Lithium

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Khoros Engage 2019 focused on innovative approaches to the biggest issues facing digital leaders today: solving the connection crisis, managing worst case viral scenarios, and of course: which color notebook will you take home? Khoros customers are more empowered than ever — and more is on the way. Expanded paid planning measurement.

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Omni-Channel Engagement Social Media Roadmap 52

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, North America, report has just been released. Not only that, but we’re a first-time Visionary in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, Western Europe—recognized with the furthest position in the Completeness of Vision dimension.

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Contact Center Self Service Omni-Channel Call Center 120

Pink Guava

DECEMBER 21, 2018

This is also creating a momentum for customer experience management where organisations have been working to find out what does it mean for their individual journeys when they have customers with more expectations, shorter attention spans who are intrinsically connected all the time and thus communicating more about their experiences.

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Omni-Channel Trends Customer Experience Social Media 40

delighted

JUNE 3, 2021

Omnichannel retail will be the new normal. The unprecedented conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic threw the spotlight on a trend that has been around for over a decade: omnichannel. Omnichannel retail not only implies a brand’s presence in multiple channels (e.g. Older shoppers more likely to return to stores.

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Omni-Channel Retail Consumers Trends 100

Oracle

DECEMBER 28, 2020

One example is e-commerce sales rose by an average of 6% across online platforms from January to March 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. As companies continue to adapt to the changing commerce landscape consumers can expect important omnichannel advances in 2021. Trend #1: New ways to drive customer acquisition.

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Omni-Channel Trends Multi-Channel Video 75

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Over 80% of companies who prioritize customer experience report an increase in revenue. 2020 brought huge changes to the business world and impacted customer service and operations across the board. The result?

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Omni-Channel Customer Experience Chatbots e-support 52

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The next year should be one of substantial investment by businesses in their service channels, and that’s great news for their customers. This is just one of the many insights we discovered when we surveyed more than 900 global contact center leaders about key customer experience topics, including near-term investment plans.

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Self Service Omni-Channel Contact Center eBook 150

Comm100

AUGUST 5, 2020

Only 35% of customers are willing to wait 30-60 seconds for a response on live chat. On the surface, these ‘lost’ customer engagements may not seem especially important, but their impact can go far beyond slight frustration. If a customer’s issue is not resolved and their voice is not heard, customer retention is at risk.

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Wait Times Tips Customer Service Omni-Channel 130

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Khoros Engage 2019 focused on innovative approaches to the biggest issues facing digital leaders today: solving the connection crisis, managing worst case viral scenarios, and of course: which color notebook will you take home? Khoros customers are more empowered than ever — and more is on the way. Expanded paid planning measurement.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Engagement Social Media Roadmap 40

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Khoros Engage 2019 focused on innovative approaches to the biggest issues facing digital leaders today: solving the connection crisis, managing worst case viral scenarios, and of course: which color notebook will you take home? Khoros customers are more empowered than ever — and more is on the way. Expanded paid planning measurement.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Engagement Social Media Roadmap 40

ShepHyken

MARCH 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Is Customer Service So Bad? Yet, when you call customer service to voice a complaint, you’re faced with an automated voice menu, put on hold, or told that the agent is not authorized to refund your money.

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Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Retention Case Study 94

Ecrion

OCTOBER 22, 2019

No matter the industry you work within or how many years you’ve been in business, we know that you’re committed to providing the best customer experience possible. It’s easy to see why understanding how to improve customer experience is so important. Understand When Customers Need Help.

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Customer Journeys Customer Experience How To Omni-Channel 49

Oracle

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

This is a preview of the ebook “ 3 Customer Experience Essentials for Today’s Shoppers – And How to Thrive in the Experience Economy “ Omnichannel optimization is essential for success with 21st century shoppers. Aim for a mobile-first experience. Empower staff with knowledge.

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Omni-Channel Loyalty Social Media Ecommerce 45

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 86

CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Puzzel, a leading cloud-based contact centre software provider, has announced that London’s largest further education college group, Capital City College Group, has successfully implemented Puzzel’s omni-channel customer service solution including the latest AI-powered Agent Assist technology. This is innovation at its best.”.

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Omni-Channel Groups Brands Abandon Rate 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

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Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 123

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 11, 2020

But your customers are still unsatisfied. You don’t need to go bankrupt to give your customers an excellent experience. All you need is an Omni-channel experience. And this is more than enough to start thinking about an omnichannel experience approach. What is an Omni-Channel Experience.

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Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Examples Ecommerce 76

Comm100

MARCH 4, 2021

Almost every industry has been impacted by the pandemic in 2020, but nowhere has this been more noticeable than in customer service teams. From customer panic to remote working relocation, 2020 shook up live chat teams across the world. How did agent and customer experience change, and what does this mean for 2021?

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Data Omni-Channel Effort Score Report 131

Joe Rawlinson

JUNE 1, 2016

As Internet speeds increase and technology becomes more sophisticated, customer expectations of companies’ online performances have also risen. corporate executives said their customers’ service expectations were higher than three years ago, while 35 percent said they were much higher. Omni-Channel Support Options.

