Martin Hill-Wilson

JUNE 13, 2015

This is the third and final post on multichannel customer service. These posts kick start a series of discussions on key topics such as multi channel, social customer service and cross functional customer engagement. In my last post , I discussed the need for a disciplined approach in developing a multi-channel strategy.

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Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

The demand for fast, efficient, and personalized customer service is growing – and growing fast. 54% of global consumers have higher customer service expectations than they did just one year ago, according to a recent Microsoft study. Fast response times boost customer satisfaction, showing that concerns are quickly addressed.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management. Listen to your customers.

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Comm100

APRIL 6, 2020

We are of course, referring to what people are calling ‘omnichannel’. Its effectiveness has been proven across industries, and its uses have expanded into many areas, from marketing to customer service. Its popularity comes as no surprise when you look at the stats: companies with strong omnichannel customer engagement see a 9.5%

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Comm100

MAY 20, 2020

Long gone are the days when customer service teams could offer just one communication channel to their customers. It’s not up to the brand how they communicate to the customer – it’s up to the customer to choose how they speak to the brand. This slows down resolution speed and leads to much longer wait times.

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Comm100

MAY 11, 2020

Some sources claim that the concept of ‘omnichannel’ was coined in 2010. Whenever and how ever it began, omnichannel has never been more important, and it has now become crucial to successful customer experience (CX). And it’s no different with the evolution of omnichannel customer engagement.

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Comm100

MAY 11, 2020

Some sources claim that the concept of ‘omnichannel’ was coined in 2010. Whenever and how ever it began, omnichannel has never been more important, and it has now become crucial to successful customer experience (CX). And it’s no different with the evolution of omnichannel customer engagement.

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NICE inContact

APRIL 11, 2019

Today’s customers are digitally savvy, more demanding and expect instant service. Contact centers face a constant challenge in managing customer expectations. . Here are some key customer expectations and some tips towards managing them . Eg) Password reset.

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Comm100

MAY 20, 2020

Long gone are the days when customer service teams could offer just one communication channel to their customers. It’s not up to the brand how they communicate to the customer – it’s up to the customer to choose how they speak to the brand. This slows down resolution speed and leads to much longer wait times.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 24, 2024

At its core, a healthcare contact center is a centralized hub equipped with trained personnel and technology to manage inbound and outbound communications related to healthcare services. An omnichannel contact center strategy enables the creation of superior patient care by seamlessly integrating various communication channels.

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Playvox

JUNE 28, 2022

During the global pandemic, customers massively turned to digital communications, and, according to consumer studies , this change is here to stay. Customers now expect to do business with an omnichannel contact center that delivers consistent and seamless customer experiences regardless of the channel they use.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic first forced an experiment in remote learning, student support has also been caught been traditional phone offerings and new digital channels. In this article, we’ll be looking at the top higher education customer service trends 2023 and beyond to help prepare for the year ahead. Automation takes off.

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Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? The secret lies in effective escalation management, a crucial aspect often overlooked. This is where escalation management comes into play.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

How to Improve Customer Service. We all know that customer service is important, but just how instrumental it is to success of a company might surprise you. A massive 91% of customers agree that a positive customer service experience makes them more likely to make another purchase. The state of customer service.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 22, 2016

We hope your customer service department saw a lot of improvements in 2016. In this article, we’re going to give you a sneak peak at some of the customer experience trends that you can expect to see in the new year, and some tips on how you can put them into practice. Omni-Channel Will Be the New Multi-Channel.

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Comm100

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s no way to sugarcoat this – government customer experience (CX) is miles behind the private sector. When calculating customer satisfaction across major industries in 6 countries, government is the bottom-performing industry in each country. Be everywhere your citizens are with omnichannel.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 23, 2019

Omnichannel is quickly becoming a fundamental concept for businesses. Many business owners, managers, and employees are not familiar with the basics and are missing out on countless opportunities. What makes omnichannel challenging? The primary goal of omnichannel is to boost customer visibility and revenue.

