CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Recent research shows consumers believe there is a direct correlation between contact centres and brand loyalty. In the latest State of the Contact Centre Report the vast majority of consumers (97%) and contact centre managers (98%) agree that customer service interactions have an impact on customer loyalty.

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Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 1, 2015

No matter the customer’s location, the survey showed that the most satisfying service experiences are about a key customer engagement currency – value for time: The above response also related directly to consumers’ expectations for increased self-service options. Download the Full Report.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Heightened customer expectations are here to stay and are having a huge impact on technology in contact centres. In contact centres, more employees than ever are working remotely while customer expectations have risen to their highest levels since Internet connectivity and the smartphone revolution first transformed our lives.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Changing Role of the Agent The reason for this paradox is when technology removes a large portion of administrative tasks from humans, agents must adapt to embrace increasingly complex customer inquiries, becoming true brand guardians with the power to influence corporate perception, enhance loyalty and boost profits.

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Inbenta

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Digital transformation has altered how companies engage with their customers, mainly because technology has changed how these customers behave. These behavioral shifts have also altered customer expectations towards how brands should support and engage with them.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. Email is still a huge player for customers of all age groups in 2021.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The customer was often abandoned, left feeling disappointed. Disgruntled customers, just like elephants, remembered how poorly they were treated and voiced their dissatisfaction by disregarding previous brand loyalty and swapping to a competitor. Calabrio explores 5 brand and money saving customer experience (CX) options.

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PK

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

81% of buyers indicate that the experience a company provides is as important to them as its products and services. They expect an Amazon-like experience with a high degree of self-service and personalized offers, and they are ready to take their business elsewhere if their needs are not met.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Personal touch for customer service drives retention, loyalty by Helen Leggatt. BizReport) Despite more service providers moving towards digital interaction, a more personal touch in customer service helps drive loyalty and retention, according to a global study from Verint Systems.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As companies everywhere see growing customer demand for self-service functionality in addition to their core service or support channels, knowledge bases play a large part in helping organizations to meet this need. The same study underlines the importance of continually meeting customer expectations.

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Comm100

MAY 31, 2016

Handling difficult customers can be emotionally and financially draining, but as Marilyn Suttle points out, a difficult customer is still a customer. This is someone who hasn’t walked away from your company or service, and so their loyalty is still salvageable. Offer Comprehensive Self-Service Options.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Conversational AI enables easier communication between businesses and their customers. The implementation of a Conversational AI application, like an Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA), can enable automated self-service such as real-time tracking, outbound notifications, and offer a personalized omnichannel experience to every customer.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

According to our research, 79% of consumers say customer service is extremely important when deciding where to shop , and many consumers are more picky with where they spend their money than ever before. You can download the full report here. We Must Treat Customers as Humans. But it is truly what your customers expect.

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Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

In order to stay on top as an industry-leader, it is more important than ever that businesses recognize upcoming consumer service trends, and understand how to update their customer service strategies accordingly. Self-Service Tools – Good for Everyone. Mobility First – Thinking Beyond the Basics of Mobile.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Also, as research continues to show, most customers prefer self-service rather than having to call or email during regular business hours. When employees have an easy time accessing the pertinent information and are able to fully assist, customers feel heard, appreciated, and grateful.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Build a team of brand guardians —as consumers continue to tighten their belts, competition is fiercer than ever and contact centres need to engage more intimately with customers to influence brand perception, win sales and build longer-term loyalty. About the Author Magnus Geverts is VP Product Marketing at Calabrio.

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UJET

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Instead of generic menu options, customization implemented from customer data can direct customers to self-service solutions rather than connecting them to a live agent for simple tasks like password or address changes, bill payments, and/or finding faster shipping options.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s time for contact centre leaders to drive CX best-practice across the whole enterprise, whilst encouraging their agents to become brand guardians with the power to influence corporate perception, boost customer loyalty and profits using the data-infused sweets in their store.

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ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

If you can’t afford the time, risk, or cost of putting technology in front of customers, give it to your front-line reps. Customers will love it and you will learn what features you need to offer when you offer more self-service tech directly to your customers. The shift to self-service will accelerate.

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Verint

DECEMBER 19, 2017

While better customer service was naturally front and center at such an event, what we also examined was how communities can help build customer loyalty and brand trust. A modern digital customer service experience is what customers expect and a great online community, available 24x7, delivers that.

