Wired and Dangerous

JUNE 26, 2018

Customers today are Picky– more cautious in their choices (and they have many more choices) and interested only in getting obvious value for their money. Customers today are Vocal– more apt to rapidly (and loudly) register concerns with their higher standards for value and their expectation of getting a tailored response.

Social Media 79

Social Media Policies Advertising Loyalty 79

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 23, 2019

After all, the social media platform hasn’t exactly been keeping our private information under lock and key. This episode of The Intuitive Customer explores the implications for Facebook of this latest privacy violation. Then, where will the social media platform be? for your Customer Experience.

Culture 90

Culture Social Media Policies Consulting 90

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

MARCH 17, 2015

We just published a Temkin Group data snapshot, Customer Experience Expectations and Plans for 2015. We compared the results of this survey to the results of similar surveys that we completed in Q4 of 2010, Q4 of 2011, Q4 of 2012, and Q4 of 2013. 81% of respondents expect to put more focus on customer insights and analytics.

Customer Connectedness 120

Customer Connectedness Data Self Service Customer Experience 120

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

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. Respondents who do not use social media cited a number of reasons why. What do you think?

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Social Media Case Study Study 60

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 8, 2017

Back in 2011, Boston College performed an interesting study involving everyone’s favorite energy drink, Red Bull, and the behavior it evoked in study participants. Red Bull is far from being the only brand that manages its Customer Experiences from an emotional viewpoint.

Brands 141

Brands Customer Experience Advertising Study 141

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 59

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 59

Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Brenda Wensil is the Chief Customer Officer at the Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office. It was interesting to talk with her about establishing roles, defining processes, and setting priorities within the context of serving millions and millions of important customers. Episode Overview. About Brenda.

Chief Customer Officer 100

Chief Customer Officer Social Media Call Center Leadership 100

Wired and Dangerous

JANUARY 11, 2016

Customers today are Picky — more cautious in their choices (and they have many more choices), and interested only in getting obvious value for their money. Customers are Fickle — much quicker to leave if unhappy. And now for the big kahuna: today’s Picky-Fickle-Vocal customers are also Wired !

Social Media 70

Social Media Policies Advertising Connections 70

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jaime Bailey who writes about how important convenience has become to the customer experience and how it is a necessity for providing a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. . And the latest area widely touted to provide a competitive edge in the customer experience is convenience.

Loyalty 115

Loyalty Effort Score Social Media Omni-Channel 115

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Tweet The phrase “customer service is the new marketing” has gained popularity with brands realizing that poor customer service takes current, and even potential customers, out of the marketing funnel. Customer care extends far beyond the traditional call center. How to Calculate Social Customer Care ROI.

ROI 45

ROI Social Media Airlines Customer Service 45

Wired and Dangerous

JANUARY 1, 2018

We believe this year will be remembered in years to come as one in which people in the world of work embraced the spirit of transparency and honesty in customer service – consistently providing customers with a unique, unexpected and transparent customer experience throughout their journey with your organization.

Social Media 70

Social Media Policies Advertising Connections 70

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 27, 2015

Have you ever considered the many, many ways content impacts the customer experience? That’s why I was so excited when Ann graciously agreed to be a guest on the Crack The Customer Code podcast , which I co-host with Adam Toporek. I knew it would be fun to discuss the intersection of content and customer experience with Ann. .”

Customer Experience 110

Customer Experience eBook Customer Journeys Social Media 110

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 105

Examples Customer Service Social Media Exceptional Customer Service 105

Feedback

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

These are customer comments I found this morning on various retail shopping sites. Managing the Customer Experience. Customer experience today has a lot to do with feelings and emotions. Through customer experience management, you can spur innovation in all key touchpoints where customers have interactions with your company.

Customer Experience Management 133

Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Management Feedback 133

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. However, self-service is proving to be a double-edge sword for both companies and customers alike.

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Airlines 134

Kayako

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Last week, Sarah Hatter of CoSupport and Sarah Chambers of Kayako joined forces to present a fantastic live webinar about the top five customer support mistakes all businesses make, and how to conquer them. Sarah Hatter founded CoSupport in 2011, and in 2014 released her first book The Customer Support Handbook.

Self Service 120

Self Service Handbook Social Media Customers 120

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? I am sure such behaviour wasn’t specified in his customer service manual; he took the initiative himself.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Connections Social Media Customer Centricity 120

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Look at Apple’s advertising; it has almost always been resonating emotionally rather than merely rationally with its target customers. To guarantee satisfaction, your customers must feel that you really care about them, truly understand their needs and that your offer also resonates with them emotionally.

Customer Satisfaction 120

Customer Satisfaction Marketing Advertising Video 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

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Look at Apple’s advertising; it has almost always been resonating emotionally rather than merely rationally with its target customers. To guarantee satisfaction, your customers must feel that you really care about them, truly understand their needs and that your offer also resonates with them emotionally.