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SurveySparrow

AUGUST 14, 2023

Picture this: You walk into a store with high hopes of finding just what you need, but instead, you encounter disinterested staff, long wait times, and a complete lack of assistance. We’ve all been there—experienced a bad customer experience (CX) that leaves us feeling disappointed and even reluctant to return.

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Comm100

MAY 16, 2021

And in ‘the age of the customer’, they also have more power than ever to get their voices heard. To manage this, businesses must do all they can to perfect the customer experience. Customer experience has emerged as the difference between a sale and a lost customer. Why your team needs customer support software .

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Banks, e-commerce, online casinos, and many other types of businesses require customer service. Every reputable company ensures that its customers can contact them in case they have any questions or experience any problems. Efficient customer support management is a way for a business to develop and flourish.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 15, 2018

It’s no surprise that successful brands are built on the positive relationships they create with their customers. And nowhere is this better reflected than the field of customer support. According to a 2016 study conducted by Ubisend , 51% of customers polled feel that brands should be reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 7, 2024

And we give them a lot of credit — over the years, Intercom has evolved into an innovative customer service software with all the bells and whistles, offering best in class tools like real-time chat support, proactive messaging, guided product tours, resolution bot, omnichannel support and tons of integrations.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

87% of senior business leaders see customer experience as their top growth engine, and yet only one in three feel prepared to address this. Although this level of uncertainty is worrisome, the first step towards improving customer experience (CX) is far simpler than many realize. Personalized conversations.

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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.

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Omnichannel was never supposed to be just about your agents. 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.

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CX University

MAY 13, 2024

Imagine a world where your favorite retail store had a virtual assistant waiting at the door, ready to greet you, understand your needs, and guide you seamlessly through your shopping experience. This is the reality that chatbots are bringing to the forefront of customer service.

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Oracle

MARCH 20, 2019

Any time a customer enters a store, buys a single item, and leaves without an accessory or add-on item, revenue is left on the counter — but retailers that cross-sell using an omnichannel customer experience approach can not only increase sales, but also improve the shopping experience.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Today’s customers expect digital communication channels from the businesses that they connect with. It’s well documented that millennials hate phone calls , and to meet the needs of these customers, businesses are undergoing digital transformation to remain competitive. Meeting Customer Demand.

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Comm100

MAY 4, 2022

In this article, you’ll see why credit union digital transformation must be a priority and how credit unions can accelerate their digital transformation with the introduction of digital customer engagement software and tools. In 2021, US banking customers that identified as ‘phygital’ grew by 17%. Why digital transformation is crucial.

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Quadient

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What Covid-19 has Taught Telecoms about Customer Experience Management. As a result, there are certain customer experience requirements that have come to the fore and if telecom service providers are lax in meeting them in any way, they face certain business risks. . Stephanie Clarke. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 16:27.

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AWS Machine Learning

MARCH 1, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities to improve the customer experience in the contact center space. Machine learning (ML) technologies continually improve and power the contact center customer experience by providing solutions for capabilities like self-service bots, live call analytics, and post-call analytics.

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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. With that said, there are still many ways that governments can break down these silos, with digital omnichannel platforms being one.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. With a higher value placed on customer service comes higher expectations too. In fact, 99% of customers believe that companies need to improve their support offering.

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Omnichannel was never supposed to be just about your agents. 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.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Start by giving them the tools to do their job to the best of their ability, and make time for line managers to build rapport with their staff, so that they can support and nurture them. Andrew Tucker, Success Manager at Cirrus explains. Motivating employees comes down to these two simple things, tools and time.

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Comm100

MARCH 23, 2022

Today’s financial customers demand speed and convenience through digital services, and credit unions are taking notice. Unlike phone support that comes with long wait times and frustrating IVR, live chat allows members to quickly reach out and receive the answer to their problem in real-time. We love our chatbot.

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