Self Service How To 40

Bold360

AUGUST 31, 2020

Customers increasingly prefer using self-service tools: CEB (now Gartner) reports that 81% of consumers try to self-serve before calling a contact center. FAQ widgets bring your help center directly to your customer at the point where they need help. CSS Tools Go Beyond the Chatbot. What Makes CSS Tools Effective?

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Self Service Chatbots Knowledge Base Omni-Channel 52

Talkdesk

AUGUST 28, 2017

Our Kickoff “Designing Your Intelligent Contact Center” event in Chicago was a huge success and a lot of fun! Check out our top nine moments and make sure your contact center is working for you. #9. Customers don’t like slow contact center experiences and this is reflected in their actions.

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Contact Center Hotels Contact Center Software Customer Journeys 51

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Retail or B2C companies selling various products or services. Contact centers and customer service teams can analyze on-call transcriptions or chat logs to identify agent training effectiveness, and conversation details such as specific reactions from a customer and phrases or words that were used to elicit that response.

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