Kayako

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Last year, we rounded up the best blog posts of 2014 and saw some trends on hiring, job policies and communication. 2015 saw the support community talk a lot about making things easier for the customer through both customer experience and communication. Now onto the best of 2015! The best of customer communication.

Self Service 72

Self Service Omni-Channel Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 72

Alida

JULY 11, 2017

Go beyond digital—think omnichannel. In fact, traditional retail improved much faster than digital, with robust 40 percent of traditional retailers’ CX Index scores rising from 2015 to 2016, while only 18 percent of digital retailers improved. In the United Kingdom, “good” scores were scarce. Forrester’s study offers some clues.

Customer Experience 183

Customer Experience Effort Score Omni-Channel Retail 183

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Do you allow Customers to use whatever channel they wish to communicate with you, or do you restrict them to one or two channels? If you find that your company is oriented on the product or the functions of the various departments, you need to address the orientation first to get the channels in sync.

Customer Centricity 129

Customer Centricity Omni-Channel Net Promoter Score Strategy 129

Comm100

MARCH 4, 2021

It’s time for omnichannel. In fact, it was the highest CSAT score recorded in our annual benchmark reports since its launch in 2015. While there are many reasons for this, one that is at the heart of it is their ever-increasing embrace of omnichannel customer engagement. Predictions and best practices for 2021.

Data 131

Data Omni-Channel Effort Score Report 131

Vonage

JANUARY 3, 2017

Social media: a platform that allows consumers to say anything they like about a brand – and broadcast that message to the world. When you think about it, it’s not surprising that many businesses consider social media to be one of the dangerous communication channels. However, it’s not all bad.

Social Media 136

Social Media Customer Service How To Poor Customer Service 136

CSM Magazine

JULY 28, 2015

Until 2015, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) was based on a simple math formula: outsourcing non-core services (including customer call centers) to more cost-efficient partners and markets to reduce spend. In 2015, BPO needs to move beyond managing call center bodies. On-Hold Omni-Channel Selection.

Call Center 40

Call Center Omni-Channel Customer Service Call Flow 40

BirdEye

AUGUST 29, 2023

Communication consistency A business that is consistent with its communication and continues to amplify its consistent track record will increase its reputation, brand awareness, and trust in the delivery of its products or services. Work with Birdeye to implement AI-driven omnichannel support at a cost-effective pricing model.

Customer Satisfaction 98

Customer Satisfaction Chatbots Social Media Omni-Channel 98

Win the Customer

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Because of platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube, brands have opportunities that never existed before, allowing consumers to metaphorically look behind the curtain. Customer service has evolved over the last decade, becoming interactive, omni-channeled and 24/7. It is no longer problem focused.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Brands Company Social Media 52

Kustomer

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the years, I have talked with hundreds of customer service leaders and although they have wanted to deliver exceptional customer experiences, their legacy ticket-centric technology solutions could not effectively enable these leaders to meet the expectations of today’s consumers – forget about exceeding those expectations.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service e-support Omni-Channel Exceptional Customer Service 98

Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Complete Guide to Omnichannel Customer Service. While offering just phone or email support was once accepted, consumers today expect far more. Customers now use an average of nine different channels to connect with companies, and they expect the support they receive on these channels to be fast, convenient and personalized.

Omni-Channel 221

Omni-Channel Customer Service Chatbots Social Media 221

Middlesex Consulting

MAY 31, 2015

Anil and I are members of the Customer Value Creation International Communications and Technology Committee. This article was published in the May 2015 issue of “Efficient Manufacturing" magazine. What kind of Omni channel presence do we have? But, here is the interesting insight. How do you compare?

B2C 60

B2C B2B Omni-Channel Customer Experience 60

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Today’s customers expect omnichannel. How is omnichannel customer service different from (or: better than?) Here’s the basics on what’s what between “multi” and “omni” – and why you should care. Customer service must support many (“multi”) channels because that is what customers expect. customer service.

Omni-Channel 136

Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service Contact Center 136

PeopleMetrics

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I dove right into the omni-channel AT&T customer experience. There is a refreshing trend toward transparency and honesty in marketing communications. Fast forward 50 years, and company-produced advertisements, slogans, features and benefits appear even less credible to the educated consumer. Tell the Truth.

