Calabrio

JUNE 9, 2016

At Calabrio, we like to stay ahead of the curve so we can meet our customers where they want to be tomorrow, instead of where they were yesterday. One of the places I look for trends is in the 2016 Dimension Data Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report , the most extensive global contact center survey in the industry.

Contact Center 100

Contact Center Report Banking eBook 100

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform the customer experience in many ways in the coming years. One area that we see interesting applications of AI Technology is the brand personification and social media management. Many of these communications will take place on social media platforms.

Brands 158

Brands Social Media Chatbots Interaction 158

Alida

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Earlier this week, more than 400 professionals in marketing, customer experience, innovation and research gathered in Chicago for the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit. The two-day annual conference featured keynotes and presentations by some of the world’s leading customer-centric brands.

Innovation 100

Innovation Marketing Social Media Healthcare 100

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Remember when social media was the young upstart of the customer care channels and voice was still king? Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. Or was it customer service?

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. Well, have you ever tried to be your own customer? Salesforce Survey Shows Customer Experience Now Job No.

Social Media 48

Social Media Net Promoter Score Customer Service Handbook 48

BirdEye

JULY 5, 2023

Customer acquisition is one of the biggest challenges and expenditures for businesses. However, constantly acquiring new customers without investing in strategies to retain them can prove quite harmful to the bottom line. To first time customers turn into loyal customer, it is important to invest in building relationships with them.

Examples 98

Examples Strategy Marketing Social Media 98

Michelli Experience

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Here are my 6 commitments for 2016, I will be asking you to share your targets at the end of this post: Show-up : Surely, you have run across people who perpetually make excuses or you’ve had interactions with those who seem to be in a constant state of “trying.” If you focus on the negative, your worldview is shaped accordingly.

Social Media 100

Social Media Government System Consumers 100

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2021

There are many digital customer service tools for small businesses to choose from, but there’s only one that stands out with real-time, accessible, and cost-effective support – and that’s live chat. How many channels offer as many benefits as live chat does for both the customer and business? We’ll get into this later). Cut down costs.

Video 246

Video Social Media Software Knowledge Base 246

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As I talk to many new customers about why they are moving to the cloud, I’m seeing several trends that demonstrate how we’re helping companies achieve their goals. The top reasons we see many companies adopting the cloud : Achieving both customer experience and business goals. The contact center is truly the front line in this battle.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Omni-Channel e-support Social Media 120

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. AllBusiness) Social media is an invaluable tool to help market your brand, but what good is it without a target audience? Is the customer always right?

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Self Service B2C 48

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. They help businesses take essential decisions and optimize their strategy and workflows, but how do you know if an artificial intelligence platform can h elp you build a more engaging, personal connection with customers – and improve your metrics?

Omni-Channel 48

Omni-Channel Social Media Customer Service Contact Center 48

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Pokémon Go Shows What Augmented Reality Can Do For Customer Experience by Mark Hillary. This article shows how customer experience and marketing can tie into a game. When Social Media Turns Customer Service Nays Into Yays by Katie Cooper.

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Training Culture 48

Talkdesk

MAY 17, 2016

Opentalk 2016 is upon us. The Talkdesk team will be spending the day at The Village in San Francisco talking to forward-thinking business leaders and learning more about the future of the customer experience. Happily, we’re diligently reporting on all the happenings and learnings at Opentalk 2016. May 17th is finally here!

Social Media 40

Social Media Omni-Channel Conference Call Center 40

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. Call it a “richer” customer experience. The 30 Things Customers Really Value by Eric Almquist.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

Michelli Experience

JULY 18, 2017

Customer Experience and Trust…hmmm. and, 3) What percentage of Americans answered “True” to the same question in 2016? drumroll please… In 1964 77% of respondents said “most people can be trusted” but only 31% viewed most others as worthy of trust in 2016 (thus causing my negativistic prediction about you today).

Customer Experience 164

Customer Experience Contact Center Consulting Policies 164

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Creating the correct customer-centric business model is your ticket to standing out from your competitors and encouraging customer loyalty. Customer-centricity is essential for companies since it drives a customer further down the sales funnel. 6 examples include successful customer-centric companies.

Customer Centricity 98

Customer Centricity Examples Company Loyalty Programs 98

Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

In 2016, mobile marketing will be a must-have by many businesses. Media-centric advertisements, immersive SMS and dynamic social media environments are to be expected. Two: Mobile Loyalty Programs Work. An astounding 90 percent of smartphone users enrolled in mobile loyalty clubs have found them beneficial.

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 100

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. More than just an increase in sales, personalizing the customer’s experience will help create more customer loyalty.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Government Social Media Customer Care 48

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. Think about it: who would you rather get customer service from?

Trends 98

Trends Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ProProfs Chat

JULY 27, 2018

Customer engagement happens to be a very popular buzzword among most marketing and customer success teams these days. Be a part of any planning and strategy making discussion, and it’s almost impossible not to find a mention of phrases like customer service , customer engagement and customer experience.

