Oracle

JANUARY 24, 2018

Customer Relationship Management, or CRM software, has come a long way since its beginnings in the 70s and 80s. It continues to evolve to incorporate new technology, features, and innovations to help organizations build and nurture personalized customer relationships. Artificial intelligence. Social CRM. RESTful APIs.

CRM 111

CRM Trends Software Customer Relationship Management 111

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The future of customer experience is decided. We asked 15 experts with world reputation in Customer experience the same question and the results might surprise you. Every each of them answered the following questions: How do you see the future of customer experience? Probably not. How to overcome those challenges?

Customer Experience 324

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Self Service Culture 324

Alida

JANUARY 5, 2018

Marketers are always looking for new ways to create experiences that resonate with customers, and 2018 will be no different. And although fads come and go—think unicorn hair and frappuccinos—there are some trends that will stick in the coming year and affect how businesses interact with customers. CMOs become customer-obsessed.

Marketing 0

Marketing Multi-Channel Advertising Tourism 0

Oracle

DECEMBER 24, 2018

2018 was a year of significant innovation within the marketing world. As part of our year in review , here’s a closer look at some of the most inspiring and thought-provoking marketing quotes from 2018. ” – Deloitte Digital CMO Suzanne Kounkel at the Forbes CMO Summit 2018.

Marketing 93

Marketing Conference Omni-Channel Leadership 93

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. Gartner has named Avaya a Leader in their 2018 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide.

Innovation 74

Innovation Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 74

Lumoa

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever thought about how some businesses manage to analyze thousands of customer reviews and feedback quickly? Customer feedback is a precious resource for understanding what’s effective and what needs improvement. In this article, we’ll explore five innovative and creative ways to leverage AI for sentiment analysis.

Analysis 208

Analysis Social Media Trends Feedback 208

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations. Organic Mobile Experiences Blur Channel Lines.

Exceptional Customer Service 100

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Eleven organizations have been shortlisted to win the 2018 Customer Contact Innovation Awards. The winners will be announced at the Gala dinner on April 24th at the close of the annual Customer Strategy & Planning conference organized by The Forum. Sainsburys Bank – Developing a culture of innovation.

Innovation 40

Innovation Conference Case Study Culture 40

CloudCherry

APRIL 5, 2019

Gartner reports from 2018 that 52% of marketers with CX responsibility expect their budgets to remain the same or decrease. So how do business leaders start developing a customer experience strategy that keeps the engine of marketing running with the least amount of friction? Our customers are in control, not us.

Omni-Channel 278

Omni-Channel Marketing Customer Experience B2B 278

One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Ever think that your organization’s or association’s customer retention strategy may actually function as a customer churn strategy? First, assuming that you have a customer retention strategy in place, when is the last time you did a forensic analysis of strategy effectiveness? Cast your vote.

Customer Retention 73

Customer Retention Strategy Innovation Customers 73

Alida

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The Customer Intelligence Summit brings together some of the brightest minds in research, marketing, customer experience and product innovation to discuss the latest trends, share best practices and discover the newest innovations in the industry. Listen to the voice of the customer to future-proof your business.

Innovation 145

Innovation Feedback Customers Engagement 145

Alida

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Which emerging technology trends will shape the business world in 2018, and how will they change consumer behaviors and expectations? For 2018, experts believe smarter, cutting-edge technology will enable companies to provide better customer experiences and get more useful insight and data. What’s changed is the level of smarts.

Trends 174

Trends Retail e-support Technology 174

Totango

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

So much is happening in the world of Customer Success. We’re going to bring the best and the brightest from the field to share latest trends in strategy and innovation so you and your organization can make the BIGGEST IMPACT possible in customer adoption, retention and overall customer engagement.

Customer Success 84

Customer Success Conference Customer Centricity Customer Engagement 84

ShepHyken

MAY 21, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways Starbucks is Innovating the Customer Experience by Liz Barrett Foster. QSR) In the fight to win back its brick-and-mortar customers, Starbucks is leveraging technological and experiential methods.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Employee Experience Innovation 83

Second to None

JUNE 5, 2018

A B2B company can only make a significant transformation in service delivery by improving their customer experience platform. This can be done successfully by using CX tools, like journey mapping, which can be applied on a day-to-day basis for solving the obvious business challenges posed by the B2B CX strategy in 2018.

B2B 63

B2B Strategy Customer Journeys Voice of Customer 63

Oracle

JANUARY 16, 2018

With every new year comes new customer experience trends and innovations. On the horizon for 2018 is an increase in customer advisory boards, new job titles, and the next frontier of customer experience-related innovation management. Prediction #1: New routes to gain customer intimacy.

Trends 52

Trends Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Innovation 52

ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways To Improve A Customer’s User Experience by Forbes Technology Council . My Comment: How do you deliver a better customer experience? Why is customer service training so important? by Flow XO.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Customer Service Training Airlines User Experience 78

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. For many organizations, a huge part of this new year task is setting contact center priorities — priorities that can have a colossal impact on the customer experience.

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Report Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 105

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Investing in overall brand experience for customers is one of the most important aspects of any business. By building a happy, loyal customer base that makes brand interaction easy and enjoyable, businesses can ensure that they have the edge over competitors. Keep the customer informed.