Omni-Channel 76

Omni-Channel Policies Banking Travel 76

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

Consumer patience is dwindling; we want better, more accessible products, and everything that we do seems to revolve around convenience. In this list, you will find the customer service developments that have reshaped consumer expectations, and that are on their way to determining the customer expectations of the future.

Exceptional Customer Service 100

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

What Loyal Consumers Want. Consumers are retracting loyalty, or switching loyalty programs faster than even three years ago, with 78% of consumers reporting they are retracting loyalty at a faster pace. Today’s consumers love finding ways to save. Customer Loyalty Brands. Customer Service Loyalty. Retail Customer Loyalty.

Loyalty 109

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Retail 109

Talkdesk

APRIL 26, 2016

Communication is essential to customer retention and acquisition. This can pose a problem to companies expanding into global markets where consumers do not speak their language. — MyCustomer.com (@MyCustomer) December 22, 2015. This week’s topic is customer experience on the global level. Let’s dive in!

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Conference Comparison Omni-Channel 40

ijgolding

MARCH 22, 2017

or Consumer companies like Unilever and P&G can be quoted as perfect examples. In fact, for almost every product we use or consume in our daily life, we can find at least one alternative product. With most organizations providing services across web and mobile platforms, customers expect a 360 degree omni channel experience.

Omni-Channel 204

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Multi-Channel e-support 204

Avaya

MAY 18, 2016

At the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, a small- and medium-sized enterprises’ working group noted that technology adoption and the digital economy are crucial to harnessing APEC’s potential for economic growth. CIOs who don’t prioritise mobile are limited in their ability to reach Asean’s 600 million consumers.

Connections 40

Connections Tourism Competitive Advantage Omni-Channel 40

ENGAGE.cx

JULY 9, 2015

The constantly evolving customer experience technology landscape has empowered brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink traditional business models, thus creating new opportunities to capitalize on consumer desire for experience and make in-store visits more human and personalized. And, of course, there is the prominence and influence of social.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Hotels Ecommerce Retail 40

ENGAGE.cx

JULY 9, 2015

The constantly evolving technology landscape has empowered brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink traditional business models, thus creating new opportunities to capitalize on consumer desire for experience and make in-store visits more human and personalized. Retailers must find ways to bridge the gap between offline and digital channels.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Hotels Ecommerce Retail 40

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Kustomer also releases data study with findings on how to improve speed and quality of customer service through omnichannel chatbot engagement. The report found 90% of US consumers surveyed expect contacting customer service to be easier and faster, and 67% said they have stopped doing business with a company due to slow customer service.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Omni-Channel Self Service Multi-Channel 98

Experience Matters

APRIL 7, 2015

Today we announced the results of the 2015 Temkin Group CX Vendor Excellence Awards. In today’s Omni channel world, companies often struggle to deliver a seamless customer experience. This is because as customers navigate the different channels to solve for a specific query (such as web, mobile, IVR, chat, voice, etc.,)

Groups 120

Groups Multi-Channel Omni-Channel CEM 120

Retently

MARCH 18, 2019

Moreover, this was a 6% increase from 2015. Consumers love Starbucks – even more since the company implemented its rewards program. The offering in question also needs to be fast and convenient, so that they save consumers time and effort. Tesla was actually no #1 in the 2016 Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey.

Net Promoter Score 133

Net Promoter Score Omni-Channel Company NPS 133

Kustomer

DECEMBER 4, 2019

At a time when consumers want intelligent, personalized attention, the most forward-looking companies are turning to Kustomer to help them exceed expectations,” said CEO and Co-Founder Brad Birnbaum. Founded in 2015, Kustomer empowers businesses to succeed in today’s customer-first world. RAISE Communications. About Kustomer.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Omni-Channel CRM Exceptional Customer Service 98

Kustomer

MAY 14, 2020

With Reply, Kustomer can provide even deeper intelligent self-service and assistance via Natural Language Processing (NLP) based chatbots, enhanced omnichannel customer deflection and machine learning based response suggestions. For more information about Kustomer, visit www.kustomer.com. About Kustomer.

