CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Here are some of the top customer service predictions for 2018, brought to you by Fara Haron is CEO of CRM Solutions, Arvato. Technology related to voice recognition will be most impactful in 2018. In relation to customer service, technologies like AR and VR will not be as impactful in 2018.

Self Service 80

Self Service Customer Service Gamification CRM 80

West Monroe

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As we saw with the October 2018 launch of Allina’s customer experience center in Coon Rapids and Fairview Health’s recent push to leverage technology to enhance their patient experience, Minnesota healthcare organizations are making significant investments in strategies focused on customer experience.

Healthcare 45

Healthcare Customer Expectations Meeting Strategy 45

Qualtrics

JUNE 22, 2020

This information influences our expectations and gives us the ability to evaluate quality, value, and the ability of the product or service to meet our needs and expectations. Customers hold both explicit and implicit performance expectations for attributes, features, and benefits of products and services.

Customer Expectations 59

Customer Expectations Customer Satisfaction Measurement Advertising 59

Comm100

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In 2021, evolving customer experience trends shook up the financial services industry. Customers demanded digital services to meet their needs, and as organizations rose to the demand, these high customer expectations led to innovative new services. Between 2018 and 2020, the adoption of chatbots increased by 67%.

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Financial Trends Customer Experience Chatbots 232

Alliance by IFS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Astea recognized for its comprehensive portfolio of user-oriented mobile field service applications that meet the evolving needs of organizations, technicians and customers. HORSHAM, PA (December 10, 2018) — Astea International Inc., Meeting heightened end-customer expectations.

Management 83

Management Company Self Service Wireless 83

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

No matter how great your product your service is, you can’t sustain market competition without a top of the line customer service. As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. It keeps customer satisfaction up, cuts handling costs, and helps.

Self Service 111

Self Service Trends Chatbots Omni-Channel 111

Alliance by IFS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

As a recognized leader in field service management software , Astea was proud to sponsor “The Future of Field Service 2018 ” special edition of Field Technologies Magazine. Better Use of Today’s Technologies to Meet Customer Demands. Working to Strategically Increase Service Revenue.

Analytics 50

Analytics Software Technology Meeting 50

Alliance by IFS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Astea recognized for its comprehensive portfolio of user-oriented mobile field service applications that meet the evolving needs of organizations, technicians and customers. HORSHAM, PA (December 10, 2018) — Astea International Inc., Meeting heightened end-customer expectations.

Company 62

Company Self Service Wireless Software 62

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Tips Retail 83

Second to None

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As technology increases, customers are interacting with brands in completely novel ways. Because of these new trends, brands need to constantly measure and update the value they are providing to customers at these different touchpoints. So what does the year hold for customer service? Those numbers will only rise in 2018.

Trends 63

Trends Social Media e-support Chatbots 63

Oracle

JANUARY 11, 2018

With ever-increasing competition in the customer experience landscape, taking a step back to reassess your business, values, and goals helps align with customer expectations and figure out what needs to change to meet them. What worked to engage your customers in 2017, or earlier, may not bring you success in 2018.

eBook 53

eBook Social Media Customer Centricity Customer Expectations 53

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 224

Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 224

Answer Dash

JUNE 12, 2018

Customer expectations are at an all-time high, according to the Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report, released this week. Vala Ashfar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, states: “In 2018, technology is more ingrained in the customer experience, and trust has moved to the forefront of consumer minds.”

Customer Expectations 61

Customer Expectations Report Self Service Customer Service Representative 61

Team HGS

MARCH 6, 2019

HGS Trend 1: Meeting Extraordinary Expectations of Today’s Customers. Earlier this year , HGS presented our trends forecast , comprising customer experience (CX) disrupter predictions, supported by practical strategies clients can use to succeed in the changing marketplace. Here, we describe how HGS supports CX Trend No.1,

Trends 40

Trends Meeting Self Service Multi-Channel 40

Win the Customer

JUNE 7, 2016

From automated purchasing and shipping to simple returns and mobile-friendliness, these are the modern conveniences your online customers expect from your business. Today’s customer expects a lot. Online shoppers expect even more. And their expectations should not be ignored. Your customers expect it.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Ecommerce Policies Social Media 52

Vonage

JANUARY 30, 2019

We are now beyond the bot conversation stage and are starting to appreciate that AI technologies such as Natural Language Understanding and Machine Learning will turbo boost everything from routing to recruitment. Brands still struggle with the reality that omni-channel is about customer choice not cost reduction. AI is one of them.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Innovation Technology 228

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

There are of course many trends taking shape, but we thought we would take a look at what we consider to be the three top loyalty trends for 2018, and the implications of these for both brands and customers. Brands are going to have to make a real effort to be transparent with customers in 2018.

Loyalty 49

Loyalty Trends Brands Loyalty Programs 49

Oracle

JULY 31, 2018

This week, the SmarterCX.com team is in attendance at Insight 2018 , the second annual conference hosted by PipelinePros, the Oracle ATG, Endeca, and Oracle Commerce Cloud user group. How do brands compete with digital native companies and meet the needs of digitally native consumers? Here are some of the key takeaways.

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Conference Retail Travel Tips 40

Bizagi

AUGUST 22, 2018

8 Reasons to Meet us in Miami for Bizagi Catalyst 18. Bizagi Catalyst is THE place you need to be in 2018 to learn how to accelerate your digital transformation. Are you grappling with new customer expectations, legacy technologies, complex digital operations or delivering regulatory compliance?

