NICE inContact

AUGUST 27, 2019

So, the importance of engaging customers and connecting with them emotionally can’t be overstated. Companies that inspire positive emotions will enjoy more loyalty from customers who are willing to spend more over the long term. That means connecting with customers emotionally is the task of the customer service agent.

Connections 149

Connections Tips Social Media Multi-Channel 149

SurveySparrow

JANUARY 7, 2021

Whatever situation your customer faced, the value of providing a great customer experience hasn’t changed a bit for businesses. In fact, brands started to put more attention on improving their customer engagement. Customer Engagement in Pre-Covid World. So, what’s the wait?

Customer Engagement 52

Customer Engagement Engagement Chatbots Effort Score 52

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 29, 2017

Rhonda Basler and I discuss how Hallmark Business Connections is helping companies build bonds with their customers — by extending their own products and services. A very intriguing dimension of a company we all know so well, and you’ll be intrigued to hear how customer experience is a key part of how they help companies grow.

Connections 178

Connections Customer Experience Net Promoter Score B2B 178

CX University

JULY 9, 2018

Of these three rewards, the highest correlation exists between employee engagement and customer satisfaction. These two are more closely linked than sleeping pills with sleep, or ibuprofen with pain reduction (Moore and Humphrey, “The link between customer engagement and employee engagement”).

Employee Engagement 68

Employee Engagement Leadership Insurance Engagement 68

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When your brand identity is cohesive and mirrors the values that matter most to your business, it becomes a powerful tool for connecting with consumers on a deeper level. These tools are essential for understanding how your customers are talking about your brand. What are the Key Components of Brand Reputation Management?

Brands 378

Brands Management Multi-Channel Social Media 378

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen uncovers the secrets to establishing employee and customer engagement with expert Suzzanna Rowold. Listen Now: Listen to “Best Practices of Employee and Customer Engagement | Suzzanna Rowold” on Spreaker.

Customer Engagement 69

Customer Engagement Engagement Culture Customers 69

Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

We know that among customer service trends in 2023 and beyond, customers will increasingly expect personalized service. Omnichannel customer engagement software offers a solution. Omnichannel platforms connect every channel together so agents gain a 360-degree view of every customer they speak.

Trends 206

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 206

Alida

OCTOBER 4, 2016

To get the most business value out of your online communities, you must work to keep members engaged. Member and customer engagement was a hot topic at our Customer Intelligence Summit in Chicago this year. Connection is established when the community supports shared experiences. To succeed, think ahead.

Engagement 250

Engagement Strategy Entertainment Exercises 250

ClearAction

JANUARY 4, 2020

CEO’s Guide to Growth through Customer Experience Engagement Lynn Hunsaker. Customer experience engagement is a growth strategy. It’s the aim of Net Promoter Score®, CRM, loyalty programs, experiential marketing and so forth — rallying customers toward purchase volume, referrals and long-term relationships.

Engagement 48

Engagement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Employee Engagement 48

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Customer Experience 304

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Employee Engagement Social Media 304

Wired and Dangerous

MAY 19, 2020

While engagement numbers were up prior to the pandemic we will undoubtedly have the opportunity to improve on these important aspects of work as employees begin the office re-entry process. Gallup reports that 35% of employees worldwide were actively engaged in 2019. Are your employees engaged?

Customer Journeys 158

Customer Journeys Employee Engagement Training Financial 158

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Innovation 232

Innovation Customer Service Social Media Consulting 232

CX University

MAY 2, 2023

However, getting adult students to engage in their online courses can be a challenge. Here at CX University, we’ve noticed a steady increase in learner online engagement over the last several years. A positive customer experience can help build trust and loyalty, leading to higher levels of engagement.

Engagement 52

Engagement Gamification Course Case Study 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Invite a customer into your board meetings. Map the customer journey. (Or connect with us and leave it to the pros!). Micromap a customer task and outcome. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience. Create a task force each month to look into it.

Customer Journeys 306

Customer Journeys Customer Experience eBook Employee Engagement 306

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 22, 2015

Marketers and other business leaders could actually prevent customer service issues by using social media to share more proactively with customers and their communities. Instead of hiding behind press releases and formal communication, social media engagement allows organizations to speak directly to customers and prospects.

Social Media 110

Social Media Engagement Video Innovation 110

Michelli Experience

AUGUST 17, 2016

The experiences on which I’ve come to concluded the importance of “interpersonal engagement” stems from my work with and the books I have written about companies like the Pike Place Fish Market, Zappos, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Starbucks, and UCLA Health Systems. 2) Customer Engagement Drives Loyalty and Advocacy.

