Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

It represents a serious threat to organizations that don’t evolve their services—but is a significant opportunity for those who shape strategies that meet or redefine customer expectations. The following are important aspects of strategy and planning when building out mobile services and support: 1.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as … Continue reading → The post Time-Tested Tips for Handling Tough Contacts appeared first on Brad Cleveland. How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have … Continue reading → The post Are Your Mobile Apps Ready for Prime Time? Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 26, 2016

The post Staffing for Mobile appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 26, 2016

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Out of all the customer engagement software tools that are out there, which one is right for your company? Different companies have different needs, and a very diverse number of customer engagement tools are waiting to fill those needs. Popular Customer Engagement Software Tools and Who They’re Good For?

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