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Interaction Telecommunications Customer Satisfaction Social Media 221

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The largest global customer contact series is coming to Glasgow! Building on the heritage of organising the largest and most popular global CCW event in the past 18 years, Europe’s flagship Customer Contact Week returns to the UK next March. CCW Europe 2018 will be educational, practical & unforgettable! And that’s not all….

Innovation 40

Innovation Leadership Culture Customers 40

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Secret Sauce to Customer Experience is a Blend of Four Ingredients by Joseph Michelli. That is what will turn a good customer experience into a great customer experience. On Hold for 45 Minutes? The secret?

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Airlines Wireless Retail 79

Calabrio

JULY 25, 2019

From seamlessly handling fast-growing, inbound contact volumes and painlessly unifying disparate data sources to tapping rich voice of the customer (VoC) insights, users rely upon Calabrio to understand what their customers really want while benefitting from increased operational efficiencies. Tiffany & Co.

Contact Center 153

Contact Center Abandon Rate Innovation Government 153

One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Workplace collaboration is a professional development and innovation strategy. We end up serving our customers, better and better, as well. And creating remarkable customer-focused experiences. As you read these top 5 Workforce Collaboration blog posts from 2018, ask yourself this one question. And guess what?

Innovation 65

Innovation Customer Retention Consulting Culture 65

ShepHyken

JUNE 25, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Personalization Matters: 12 Ways For Brands To Increase Customer Loyalty by Forbes Agency Council. For this reason alone, it is imperative that you make your first impression with a customer count.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Loyalty Tips Conference 85

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.

Retail 49

Retail Customer Experience Innovation Conference 49

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. .”

Retail 74

Retail Innovation Trends Ecommerce 74

One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 27, 2018

My top 2018 Customer Experience blog post started off being a reflection of a topic near and dear to my heart. My little post ended up placing fourth out of thirteen entries in the 2018 Customer Experience Update MVP Awards in the category of Organizational Alignment and Company Culture. Subscribe to my blog.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Culture Customers Strategy 59

Totango

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The C hief Customer Officer Fall, 2018 (CCO), held September 12th-13th in San Diego, is an interactive peer-lead conference attracting senior-level customer focused professionals. The Customer Success Buzz at CCO. Organizations are finally recognizing they cannot afford to ignore their most important asset—their customer.

Chief Customer Officer 55

Chief Customer Officer Conference Customer Centricity Customer Success 55

One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Customer retention is a business growth, expansion and sustainability strategy. However, in reality, customer retention is firmly in the hands of everyone else in the organization who usually is not part of the customer acquisition process. Retaining Customers involves All Hands on Deck. Enjoy this blog post?

Customer Retention 63

Customer Retention Consulting Customers Sales 63

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Brand building requires research, investment, and innovative approaches. One thing that sets brand building apart is its dynamism: brand building strategies change quickly, and what was viable just a few years ago might send the wrong message about your brand today. 3 More Granular Branding Strategies.

Brands 52

Brands Strategy Social Media Trends 52

Totango

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

So much is happening in the world of Customer Success. We’re going to bring the best and the brightest from the field to share latest trends in strategy and innovation so you and your organization can make the BIGGEST IMPACT possible in customer adoption, retention and overall customer engagement.

Customer Success 48

Customer Success Conference Customer Centricity Customer Engagement 48

Oracle

MARCH 12, 2018

Oracle Modern Customer Experience 2018 will take place April 10 – 12 in Chicago, with 250+ planned sessions focusing on the hottest topics in customer experience. Ready to register now for Modern Customer Experience 2018? How Today’s Leading Brands are Tackling Top Customer Service Challenges.

Customer Experience 45

Customer Experience Contact Center Roadmap Trends 45

Oracle

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Modern Customer Experience 2018 is heading to Europe and will take place in Amsterdam (November 6), Frankfurt (November 13), London (November 14), and Stockholm (November 15) with planned sessions on topics including keeping up with customer demands, expanding your network, the future of customer loyalty, and more.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Hotels B2B Innovation 40

CX University

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

CX University has recently been named a finalist in the 2018 Gulf Customer Experience Awards in the category for Business Change or Transformation. The Gulf Customer Experience Awards recognizes inspiring organizations who deliver outstanding customer experience across the region. Drivers for Change. Change Achieved.

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Course Training Innovation Communication 45

Oracle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Oracle OpenWorld 2018 will take place October 22-25 in San Francisco, with over 1,000 planned sessions on topics including transformational technologies, growth acceleration, intelligent cloud applications, and more. Oracle Cloud Apps: Your Innovation Machine Built on AI, IoT, and Blockchain. Customer Speakers. CX speakers.

Technology 53

Technology Entertainment Innovation Conference 53

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. AI technologies like Siri, Google, Alexa and Bixby are all taking shape with different customer experience strategies.

Customer Journeys 72

Customer Journeys Contact Center Consumers Financial 72

Customer Bliss

DECEMBER 14, 2018

As many of us are taking some much-needed downtime, I’m closing out the year by replaying some of my most popular episodes from 2018. Today’s episode, which many of you seemed to enjoy, features Amanda Sachs , General Manager, Customer & Partner Experience at Microsoft. CustomerExperience #CX Click To Tweet.

Chief Customer Officer 120

Chief Customer Officer Culture Competitive Advantage Leadership 120