Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. In 2017, we’ll see leading marketing organizations expand to incorporate contact center touchpoints with voice-of-the-customer analytics technology. Here are three key trends to watch: 1.

Trends 153

Trends Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 153

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We are thrilled to announce that Customer Magazine has selected inContact My Agent eXperience™ (MAX) as a 2016 Customer Product of the Year. Each year Customer Magazine identifies outstanding achievements within the call center/CRM industry and awards the most innovative customer experience technology solutions.

Net Promoter Score 120

Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel Contact Center Customer Experience 120

Calabrio

JUNE 9, 2016

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. Not only have digital interactions gained substantial ground in 2016, but digital interactions, like chat, email, social media, SMS, etc.,

Contact Center 100

Contact Center Report Banking eBook 100

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. Eliza (@eliza_jacobs) September 20, 2016. Vision Critical (@visioncritical) September 20, 2016. Amanda White (@iamAMLW) September 20, 2016.

Innovation 100

Innovation Marketing Social Media Healthcare 100

TechSee

JULY 3, 2018

Augmented reality (AR) is maturing as a technology and its adoption on mobile devices is growing steadily. According to research and consulting company Tractica , expanding use cases for mobile AR will lead to growth from 343 million unique monthly active users (MAUs) globally in 2016 to nearly 2 billion MAUs by 2022.

Engagement 128

Engagement Consumers Interaction Banking 128

Oracle

APRIL 22, 2019

This technology places intangible objects alongside real-world ones, with the combo of a headset or mobile device’s camera, sensors, and a specially-crafted app making this whole magic come alive in real time. So what is AR technology? Augmented reality has since evolved into a much more sophisticated, affordable technology.

Technology 106

Technology Tourism Telecommunications Automotive 106

CX University

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The fundamental thing is engagement with employees. In 2016, they lost 340 patent examiners, allowing them to boast a 96% retention rate. But despite the organization’s clear focus on technology and innovation, the primary focus of employee engagement initiatives is much broader. The Science of Listening.

Management 209

Management Employee Engagement Government Engagement 209

NICE inContact

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Success Depends On More Than Just Technology. You’re implementing a new technology solution – great! Engage Key Players Early To Become Change Champions. A 2016 study indicated that the majority of contact center agents have 5 or more years of experience and plan to stay for the long-haul. And we shouldn’t blame them!

Contact Center 138

Contact Center Technology Management Training 138

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

As technology continues to open new avenues for innovation and business transformation, so too will the shopping and buying habits of consumers. Consequently, as newer technologies enable more ease in performing business transactions, consumers will have higher expectations when it comes to customer service and sales support.

Omni-Channel 0

Omni-Channel Trends Self Service Customer Service 0

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.” It is through “otherness” and service that we matter!

Social Media 100

Social Media Government System Consumers 100

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

(This is updated version of our most popular blogs: 52 RFP Questions (2013), 51 RFP Questions (2016), 60 RFP Questions (2020)) Every few years we update our recommended list of contact center RFP Questions. Agent Engagement What is your annual agent attrition rate companywide (list both voluntary and involuntary turnover numbers)?

Customer Care 177

Customer Care Contact Center Comparison Employee Engagement 177

C3Centricity

APRIL 17, 2019

Some say California is the centre of internet marketing; the San Francisco area for technology and San Diego for marketing. Not only did I not fully engage with the scenes shown, I was underwhelmed by the potential of using the experience for marketers. I tend to agree after having recently attended events in both cities.

Marketing 198

Marketing Technology Customer Centricity Conference 198

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. In 2017, we’ll see leading marketing organizations expand to incorporate contact center touchpoints with voice-of-the-customer analytics technology. Here are three key trends to watch: 1.

Trends 100

Trends Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 100

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. In 2017, we’ll see leading marketing organizations expand to incorporate contact center touchpoints with voice-of-the-customer analytics technology. Here are three key trends to watch: 1.

Trends 100

Trends Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 100

Avaya

JUNE 1, 2017

Undoubtedly, technology is shaping the modern fan experience. This starts with a seamless approach to fan, customer, and team engagement that can manifest in many ways from on-site, touch-activated, multi-sensory, virtual experiences to off-site communities. Technology impacts more than just the fans. Was it what you expected?

Sports 50

Sports Technology Engagement Wireless 50

Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

Mobile technology has reached unprecedented levels on innovation. In 2016, mobile marketing will be a must-have by many businesses. Everyday mobile users have come to expect higher forms of engagement, and they’re pushing the smartphone’s technological progress in an interesting direction. Six: The Numbers Don’t Lie.

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 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. Visual search.

Ecommerce 87

Ecommerce Technology Social Media Chatbots 87

Storyminers

JUNE 3, 2022

Kampyle, now part of Medallia, published this interview as a kick-off to their Emerging Trends in Customer Experience series in 2016. 2016 Answer. 2016 will be the year that technology will (finally) let us put humans first again. We’ve updated it for 2017. What CX trends do you see emerging this year?

Trends 147

Trends Customer Experience Wireless Entertainment 147

Alida

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If banks weren’t already feeling the pressure from financial technology (fintech) startups, they should be now: Fintech companies are officially mainstream. The study, released in November 2016, showed that fintech adoption is particularly high in emerging markets like China and India. billion in funding.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Financial Banking Culture 193

QuestionPro Audience

JUNE 22, 2018

Pet technology is a category that is growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down. It is expected to generate $233 million in 2018, marking an 18% increase from 2017, according to a study by the Consumer Technology Association. Dog owners and cat owners have more in common than they would admit.

