Customer Bliss

MAY 3, 2017

This especially holds true when it comes to customer service. In fact, CEB data shows that 81 percent of customers today will use self-service channels first before reaching out to a company to speak to a customer service rep live. Customer satisfaction has been in a freefall for four years running.

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Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Airlines 134

Vonage

JULY 3, 2018

There’s no question that customer success impacts today’s businesses. We know that unhappy customers will not only take their business elsewhere, they will share bad experiences with friends, family, and colleagues, on social media and with anyone else who will listen. I want to understand customer spend over time.

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Customer Success Social Media Metrics Customer Centricity 204

Eptica

APRIL 8, 2020

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager The state of UK customer service 2020 - struggling to improve. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Digital channels are now a vital part of the customer relationship, across every sector. Published on: April 08, 2020. So, how are they faring?

Self Service 79

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Study 79

Experience Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We published a Temkin Group report, The State of Customer Experience Metrics, 2014. Here’s the executive summary: We asked over 200 large companies about how they use customer experience (CX) metrics, and then we compared their answers with similar studies we conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

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Metrics Report Customer Connectedness Customer Experience 275

C3Centricity

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Recently, I took a very early flight with British Airways (BA) out of Geneva airport and once again, BA staff demonstrated their excellent customer service. What has this got to do with your own customer service excellence? Isn’t it time you let your own customer service people free to best serve your customers?

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Connections Social Media Customer Centricity 120

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Customer service should be simple right? In his discussion with CloudCherry’s James Gilbert, Matt shares insights from his co-authored book, “The Effortless Experience,” a title that pretty simply sums up what customers want. The biggest takeaway from the book? Hint: It all comes back to K.I.S.S.ing.).

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Conference Study Sales Leadership 244

Playvox

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Focused on serving the needs of customers, helping them solve problems, teaching them how to use products, and answering their questions, customer service agents are central to business growth and effective operations. The Future of Customer Service Channels is Now. Every day, more than 2.5

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Contact Center Virtual Agent Competitive Advantage 68

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2023

One of my favorite concepts to cover in my customer service keynote speeches is to act like an owner. I originally wrote about this in 2011 and shared the story of an 18-year-old server at a pizza restaurant who took so much pride in his work that the guests thought he owned the restaurant. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Insurance 102

Insurance Customer Service Training Meeting Leadership 102

Retently

AUGUST 15, 2018

Customer service used to be something companies offered without giving it too much thought, but it has become a central point of any business strategy nowadays. There are plenty of numerous examples of excellent customer service being provided by top companies. But what is good customer service, though?

Examples 106

Examples Customer Service Social Media Exceptional Customer Service 106

Customer Bliss

JULY 3, 2018

In today’s episode, I speak with Greg Derwart , Managing Director, Administration & Customer Experience at Maryland Department of Commerce. We explore transforming customer and employee experience within a state government agency, and how this work is managed across multiple departments and agencies.

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Government Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Management 120

Esteban Kolsky

MARCH 2, 2016

I am as tired of telling you not to embark on Social Customer Service as you are of telling me I am a grouchy old man and I don’t get it. no problem – but still… don’t do social customer service. Source: NICE & BCG 2016 CUSTOMER SURVEY. Let’s have someone else show you their data.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Social Media Case Study Study 60

Vocalabs

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

2017 Results for the National Customer Service Survey are out. We recently released our 2017 report for the National Customer Service Survey on banking customer service, tracking customer service performance at Bank of America, Chase, Citi, and Wells Fargo. Peter Leppik. Tue, 2018-02-27 16:30.

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Survey Customer Service Banking Metrics 48

CSM Magazine

JUNE 4, 2020

Sand Studio, a mobile device management (MDM) solution provider, today announced the release of a brand new remote support solution for business users, enabling a new and efficient way for customer support staff to solve both software and hardware issues using one unified application. It makes tracking and analytics much easier.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Innovation Communication 52

Wired and Dangerous

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The Thanksgiving holiday, especially this year, is a great time to stop and reflect on your efforts to ensure your customers feel appreciated for no other reason than they are your customers! We know that today’s wired and dangerous customers are picky, fickle, vocal, and vain*! Bell and John R.

Fashion 113

Fashion Innovation Customers Communication 113

CSM Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Sigma Connected, which provides customer contact services for the utilities, financial, telecommunications and retail sectors, has been accredited in this year’s list within the Best Big Company category. Services include customer service management, collections, complaints handling, and vulnerable customer support.

Connections 52

Connections Telecommunications Culture Government 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. They count on meaningful interactions with service professionals who make them feel valued. Expectation: Customers expect connected journeys with consistent interactions.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 98

ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 24, 2018

After making a purchase, you’re dissatisfied with a product or service. After being in touch with a customer service representative, the process becomes even more aggravating when a solution isn’t reached. Take your customer relationships seriously. Walgreens’ Customer’s Health Scare.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Customer Experience How To Policies 74

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Vera Bradley’s customers reflect the colorful vibrance of this popular accessories brand. It’s all part of a robust customer experience , a central focus for a company that’s grown over the years by not only listening to but delighting its customers. Customers were sending an important message.

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Abandon Rate Contact Center Omni-Channel Trends 120

Inbenta

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The acquisition adds a new component to Inbenta’s customer service toolkit, allowing companies to rapidly develop, edit and deploy helpful step-by-step tutorials, improving self-service and reducing agent escalation. In most instances, Horizn has shown to reduce agent escalations in favor of self-service in 80% of cases.

