Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Crucial Link Between CX and Strategic Goals: Effectively advocating for customer-centric strategies involves aligning proposals with the overarching strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Real-world examples from successful companies will be highlighted to underscore this point.

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Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Automotive Fashion 130

ImprintCX Articles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

. — Ed Murphy, Co-founder & President, ImprintCX There is a symbiotic relationship between brand experience and customer experience (CX) — neither can be successful without the other. Not understanding this symbiotic relationship is a crucial reason companies struggle to be customer-centric.

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Brands Customer Experience Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In the realm of business—and especially customer service—we often talk about how to differentiate yourself from your competition. It’s those companies that manage to stand out from the crowd that end up being successful. When I work with companies, I urge them to find what makes them unique and use it as a competitive advantage.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Here are 12 simple steps to ensure your organization is maximizing this important competitive advantage: 1. Make customer service a key priority.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

With an entrepreneurial background, Adam has seen firsthand the impact of CX on companies of all sizes. His blog, Customers That Stick, features interviews with top CX leaders and answers common customer-related questions. . His blog features tactical advice on customer service and the contact center. . Brad Cleveland .

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Case Study Customer Journeys Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 96

ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2021

When you read it, consider how little breakthroughs can enhance the customer experience. How to Use CX as a Competitive Advantage During Retail Disruption by Russell Haswell. So it stands to reason that the experience, for even our most loyal customers, may have changed. Interesting idea. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Competitive Advantage Customer Service Tips Culture 81

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Let’s talk about the 4 main reasons live chat is so powerful for driving revenue and boosting customer retention —and how your business can capitalize on them. Customers Buy from Companies That Offer Live Chat. We found that nearly 4 in 10 consumers say they’re more likely to buy from companies that offer live chat.

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Alida

JUNE 23, 2017

But what makes Amazon’s move remarkable is that it’s a clear signal that the company’s ambitions know no boundaries. Now it’s clear that Amazon aims to sell customers everything, and therefore no retail spaces are safe,” writes Darrell K. Rigby of Bain & Company on Harvard Business Review. “If

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Retail Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity Innovation 153

Playvox

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ask people to name three companies known for their customer-centric approach to business, and there’s a good chance some common names will surface: Nordstrom, Apple, Trader Joe’s, Patagonia, and others frequently come to mind. Companies began by creating checklists to ensure agents were meeting all requirements on calls.

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Horizon CX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

How often have we found ourselves witnessing a company’s leadership suddenly experience the revelation that their competitors, who have adopted the best practices of Customer Experience Management, are showing impressive positive returns and a clear competitive advantage? Everyone “touches” the customer.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The relationship between businesses and their customers is changing. As companies increasingly pivot towards providing online interactions, it’s essential for your business to keep the customer experience in mind. In short, all user experiences are customer experiences, but not all customer experiences are user experiences.

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CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With so many channels available, customers can share their feedback with just a click of a button, shaping a person’s perception of your company before they get to buy your product or interact with your team. Increased sales. Reduced costs. Opportunities to improve your bottom line. Increased sales. Reduced costs.

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Bob Hayes

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

A study of 80+ companies showed that analytical leading companies (those who use analytics to gain a competitive advantage), more so than analytical lagging companies, leverage their data differently. primarily customer experience or customer success programs). Click image to enlarge.

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CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With so many channels available, customers can share their feedback with just a click of a button, shaping a person’s perception of your company before they get to buy your product or interact with your team. Increased sales. Reduced costs. Opportunities to improve your bottom line. Increased sales. Reduced costs.

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ROI Financial CEM Metrics 225

Bob Hayes

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

A study of 80+ companies showed that analytical leading companies (those who use analytics to gain a competitive advantage), more so than analytical lagging companies, leverage their data differently. primarily customer experience or customer success programs). Click image to enlarge.

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ijgolding

MAY 17, 2017

An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage. If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete. Willingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total confusion for a while.

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Customer Centricity Leadership Competitive Advantage Sports 181

Comm100

AUGUST 17, 2022

.” “And so, over the years, I have morphed as well into the idea that customer service is as important as it is. And this is a big part of what we do here at my company. Everybody has a customer, whether it be the outside customer or an internal customer. And this goes to exactly what your company does.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 7, 2016

This week, Bob Thompson’s informative, timely blog on strategies companies can use to make customer experience a competitive advantage – and how most neither measure experience nor compete on it – puts me in mind of a line of discussion around customer experience lagniappe. Lagniappe works. Improve Your A.I.M.

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Given the choices that customers have in today’s SaaS industry, customer focus has become indispensable for a SaaS company. Gone are the days when you could anticipate customer needs and produce your offerings to succeed in the market. Customer focus service can be a competitive advantage if you have the right mindset.

