Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

The landscape of consumer expectations is constantly evolving, and understanding the value of customer experience has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage. But today’s C-Suite is still questioning the value of customer experience and asking if investing in CX is worth it.

ROI 143

ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 143

Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

Customer service has long been the subject of jokes, comedy skits, and memes. Whenever the topic of customer service comes up, everyone has a story to tell–and there is no holding back. consumers to see what they like when it comes to customer service. So what exactly do customers want? Here’s what we found.

Customer Care 71

Customer Care Consumers Self Service Poor Customer Service 71

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Digital customer engagement is always evolving. Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. Automate frequently asked questions to better use agent time.

Chatbots 197

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 197

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. The bot is then able to draw from these resources when customers ask common questions.

Chatbots 194

Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 194

Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Wait Times Airlines Social Media 105

Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The life of chatbots in customer service has been turbulent. However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. Staffing has become increasingly difficult in customer service.

Chatbots 202

Chatbots Self Service Examples Industry 202

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Consumer demands are at an all time high. According to Kustomer’s latest research, a whopping 90% of respondents think contacting customer service should be easier, and 85% of respondents think customer service should be faster. What is Customer Self-Service? And it’s not just good for the consumer.

Self Service 52

Self Service Consumers Chatbots Wait Times 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.

Software 180

Software Wait Times Multi-Channel Consumers 180

Comm100

MARCH 16, 2022

The gap between customer service in public and private sectors is vast. The top-performing private sector in the US boasts a customer satisfaction score of 8.3 All this makes providing the very best customer service in government no easy feat. McKinsey and Company, The global case for customer experience in government.

Government 191

Government Customer Service Chatbots Effort Score 191

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2021

By 2022, CNBC predicts that 75-90% of customer queries will be handled by a chatbot. From Starbucks to Duolingo and in almost every industry in between, top brands are turning to chatbots to improve their customer service and support operations. Consumer appetite . Above all else, consumers want fast answers to their questions.

Chatbots 246

Chatbots Brands Wait Times Consumers 246

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 8, 2021

Many organizations are benefiting from leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to isolate data points that can help predict next actions and future customer desired outcomes. What can a business leader do to look ahead and predict future customer behavior? How to Look for & Consider Customer Experience Clues.

Customer Journeys 271

Customer Journeys Healthcare How To Trends 271

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

How Can the Bar be Raised to Surpass Customer Expectations? In a world of high demands and countless inquiries, meeting consumer expectations isn’t just a goal; it’s a commitment. Failing to invest in customer care risks customers seeking it elsewhere.

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Self Service Omni-Channel Metrics 62

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From chatbots to augmented reality, businesses are using technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable customer experience. Here are 25 ways that technology is revolutionizing the customer experience. One technology that is starting to gain traction in the customer experience space is Augmented Reality.

Technology 52

Technology Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 52

Comm100

AUGUST 10, 2022

Just like any new technology that disrupts an established industry, the benefits of chatbots are far-reaching. In this blog, we’ll look at the top 5 benefits of chatbots in customer service with case studies and data to back it up. Today’s customers expect fast support at any time of day.

Chatbots 206

Chatbots Customer Service ROI Case Study 206

Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition is at an all-time high. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge.

Customer Service 203

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 203

BlueOcean

MARCH 24, 2022

When it comes to complex B2C customer care, the customer is anything but a faceless number in a sea of consumers. B2C brands had their worlds turned upside down by the pandemic, but what does complex customer care look like now things are leveling out? Shifting Customer Expectations. We’re in this together.

B2C 156

B2C Customer Care Contact Center First Call Resolution 156

Interactions

MAY 14, 2020

One interesting shift from pre-pandemic to the new normal will certainly be people’s comfort with using technology in their personal and business lives. Changing Consumer Behavior. This month, we investigated just how much consumer behavior has changed since the pandemic. The Golden Opportunity.

Consumers 71

Consumers Self Service Contact Center Virtual Agent 71

Comm100

JUNE 12, 2023

By February of 2023, the chatbot created by software company OpenAI had garnered 100 million unique visitors , making it the fastest-growing consumer app ever to have been released. While many internet users have logged on to try the technology out of curiosity, the business world is already being affected by this revolutionary new software.

Chatbots 130

Chatbots Customer Experience Healthcare Software 130

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

So, what exactly is AI and how are organizations applying it, and most importantly, how does it either enrich or diminish the Customer Experience? As consumers, we encounter AI in many forms and most notably whenever we need to call a customer support line for information or to resolve an issue.

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. It is the third highest reason why consumers switch brands , only sitting behind better deals and superior product quality. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. This is known as omnichannel customer engagement.