Employee Engagement 100

Employee Engagement Hotels Loyalty Customer Engagement 100

Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I am not a futurist, so I won’t predict the likelihood that the internet will be overrun with a steady diet of videos of people savoring food but I can guarantee that brands that see products as the beginning of customer need fulfillment (not the end of it) will dominate those who believe products are enough.

Connections 100

Connections Social Media Video Customer Experience Design 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Trying to manage the outcome from humans is vexing, whether they are employees or customers. When we speak of employee engagement and happy workplaces, we often leave out the customer. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience.

Customer Focused 289

Customer Focused Employee Engagement Culture Social Media 289

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

It’s become a big part of what Twitter is today, but hardly a way to show customers you care. Sharing useful content, supporting others, and generally connecting with people will proactively build relationships and make them want to become customers.

Banking 286

Banking Loyalty Culture Social Media 286

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Social Media 244

Social Media Consulting Leadership Employee Engagement 244

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Customer Focused 275

Customer Focused Employee Engagement Call Center Social Media 275

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Social Media 282

Social Media Study Consulting Customer Engagement 282

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Brands 259

Brands Hotels Consulting Loyalty Programs 259

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Hospitality 251

Hospitality Social Media Consulting Leadership 251

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Customer Experience 273

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Employee Engagement Culture 273

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Poor Customer Service 303

Poor Customer Service Loyalty Social Media Consulting 303

Michelli Experience

MAY 15, 2018

Since I am in the customer experience business, if a reader wants a simplified message about do’s and don’ts of customer experience – it is my job to listen, fulfill their stated request, and make a personal connection. This week I will focus on the Don’ts of Customer Experience and next week the Do’s.

Customer Experience 138

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Touchpoint Employee Engagement 138

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This week we feature an article by Tanya Ahmed, a Digital Marketer of Vantage Circle , a cloud-based employee engagement platform. She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. In this post, we shall compare five customer expectations in 2021 to their reality.

Customer Experience 99

Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 99

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Entertainment 247

Entertainment Leadership Social Media B2B 247

Alida

JUNE 1, 2017

In the $100-billion hybrid car market, Cadillac is focusing on providing unforgettable customer experiences as it launches new products and builds on its illustrious legacy of luxury. The connection between the employee and customer experience. When: June 21, 9:15 am – 10 am. When: June 20, 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm.

Automotive 157

Automotive Conference Retail Employee Engagement 157

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 22, 2014

They lose a tremendous amount of meaning if you don’t connect the dots within the numbers. It’s vital to use real-life situations and analysis to determine what ACTIONS to take on those data insights if you want to work through your toughest customer experience issues. A version of this post appeared on iMedia Connection.

Data 242

Data Social Media Analysis Consulting 242

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Omni-Channel 258

Omni-Channel Trends Retail Ecommerce 258

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Emotional Engagement and Customer Centricity. How to Drive Customer and Employee Engagement for a Better Customer Experience. They discuss strategies for building customer centricity and emotional engagement. Every employee must recognize their place in the customer journey.

Customer Centricity 75

Customer Centricity Culture Leadership Employee Engagement 75

Michelli Experience

MARCH 9, 2016

There are few things more important about leadership than developing and growing talent.

Engagement 100

Engagement Insurance Loyalty Employee Engagement 100

Michelli Experience

MARCH 16, 2016

Then again, I’m reminded of the Gallup research captured in the book Human Sigma: Managing the Employee-Customer Encounter which suggests that while there is a high correlation between employee engagement and customer engagement that relationship IS NOT CAUSAL.

Employee Engagement 100

Employee Engagement Engagement Culture Connections 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Web design, marketing messages, product delivery… All these groups are realizing it starts and ends with customer experience. As a media agency, they are looking ahead seeing these ultimate connections. The evolutions taking place now will have an impact on all of our experiences as customers today and well into the future.

Social Media 279

Social Media Customer Experience Professionals Consulting Employee Engagement 279

Calabrio

JANUARY 19, 2017

From creating improved customer experiences to a renewed focus on employees, we see 2017 as the year that brands look for ways to foster both employee and customer engagement. Companies Will Deploy Employee Engagement Practices Geared Toward Millennials. Engaged employees = #customerengagement.

Customer Satisfaction 100

Customer Satisfaction Brands Strategy Contact Center 100