Self Service 52

Self Service Interaction Chatbots Touchpoint 52

Magellan Solutions

JUNE 15, 2021

In searching for outsource customer service solutions , you must consider how long an agent stays in the company. Outsource customer service solutions offer a wide range of benefits to any SMEs. Is it about the least expensive service? Thus, they can represent it better to your customers.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Call Center First Call Resolution Customer Retention 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2017

The Dollar Shave Club continues to impress me with their amazing customer service. I have used them as an example of how to create a membership experience , but now I want to focus on their ability to deliver amazing customer service. That’s what great customer-focused companies do! Great value with great service.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Customer Focused Customer Service Training Retail 48

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In her new role, customer experience expert Lesley Avinou will lead the evolution of client relationship management across all locations including UK, Australia and USA. Services include customer service management, collections, complaints handling, and vulnerable customer support.

Groups 52

Groups Connections Leadership Government 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over 70% of UK organisations which offer contact centre services are failing to implement new ways of communicating with their customers, a new survey shows. We now live in a world where consumers want brands to give them a personalised service. Sigma has an ethical approach to treating customers.

Interaction 52

Interaction Multi-Channel Study Connections 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In 2003 there were 30 Chief Customer Officers worldwide according to the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) Council, reaching 450 by 2011. Earlier this month, Thomasz Tungaz, a venture capitalist at RedPoint, published a blog titled “Why your SaaS Startup Needs a VP of Customer Success Sooner than you Might Think”.

Customer Experience 302

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer B2B Conference 302

Experience Matters

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Here’s the executive summary: Temkin Group surveyed nearly 200 large companies to learn about how they use customer experience (CX) metrics, and we then compared their answers with similar studies we’ve conducted every year since 2011. See the State of CX Metrics studies from 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , and 2014.

Metrics 120

Metrics Report Net Promoter Score Effort Score 120

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

While the digital realm can indeed help all of us to buy smarter, perform better, and be better educated, can it ever replace a human at the hub of customer service? From the moment a customer walks through the door, the way he is treated beyond what is expected still makes the difference. Treat the customer with respect.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Programs Financial 83

Inbenta

AUGUST 18, 2023

The acquisition adds a new component to Inbenta’s customer service toolkit, allowing companies to rapidly develop, edit and deploy helpful step-by-step tutorials, improving self-service and reducing agent escalation. In most instances, Horizn has shown to reduce agent escalations in favor of self-service in 80% of cases.

Self Service 52

Self Service Chatbots Touchpoint Innovation 52

Wired and Dangerous

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to stop and reflect on your efforts to ensure your customers feel appreciated for no other reason than they are your customers! We know that today’s wired and dangerous customers are picky, fickle, vocal and vain*! Customers and colleagues love to hear and feel a sincere “thank you”.

Fashion 91

Fashion Innovation Customers Communication 91

Michelli Experience

MARCH 15, 2017

My water fascination dates back to at least 2011 when I wrote the following…. So, that was what I wrote in 2011 and we all know iPods gave way to streaming audio and smartphones, but how has bottled water done? Removing pain from the life of your customer. Helping your customer achieve health or pleasure. I’ll sip my $2.25

Trends 230

Trends Brands Sales Course 230

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Given that there are little energy providers can do to prevent price increases, utilities companies need to do their best to manage and protect their reputations by providing a strong customer experience,” Warren Newbert, CEO, Infinity said. Analysing each call also reveals important common queries that come up from customers.

Data 52

Data Average Handle Time Telecommunications Automotive 52

Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2024

Whether you want someone else to handle customer service, improve your technology systems, or get expert help, there’s a perfect outsourcing option. Outsourcing non-core functions to a BPO provider can help businesses run more smoothly, improve customer service, and have more resources to focus on significant growth initiatives.

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Resources Telecommunications Return on Investment Culture 78

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 9, 2012

It makes research convenient and allows us to compare prices, services, and even to formulate questions we want answered by one of the many providers out there, but what about an organization’s customer service? During peak business time, is there enough of a workforce to provide customers with personalized service?

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Customers 72

ChurnZero

JULY 27, 2021

ChurnZero is a finalist in the 2021 SaaS Awards Program in the category of Best SaaS Product for Customer Service/CRM. Now in its sixth year of celebrating software innovation, the Software-as-a-Service Awards program accepts entries worldwide, including the US, Canada, Australasia, EMEA and UK. About ChurnZero.

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CRM Innovation Software Touchpoint 98

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

So why then would government care about providing good customer service? Forrester Research recently released its 2016 Customer Experience Index , and once again government still finished last across the 21 industries, with ratings falling between “very poor” to “ok.” When it starts at the top.

Government 40

Government Customer Service Airlines Social Media 40

Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This improves customer satisfaction. Improved customer service – Outsourced centers handle high call volumes extremely efficiently, reducing hold times. Teleperformance set up a dedicated facility for Cigna with over 2,000 employees providing services like claims processing, billing and coding, and customer support.

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Call Center Healthcare Company Hospitality 98

Talkdesk

JULY 20, 2016

Customer service has become the key differentiator between modern businesses. In today’s consumer landscape, companies can’t afford to provide anything less than stellar customer experiences. In the race to the top, many companies make mistakes in their provision of customer service.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service How To Customer Centricity Call Center 40