Esteban Kolsky

MARCH 17, 2022

that’s a great question, no? it requires some context before it can be answered… and that context involves Michel Foucalt, Tom Siebel, and Ed Thompson. intrigued? stay with me on this one… in the e arly 1990s Tom Siebel started a company that gave birth to what later became CRM. this is critical because the name of the technology and the purpose were extreme antagonistic (at least by today’s standards). you see, CRM was never about the customer (although it had that in th

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Omni-Channel CEM CRM B2C 158

InMoment XI

MARCH 16, 2022

Earlier this year, we released a customer experience (CX) (and employee experience) trends report for both the North America and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. These new CX trends were based on indirect and inferred data, as well as surveys across several industries. And surprisingly, there were some standout similarities that connected the two seemingly disparate customer bases.

Trends 493

Trends Social Media Comparison Loyalty 493

Kayako

MARCH 21, 2022

ECommerce is growing like wildfire, offering exciting business insights via analytics and data. Sometimes it is easy to forget that there are people on the other end of the transaction. No matter how much information companies provide before the sale, most customers will still need help. 83% of consumers expressed a need for some help on their online shopping journey.

Customer Service 292

Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce Competitive Advantage 292

BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’ve been a reader of Blue Ocean’s blog for any length of time, you probably know we love sports and particularly baseball. The common thread between what workforce management experts and what the manager of a pro sports team might do when the game is on the line is pretty obvious once you think about: we both depend on both statistics and relentless practice to make informed decisions and react to changing dynamics.

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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

Voice of Customer

Alida

MARCH 24, 2022

Only one in 26 customers are likely to complain about the product or service issues they are facing on their own. The rest will gradually become unhappy and leave your company without you ever getting a chance to learn what went wrong or how you could address the issue.

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Survey Customers Company Customer Experience 246

Steve DiGioia

MARCH 3, 2022

Ladies and gentlemen don’t speak ill of their competition. That’s not how it was done years ago, and they refuse to do so today. Competition is a healthy part of business; it makes you better, stronger – just as with most other hardships. Have a Reason to Smile. When a customer comes into your business complaining about your competition, don’t get dragged into a finger-pointing festival.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 4, 2022

One tool is practically synonymous with the customer experience (CX) industry: surveys. Since the inception of the industry, targeted surveys have been seen as a foundational listening and research tool that leverages strategic questions to collect data from a specific group of customers. Sending out a targeted survey is the first step to improving customer experiences, employee experiences, and even the bottom line.

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Survey Customer Experience Touchpoint Exercises 556

Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

With new SaaS companies popping up every day and a customer-centric culture coming into play, there’s (understandably) some confusion about how to manage customer interactions. For many companies, the entire conversation takes place under the umbrella of Customer Support (or Technical Support). Some companies have separated these functions further and appointed specialized groups for Onboarding, Implementation, and Customer Education.

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Customer Success Net Promoter Score Customers Customer Retention 166

Heart of the Customer

MARCH 22, 2022

After decades of steady improvement, coinciding with the emergence of customer experience (CX) as a discipline, the America Customer Satisfaction Index now reports that customer satisfaction has been on the decline since 2019, erasing years of gains. This despite organizations focusing on and investing more in CX than ever before. SuperOffice’s survey of 1,920 business […].

Feedback 143

Feedback Brands Customer Satisfaction Survey 143

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

Trends

Alida

MARCH 3, 2022

In 2020, every person generated 1.7 megabytes per second. And a lot of that data could be used by businesses to create better products and provide a better overall customer experience for their audience.

Customer Insights 246

Customer Insights Tips Customers Data 246

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2022

Public customer service expectations are higher than ever before. As the private sector has adopted digital channels and technologies to improve customer experience (CX) and satisfaction, the public sector has begun to fall behind. In the US, the top-performing private sector boasts an 8.3 out of 10 customer satisfaction score. In US government, this score languishes at 4.5.

Government 223

Government Wait Times Video Guidelines 223

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2022

Never being late … that’s not realistic. It’s going to happen. It’s not a question of if. It’s when. . But you might say, “It’s not my fault!” And maybe it’s not. For example, you may be driving to a lunch meeting, and a car accident shuts down the highway making you. And it’s not just about arriving late to a commitment. It could be a delay in shipping a product.

Customer Service Training 145

Customer Service Training Meeting Communication Survey 145

InMoment XI

MARCH 29, 2022

The month of March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the contributions and lives of incredible women everywhere—past and present. It’s also an opportunity to share stories, learn from one another, and emphasize the importance of creating a gender equal world. At InMoment, our favorite of our core values (human, bold, and invested) is human.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

Connections

Eptica

MARCH 11, 2022

Date: Friday, March 11, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Overcoming the challenges to customer service quality. Published on: March 11, 2022. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager With interaction volumes rising, delivering a consistently high-quality response to every customer is an increasing challenge for contact centre teams.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Interaction Customers Engagement 126

Totango

MARCH 8, 2022

Getting involved in the best customer success communities can give you access to the resources you need to take your CS team to new levels of performance. Here’s our guide to the top customer success communities in 2022 and what they have to offer. First, we’ll take a look at just what a customer success community is and what the benefits of being involved in one are.

