Second to None

MARCH 2, 2021

Your brand experience is a multi-layered avenue that draws a connection between you and consumers — positively or negatively. You can, and should, use the brand experience as a frontline tool to turning consumers into customers — and loyal ones. How Do Consumers “Experience” a Brand? Customer effort.

Consumers 109

Consumers Brands Customer Experience Social Media 109

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 98

Vonage

JANUARY 5, 2017

Less than 15 years ago, online shopping had yet to take off and your target consumers were happy to research and buy products at bricks and mortar stores. Today’s customers are screen-addicted, hyper-connected and harder to please than ever. 1 Connect with omni-channel shoppers. 1 Connect with omni-channel shoppers.

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Consumers Social Media Self Service 149

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 2, 2021

In BC, I’m the public service director responsible for the government social media customer care for our ministry, but my dad still doesn’t understand what I do. How much has the consumer sentiments changed in your space during 2020 and how is 2021 going to look like? “Yes, but what do you do? Thanks, Dad.

Social Media 52

Social Media Government Customer Care Transportation 52

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2018

If you work in consumer goods you probably think you have nothing to learn from healthcare, right? After all, you have consumers in your industry name and well healthcare’s reputation is not that great. I was recently in a clinic for surgery and was surprised by how customer (patient) centric they are. But think again.

Healthcare 202

Healthcare Consumers Customer Service Company 202

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 59

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 59

Lumoa

MARCH 9, 2023

Customer empathy is at the heart of Lush’s approach to building trust with its customers. By understanding that their customers care deeply about the products they buy and how they are created, Lush has taken steps to address these concerns. Buffer prioritizes customer empathy in their approach to customer service.

Customer Experience 423

Customer Experience Social Media Customers Video 423

BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. The question of the moment is: what role is ChatGPT going to play in delivering a loyalty-building customer experience? Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care?

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Customer Experience Self Service Chatbots 156

NetBase

JUNE 1, 2020

SMWONE was an entirely online event this year and NetBase Quid was an eager participant in a good number of panels, sharing consumer and market intelligence insight. Ryan Baker, Social Customer Care Manager, Nutrisystem. And this also endears them to brands, building brand loyalty.

Consumers 64

Consumers Marketing Social Media Analytics 64

Maru Group

APRIL 24, 2020

As consumers settle into the changing social landscape, the shock of the “new normal” seems to be wearing off. Consumers are looking to longer-term adaptations to balance “life is totally different” with “life goes on.” Doing so will serve a common good while also strengthening emotional connections with customers.

Connections 52

Connections Marketing Consumers Customer relationships 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. As we all know, nowadays, consumer behavior is prejudiced by various aspects. Customers are connected.

Consumers 97

Consumers Technology Chief Customer Officer Social Media 97

InMoment XI

JANUARY 23, 2024

Users often rely on reviews from real customers to make informed decisions about where to go and what services to use. By having user-generated content published by Local Guides on your Google Business Profile (instead of promotional brand content), you can inspire greater consumer trust and confidence.

Strategy 260

Strategy Management Video Feedback 260

COPC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Interview with Lance Gruner, Executive Vice President of Mastercard Global Customer Care Mastercard recently achieved certification to the COPC Customer Experience (CX) Standard for Customer Operations , a first for a Fortune 500 company. We aimed to make transactions not just safe but also simple, smart, and accessible.

Customer Experience 75

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Guidelines Customer Care 75

C3Centricity

AUGUST 4, 2020

Swisscom has made customer service their MSP (main selling point or value proposition) and they are renowned for putting their customers first. Cablecom, on the other hand, had, until then, been trying to win customers through aggressive price cutting. What makes a great customer care centre?

Customer Service 177

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Self Service 177

Comm100

MAY 20, 2022

Customer service expectations have never been higher. Thanks to the development of technology, consumers expect fast, accessible, and accurate support all day, every day. When today’s customers reach out for support, they want support anytime, anywhere, effortlessly. People expect fast customer service. 31% of U.S.

Software 180

Software Wait Times Multi-Channel Consumers 180

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s like using a treasure map that guides you straight to the heart of your customer’s thoughts and experiences. These platforms handle feedback, connect with customers, enhance services, and guide your company to success. Insurance review sites collect customer feedback to shape your business’s narrative.

Insurance 111

Insurance Financial Feedback Consumers 111

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

Today’s customer expects efficient, seamless interactions with products, services, and customer service help across various devices. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. Are you ready to provide fast and responsive customer care? Build a Help Center so easy to use, it becomes your customers’ go-to.

Self Service 275

Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

Natalie Petouhof

JUNE 12, 2015

Tweet Social Customer Care has become an expectation amongst consumers. Don’t waste the time, energy, money on creative, content and campaigns without taking into consideration if you are solving your customer care issues. Speakers: Jessica Woodbury, Sr.

Customer Care 40

Customer Care Social Media Connections Marketing 40

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Thanks to Gen Z, Deeper Connections Will Become the Currency of the Future by AmberNechole Hart (Adweek) Empty ecommerce gets you to checkout fast but gives no reason to return. Connected ecommerce adds value emotionally, materially or both while delivering the same seamless purchase journey. Why is connection important?

