NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

Brands of all sizes are learning that customer experience is no longer an afterthought: it’s the heart of what consumers want, and the foundation for profits. In light of fast-changing customer demands, is your contact center keeping up? Ultimately, digital engagement is what customers demand.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 136

Michelli Experience

MAY 1, 2018

Once upon a time, brands purchased advertisements which effectively influenced prospective buyers. In those days, consumers were at the mercy of advertising claims made across traditional outlets (e.g., The report seems to point out that the customer baseline is distrust — and brands have to work from there to gain it back.

Social Media 185

Social Media Customer Experience Advertising Multi-Channel 185

Strativity

MARCH 7, 2023

Brands need a strategy that incorporates generative AI. The sudden availability of this technology has brought with it challenges and opportunities for brands of every size, and this impact cannot be ignored. Why does ChatGPT matter to brands? Consider the past 10 years you have spent cultivating your brand personality.

Brands 98

Brands Analytics Consumers Technology 98

ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Reputation marketing is a way of thinking about your reputation in the same way you think about your marketing – the more positive your brand’s reputation, the more growth you can deliver. Companies like Apple get a huge value from their reputation as a user-friendly company that provides great customer experience.

Brands 104

Brands Marketing Social Media Sports 104

Alida

JULY 11, 2017

Customer experience is middling at best, and that’s troubling for brands. Customers are feeling indifferent. Customers are feeling indifferent. Even in the United States, where brands had the highest average scores, only 18 percent of brands ranked good or excellent. Tie CX efforts to revenue.

Customer Experience 183

Customer Experience Effort Score Omni-Channel Retail 183

Blake Morgan

AUGUST 15, 2022

How do you move an iconic brand towards the future? That was the question Harry Overly, President and CEO of Sun-Maid, faced when he took over the company in 2017. The brand had vast stores of emotional equity, not to mention the familiarity and fondness for its iconic red raisin boxes.

Feedback 59

Feedback Brands Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 59

Clarabridge

JANUARY 4, 2017

As a discipline, customer experience is growing up. Here are 19 fundamental customer experience stats for 2017 to show you where CX stands, and where it is headed. People are still looking for a good customer experience. 45% of customers are willing to pay more for better customer service 1.

Customer Experience 51

Customer Experience Self Service Return on Investment Competitive Advantage 51

Second to None

APRIL 3, 2018

Capturing new customers is a foundational pillar of a successful fast-casual restaurant brand, but the ability to retain these first-time patrons is the true signifier of a leading Customer Experience. In fact, the industry has accrued seven straight years of positive growth, totaling $780 billion dollars in 2017.[1]

Brands 63

Brands Consumers Rewards Programs Loyalty 63

delighted

JUNE 3, 2021

Consumer spending plunged amidst lay-offs and shelter-in-place orders. Niche and boutique stores without an online presence suffered the most, as consumers migrated to big box stores and online shopping to satisfy all their shopping needs in fewer trips. Omnichannel retail not only implies a brand’s presence in multiple channels (e.g.

Omni-Channel 100

Omni-Channel Retail Consumers Trends 100

Alida

DECEMBER 22, 2016

We’ve collected 10 of the most insightful predictions that we believe will define not just 2017, but also the years ahead. Likewise, companies must get closer to their customers—both local and international—to continue to deliver products and services that are relevant and valuable to their target market. Global uncertainty.

Trends 0

Trends Social Media Advertising e-support 0

Win the Customer

MAY 15, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch is counting on direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales to counter the retail apocalypse, Columbus Business First reports. leases expiring over the next two years, the fashion brand saw a 4 percent increase in sales, largely thanks to direct-to-consumer sales. billion a year to $5 billion.

Retail 110

Retail Consumers Sales Industry 110

Customer Bliss

APRIL 19, 2019

You want it now, you want it fast, you want good service, you want it with no friction,” says Fernando Machado, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King, regarding the company’s transformation to improve its guest experience and meet customer needs. It’s a Competitive Market, Invest in Technology.

