Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The life of chatbots in customer service has been turbulent. However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. Staffing has become increasingly difficult in customer service. Ensuring fast support.

Chatbots 217

Chatbots Self Service Examples Industry 217

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity Leadership 207

Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge. Table of Contents.

Customer Service 218

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 218

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. In particular, making sure that customer context and intent follow wherever the conversation goes. AI is one of them.

Omni-Channel 228

Omni-Channel Self Service Innovation Technology 228

BlueOcean

AUGUST 9, 2021

The adoption rate of new and evolving technologies accelerated at unseen speeds—resulting in 10 years’ worth of change within a mere 10 months. Contact center technologies are certainly in the mix of acceleration. In fact, many recent developments promise to reshape the landscape of customer service completely.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Technology Self Service Analytics 156

Eptica

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Taking stock of customer service in 2019. Published on: December 11, 2019. And what better way of doing this than exploring the 2019-20 Contact Babel UK Contact Centre Decision-Makers’ Guide , sponsored by Enghouse Interactive.

Self Service 75

Self Service Customer Service Social Media NPS 75

TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

However, many companies are still struggling to make the customer service experience as effortless as possible. As 2019 comes to a close, they must better prepare for the new decade and beyond. To help you plan, we’ve highlighted nine of the biggest customer service trends for 2020.

Trends 136

Trends Customer Service Self Service Contact Center 136

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Last year, we highlighted some of the key customer service trends to watch in 2018 and many of them came to fruition. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019….

Trends 111

Trends Self Service Customer Service Chatbots 111

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie Award ® in the “Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation” category in the 13th annual Stevie Awards for Customer Service. This is Blue Ocean’s second Stevie Award. About Blue Ocean. About the Stevie Awards.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Effort Score Contact Center Insurance 136

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 109

TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2018

2019 will be a critical year for call center customer experience strategy: either they will finally move the needle or risk elimination. To deliver value in 2019, call center leaders must select a CX initiative that can immediately demonstrate ROI. Technologies: Data Analytics, AI, AR solutions.

Call Center 182

Call Center Omni-Channel Self Service Strategy 182

Comm100

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’re excited to announce that Comm100 was presented with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Solution – New Version” category in the 13th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service on Feb. Our vision for how AI technology can support business goals also contributed to our recognition in this category.

Sales 102

Sales Customer Service Contact Center Chatbots 102

CX Accelerator

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We have the very best and newest technology, hire the perfect “on-paper” resumes, and have the budget of King Tut, but without a healthy, positive working culture…these things are essentially meaningless. May 2019 be the year of authentic culture for all of us! From Jeff Toister: Books To Read: Ken Blanchard's Whale Done.

Culture 244

Culture Contact Center Leadership Employee Engagement 244

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 100

Answer Dash

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

(This article was originally published at IT-Online - The daily IT news publisher) Emerging digital trends are top of mind for customer service and support leaders in 2019, according to a recent survey by Gartner.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service CRM Report Leadership 78

TechSee

JUNE 11, 2019

For years, companies have battled to strike the right balance between customer service KPIs. For example, heavy emphasis on low AHT would often negatively impact customer satisfaction. It enhances all customer service KPIs, including those measuring contact center productivity and CX quality. FCR improved by 22%.

Self Service 117

Self Service Technology Customer Service Contact Center 117

Provide Support

APRIL 26, 2019

Did you know that 64% of people think that customer experience is more important than price in their choice of brand? The new trends in customer service are emerging day by day and one cannot just overlook them. Customer service now becomes a competitive advantage for many companies during the sales process.

Infographics 63

Infographics Trends Customer Service Competitive Advantage 63

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Tell If A Customer Service Agent Will Help You by Christopher Elliott. After all, the title is “How to Tell if a Customer Service Agent Will Help You.”

Customer Journeys 101

Customer Journeys Customer Service B2B Social Media 101

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Everyone Hates Customer Service. Wall Street Journal) Technology lets companies see how badly they can treat consumers, right up until the moment they bolt. Does everyone hate customer service?

Customer Service 99

Customer Service ROI Customer Service Training CRM 99

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

Social Media 99

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 99

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you.

Chatbots 93

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 93

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? Harvard Business Review) It’s a familiar scenario: A service provider fails to live up to your expectations and you feel some restitution may be in order.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Retention Case Study 96

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. My Comment: Here’s a list of ten strong tips to help you and your organization become more customer focused.

Customer Journeys 95

Customer Journeys Customer Service Sports eBook 95

BlueOcean

APRIL 16, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Sports Effort Score Customer Care 177

Kustomer

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The final days of 2019 are drawing to a close, and that means it’s time for Kustomer’s year-end wrap up. It has been an exciting year, with much growth and development not only for Kustomer, but for the customer service space as a whole. Here are some of the most memorable highlights: Top Customer Service Trends of 2019.

e-support 93

e-support Omni-Channel Case Study Comparison 93

Eptica

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager National Customer Service Week 2019: The 3 key factors behind successful customer service. Published on: October 09, 2019. 79% of consumers that lose trust will leave a brand – with 49% doing it immediately.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Customer Centricity 60

ShepHyken

APRIL 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Customer Service Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Sam Del Rowe. My Comment: This article is an interpretation of a Forrester report focused on customer service and customer experience.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Retail 89

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. If chatbot technology can learn what it takes to choose the best mortgage, you can only imagine what a chatbot is really capable of… maybe even to save lives? . Industry: Education.

Chatbots 148

Chatbots Examples Customer Service Banking 148

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Net Promoter Score 88

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 88

Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

In celebration of Customer Service Week (October 7-11, 2019), this post focuses on the customer service professionals who make it all possible. Others, sadly, haven’t a clue and chase away more customers than they help. Others, sadly, haven’t a clue and chase away more customers than they help.

Customer Service 222

Customer Service Self Service Customers Meeting 222

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Retail Ecommerce Trends 62

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

Customer Service 103

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 103

BlueOcean

APRIL 16, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Sports Effort Score Customer Care 156

TechSee

JANUARY 2, 2019

If you’re in the Smart Home or Smart City business, CES 2019 is a must visit. CES 2019 Smart Home Sessions Not to be Missed. Tunable white lighting, indoor air quality sensors, sleep-related technologies, sounds, smells, visuals—these all can have a dramatic impact on wellness, productivity, memory and more. Tuesday, January 8.

Innovation 174

Innovation Entertainment Knowledge Base Technology 174

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping To Prime Shows The Real Battle For Customers by Daniel Newman. Just a few years ago it was said customer service is the best marketing strategy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Journeys 106

Customer Journeys Customer Service Employee Engagement Exercises 106

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 89

BlueOcean

JANUARY 21, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Customer Service Success – Technology Industries” category in the 14 th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Blue Ocean is an award-winning provider of innovative customer care solutions.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Insurance Conference Customer Satisfaction 156