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Omni-Channel Customer Expectations Meeting Multi-Channel 60

BlueOcean

APRIL 15, 2019

The trend of personalized customer experience has since transformed almost every industry as we know it. From the retail experience to social media connections to issue resolution via the contact center, customers want their individual needs known and reflected in the interactions, services, and products they pay for.

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Customer Care Social Media Contact Center Poor Customer Service 189

transcosmos Information Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In today’s customer-centric age of marketing, putting your loyal users at the core of your business is critical. Customer service has seen leaps and bounds of upgrades in the past year, and it will continue to be an asset for most companies in retaining and gaining clients. Eliminate the need for customer support calls.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Multi-Channel Self Service 48

NICE inContact

JANUARY 12, 2020

Customer service is changing rapidly and fundamentally. In their private life, Millennials and Gen Z have long since abandoned outdated ways of communicating with each other – today, “the screen” is the place to be (and interact), whether it’s Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter or any other social network.

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Customer Service Social Media Interaction Customers 156

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. Revolutionizing the drive-thru experience. Technology hasn’t just transformed customer service.

Retail 74

Retail Innovation Trends Ecommerce 74

Team HGS

JANUARY 9, 2019

HGS Roundtable: Top Customer Experience (CX) Trends in 2019. Each year, we publish our list of top customer experience (CX) trends —our on-the-ground forecast of how BPO partners will be called on to cost-effectively address the next year’s CX and service needs. Our final section is called “Outsourcing Evolved.”

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Trends Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 40

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. I never knew I wanted that.”

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 113

Comm100

JANUARY 7, 2020

Organizations know that providing great customer experiences (CX) is no longer optional in today’s competitive business landscape. Four years ago, Gartner predicted that by 2019 more than 50% of organizations would invest more money into their CX strategy than ever. They need to experience it. On average, 74.5%

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Data Chatbots Wait Times Effort Score 134

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 10, 2019

A robust customer service strategy helps your brand increase its customer base and also keep its existing ones delighted. However, building an amazing strategy requires an organization to keep up with the changing customer service trends every year. However, customers nowadays want self-service to be more interactive.

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Trends Self Service Customer Service Omni-Channel 77

Ecrion

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

What would happen to your business if you lost 59% of your customers? How long would it take you to rebuild the customer base that you lost? But what is the best way to communicate with customers today, and what steps can you take towards improving your overall communication strategy this year? Read on to find out.

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Communication Customer Journeys Omni-Channel Social Media 57

Avaya

JANUARY 14, 2019

The focus on customers is more intense than ever—and for good reason. External customers (consumers of products, patients, students, investors, etc.) can wield more influence than any advertising campaign or marketing program, thanks to social media, mobile messaging, and Web-based ratings. 65% increase in customers won.

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Customer Experience Competitive Advantage Social Media Metrics 73

Bold360

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It’s hard to stand out based on products or services alone, so customer experience is often the deciding factor. All things being equal, if a customer has a better experience with your company, that’s the one they’re likely to pick. A big part of customer experience is how you engage with them.

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Customer Engagement Omni-Channel Engagement Self Service 40

Kustomer

JUNE 8, 2021

This means it’s more crucial than ever to focus on the e-commerce customer service experience. As more consumers practiced social distancing and stayed at home, their online shopping habits increased. retailers alone in Q2 of 2020 was 44% higher than the same period in 2019. What Is E-Commerce Customer Service?

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Customer Service e-support Self Service Omni-Channel 105

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

To keep pace with the ever-changing customers’ demands, online businesses are migrating towards cloud-based POS solutions. You can track and monitor everything, from inventory management and payment processing to customer management. Surprisingly, 2.14 billion around the world prefer purchasing their favorite products online.

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Trends Sales Omni-Channel Retail 52

Bold360

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

But grabbing hold of those customers and super-strong conversion rates can sometimes feel like a challenge on the same levels as battling Kryptonite. We’ve outlined the 5 superpowers you need to make the most of the gift-buying season and start the new year a customer service Superhero. Super Social Retail Strategy.

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Self Service Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media 80

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Whether it’s candle fragrances, ice cream flavors, or shoe colors, businesses have to cater to their customers’ demands for options. Customer service is no different. Customers still value the option of interacting with agents. Both findings indicate an overall increase in customer service volume.

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Self Service Contact Center Social Media Chatbots 121

Hallmark Business Connections

MARCH 16, 2021

30, 2020, online sales ordered by Baby Boomers increased nearly 50% each week compared to the same period in 2019. Create a seamless offline-to-online experience. Boomers are interacting with online channels more than ever, but that doesn’t mean they’ll never return to their old offline favorites. Encourage BOPIS shopping.

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Marketing Social Media Retail Insurance 98

CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Naturally, Customer Experience and AI were on the tip of everyone’s tongue. The AI revolution is truly at the doorstep of Customer Service…and it will change the face of the industry forever. How can we bypass the milestones of Omnichannel and a useful knowledge base, while expecting to virtualizesupport?

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Conference Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score NPS 140

NICE inContact

JUNE 20, 2019

But even if you’re already evaluating your chat and email interactions, you may need to expand your QM program to address an even bigger gap in the customer experience — your online assistants/chatbots and IVR. 2) Create forms to complete ongoing evaluation. 3) Determine frequency of evaluation. 4) Create a feedback mechanism.

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Chatbots Contact Center Self Service Social Media 175