Guest Experience 135

Guest Experience Customer Experience How To Technology 135

SuiteCX

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

We all know that customer landscape is changing quickly. Over 90% of customers have higher expectations than they did last year and 64% of consumers switch some service providers every year (source: Accenture research). Customers aren’t your only problem. Reduce your costs on things that customers don’t value.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Self Service Analytics Exercises 100

SuiteCX

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

We all know that customer landscape is changing quickly. Over 90% of customers have higher expectations than they did last year and 64% of consumers switch some service providers every year (source: Accenture research). Customers aren’t your only problem. Reduce your costs on things that customers don’t value.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Self Service Analytics Exercises 100

Clarabridge

JANUARY 4, 2017

As a discipline, customer experience is growing up. Here are 19 fundamental customer experience stats for 2017 to show you where CX stands, and where it is headed. People are still looking for a good customer experience. 45% of customers are willing to pay more for better customer service 1.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Self Service Return on Investment Competitive Advantage 40

COPC

JULY 21, 2017

The 2017 Customer Experience Management Benchmark (CXMB) Series Consumer Edition report is in development and will be ready for publication on September 19, 2017. This year’s report, which is the tenth in the series, features two new sections: The Purchase Experience and Customer Effort.

Report 40

Report Consumers Customer Experience Management Groups 40

CX Journey

DECEMBER 20, 2017

An effective customer service solution has always been a tool that helps businesses stand out. However, customers recently have come to expect more from businesses in terms of service, forming a landscape that’s saturated with options, and thus hyper-competitive. This makes for a strong brand image that’ll remain on their minds.

Communication 137

Communication Brands Social Media Touchpoint 137

Second to None

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In 2017, 954 pizza chain establishments opened in North America in addition to the already saturated market.[1] 1] Beyond a great tasting pie, price, convenience and sheer-availability are the major factors that push consumers towards these restaurants. The first step to achieving success in this segment is offering a great product.

Brands 74

Brands Measurement Customer Centricity Poor Customer Service 74

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2020

He writes about the importance of ensuring a positive customer experience, especially during a world crisis. The customer experience (also referred to as CX) seems like a simple concept. Put simply; customer experience can be defined as thoughts and feelings that the consumer associates with the brand.

Tips 127

Tips Customer Experience Social Media Insurance 127

COPC

APRIL 3, 2018

This 76-page report extends trendlines from previous CXMB Series Corporate Edition reports and continues to provide broad channel coverage, while also exploring new topics such as channel consistency, quality programs and customer experience priorities. About the CXMB Series. A joint research project between COPC Inc.

Customer Experience Management 40

Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Management Chatbots 40

Alida

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Rather, they’re going to have to work on the customer experience if they want to capitalize on opportunities for growth. between 2017 and 2022. Meanwhile, IHL Group recorded a net increase of 4,000 new store openings in 2017—a far cry from a collapse. Finally, consumers are feeling pretty good about the economy with 59.5%

Retail 243

Retail Company e-support Competitive Advantage 243

Joe Rawlinson

AUGUST 9, 2017

Mobile technology has been changing consumer expectations for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers, making it more challenging to deliver satisfactory customer service. The 2017 IBM Consumer Experience Index (CEI) Study says only 3.4 The 2017 IBM Consumer Experience Index (CEI) Study says only 3.4

Omni-Channel 104

Omni-Channel Self Service Consumers Meeting 104

ReviewTrackers

APRIL 10, 2017

Key Takeaways from ReviewTrackers Local Search and Online Reviews Survey 2017. Over 50 percent of consumers often or always check out online reviews, while only 34 percent seek out information on discounts and pricing. percent of consumers say that at least half of their searches result in a visit to a local business.

Survey 101

Survey Social Media Automotive Analysis 101

Retently

JULY 28, 2023

How do you approach customer happiness in your company? Do you simply rely on the generic “the customer is always right” speech, or do you have a customer-centric culture in place that’s overseen by a professional who understands how customers think and feel, and who knows how to get that point of view across to other employees too?

