CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A huge part of this is repetitive and time-consuming, but it is necessary for the enterprise to achieve success. Business e-mail traffic is increasing by 6% annually and consumer e-mail by 3%. Diversity of communication tools drives companies to develop omni-channel flexibility to stay in touch with customers and employees.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Omni-Channel Competitive Advantage Analysis 52

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

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

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. Some Context.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 98

NetBase

MAY 23, 2019

When we talk about customer care, we now know we’re talking about the entire customer experience – not just isolated moments in-store, or when things go wrong. How does social listening impact customer care in one of the most experiential categories – i.e., Travel & Hospitality? Here are some ways!

Travel 56

Travel Customer Care Hotels Touchpoint 56

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 16, 2020

There’s a short list of “must have” items that every brand needs to succeed, and the right social intelligence tools certainly dominate much of it these days. So, we compiled a list of the social intelligence tools that will help you navigate today’s tricky social media landscape. About Social Intelligence Tools. NetBase Quid

Tools 60

Tools Brands Social Media Analytics 60

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. It’s a game changer when one chooses an accurate, transparent tool to partner with! Ryan Baker, Social Customer Care Manager, Nutrisystem.

Consumers 64

Consumers Marketing Social Media Analytics 64

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

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. Customer self-service portals are a win-win situation because they increase customer satisfaction while freeing up live agent time.

Self Service 275

Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

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

NetBase

JANUARY 23, 2020

Brands monitoring social media with next generation AI-powered social listening are taking full advantage of all online offers by engaging playfully, and relevantly, with consumers in real-time. Nor can you rely solely on customer care folks to sound the alarm, as they quickly end up in the weeds once a crisis is in play.

Consumers 67

Consumers Engagement Social Media Sports 67

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 74

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Guidelines Customer Care 74

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

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Business is built on customer relationships, and brand perception sets the tone. Today’s consumers share their opinions and experiences widely, and their peers trust them when it comes time to buy or pass. Companies, of course, want to cultivate a positive brand perception among their target consumers, but it’s a tricky goal.

Measurement 262

Measurement Brands Net Promoter Score Social Media 262

BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Navigating this shifting landscape is challenging and investment in the latest and greatest systems and tools can impact your bottom line. The key is to find a true strategic partner who you trust to stay ahead of the customer experience curve. However, it’s not as simple as migrating processes over to shiny new technology.

Customer Service 232

Customer Service Contact Center Chatbots Customer Care 232

NetBase

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Most potential consumers are scrolling through online content for a good portion of their day. Brands reaching these media-connected consumers have advanced social analytics informing strategic outreach decisions. Media-connected consumers are online overall an average of 6.5 Customer Experience is Everything.

Analytics 52

Analytics Consumers Connections Advertising 52

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Zendesk’s research found that an overwhelming majority of consumers (nearly three out of five ) stated that quality customer service is paramount in cultivating brand loyalty. Meanwhile, 50% of consumers will likely switch to a rival after just one bad support experience. And you’re not alone in feeling that way.

NPS 208

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

NetBase

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Capturing all forms of structured and unstructured data in one place (social, surveys, digital, customer care, CRM, propriety sources), NetBase’s powerful Next Generation Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tool creates meaningful analyses for brands. And offers seamless integration with virtually any APIs.

Tools 40

Tools Social Media How To Analysis 40

Qualtrics

APRIL 27, 2020

Customer Care Managers are used to dealing with regular surges in demand. Most customer care centers (also referred to as contact centers) have an established process, planned months in advance to ensure they cope adequately and maintain the customer experience. Future of Customer Experience, PwC 1.

Customer Care 36

Customer Care Self Service Chatbots Airlines 36

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Insurance review sites are platforms where customers can share their experiences and opinions about insurance services and providers. These virtual environments play a role in showcasing your business’s service quality, customer care, and ethical standards.

Insurance 109

Insurance Financial Feedback Consumers 109

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

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). AI offers CPG brands the ability to understand precisely what consumers are talking about and which information requires action. Here’s how you can join their ranks!

Analytics 43

Analytics Consumers Effort Score Comparison 43

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2021

Social media is a powerful tool that can encourage customers to acknowledge a job well done. Social media has forced the hand of businesses to operate transparently and communicate openly with consumers, in addition to investors. It has shifted the goalposts for businesses as online customer feedback can be viewed by any user.

Social Media 144

Social Media Customer Experience Management Chatbots 144

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Remember when social media was the young upstart of the customer care channels and voice was still king? Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. Or was it customer service?

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Call volume forecasts are inarguably an essential tool in the successful delivery of customer care excellence. With it, you’re one significant step closer to delivering an exceptional customer experience. But customer care volume forecasting typically relies heavily on historic trends.

Travel 156

Travel Trends Customer Care Retail 156

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Establishing a strong presence on social media can help businesses: Influence consumer behaviors as social media channels have become one of the places where customers go to understand more about a business. Use tools to root out their top-performing posts and analyze them well.

Social Media 104

Social Media Guidelines Video Analytics 104

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

While AI capabilities in the contact center are still evolving, AI offers powerful opportunities to drive cost out of your business and improve the customer experience (and let’s be real, a growing segment of consumers simply prefer automated or self-serve support) – so asking your potential strategic partners the right questions is critical.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Self Service Chatbots Case Study 195

SurveySensum

MARCH 20, 2024

A Customer Experience Management tool or software helps businesses monitor, manage, and improve the overall customer experience with their products, services, or brand. CXM tools are instrumental in creating a customer-centric approach within organizations. The tool has taken CXM a step beyond.

Customer Experience Management 52

Customer Experience Management Software Company Customer Experience 52

TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Customer data can be tapped to help businesses deliver superior overall experience as well as service and support. According to Accenture, 75% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company that knows their name and purchase history. However, only 9% of customers report successfully handling problems via self-service channels.

Trends 136

Trends Customer Service Self Service Contact Center 136

Kustomer

JANUARY 7, 2022

The same report finds that 43% of consumers are expecting fast and free shipping. Furthermore, 70% of consumers expect the curbside pickups or pay in-store with home delivery options facilitated through self-service expected. Dedicated self-service software tools are powerful allies for your customer service agents.

Self Service 98

Self Service Social Media How To Chatbots 98

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Keeping Customer Data Safe The protection of customer data is one of the main areas where customer service and cybersecurity overlap. Encryption, firewalls, and secure servers are a few cybersecurity tools that help keep consumer data safe from online dangers like hacking, phishing, and identity theft.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Consumers Customers Financial 52

SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

In today’s consumer-driven world where the overall experience is a top differentiator, customer care organizations are now at the forefront of innovation. Those that embrace new technologies to enhance the customer experience often pull ahead exponentially, leaving those that stagnate to fall ever further behind.

Contact Center 97

Contact Center Self Service Customer Care Innovation 97

CSM Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

There have never been more ways to speak to customer support teams, and the advancements that have been made in tech have had a huge role in that. But, what are some of the most notable tech advancements that have had a big role in enhancing the experience of customer service? Social Media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Customer Service Self Service Knowledge Base 52

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 194

Software Wait Times Multi-Channel Consumers 194

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The advent of AI powered by sophisticated algorithms has transformed mechanization from a customer service hindrance into a potent tool for improving customer satisfaction. From automated email responses to AI-powered chatbots, automation tools are reshaping the way businesses interact with their customers.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots Customer Satisfaction 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 Customer Expectations 52