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Kustomer

JULY 1, 2020

We all know that businesses strive to be efficient — not only within the customer service department, but throughout the entire organization. Whether it’s a recession, a pandemic, or changing customer expectations, the success of a business can swing downward swifty and without notice.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

In this article, Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shows how to WOW customers in five easy steps and then invites you to test your knowledge in the Big CX Quiz on 5 May 2021. . 5 ways to WOW customers. Introduce self-service scheduling to allow agents to create a better work/life balance. What’s next?”. About the Author.

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Qualtrics

APRIL 27, 2020

Adding automation such as Interactive Voice Response (IVR) recordings, chatbots, and auto-responses to your customer care center adds vital resilience to your customer care center in times of surge. Happy customers mean a happy workforce. Whilst you’re helping customers, you’re helping the business too. Instant Download.

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Kustomer

JULY 28, 2022

An effective customer experience strategy can significantly reduce churn by bolstering a sense of loyalty between customer and brand. While a primary goal should be to obtain new customers, it can be more costly than keeping existing ones satisfied and loyal to your brand.

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Alliance by IFS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Service leaders who aren’t investing in transforming and personalizing the customer experience can miss out on 13.8 This is critical, as it means that these brands have found ways to earn and keep consumer loyalty. Top Challenges Impacting Modern Customer Experience Programs. annual improvement in customer satisfaction.

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TechSee

AUGUST 17, 2022

Growth and customer loyalty have historically been product-led. Customers who were happy with a company’s product were loyal for years, unwilling to try alternatives. Today, there is a shift in the role customer service quality plays on customer loyalty. The stakes have never been higher.

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 14, 2020

Do you know that over 50% of consumers who start their customer journey with AI are transferred to a live agent? The statistics indicate how customers expect human touch along with instant, proactive buying experience. Offering a self-service option to visitors who seek instant answers to their question.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 2, 2023

Customers who are promoters score 9 or 10. NPS is such a valuable tool for measuring not just customer experience, but also customer loyalty , because it transcends single experiences. The CES survey helps you identify and remove obstacles, and solve problems, so your customers can find success with ease.

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Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2023

We help businesses of all sizes connect with customers the same way they do with family and friends, on the channels of their choice, by delivering a messaging-first experience that builds trust and strengthens customer loyalty. Learn more about these experience trends in our guide for the future of customer engagement.

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Comm100

APRIL 25, 2018

Much has been studied, discussed and debated about keeping customers satisfied and loyal to your brand. In the past, people believed that providing a unique customer service experience was the key to customer loyalty. However, customers rarely frequent your business for exceptional customer experience.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Does customer delight lead to customer loyalty? Many managers would say yes – the concept of delighting customers to cement loyalty has been ingrained into many people’s thinking, and has become such a commonly held belief that many organizations do not even question it.

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Retently

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Effective self-service. Although they appreciate traditional service channels (phone, email, regular mail, etc.), most actually prefer to use self-service tools – at least in the first instance. Amazon has carefully refined its service processes, making many of the key operations available to customers.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 19, 2021

The intelligent, easy-to-deploy conversational messaging platform leverages AI and historical customer data to enable secure, personalized engagement from websites and mobile devices throughout their buyer journey. Kustomer recently conducted a study of consumer chat preferences that can be downloaded for free at www.kustomer.com.

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Comm100

APRIL 9, 2021

To help you on this journey, this blog reveals the key financial services and banking metrics from our 2021 Live Chat Benchmark Report , alongside top live chat best practices that will help you to gain your clients’ trust and loyalty. Wait times are key to any customer service team.

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SurveySensum

JULY 20, 2023

STEP 4: Inform customers Let the customers know about the improvements you’ve made. By following these steps, you can rebuild the trust and loyalty of high-spending customers. STEP 4: Inform the customers Communicate the changes and improvements to customers to regain their trust and encourage increased spending.

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Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Digital payment methods also help retailers address a more global, increasingly mobile customer base during the shopping season. Amazon has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible for e-commerce and changing customer expectations in the process. Enable and Encourage Self-Service. Download Now.

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Kustomer

JULY 22, 2020

The question becomes, how do you handle the seasonal rush without breaking the bank or disappointing customers? Read on to learn what customers expect, and how to deliver with smart strategies and smarter technology. Customer Expectations During the Holiday Season.

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