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What Elephants and Customer Experiences Have in Common

CSM Magazine

We saw this in the last big recession spanning 2007-2009. Disgruntled customers, just like elephants, remembered how poorly they were treated and voiced their dissatisfaction by disregarding previous brand loyalty and swapping to a competitor. Change the mindset from self-service OR human-assisted to a more realistic blended one.

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5 Ways to Apply AI and Win Back Business

CSM Magazine

Facilitating customer self-service using automated contact channels, such as IVR and chatbots is a recognised method of reducing strain on contact centers during spikes in demand. Applying the theory – how AA Ireland uses bots to drive customer engagement.