Self Service 94

Self Service Company Chatbots Technology 94

SuiteCX

MARCH 31, 2015

Governance in Customer Journey Mapping March, 2015. ©2015 suitecx – Confidential Customer Journey Mapping Governance is at the top of the maturity curve Source: DataFlux Unaware Reactive Proactive Predictive People, Process, Technology Adoption Reward Risk CJM Architecture CJM Management CJM Governance.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Government CEM Omni-Channel 100

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

When we started Kustomer in 2015, we did so with the vision of reimagining customer service for a new generation of businesses and consumers. We understand consumers want more from the companies they do business with. They want effortless and seamless customer service across all communications and social channels.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Brands Omni-Channel Advertising 135

Kustomer

JANUARY 19, 2021

New York, NY – January 19, 2021 – Kustomer , the top-rated CRM platform for omnichannel customer experiences, today launched its next-generation Kustomer Chat platform. Customer service has become a lifeline for consumers struggling to adapt in the post-COVID era. Brand New Kustomer Chat Platform Packed With Features.

Self Service 80

Self Service Chatbots Omni-Channel Multi-Channel 80

Kustomer

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brands on Instagram can now engage with followers, leverage influencer connections, and resolve support issues at scale inside the Kustomer omnichannel CRM platform. Kustomer’s CRM is the first true omnichannel customer service platform, purpose-built for brands that want to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences at scale.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service CRM Omni-Channel e-support 105

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Consumers are armed with a smartphone, and this single device has changed the business to consumer relationship. Technology has disrupted the status quo, shifting the balance of power between business and customer in favour of consumers. How can businesses adapt to consumer needs?

Social Media 120

Social Media Multi-Channel Consumers Connections 120

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

New York, NY – February 23, 2021 – Kustomer , a top-rated CRM for modern customer experiences, today launched the Kustomer App Marketplace, a curated set of applications and integrations that can be easily added to the Kustomer platform for a unified, omnichannel customer experience. Raise Communications.

Connections 88

Connections Omni-Channel Tools CRM 88

Vonage

JULY 31, 2017

Consumers are armed with a smartphone, and this single device has changed the business to consumer relationship. Technology has disrupted the status quo, shifting the balance of power between business and customer in favour of consumers. How can businesses adapt to consumer needs? Connecting with the “human network”.

Social Media 120

Social Media Multi-Channel Consumers Connections 120

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Adam Toporek is an internationally-recognized Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Customer Service Trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with their customers through better strategy, training, and communication. Jaakko Männistö is an entrepreneur, Founder, and Omnichannel Customer Experience Professional.

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Kustomer

MAY 29, 2019

Founded in 2015, Kustomer empowers businesses to provide the customized, data-driven support necessary to succeed in today’s customer-first world. Leveraging customer data and omnichannel communication capabilities enables companies to seamlessly connect with their customers in ways unavailable in other products.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Omni-Channel Leadership Contact Center 74

Kustomer

AUGUST 3, 2021

This study was based on the experiences of e-commerce retailer, a consumer marketplace, and direct-to-consumer retailers, who after switching to Kustomer, benefited from significantly lower CRM solution costs, increased agent productivity, and, for some, improved Net Promoter Score*. Raise Communications. About Kustomer.

Study 98

Study ROI Net Promoter Score CRM 98

Kustomer

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brands on Instagram can now engage with followers, leverage influencer connections, and resolve support issues at scale inside the Kustomer omnichannel CRM platform. Kustomer’s CRM is the first true omnichannel customer service platform, purpose-built for brands that want to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences at scale.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service CRM Omni-Channel e-support 52

Kustomer

AUGUST 12, 2020

As part of this sustained company momentum, Kustomer has achieved these major milestones: Exceptional Business Performance : Driven by the move to digital-only experiences, changing consumer behavior, and demand for omnichannel service, businesses in many industries have turned to Kustomer in record numbers. Raise Communications.

Company 52

Company Self Service CRM Innovation 52