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 67

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Salesforce research says consumers like us belong to 4.3 If, for example, you’re a member of Nordstrom’s loyalty program, Nordy Club, you’re among a group of customers who are likely to spend three to five times more than non-members, and are consequently driving two-thirds of Nordstrom’s sales. Customer Service Is the Cherry on Top.

Loyalty Programs 177

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Social Media Rewards Programs 177

C3Centricity

MAY 25, 2020

BigData #Analysis #Customer #CustomerUnderstanding Click To Tweet. Consumers are adapting their behaviours to the trading of their personal information. He turned the organisation into one that is admired by consumers and shareholders alike. 64% of consumers expect companies to respond and interact with them in real time.

Technology 194

Technology Analysis Data Consumers 194

TechSee

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Whirlpool’s leading UK consumer brand, Hotpoint, has made exemplary advancements in customer experience. Hotpoint partnered with leading computer vision technology company, TechSee to introduce a live video and augmented reality platform, turning their call center into an interactive customer care support team.

Customer Experience 124

Customer Experience Call Center Innovation Social Media 124

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

Trends 208

Trends Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 208

C3Centricity

MARCH 15, 2018

Consumers are adapting their behaviours to the trading of their personal information. However, cutting costs, selling less attractive business units (such as US candy to Ferrero) to upgrade their image will not bring sufficient change that consumers demand of large corporations today. 63% of millennial consumers agree they’re.

Data 206

Data Retail Analysis Analytics 206

Magellan Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2024

He will make connections and how he maintains and uses those connections to your advantage. When done correctly, telemarketing can make a big difference in selling to businesses or consumers. And just like sales on its own, telemarketing isn’t just for customers but for businesses that also lay the part of consumers.

Call Center 52

Call Center Telecommunications Hospitality Sales 52

NetBase

MAY 14, 2019

And we see many of these brands consistently clearing that hurdle thanks to customer experience (CX) analytics informed by Next Generation Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using AI to Connect the Dots. AI offers CPG brands the ability to understand precisely what consumers are talking about and which information requires action.

Analytics 43

Analytics Consumers Effort Score Comparison 43

Hallmark Business Connections

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Facebook’s dating app, co-working spaces, adult dormitories and friendship apps are all positioned as ways for people to create meaningful offline connections. To do their part in reversing this epidemic, brands must care enough to ensure customers receive the human courtesy of interaction and engagement when they need it.

Company 98

Company Airlines Telecommunications Social Media 98

Bill Quiseng

MAY 18, 2015

This week’s guest post is from Rhonda Basler , director of Customer Engagement at Hallmark Business Connections. I have been a longtime fan of her blog so I’m honored that she is sharing her customer experience insight here. At Hallmark Business Connections, we believe in the power of the human connection.

Customer Care 60

Customer Care Social Media Trends Customers 60

Think Customers

JANUARY 6, 2015

And while companies such as NVIDIA are making headlines with advances in autonomous driving capabilities at this week''s 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the connected car is also creating a host of customer experience opportunities for marketers and automotive customer care leaders to act on.

Automotive 40

Automotive Connections Customer Experience Customer Care 40

Hallmark Business Connections

AUGUST 17, 2021

Knowing this, you have a wonderful opportunity to establish stronger connections with clients by leaning into empathy to improve their insurance customer experience. But consumers are humans (and so are you!) But consumers are humans (and so are you!), 3 Empathetic Ways to Improve the Insurance Customer Experience.

Insurance 98

Insurance Loyalty Company Customer Journeys 98

CSM Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

Significant resource planning efficiencies help European customer service outsourcer release valuable time back into customer care. Established only 10 years ago in Motherwell, Scotland, Ascensos has expanded its operations significantly and is today a leading European contact centre outsourcer in consumer retail.

Self Service 52

Self Service Multi-Channel Social Media Resources 52

Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2022

If the events of this year taught those of us in the customer experience world anything, it’s that we can never stop innovating to be more customer-centric. The DTC Disruptor’s Secret Weapon: Intelligent CX Focused on the Whole Customer. They built their business to connect with customers at scale.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Self Service e-support CRM 98

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Technology has altered customer service expectations forever. Today’s always-connected consumers are more adept at seeking out their own answers than ever. Mobile apps and support portals provide customers with the tools to access round-the-clock service without ever needing to speak to a person. .

Interaction 159

Interaction Self Service Poor Customer Service Hotels 159

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . Only collect vital data .

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 100

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. Think about it: who would you rather get customer service from?

Trends 98

Trends Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

SurveySensum

APRIL 1, 2024

Through strategic efforts that range from forming authentic connections with clients to aligning products with consumer values, startups can position themselves as credible alternatives to the tried-and-tested giants of their industries. Brand Reputation and Growth The impact of trust on brand reputation cannot be overstated.

Brands 52

Brands Case Study Social Media Feedback 52

Think Customers

JULY 7, 2022

Personalized customer support. Today’s consumers shop across a variety of channels, platforms, and devices. To stand out during the competitive holiday season, retailers must deliver tailored experiences throughout the customer journey. And while 71% of retailers think they excel in personalization, only 34% of consumers agree.

Retail 52

Retail Customer Care Consumers Training 52