CloudCherry

JANUARY 4, 2018

The retail banking industry has been dealing with massive upheaval for a while now, and things will continue in the same vein come 2018. Furthermore, consumers are beginning to trust these firms more and more, often to the detriment of traditional banks. Here are some of the trends that will define 2018 for the banking industry.

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Banking Trends Financial Self Service 170

Oracle

DECEMBER 14, 2018

To avoid overcrowded and overpriced stores, smart consumers shop online. In fact, according to the 2018 Deloitte holiday shopping study, “57% of this year’s holiday dollars will go through online channels, with in-store capturing 36% of spending.” The shipping wars. Introducing virtual waiting rooms.

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Trends Consumers Retail Sports 74

QuestionPro Audience

MARCH 2, 2018

The 2018 awards season comes to an end this Sunday at the 90th Academy Awards. With industry knowledge, innovative tools, and purchasing power, QuestionPro Audience always meets the rigorous demands of our clients. Our vet panel is one of a handful in the continental U.S.

Advertising 210

Advertising Culture Study Innovation 210

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. It used to be possible to win with a top product or a competitive price, but more than ever, customer experience is now top of mind for consumers — and crucial for bottom-line growth.

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Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 136

Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Which brings me neatly toward 2018’s customer service trends: Customer Service Trends 2018: Creating Effortless Customer-Centric Experiences. Consumers want a messaging experience over live chat. Bots and AI can’t be ignored when it comes to customer service trends of 2018. Consumers don’t want this.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In our humble opinion though, it’s a good idea to check in every now and again to examine the state of social customer support and dig into the trends and opportunities that have the potential to improve customer care in 2018 and beyond. The post The State of Social Customer Support in 2018 appeared first on. What does that mean?

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Oracle

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, we’re looking back at the year’s biggest AI innovations. Here’s a closer look at key AI innovations that made a splash in 2018. Here’s a closer look at key AI innovations that made a splash in 2018. AI tools help employees work smarter. billion by 2025.

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Innovation Chatbots Healthcare Brands 105

QuestionPro Audience

MARCH 2, 2018

The 2018 awards season comes to an end this Sunday at the 90th Academy Awards. With industry knowledge, innovative tools, and purchasing power, QuestionPro Audience always meets the rigorous demands of our clients. Our vet panel is one of a handful in the continental U.S.

Advertising 150

Advertising Culture Study Innovation 150

Oracle

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In 2018, the customer experience was front and center for businesses. The 2018 IDG Cloud Computing Survey revealed that 73% of organizations have some part of their infrastructure in the cloud. Mindshare and Econsultancy research revealed that 55% of consumers want to be able to point their smartphones at an object and learn more.

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Trends Customer Experience Retail Conference 88

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. These strategies are increasingly being explored with Gartner stating that by 2018, over 50% of companies will have redirected investments towards customer experience innovations. According to Accenture , 41% of U.S.

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Tools Customer Service Chatbots How To 157

Lumoa

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, manually sifting through and evaluating this feedback can be incredibly time-consuming. Firstly, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, making analyzing large volumes of data impractical. AI-driven sentiment analysis can be a valuable tool for businesses that seek more accurate and scalable sentiment analysis solutions.

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Analysis Social Media Trends Feedback 208

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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Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. 360-degree view of your customer.

Trends 84

Trends Customer Service Multi-Channel Self Service 84

TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. 360-degree view of your customer.

Trends 84

Trends Customer Service Multi-Channel Self Service 84

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“Among all customers, 73% point to experience as an important factor in their purchasing decisions, behind price and product quality.” ( PWC, Consumer Intelligence Series, Experience is everything: Here’s how to get it right, 2018 ) So your first step is to understand WHY most people in your organization are actively trained NOT to think this way.

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Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Connections Feedback 271

Grade.us

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Best Influencer Marketing Blogs of 2018. The Top 10 Breakout Influencers of 2018 2018’s Best Influencer Campaigns: 21 Case Studies On Top Brands, Influencers, and More 7 Tips For Designing the Perfect Sponsored Instagram Story. The Best Influencer Marketing Articles of 2018. Get their contact details fast.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 20, 2017

Do you know how you’re going to beat the competition in 2018? CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies on the other hand, frequently encourage their customers to buy more through promotions and discounts. Do you know which area offers you the biggest chance of beating the competition in 2018? Be different!

Innovation 120

Innovation Competitive Advantage Meeting Strategy 120

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. Omnichannel- I think that 2018 will be the year that Omnichannel becomes a reality for many customer support centers. Here are three things we should be watching for in 2018. Take a look. . Mike Wittenstein.

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Self Service Trends Chatbots Omni-Channel 111

NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Report is here! It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. The industry is evolving with more consumers changing how they purchase products, with over $58.6 Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4%

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Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Report is here! It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. The industry is evolving with more consumers changing how they purchase products, with over $58.6 Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4%

Social Media 52

Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

Oracle

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Now, in 2018, the excitement that surrounded big data has worn off. What will define 2018 are those tools and technologies that look beyond big data and start to develop much more fluid, qualitative, and ultimately human insights into how and why people shop. appeared first on SmarterCX.

