Tue.Jun 06, 2023

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It’s Time to Kill Customer Empathy

InteractionMetrics

Empathy is trendy. Qualtrics XM Institute [i] has declared 2023 the Year of Empathy, and Forbes Magazine calls empathy the “most important leadership skill” [ii] Because of this, customer service staff are receiving customer empathy training in droves. Paul Bloom, professor emeritus of psychology at Yale University, presents solid evidence that empathy can be counterproductive, even harmful, in many scenarios.

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[Experience Action Podcast] Step into CX Leadership [wp-svg-icons icon="new-tab" wrap="i"]

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

❔"I find myself in operations, and I keep helping other departments with their CX. I'm looking to join another company where their CX strategy isn't that solid yet, and I want to place myself in a position to run that for them. I've learned a lot, and I know I can learn a lot more. What's the bes.

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Lighting the Path: How to Help College Students with Mental Health Issues

Comm100

There is no doubt that higher education is facing a mental health crisis. A recent survey found that 50% of college students identified their mental health struggles as their top stressor in 2023. On top of this, 71% said they struggled with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. The Department of Education has certainly recognized the gravity of the situation.

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Principle One: Be the Customer

Bill Quiseng

During the month of June, I will offer each one of the Three Principles to Build Customer Loyalty. In this first week, I give you Principle One: Be the Customer. “Customers perceive service in their own unique, idiosyncratic, emotional, irrational, end-of-the-day, and totally human terms. Perception is all there is!” Tom Peters. Did you know that FedEx delivery people never run.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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7 Customer Service Tips for Financial Service Companies

Kustomer

Money fuels the finance industry, but there would be none coming in without loyal clients to hand it over. Although cash may be the reason you’re in business, customers are the more important commodity when it comes to keeping that business afloat. Trust plays a huge role in finance and banking. When it comes to protecting, investing and being responsible for customers’ money, they need to trust in the financial services company.

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Introducing Intelligent Insights Reports

Cyara

Comprehensiveness and Completeness in the Reporting of your Telecom Infrastructure. There are two very important aspects to consider when it comes to the reporting of your telecom infrastructure: comprehensiveness and completeness.

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Top 4 Reasons to Outsource Order Management

Helpware

An estimated 165 billion packages are shipped in the US every year. And that number is growing at a rate of about 20% year-over-year. One of the reasons is that more people are shopping online than ever before, with an estimated 80% of the US population ordering products online.

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Why you should be adopting an Experience Mindset – Interview with Tiffani Bova of Salesforce

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is with Tiffani Bova, the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. Tiffani […] The post Why you should be adopting an Experience Mindset – Interview with Tiffani Bova of Salesforce first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Product Update: Chart Exports

Thematic

Hot on the heels of Feedback Summarization is Chart Exports - taking your ability to quickly share visualizations to the next level. We've heard from customers that they want to be able to share the impactful visuals in Thematic more widely. Previously, analysts have taken screenshots of charts and graphs, or manually exported the data so they can recreate the visuals for presentations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Hospitality Review Management: How to Do It Right

ReviewTrackers

Hospitality review management is a crucial strategy for brands looking to build a positive reputation and attract new customers.

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Ultimate Guide to Selecting Your Cloud Contact Center Solution: A Workbook Approach

VDS

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. As businesses strive to meet evolving customer expectations, adopting a cloud contact center solution has become a strategic imperative. This workbook is designed to provide you with a step-by-step guide to navigate the process of purchasing a cloud contact center solution.

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How to Increase the Efficiency of Marketing Communication

SmartMessage Blog

The secret of success in the world of marketing is good communication with the target audience. Marketing activities without a strong communication strategy are far from producing the expected results. The fact that there is an uninterrupted and holistic communication flow in all marketing activities and the progress of the activities in the relevant line directly affects the prestige and reliability of the brand.

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Creating a More Human-Centric Research Process

2020 Research

Join Sago’s CEO Reed Cundiff and Scott Baker, EVP, Client Solutions, as they explore how making innovations—large and small—can improve the human experience throughout each step of a project’s lifecycle. Learn how to keep respondents engaged and delighted. Discover ways to build seamless execution. Perhaps most importantly, they will share how to deliver meaningful insights moments that resonate.

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Reimagine Your Communications With A Unified Platform

Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.

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Tech Trends to Watch

West Monroe

In this e-book, we dive deep into several distinct yet related trends in technology today: A rapidly changing innovation landscape The need for methodical, end-to-end due diligence The relationship between tech and customer trust The business risks of new workforce needs The rise of generative AI We contextualize our market data and research with our perspectives.

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Reporting Scams in Australia: Your guide to identifying and stopping online fraudsters

Pretium Solutions

Scams are an unfortunate reality in our digital age – but reporting scams can help the problem As technology advances, so do the tactics scammers use to deceive their victims. In Australia, scams can take many forms, including phone calls, websites, and social media. It’s crucial to learn how to report these scams and protect yourself from potential losses.