Strategy 131

Strategy Omni-Channel Contact Center Chatbots 131

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Great customer support has one goal; to make it easy for customers to get their problem solved painlessly and quickly. Out of all of the customer service methods available, email, phone or chat, live chat is by far the simplest, fastest and least obtrusive. Live Chat: The Path to Highest Customer Satisfaction.

Consumers 127

Consumers Customer Service Social Media Tips 127

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

These changes have occurred across industries and have accelerated the adoption of new technologies. Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Redefining the Customer Agent Experience.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media 130

Interactions

MAY 6, 2022

In customer experience, wasting time is one of the biggest pain points for consumers. In a recent survey, we found the top obstacles people experience when contacting customer service have to do with time, such as long wait times or wasted time due to inefficient processes. . Time is money.

Virtual Agent 71

Virtual Agent Self Service Customer Experience Wait Times 71

Comm100

MARCH 9, 2022

As consumers move further online and competition becomes fiercer, improving credit union member engagement should be at the top of every priority list – and it all starts with the credit union member experience. . Traditional phone support tends to result in lengthy wait times as members wait for an available agent.

Strategy 177

Strategy Omni-Channel e-support Financial 177

BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customer experience is much more than just a buzzword, especially in the insurance industry. And that is why it is time to understand the factors contributing to customer experience in the insurance industry. This blog post explores the importance and methods of delivering an exceptional customer experience to your clients.

Insurance 111

Insurance Industry Customer Experience Self Service 111

Uniphore

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The more healthcare consumers become comfortable with digital channels, the higher their expectations are for the same level of convenience, selection, and service they receive in other areas of their lives. healthcare market must continue to transform how they interact with consumers if they want to succeed.

Self Service 130

Self Service Healthcare Contact Center Effort Score 130

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The challenges of the pandemic thrust banks that were struggling to remain relevant and their customers who were still digital holdouts into the same situation: learn how to shift banking activity from in person to online practically overnight. Between 2020 and 2021, financial technology adoption grew from 58% to 88% of U.S.

Banking 130

Banking Net Promoter Score Contact Center eBook 130

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2022

This inherent and necessary fact can lead to frustration with government service delivery, and is a key reason why government customer satisfaction falls so far behind the private sector. 75% of consumers prefer live chat over any other communication channel, while live chat costs 1/3 the cost of traditional phone support.

Government 163

Government Omni-Channel Wait Times CRM 163

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Trends Strategy 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2023

Business managers and CEOs understand the importance of good customer satisfaction. Without proper customer relationship management, a company can attract lots of negative customer reviews. This guide covers some ways of improving customer relationship management with phone calls. Personalizing Customer Support.

Customer Relationship Management 93

Customer Relationship Management Customer relationships Management How To 93

NetBase

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Consumer spending is in full swing, as we count down to gift giving. What are the top holiday purchase trends consumers are sharing? Holidays offer brands lots of consumer insight, as shoppers share wishlists and purchases online. Discovering current events, trends, and preferences influencing consumer behaviors.

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Trends Consumers Ecommerce Travel 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For customers, making a phone call is the simplest and quickest way to obtain information or a resolution to a problem. However, from a customer service point of view, the phone call might be inconvenient. If the telephone is the initial point of contact for the client, it might create a set of customer friction points.

How To 52

How To Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Wait Times 52

Kustomer

APRIL 28, 2021

According to our recent research of over 500 US consumers, 71% reported shopping online more frequently during the past year. Along with this shift comes a shift in consumer attitudes. Customers no longer see relationships with retailers as transactional — they see brands as an extension of their identity. The Need for Speed.

Retail 98

Retail Customer Service Chatbots Consumers 98

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In light of National Customer Service Week (2-6 October), a new study has revealed that one in five Brits wastes up to 12 hours a year waiting to be served when eating out. Nearly a third admit that the cost-of-living crisis has made them less tolerant of poor customer service.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Self Service Poor Customer Service Hospitality 59

BlueOcean

JANUARY 9, 2018

These technologies are sparking new expectations in today’s consumers on an almost daily basis. We want intelligent interactions that are personalized to our own situations and we want them on demand – not after we waste our precious time sitting on hold. What Does AI Customer Service Look Like?

Omni-Channel 191

Omni-Channel Customer Care Contact Center Case Study 191

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

For customers, making a phone call is the simplest and quickest way to obtain information or a resolution to a problem. However, from a customer service point of view, the phone call might be inconvenient. If the telephone is the initial point of contact for the client, it might create a set of customer friction points.

How To 52

How To Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Call Center 52

Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2021

Let’s take a look at why BPO Philippines is your best bet if you want to attract at least 70% of your global consumers. It means the competition to get local customers is getting fiercer as time goes by. Opening Your Market to Global Consumers Provide a Sustainable Profit for Your Business.

Consumers 52

Consumers Call Center Self Service Feedback 52