Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Edge of Service™ Newsletter, Issue 15: Getting Mobile Customer Service Right There are an estimated 7 billion active mobile phone subscriptions today—one for every living person on the planet, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Edge of Service® Newsletter, Issue 15: Getting Mobile Customer Service Right There are an estimated 7 billion active mobile phone subscriptions today—one for every living person on the planet, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 Why email is more important than ever for customer service. Author: Neil Cox While it is widely considered a mature channel, email is becoming more, not less important when it comes to customer service. Published on: August 19, 2016.

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Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Author: Steve Nattress For increasing numbers of people mobile is their preferred means of connecting to, and communicating with, the outside world. This shift to a mobile first world has a big impact on the customer experience and customer service.

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Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Customer expectations are changing and growing just as rapidly as the channels and technology consumers are empowered with to engage, encouraging (if not demanding) that brands and organizations embrace a strategy of non-stop, customer-centric adaptation. 2015 Aspect Consumer Experience Survey ).

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

It represents a serious threat to organizations that don’t evolve their services—but is a significant opportunity for those who shape strategies that meet or redefine customer expectations. The following are important aspects of strategy and planning when building out mobile services and support: 1.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

It represents a serious threat to organizations that don’t evolve their services—but is a significant opportunity for those who shape strategies that meet or redefine customer expectations. The following are important aspects of strategy and planning when building out mobile services and support: 1.

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Natalie Petouhof

MAY 27, 2016

The As-a-Service Economy: CX and IOT Mean You Have to Deliver Great Experiences- Upcoming. The As-a-Service Economy: CX and IOT Mean You Have to Deliver Great Experiences- Upcoming. Customer Experience IOT in the Automotive Industry-Upcoming. **. . •

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Not just brand loyalty, CX is a key factor when making purchase decisions, customer retention, and even word-of-mouth advertising. Considering this importance, we have brought a list of 75 customer experience statistics to you. These will help you efficiently create an excellent experience for your customers.

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Sure, your customer service agents need to be able to switch seamlessly from chat to voice and have all customer information in one easily accessible location. But omnichannel was always supposed to unify the customer journey, too. ByNext, and Instacart are using this simple focus on customer experience to drive big wins.

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Sure, your customer service agents need to be able to switch seamlessly from chat to voice and have all customer information in one easily accessible location. But omnichannel was always supposed to unify the customer journey, too. ByNext, and Instacart are using this simple focus on customer experience to drive big wins.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as … Continue reading → The post Time-Tested Tips for Handling Tough Contacts appeared first on Brad Cleveland. How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

Tips 20

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have … Continue reading → The post Are Your Mobile Apps Ready for Prime Time? Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

In results that were probably no surprise, a Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Get your apps in good shape and, by all means, don’t dither—get them out there. But you’ve got to ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 26, 2016

The post Staffing for Mobile appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 26, 2016

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Brad Cleveland Blog

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Brad Cleveland Blog

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Brad Cleveland Blog

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Out of all the customer engagement software tools that are out there, which one is right for your company? Different companies have different needs, and a very diverse number of customer engagement tools are waiting to fill those needs. Popular Customer Engagement Software Tools and Who They’re Good For?

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