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The innovation landscape is rapidly changing—and increasingly distributed

West Monroe

As long as technology continues its creep into every facet of our daily lives, customer expectations for organizations’ products, services, and experiences will continue to evolve. That’s why innovation is so critical. But the innovation landscape is changing fast—and not in linear fashion. Why? Because the digital age has amplified the speed and the scale of disruption, thanks to ongoing technological advancement—and things aren’t likely to slow down.

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Guided Workbook: Purchasing a Cloud Contact Center Solution

VDS

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. As businesses strive to meet evolving customer expectations, adopting a cloud contact center solution has become a strategic imperative. This workbook is designed to provide you with a step-by-step guide to navigate the process of purchasing a cloud contact center solution.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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New Feature: Birthdays and Automated Greetings

Feedb

New exciting feature! Our feedback platform has introduced a new feature for users to input their client’s birthdays. The platform enables the creation of automated messages or offers to send to clients on their special day. This feature offers a meaningful way for businesses to connect with their customers and can help build and maintain relationships.

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2nd Annual Uplight Customer Connect Goes Off with a Bang!

Uplight

Now in its second year, Uplight’s annual Customer Connect brings together a pioneering group of energy professionals committed to driving positive change in the energy landscape. The event highlights the importance of engaging customers, enhancing energy experiences, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions. In just 36 hours, utilities from across the country (including, Read More The post 2nd Annual Uplight Customer Connect Goes Off with a Bang!

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June 2023 Atlas Highlights

Lithium

Hello Atlas members! Summer is coming up quick! We have lots of resources to help you give your customers the experience they are expecting from you. If you haven't signed up to receive the Customer Newsletter, you're missing out on the latest and greatest from Khoros! Sign up today ! Here’s the Atlas content you do not want to miss! Some blog areas are limited to Khoros customers only.

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How the World’s Largest Beauty Brands Leverage Live Chat to Educate Customers

Blake Morgan

     Imagine having an expert makeup artist available whenever you have a question. That’s the reality for customers of some of the world’s leading beauty brands, thanks to an innovative digital strategy that combines technology and the human touch. Salima Popatia is the Chief Digital Officer at Orveon Global, the company behind some of the world’s most recognizable beauty brands: Laura Mercier, Bare Minerals, and Buxom.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Industry Pioneer Stephan Dietrich Joins Optimove Board: “The stars are aligning”

Optimove

Optimove is serious about providing the best, all-in-one Customer-Led Marketing solutions to any brand looking to grow the right way via their existing customers. But merely saying that is easy. Backing that up with steps that bring us and our clients closer to that goal is much harder.   This is why we’re delighted to announce the addition of top-tier serial entrepreneur Stephan Dietrich to our Board of Directors as an independent, non-executive member.

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Streamlining SOX Audits with eSignatures: A Case Study

Circular Edge

Streamlining SOX Audits with eSignatures: A Case Study - Phibro Animal Health Introduction: For businesses operating in heavily regulated industries, compliance with laws and regulations is a crucial aspect of their operations. This is especially true for publicly traded companies that undergo quarterly SOX audits, which involve extensive documentation and sign-offs.

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Embracing Online Education: Advantages of Earning Graduate Credits and Degrees for Busy Professionals

CX University

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, education has experienced a profound transformation, with online learning taking center stage. As professionals juggle their careers, personal lives, and the pursuit of higher education, earning graduate credits and degrees online has emerged as a convenient and flexible option. This article explores the advantages of online education for busy professionals, highlighting the evolution of education since Covid-19 and emphasizing the importance of finding the

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Pride Month: Inspiring LGBTQIA+ Brand Campaigns and Why They Work

Brandwatch CX

Here are some of the best Pride Month brand campaigns from the past few years and why they work.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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Apple’s Vision Pro Is A New Spatial Computing Device – Not A Headset

Forrester's Customer Insights

Apple has unveiled its highly anticipated next generation spatial computing device – the Vision Pro. The device will retail at $3,499 and be available in early 2024. It is an augmented reality experiences with graduated immersive experiences that come very close to virtual reality at times.

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Pride Month: Inspiring LGBTQIA+ Brand Campaigns and Why They Work

Brandwatch CX

Here are some of the best Pride Month brand campaigns from the past few years and why they work.

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Maximize the impact of customer feedback: Introducing HappyOrNot Managed Service

Happy or Not

At HappyOrNot, we understand that continuously improving your business based on customer feedback is the key to success. That’s why we provide a comprehensive SaaS solution, including feedback terminals, an analytics platform, integrations, and support services. Now, we’re excited to introduce our Managed Service, a subscription-based offering that takes your HappyOrNot experience to the next level.