Customer Success 118

Customer Success Guidelines Social Media Tips 118

Alida

MARCH 1, 2022

As consumer behavior trends drastically shift and meaningful connections between customers and brands becomes increasingly vital for success, more and more brands are turning to customer feedback management. With the power of direct customer feedback, even your most unhappy customers can prove to be an integral opportunity for growth and improvement.

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Feedback Company Trends Consumers 245

Comm100

MARCH 16, 2022

The gap between customer service in public and private sectors is vast. The top-performing private sector in the US boasts a customer satisfaction score of 8.3 out of 10. In US government, this score languishes at 4.5. The reasons for this gap are complicated and numerous. With checks and balances built into government systems, as well as necessary regulations, citizens are often forced to interact with many departments and people to accomplish what seems a simple and straightforward task.

Government 211

Government Customer Service Chatbots Effort Score 211

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

Customer Experience

ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2022

I recently received a note from my friend and Shepard Letter subscriber, Michael Staenberg. He commented on the recent Never, Never, Never Be Late article and sent a list of what he referred to as Things that Require Zero Talent. At the top of the list was being on time. . I’ve seen lists like this before. They include being on time, having a good work ethic and a positive attitude, doing more than expected, and more. .

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Customer Service Training Course Customer Service Training 126

InMoment XI

MARCH 28, 2022

The challenges involved in regulatory compliance vary greatly between industries, countries, and companies. But many compliance tools lack flexibility or are missing key technologies for parsing complex structures in legal, medical and financial documents. That’s where InMoment comes in. Leverage InMoment to Lower Your Regulatory Compliance Costs and Risks.

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Case Study Financial Analysis Healthcare 493

Eptica

MARCH 18, 2022

Date: Friday, March 18, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Getting customer service right on Mother’s Day. Published on: March 18, 2022. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Mother’s Day brings increased pressure for contact centres, as it falls on a Sunday and requires everything, from delivery to the present itself, to be perfect.

Customer Service 122

Customer Service Customers Interaction Engagement 122

Thematic

MARCH 2, 2022

Dear friends of Thematic, I want to add some color into the coverage of the war in Ukraine. I was born in Crimea to parents with mixed heritage. My dad is part-Ukrainian and part-German. My mum is part-Ukrainian and part-Russian. I spent my summers with my grandparents in Kryvyi Rih, the same city where the president of Ukraine, Zelensky, was born. During the Chernobyl disaster, my uncle and his 3 kids from Kyiv spent time with us in Crimea and we often visited them.

Government 118

Government Study Company 118

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

How To

Alida

MARCH 15, 2022

For the generation hailed as being constantly connected, it can be a struggle to effectively reach out to members of Gen Z (or Zoomers). With a spending power of over $140 billion , consumers born after 1996 are a force to be reckoned with and their influence on the economy will continue to grow.

Engagement 228

Engagement How To Consumers Connections 228

Comm100

MARCH 9, 2022

Credit union member engagement is fundamental, and it’s not hard to see why. Engaged members spend 22% more than non-engaged members. Moreover, 43% of members don’t renew because of a lack of engagement with their credit union. As consumers move further online and competition becomes fiercer, improving credit union member engagement should be at the top of every priority list – and it all starts with the credit union member experience. .

Strategy 195

Strategy Omni-Channel e-support Financial 195

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2022

Let’s go back to physics class for just a moment. Isaac Newton’s third law of motion states, “For every action in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” I admit to struggling in physics, but this was one principle I understood. The other day, a friend quoted Newton’s third law, and it hit me. Not only does this happen in physics, but it also happens in business, specifically when there is bad customer service or a bad customer experience (CX).

Customer Service 121

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers Customer Experience 121

InMoment XI

MARCH 23, 2022

The news media has been rife this last year or so with stories of The Great Resignation—an unprecedented tidal wave of job market churn that has seen millions upon millions of employees quit their jobs. As with most topics related to employment and the economy, the finger-pointing over who and/or what’s behind this phenomenon has been incessant… and loud.

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Brands Policies Employee Engagement Employee Experience 493

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

Customer Experience

PeopleMetrics

MARCH 25, 2022

Customer advisory boards (CABs) can be a powerful tool in your organization's arsenal. They can help you better guide your customer experience strategy , prepare for product launches, learn more about your audience—essentially any goal or initiative that would benefit from direct customer insight. But what are customer advisory boards? How do they work?

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Roadmap Feedback B2B Survey 118

CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

In retail, the customer is king. It is common knowledge that the retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing the ways in which organizations can grow and remain competitive in their field, it is vital to craft plans that revolve around optimizing the customer experience. For retail business, the customer journey extends far beyond the initial sales engagement.

Retail 119

Retail Self Service Customer Experience How To 119

Alida

MARCH 17, 2022

What’s better than a great cookie? The customer that made it. Every time.

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Data Customers Management 246