Customer Satisfaction 120

Customer Satisfaction Marketing Advertising Video 120

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Look at Apple’s advertising; it has almost always been resonating emotionally rather than merely rationally with its target customers. To guarantee satisfaction, your customers must feel that you really care about them, truly understand their needs and that your offer also resonates with them emotionally.

Customer Satisfaction 120

Customer Satisfaction Marketing Advertising Video 120

Wired and Dangerous

JANUARY 20, 2015

Customers today are Picky– more cautious in their choices (and they have many more choices) and interested only in getting obvious value for their money. The hype of a brand name means little in deterring the disappointed customer’s exit. Today’s Picky-Fickle-Vocal-Vain customers are also wired.

Connections 70

Connections Airlines Social Media Insurance 70

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 7, 2015

As more companies enlist the titles of Chief Customer Officer and Chief Digital Officer, the convergence becomes ever more interesting. One of the most challenging aspects of customer experience is setting boundaries around duties within organizations. Put customers front and center. People do what works for them.

Chief Customer Officer 110

Chief Customer Officer How To Leadership Social Media 110

Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Then in 2011 an ad network Specific Media, another Viant-owned company, scooped up Myspace for $35 million in 2011. It’s a popular social media ritual in which people post retro photos on social media. Covering Customer-Facing Applications that Creates Awesome Experiences!

Data 40

Data Advertising Social Media Return on Investment 40

Confirmit

APRIL 2, 2020

Organizations across the globe are continuing to use a whole host of different channels to communicate with and capture feedback from their customers. Newer channels such as webchat, chatbots, and social media are used alongside the more traditional channels like the telephone, email, and good old-fashioned direct mail.

Fashion 52

Fashion Social Media Innovation Survey 52

Amity

MARCH 15, 2017

While the Engineering team is hard at work trying to get the system back up, Customer Success is the one who has to save face and mitigate the damages the outage will cause on customer relationships and retention. • SaaS Customer Success: Best Practices for Unplanned Outages. The Best of Customer Success Today.

Software 52

Software Social Media Tips Chatbots 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 20, 2015

What is customer experience? According to Wikipedia, it’s this: Customer experience ( CX ) is the sum of all experiences a customer has with a supplier of goods and/or services, over the duration of their relationship with that supplier. Unhappy customers will harm your brand. YOU DON’T. You can’t.

Customer Journeys 110

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Culture Communication 110

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’s shouted across social media.

Government 40

Government Customer Service Airlines Social Media 40

ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 24, 2018

After being in touch with a customer service representative, the process becomes even more aggravating when a solution isn’t reached. Inaction, rudeness and failure to take ownership of their mistakes – these are just some of the negative approaches to customer success that have left a black mark on many organizations.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Customer Experience How To Policies 74

CXApp

OCTOBER 24, 2017

billion active social media users, and that number continues to grow every day. If you know how to tap into the social market you can see a massive boost in traffic and user engagement, and that will also boost revenue. Not only is everyone tuned in to social at any given moment, they carry mobile devices and smartphones.

Social Media 40

Social Media Connections Brands Video 40

Eptica

MARCH 18, 2016

Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 UK retail customer service failing to move forward. Customers are pushing retailers to innovate and deliver new services , improved experiences at lower prices. These factors increase the focus on the customer experience as the key point of differentiation for retailers. Published on: March 18, 2016.

Retail 48

Retail Self Service Customer Service Entertainment 48

Customer Interactions

JULY 7, 2015

The use of social media and mobile apps for customer service has doubled since 2011, but according to NICE's Global Customer Experience Survey, the majority of customers – 88 percent – still prefer to speak with a live service rep over the phone to get their issue resolved quickly.

Interaction 28

Interaction Social Media Survey Customer Service 28

NetBase

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Our 2018 European Hotel Chain Social Sentiment Report offers that and more, sharing insight around trends and trouble spots, while offering tactics top brands employ on social media to stay ahead of competitors and sentiment shared around 21 of them. They have active and robust social profiles. In For A Penny.

Hotels 45

Hotels Report Travel Tourism 45

Bill Quiseng

MAY 8, 2017

He examines the evolution of how organizations connect with their customers and how smaller and midsized businesses are finding ways to compete for customers with larger players in their space through the 4 C’s of customer information. Remember, customer information is constantly changing. Currency and correctness.

CRM 98

CRM Customer Relationship Management Customer relationships Social Media 98

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 18, 2016

Ever blown it with a Customer? Here are 8 big mistakes with Customer Experience that we hope brands learned from: “It’s not the pants, it’s your body type” excuse from Lululemon. Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair said that customers complaining about the boarding pass fee should “pay 60 Euros for being so stupid”? We all have.

Airlines 60

Airlines Entertainment Banking Hotels 60