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Analytics Data Fashion Retail 90

Avaya

JANUARY 16, 2018

40% of executives recently polled by Avaya rate their company’s customer experience as “poor” or “average,” and 93% say they’ll be focusing on improving customer experience in 2018. This reminds me of a piece I once wrote about Tool vs. Toy , which explores the changing value of technology driven by users vs. investors.

Customer Journeys 72

Customer Journeys Contact Center Consumers Financial 72

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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Contact Center Report Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 104

Maru Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Yet, Maru/edr research in the hours immediately after the latest budget publication showed that less than 1 in 4 (23%) UK consumers agree with Philip Hammond that austerity is coming to an end. It means that a whopping two thirds (66%) of consumers are cautious about spending. Spending set to drop.

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Customer Experience ROI Travel Fashion 149

Second to None

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This piece was originally published by Forbes on February 8, 2018: “You may still be writing “2017” on forms, but no one can deny that 2018 is in full swing. Here are the six customer service trends we expect to see in 2018 and, more importantly, our advice on how to manage them. Those numbers will only rise in 2018.

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Trends Social Media e-support Chatbots 63

NetBase

JULY 31, 2020

Consumers are worried about lots of things – more so than ever before. It is expanding its offerings to speak to consumer concerns, by opening care clinics across the U.S. Telehealth has become a household term as consumers make appointments, refill prescriptions, and talk to their doctor all from the comfort and safety of their homes.

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Consumers Healthcare Insurance Wait Times 52

QuestionPro Audience

JANUARY 10, 2018

Market research is a valuable tool, and one that the smartest companies invest in. Researchers are able to access consumers via their preferred mode of communication, which works best for busy consumers. According to eMarketer, American adults are expected to spend on average 3 hours and 23 minutes on mobile media in 2018.

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QuestionPro Audience

APRIL 11, 2018

Consumers, get ready to see even more influencer marketing on your social media channels. We examine ways influencer marketing is changing in 2018. A recent study found that consumers find micro-influencers to be more engaging and trustworthy than celebrities or personalities with more than 250,000 followers. MICRO-INFLUENCERS.

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Social Media Advertising Consumers Brands 150

Oracle

MARCH 29, 2018

At NRF 2018, we asked retail leaders: “ What are the top retail trends in 2018? I think 2018 has the opportunity to be the return of the retail Jedi. I think 2018 has the opportunity to be the return of the retail Jedi. I think that trend is going to continue into 2018. Copyright © 2018 Oracle.

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Retail Trends Fashion Omni-Channel 56

QuestionPro Audience

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When we conducted our smart home report to gauge interest at the beginning of 2018, 48% of respondents planned to use digital voice assistant devices to convert their home to a smart home in 2018. With industry knowledge, innovative tools, and purchasing power, QuestionPro Audience always meets the rigorous demands of our clients.

Marketing 199

Marketing Industry Report System 199

Alida

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

He said interrupting consumers to get their attention will no longer work in today’s business landscape. At Summit, Colan Neese, the company’s senior manager of audience insights, shared how authentic engagement helps Twitch engage more than 50,000 Gen Z and millennial consumers in the community. Don’t let CX stagnate.

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Innovation Feedback Customers Engagement 145

Oracle

MARCH 18, 2019

Consumer loyalty is more difficult than ever for retailers to attain. A Daymon Worldwide global study from 2018 found that only 29% of millennials usually buy the same brand, of a particular product, compared with 35% of Gen Xers, for example. The post 3 Ways to Drive Consumer Loyalty in 2019 appeared first on SmarterCX.

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Loyalty Consumers Loyalty Programs Retail 60

Maru Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Ten years ago, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) was founded to understand the wants/needs of energy consumers in North America and share those learnings with industry stakeholders. The 2020 Symposium gathered members to reflect on the past decade and look to where consumer needs are heading into the next decade.

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Consumers Customer Journeys Chief Customer Officer Government 52

QuestionPro Audience

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

On February 9, 2018, the $349 HomePod debuted in the US, UK and Australia. And as the first consumer reviews come streaming in, whether it was worth the wait is up for debate. And as the first consumer reviews come streaming in, whether it was worth the wait is up for debate. Apple’s HomePod has arrived. Now for it’s drawbacks.

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Consumers Technology Study Innovation 199

Call Experts

JANUARY 9, 2019

Brands are eager to develop healthy connections with buyers utilizing the latest digital tools. Consumer Experiences in The Digital World. 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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Consumers Call Center Conference Contact Center 64

Grade.us

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

2018's Best Social Media Marketing Blogs. 2018's Best Social Media Marketing Articles. Good Riddance to Social Media Mass Production - 2018 is bringing a lot of changes to social media marketing. 2018's Best Paid Tools for Social Media Marketing. Not with this tool. 2018's Top Social Media Marketing Experts.

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Social Media Resources Tools Marketing 32

Team HGS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

2018 Trend 1: Digital Channels Finally Overtake Voice. At that current rate, digital was expected to overtake voice in 2018. One consumer packaged goods client being serviced out of the UK receives 71% of all customer interactions from digital channels, and only 29% from voice. Wed, 02/07/2018 - 11:27. LEAVE A COMMENT.

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Trends Contact Center Exceptional Customer Service Omni-Channel 45