Customer Engagement 93

Customer Engagement Engagement Strategy Marketing 93

Think Customers

JANUARY 11, 2016

It's the time of the year again when savvy customer experience leaders are planning their strategies for 2016. Separating their organizations from their competition is no longer about price and features; instead it's about providing quality customer experiences.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Trends Customers Strategy 40

BirdEye

MAY 6, 2021

We work hard to ensure that our platform enables businesses to deliver fantastic experiences at every touchpoint and allows their customers to share their experiences on review sites and social media. G2 Conversational Customer Engagement Awards – 11 awards. G2 Customer Advocacy Awards – 10 awards.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media Chatbots Software 98

Smith+co CX

JANUARY 21, 2016

I know I don’t just speak for myself when I say it’s good to see the back of those sleep-inducing articles that start with “Five predictions for 2016” and “2016 the year of the blah blah blah”. How to digitalise your digital digits in the digital year of 2016”. Everything starts and ends with your customer, and it always will.

Social Media 28

Social Media Advertising Brand Values Brands 28

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This means more than just amazing new vehicles, this means learning about how storied industries like this one continue to use the voice of the customer in their product development. Customers have a new voice in innovation. To that end, all GM cars will have in-car wifi by the end of 2016.

Innovation 110

Innovation Consumers Social Media Feedback 110

Eptica

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 The changing face of European Customer Experience. Author: Olivier Njamfa How good are European companies at delivering the customer experience that consumers demand? In the UK just under 50% of brands saw their scores drop , with even high-performing companies not improving from 2016.

Customer Experience 49

Customer Experience Social Media Study Consumers 49

Alida

JANUARY 19, 2017

Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. As a result, the average selling price of activewear apparel dropped by nine percent in the first quarter of 2016. Using customer intelligence to improve the in-store experience.

Retail 100

Retail Apparel ROI Loyalty Programs 100

Alida

JULY 28, 2016

To learn more about this topic, join us at the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit , where Lauren Meewes, senior program manager of seller at eBay, and Catherine Makk, vice president of global insights at HarperCollins, will share how to use customer feedback to give context and meaning to big data. The rise of big data.

Data 100

Data Social Media Analytics Entertainment 100

Oracle

OCTOBER 2, 2019

One thing retailers can do to stand out from the competition is to improve their online customer experience (CX) using new technologies that improve the online shopping experience. Here are 5 examples of CX technologies retailers can use to encourage customers to buy on their sites and nurture customer loyalty.

Ecommerce 87

Ecommerce Technology Social Media Chatbots 87

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here we look at Spectrum’s customer service performance and contact details. Spectrum customer service is quite highly rated, with support professionals who are knowledgeable and responsive. Spectrum came 5th in the 2022 ACSI customer satisfaction study with a score of 63/100. Customer support. Social media.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service How To Social Media Wireless 52

Bob Hayes

AUGUST 21, 2017

Customer Experience Management (CXM) is the process of understanding and managing customers' interactions with and perceptions about the company/brand. In our Big Data world, improving the customer experience is increasingly becoming data-intensive endeavor. How Can AI Help Businesses Improve the Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 103

Customer Experience Retail Analytics Social Media 103

Quadient

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As a Customer Experience focused company with rapidly expanding software businesses, the Quadient team spends a lot of time analyzing our clients' journeys with our products and services, as well as the journeys of their customers that our software supports. VP of Customer Transformation. Customer Journey Mapping.

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys Social Media Roadmap Software 52

Peter Lavers

JUNE 26, 2017

When you think of your ideal customer experience, does it include someone telling you, “no,” or “I can’t”? Companies need to train their staff to provide alternative solutions and avoid the easy “no” response in order to create a better customer experience. Problem Solve for a Better Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Self Service Social Media Training 92

Fox Metrics

JUNE 25, 2020

76% of respondents of the Adobe 2016 Digital Trends Report think that marketing has changed more in the last two years, than the previous fifty. It’s not unusual for a customer to find products on social media, visit your website to get more information about the product and then make the purchase in the physical store.

Trends 111

Trends Marketing Social Media Advertising 111

Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Bringing light to digital customer service. Published on: August 10, 2016. Whether interacting on email, social media or chat your agents have none of the physical clues that face to face or telephone conversations provide. They truly are operating in the dark.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Knowledge Base Contact Center 48

Customer Bliss

APRIL 27, 2016

But if you want to improve listening skills — of your leadership, or your team, or another subset — towards customer growth, how do you do that? There is a way to find the intersection point towards customer-driven growth, however. This is a crucial step in any type of customer-driven growth.

How To 100

How To Leadership Social Media Customers 100

Eptica

APRIL 18, 2016

Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 Hanging on for telecoms customer service. Published on: April 18, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the past telecoms has gained a reputation for poor customer service. Shutting down key channels In contrast to social media, email and chat were major disappointments.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Consumers 48