Industry 207

Industry Retail Technology Study 207

Eptica

JANUARY 12, 2017

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017 What were the top customer service trends of 2016? To help we’ve analyzed all 100+ posts published on the Eptica blog in 2016, and picked a top ten, based on a combination of readership and industry feedback. Published on: January 12, 2017. What do the findings mean for companies?

Trends 48

Trends Customer Service Contact Center Analysis 48

Tricia Morris

MARCH 4, 2016

At Microsoft, and most absolutely with our customer service technology, we take these words to heart as we continue our consistent growth and progress among a steady stream of early 2016 award wins which now includes the 2016 CRM Magazine Service Leader Awards. ———-. . ———-.

CRM 40

CRM Innovation Technology Customer Service 40

Tricia Morris

DECEMBER 18, 2015

It’s easy when you’re asked about trends to talk about an innovative technology or feature you know is going to create a buzz. This year’s lineup of contributors includes: • Bill Patterson: Microsoft General Manager of Service Engagement. Jeanne Bliss: Chief Customer Officer Author and CXPA Co-founder.

Trends 40

Trends Chief Customer Officer Customer Service eBook 40

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

My Comment: While this excellent article talks about making customer service more personal, I would say another word to describe the concepts are about being more engaging. Here are six ideas that will make customer service both more personal and engaging. But, let’s not split hairs. Great article! Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

QuestionPro Audience

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

By 2016, spending nearly quadrupled to $62.75 Pet owners are using this technology to monitor their pets’ health. Currently, at least 8 Colleges of Veterinary Medicine are incorporating 3D printing technology into their programs, due to the excitement surrounding this cutting-edge technology. Currently, 68% of U.S.

Industry 199

Industry Trends Insurance Exercises 199

Eptica

APRIL 8, 2016

Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Technology with the human touch. Published on: April 08, 2016. Author: Robin Tandon Technology has the power to transform how we communicate with each other, and has made huge advances over the last twenty years. Technology can help.

Technology 48

Technology Self Service Contact Center Knowledge Base 48

Tricia Morris

MARCH 29, 2017

Expectations for customer engagement continue to grow at an exponential rate. According to Microsoft’s 2016 State of Global Customer Service Report which surveyed 5,000 customers across Brazil, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, 72% of customers already.

Customer Engagement 66

Customer Engagement Engagement Survey Report 66

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2016

Technology (includes automation, robots and digital) or human. But, there always has to be a human to back up the technology. LinkedIn) The headline finding of the study showed was that there is a direct correlation between customer experience and profitability and CEO engagement. My Comment: This is a hot topic right now.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Self Service Competitive Advantage Tips 72

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Ever since 2016, the continuous advancements in technology have culminated in a disruption of contact centers on an industrial scale. These include customer service analytics, engagement hubs, the voice of the customer , virtual agents (live chat), and chatbots.

Trends 208

Trends Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 208

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. COVID-19 has speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years—and that many of these changes could be here for the long haul.”.

Trends 221

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 221

Talkdesk

APRIL 15, 2016

The Sales Leadership track at TOPO Summit 2016 explored the ways in which sales leaders design, build and manage their organizations. In this blog post, we will cover the tips and tricks from the “Selling from the Buyer’s Perspective” session that was featured in both the Leadership and Technology Tracks.

Sales 40

Sales Leadership eBook Call Center 40

Talkdesk

APRIL 12, 2016

TOPO Sales Summit 2016 was a whirlwind of information, insights and debate. With two days of content, four tracks and 30+ sessions and workshops, TOPO Sales Summit 2016 really packed a punch. As a form of summary, we’ve compiled some of the most memorable quotes from TOPO Sales Summit 2016. Click to Tweet. Click to Tweet.

Sales 40

Sales eBook Conference Case Study 40

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

One area that we see interesting applications of AI Technology is the brand personification and social media management. This new way of creating meaningful interactions with your customers will build emotional engagement with your company, even though the entity doing it is not a human being.

Brands 158

Brands Social Media Chatbots Interaction 158

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Digital customer engagement is always evolving. Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. Provide cost-effective 24/7 support to improve customer engagement.

Chatbots 212

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 212

Avaya

JUNE 7, 2016

The number of innovations developed on Breeze since its launch in March 2016 has been amazing, especially for an industry that has traditionally been focused on not empowering customers and partners to do things on their own. This Snap-in includes Moxtra’s Dynamic Task Type for Avaya Engagement Designer.

Innovation 40

Innovation Self Service Contact Center Customer Satisfaction 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

On the other by, there are employees who’ve become jaded in the wake of “engagement” projects that are insulting, inauthentic, inept, or all of the above. Happier (fulfilled and engaged) employees can mean a better experience for your customers. Is this a good or bad technology? Chris Edmonds. I’ll let you decide.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Tips 0

Natalie Petouhof

MARCH 3, 2016

Tweet Enterprise Connect 2016 is a leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration in North America. It is being held March 7-9th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Genesys, a market leader in omni-channel customer experience (CX) and contact center solutions, will be particpating in the event.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Connections Contact Center Customer Experience 40