Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. Consumer patience is dwindling; we want better, more accessible products, and everything that we do seems to revolve around convenience. This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. Who is doing this right?

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Avaya

MAY 8, 2019

With more than 150 diverse clients, many among the FORTUNE 500, the leading business process outsourcing (BPO) company supports over 35 million omnichannel interactions each year in 175 countries via the customer’s channel of choice. Consumers expect to engage wherever, whenever, and however they prefer,” said Michael Dean, CTO.

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Avaya

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Dale’s primary focus is developing innovative solutions for companies in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, retail, hospitality, consumer goods, OTC and other industries. He has significant experience helping clients develop customized consumer solutions specifically designed to meet their business needs.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 23, 2019

Omnichannel is quickly becoming a fundamental concept for businesses. Omnichannel processes utilize various platforms such as social media channels, email marketing, websites, and mobile experiences to communicate with your clients. What makes omnichannel challenging? Retailers have lost millions. What is this process?

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Clarabridge

MAY 10, 2018

From 2008 to Today, and Back to the 80s: C3 2018 Day 2 Highlights. . Welcoming their Chatbot, American Family Talks Innovation and Insight. Beth walked us through the creation of their first chatbot, and discussed why they’re looking to this channel to provide exceptional customer experience across the country.

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NICE inContact

APRIL 24, 2019

CX matters to a company’s success – and can be more valuable than product features, aggressive pricing or innovation. However, a 2018 Forrester report points out that CX is stagnating. However, research shows that most consumers still prefer agent-assisted help – especially when they need to complete a complex task or process.

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Oracle

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Today, the customer experience isn’t bound to any one physical or digital space, as 73% of consumers use multiple channels to shop , according to a Harvard Business Review study of 46,000 shoppers. Fast-food restaurants may get even faster thanks to retail innovation in customer service tech. Transforming grocery shopping.

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NICE inContact

MAY 8, 2019

Are you delivering seamless omnichannel customer experiences and creating promotors rather than detractors? But these days, digital technology innovations can make it increasingly more complex to serve your customers where and how they want to be served. These are questions that keep contact center leaders up at night. The results?

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Oracle

APRIL 10, 2020

Over 60% of Millennials and Gen Z consumers stream video daily, according to a 2018 Deloitte study. Some of the world’s most popular streaming services include Netflix, iQiyi, Tencent Video, Youku, and Amazon Prime Video, and beyond these services, there’s plenty of video content at the fingertips of consumers.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 1, 2017

2018 is just around the corner, which means that companies around the world are planning (or have already planned) their business goals for next year. With technologies and consumer demands constantly evolving, what unconditional priorities can companies set for their contact center that won’t be shattered by ever-changing standards?

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Oracle

MAY 21, 2019

SmarterCX presents the Smarter Demos series , a 2-minutes-or-less look at some of the most innovative CX technologies and how they work. In this 14th video in the Smarter Demos series, we take a look at some of the latest CX tech innovating the automotive experience. So here we have the Yamaha 2018 450 motocross bike.

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CXApp

JANUARY 23, 2018

Believe it or not, DX has always been about meeting the needs of the mobile or digital consumer. In fact, CX is such an important component that Forrester predicts in 2018 , two-thirds of business firms will focus on developing customer insight centers of excellence. Think about it like this. But it’s worth the investment.

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CXApp

JANUARY 23, 2018

Believe it or not, DX has always been about meeting the needs of the mobile or digital consumer. In fact, CX is such an important component that Forrester predicts in 2018 , two-thirds of business firms will focus on developing customer insight centers of excellence. Think about it like this. But it’s worth the investment.

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Hero Digital

JANUARY 23, 2019

Omnichannel innovation is now required for all brands in the industry, from direct-to-consumer startups to traditional behemoths. But we believe that disruptive innovation doesn’t have to feel like a science fiction movie or like the industry futurists’ view of what shopping will be like in 2030.

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Oracle

JANUARY 15, 2019

“2018 was a really good year for retail,” Cornell said, also referencing Target’s 2018 holiday season success , and the overall positive outlook for the results of the 2018 retail shopping season. We spoke with CX and retail pros and asked them to show us some of their most exciting innovations.