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Meeting Hotels Insurance Travel 40

ReviewTrackers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cultivating a high level of customer satisfaction is a priority for all restaurant brands because foodservice is one of the most competitive industries. How the rise of new technology shifted customer expectations. How to remap the customer journey. The Rise of New Technology in Food Orders.

Customer Satisfaction 114

Customer Satisfaction Industry Multi-Channel Consumers 114

Lumoa

OCTOBER 31, 2018

So, what should we expect in the nearest future? More brands will (and should) bring up customer feedback to the decision-makers in the company, and with the help of some new amazing technologies , we’re changing the way businesses see their customers. Read the full answers of the experts below.

Customer Experience 160

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Culture Consulting 160

Alliance by IFS

AUGUST 3, 2018

Field service management (FSM) technology is critically important to any service-driven industry’s success, but perhaps never more so than within the medical device industry. 50% of organizations claim customers will demand outcome-based service contracts within the next two years.

Infographics 82

Infographics Industry Software Trends 82

ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

Already listed as the top pan-European customer service conference to attend in 2018, the summit will take place on 18th and 19th September at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. So, after 8 years of successful meetings in the US, why are they bringing the event to London and does Europe really need a customer service event?

Self Service 123

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Groups 123

West Monroe

JANUARY 29, 2018

Last week at DistribuTECH 2018 in San Antonio, TX, energy professionals from all over shared ideas and perspectives on the future of the industry with one clear conclusion: our energy future remains uncertain, but “digital” will be a major driver in addressing this uncertainty.

Self Service 40

Self Service Roadmap Exercises Technology 40

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It is, therefore, no real surprise that many sales companies are increasing investment in customer experience training and coaching efforts. Make Customer Experience a Priority . The first and most important best practice for B2B sales organisations when it comes to customer experience is actually making it a priority.

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B2B Sales Customer Experience Customer Journeys 203

Alliance by IFS

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Register now for this upcoming, informative webinar to learn new strategies from industry leaders on how to meet evolving customer expectations. Digital Disruption in Field Service: New Strategies To Meet Customer Expectations. Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Register Here.

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Report Meeting Customer Expectations Innovation 90

CSM Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

AinsCo Fire and Security is using BigChange field service management software and mobile workforce management technology to drive business growth. Using the cloud-based platform, AinsCo has made efficiency gains across the board, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. ” About BigChange.

CRM 52

CRM Transportation Customer Relationship Management Exercises 52

Oracle

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The National Retail Federation estimates that 2018 holiday retail sales will increase by as much as 4.1%, and Digital Commerce 360 predicts online shopping will climb 15.5% For retailers, this adds another dimension to the customer experience: delivering packages to customers on time. over last year.

Trends 87

Trends Retail Innovation Brands 87

Alliance by IFS

AUGUST 3, 2018

Field service management (FSM) technology is critically important to any service-driven industry’s success, but perhaps never more so than within the medical device industry. 50% of organizations claim customers will demand outcome-based service contracts within the next two years.

Infographics 50

Infographics Industry Software Trends 50

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Intercom, the Conversational Relationship Platform that helps businesses drive faster growth, today released the 2021 Customer Support Trends Report , which examines the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on support teams’ budgets, plans, and technology investments in 2021. 25% plan to do the same for customer renewals.

Trends 52

Trends Chatbots B2C B2B 52

Second to None

APRIL 11, 2018

Consumer preferences are continually shifting, and brands that manage to update their CX platform to meet this moving target are positioning themselves to provide a great value to customers. Check out the following five trends in the Customer Experience world, curated by Dom Nicastro for CMSWire. The good news?

Trends 54

Trends Customer Experience Self Service Voice of Customer 54

Storyminers

JANUARY 24, 2017

Customer experience expert Mike Wittenstein sheds light on enhanced customer expectations, AI innovation, and more. 2017 will be a year defined by how well companies continue to adapt to customer expectations—like the ability to get good service at any time of the day, via any device. to serve customers better).

Contact Center 133

Contact Center Omni-Channel Brands Hospitality 133

Interactions

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It’s fair to say that a lot of financial service organizations struggle when it comes to customer satisfaction. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, satisfaction with banks steadily fell from 2018-2020, though leveled out more in 2021. . Utilize your assets to exceed customer expectations.

Banking 62

Banking Trends Self Service Contact Center 62

GetFeedback

JULY 25, 2018

When customer support team members aren’t equipped to offer a customized, helpful experience via rich profiles with a 360-degree view of the customer’s data, they often fail to deliver the support experience those shoppers have come to expect. Higher customer expectations. Source: Zendesk.

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Omni-Channel Net Promoter Score e-support Touchpoint 150

Team Support

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

So, in this case, you got the best of both worlds — more meetings for a shorter period of time each allowed you to really get to know people, and revisit points from previous conversations.”]. The company landed an investment from Level Equity in 2018. Customers expect more. It's not a transactional relationship anymore.

Marketing 95

Marketing B2B Software Innovation 95

Quadient

JULY 26, 2022

Integrates compliance into the design of customer communications thereby reducing risk. 10 best practices in customer communication. Done well, CCM requires the combination of people, process and technology to facilitate the transmission of information between a company and its customers. Embrace omnichannel delivery.

Communication 52

Communication Customer Journeys Management Insurance 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts can now boast an impressive dozen in customer loyalty. For the 12th consecutive year, Brand Keys has honored Dunkin’ Donuts as a coffee leader in providing guests with a superior customer experience. 1 brand for customer loyalty in the packaged coffee category for the sixth straight year.

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Loyalty Brand Values Consumers Brands 40