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Customer Focused Culture Net Promoter Score ROI 10

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This is especially relevant in today’s customer-focused marketplace, where expectations are high, and customer service excellence has become a competitive advantage. Self-service options include informative hold messages, a robust FAQ section on the company website, and conversational AI assistants.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 26, 2022

Discover the successes, struggles and inside strategies from thought leaders ready to help you maximize your company’s potential. Customer retention expert Joey Coleman and social media expert Dan Gingiss host this lively podcast. Author of Chief Customer Officer 2.0, Crack the Customer Code. Experience This!

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Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Competitive Advantage Hospitality 105

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. A good customer experience (CX) begins with a 24-hours seamless website user experience, followed by top-notch customer care, and concludes with the receiving of the product/service purchased from you. .

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Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 101

CSM Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Fatal flaws in customer experience (CX) foretell the demise of many companies. These and other widely available studies demonstrate the power of a superb customer experience: According to Harvard Business Review’s Employ­ee-Customer-Profit Chain, a 1.3% Which of these CX flaws sidetrack your company? Bain & Co.

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Company Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score 40

Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

“Don’t look at yourself, look at your customer. Be sure you have your customer in mind when you create something. Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

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Hotels Employee Experience Customer Experience Leadership 192

ClearAction

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This self-paced course is for anyone who wants to learn the best way to lead customer experience for strategic impact. Strategic impact means you’re creating competitive advantages for your enterprise. This customer experience course is an actionable overview for making CX a team sport company-wide.

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Sports Customer Experience Handbook Case Study 71

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

They are the front-line ambassadors of the company that help get customers to come back, generate revenue, and create raving fans. Why the Next Big Marketing Opportunity is: In-App Customer Service by Eric Vermillion. MarTech Series) Good news: Customer service doesn’t have to be a battle of customer vs. company.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture. This article covers three foundations that are the root of a customer-focused culture; purpose, promise and values. My Comment: I’m a big believer in the concept of a convenient and simple customer experience. (I

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Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 109

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

Forbes) In a post-COVID economy, progressive companies around the world are accelerating digital investments in customer experience (CX) optimization, enhancement, and unification. The transition to more digital experiences aren’t just for your customers, but also for employees. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Competitive Advantage Retail Employee Experience 79

CX Journey

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Companies will not become complacent if they develop a customer-focused and customer-centric culture. Some would argue that customer-obsessed, like Amazon, is the better way to go; you will certainly never have to worry about complacency, if that's the case! Acquisitions are made. Growth happens. It's impossible.

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Innovation Competitive Advantage Metrics Culture 128

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

Customer Experience Emerges As A Critical Strategy For Small And Medium Sized Businesses by Maria Morais. My Comment: What happens when you combine a good product that is competitively priced and the experience is easy? My Comment: In the recent Consumer Sentiment survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, only a third of U.S.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 93

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

The authors (from Harvard) explore how anxious customers are more desiring of human-to-human support. Using self-service options in high-anxiety settings can negatively impact the customer experience and erode confidence in the form of diminished trust with the company that the customer is interacting with.

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Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage Case Study 78

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If the leadership isn’t getting out of their offices and communicating directly with customers, they are missing the opportunity to hear from one of their best assets, their customers. The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers by Gabrielle Bienasz. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 86

Integrity Solutions

JULY 13, 2020

Sales training is important, but too often companies offer training that fails to acknowledge those pivotal yet hidden forces that will determine someone’s success and whether they’re able to push through the next plateau. Ambitious employees want to work for companies that have a strong vision and committed leadership.

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Sales How To Competitive Advantage Training 104

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

It also explains how retailers can use Customer Experience to their success. It is built on two fundamental principles: Retail Proposition: You must provide customers with something they value. Superior Competitive Advantage: What you offer must be more valuable than what the competition delivers.

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Retail Competitive Advantage Leadership Examples 142

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

(Collective Campus) Establishing a detailed understanding of your customers is essential in achieving business goals and creating a customer experience that is a key competitive advantage today. Not enough executives experience what it’s really like to do business with their own company. Five, in fact.

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Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 82

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2016

The Great Customer Service Debate by Judith Aquino . 1to1 Media) Can companies trade the human touch for automation without sacrificing the quality of their customer service? 4 Ways to Destroy Your Company Through Bad Service by Flavio Martins. The tip about “not blaming the customer” is powerful.

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Customer Service Self Service Competitive Advantage Tips 72

Kayako

APRIL 13, 2017

What do my customers want? This question is on the minds of most CEOs and managers who think about innovating and growing their companies. What we should be asking is: What do my customers need and how can I help them? But before you can exceed the customer’s expectations, you’ve got meet their needs first.

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