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Oracle

JANUARY 14, 2018

This week, the SmarterCX.com team was at NRF 2018 , the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. Javits Convention Center, NRF is one of the largest and most anticipated retail events each year, and showcases the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology innovations. Taking place in New York City at the Jacob K.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 9, 2019

Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018. Customer Support and Call Center Conferences 2018. 2018 Conferences for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrician Specialists.

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Team HGS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

2018 Trend 1: Digital Channels Finally Overtake Voice. Mobile driven interaction management —in-app messaging, chat, SMS, and social—have become foundational components of an omnichannel strategy. At that current rate, digital was expected to overtake voice in 2018. Here, we dissect CX Trend No.10:

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 21, 2018

In the attention economy, the mind of the modern consumer is hardwired for instant gratification – often at zero effort. Technological Innovation. Diversification Across Channels. With clever tech, comes increasingly brighter hopes for multi-channel loyalty marketing. Instant rewards. Not anymore.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

omnichannel management that supports digital transformation. The industry continues to change, most recently with the emergence of omnichannel management. Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! through 2022.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

According to The State of IVRs in 2018 webinar, 83% of users would avoid a company after a poor experience with an interactive voice response. Call Experts is a complete contact center offering customer support through live agent experiences with omnichannel management and AI-powered automated solutions. Rapid Adoption of AI.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 15, 2020

HR departments can be passive in their innovations related to modernization through technology. Adopt a consumer-centric model for employee experiences. . Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! Rapid Adoption of AI.

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Lumoa

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It’s predicted, that by 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator when making consumer choices. Some hints: big data, omnichannel, personalisation, AI and organizational culture. Much of the improvement has been driven by advancements in product innovation and digital technology.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 8, 2020

Omnichannel experience. When your team is using multiple channels to interact with customers, it is frustrating for customers to repeat information time and again. Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company!

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Avaya

JANUARY 14, 2019

External customers (consumers of products, patients, students, investors, etc.) Devoting resources to DCX is a wise move, according to Nemertes’ 2018-19 Digital Customer Experience research study of 697 IT and business leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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Second to None

APRIL 12, 2019

Yadav highlights data from a 2018 Accenture study that found that more people are making purchases based upon a brand’s relevancy. [1] In the current market where consumers run the show, it is crucial that companies connect with their customer through channels that the customer identifies with. Create an Omnichannel Experience.

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Call Experts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

According to the National Retail Federation , more than 174 million Americans shopped between Cyber Monday and Black Friday in 2018. Contact centers train all existing and newly hired agents so that every employee can provide the most reliable services to the consumers. Omnichannel management creates opportunity.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

As PWC recent study reveals , the price is what makes consumers shop at a particular retailer; the desired item being in stock, trust to the brand and a good location come next. billion, in 2018, its AI-driven earnings are impressive. The pricing process is a crucial element in building a successful shopping journey.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Trying to hire and retain full-time employees is time-consuming and expensive, especially if someone does not work out. . Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018.

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Call Experts

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Manifest is a state of tech news and how-to website that compiles and analyzes practical business wisdom for innovators, entrepreneurs, and small and mid-market businesses. Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company!

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Call Experts

MAY 17, 2019

Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018. Customer Support and Call Center Conferences 2018. 2018 Conferences for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrician Specialists.

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Call Experts

APRIL 18, 2019

Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018. Customer Support and Call Center Conferences 2018. 2018 Conferences for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrician Specialists.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Often, these partners are looking for Omnichannel management to support a robust digital presence. This pay-for-what-you-consume model, also known as per-minute pricing, allows companies to more finely tune their budgets and make better decisions about what applications to use and when to use them. . chat, email, socials, etc.)

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Call Experts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

According to the National Retail Federation, more than 174 million Americans shopped between Cyber Monday and Black Friday in 2018. Contact centers train all existing and newly hired agents so that every employee can provide the most reliable services to the consumers. Omnichannel management creates opportunity.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Consumers can be demanding, and at this time of year, their needs should be at the forefront of every business owner's mind. We partner with your company to handle the increased call volumes and demanding consumers. Our advanced software tools are capable of reducing hold time, maximizing interactions, and predicting consumer behavior.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018. Customer Support and Call Center Conferences 2018. 2018 Conferences for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrician Specialists.

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Call Experts

MAY 8, 2019

Omnichannel management creates opportunity. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. AI powers innovation and success for your company! 10 Trends That Will Disrupt Customer Service in 2018. Customer Support and Call Center Conferences 2018. 2018 Conferences for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrician Specialists.

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