Chief Customer Officer 141

Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Call Center Metrics 141

Eptica

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 What were the key CX trends in 2017? Published on: December 20, 2017. Author: Pauline Ashenden As we come to the end of a busy 2017 it is a good time to review the year, and in particular to look at the most important developments in customer experience over the last 12 months.

Trends 48

Trends Competitive Advantage Chatbots Social Media 48

Alida

JANUARY 22, 2018

But for a brand to be successful in the long run, any cool gadget needs to be backed by an exceptional customer experience. Home fitness startup Pelaton epitomizes how excellent CX drives consumers to buy into a new device. The company found a niche and used customer insight to inform its decisions.

Brands 100

Brands Customer Insights Connections Consumers 100

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. Do they have hotel experience? Want Loyal Customers?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

Eptica

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 The importance of security and GDPR to the digital customer experience. Published on: October 18, 2017. Author: Pascal Gauvrit Thanks to the rise of digital channels, brands now possess large amounts of personal data on their customers. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Software Trends Consumers 88

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager The breakdown in insurance customer experience – and what it means for trust. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager In today’s markets, consumers rightly demand the highest standards of customer service.

Insurance 62

Insurance Customer Experience Self Service Automotive 62

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Retail brands can be saved; but not by conventional retail strategy. In an economy where it’s no longer possible to profit off physical goods, the most successful businesses today are migrating their profit centers on to services and experiences. Businesses at the zeitgeist of the experience economy, on the other hand, grow regardless.

Retail 110

Retail Brands Banking Loyalty Programs 110

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Baphira Wahlang Shylla, a digital marketer at Knowmax , a SaaS company that provides knowledge management solutions for various industries that are seeking to improve their customer service metrics. She shares how BPOs can enhance your customer experience.

Self Service 64

Self Service Customer Experience Multi-Channel Call Center 64

Michelli Experience

MAY 30, 2017

in March 2017, they sold the Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker) and engaging new creditors all in an effort to stave off continued revenue challenges like the $2.2 We may need to adjust our strategic initiatives depending on our members’ and customers’ reactions to and level of engagement with our initiatives.

Customer Experience 113

Customer Experience Retail Social Media Trends 113

BlueOcean

MARCH 3, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Customer Service Team of the Year” category at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company won a Bronze Stevie in 2017 and a Silver Stevie in 2019. This is Blue Ocean’s third Stevie Award.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Insurance Conference Customer Care 156

Retently

MARCH 29, 2023

Tesla has also claimed the top spot in the Consumer Reports’ annual owner satisfaction survey , where 91% of Tesla owners stated that they would buy another Tesla vehicle in the future. So how does the world’s NPS leader achieve such a high level of customer satisfaction? Sporty yet practical vehicle. Battery charging.

Net Promoter Score 198

Net Promoter Score NPS Automotive Customer Satisfaction 198

Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To support those conversations, the Choosing Wisely® Initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation in partnership with Consumer Reports was established. A 2017 Minnesota Department of Health report review of tests, ordered by physicians in the state in 2014, validates the need for such conversations. Click To Tweet.

Healthcare 139

Healthcare How To Advertising Banking 139

Hero Digital

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The direct-to-consumer (DTC) model isn’t entirely new, but in recent years we’ve seen an increasing number of companies like Glossier, Away and The Honest Company that skip the intermediate step of retail to land their products on customers’ doorsteps. In 2017, DTC sales increased by 34% and represented 13% of all e-commerce sales.

Retail 40

Retail Consumers Brands Comparison 40

Second to None

APRIL 18, 2019

Cultural shifts have led to the adoption of new customer demands and values, pushing companies to evolve towards these changes. In an effort to reach customers in a way that resonates with the current standards, influencer marketing came into existence. The practice has become extremely popular.

Marketing 76

Marketing Customer Experience Social Media Fashion 76