Thu.Oct 28, 2021

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Who Owns Your CX Program? (Hint: It’s Everyone)

InMoment XI

In my last post, we discussed the difference between interactions, engagement, and customer experience. Now, I’d like to dive deeper into customer experience and the role everyone in your organization plays in delivering that experience. You heard me right: not one department owns the customer experience—it’s every department! I often talk about customer experience lying at the intersection of communications, operations, technology, and employees.

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How Higher Education is Using AI Chatbots to Improve Student Engagement

Comm100

As higher education institutions look for new ways to engage their students, many are turning away from traditional phone support to invest in accessible and mobile-friendly technologies like live chat. Live chat allows students to reach out on their own terms using their preferred method of communicating. However, while live chat offers many benefits for both students and schools, it’s even better when paired with automation, and particularly AI chatbot s.

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Is Customer Experience Dying? The Pioneers of CX Discuss

Beyond Philosophy

Is Customer Experience dying? Maybe it is. At the very least, Customer Experience is dying as we know it. I recently discussed whether Customer Experience is dying on LinkedIn Live with two other Customer Experience champions, Joe Pine, co-author of The Experience Economy , and Lewis Carbone, Customer Experience expert and speaker, and founder of ExpereinceEngineering.

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Spooky Sample Sizes: Choosing “The Right” Number of Research Participants

dscout People Nerds

It’s easy to feel intimidated when people question your sample size. The trick (or treat) is choosing the right method and backing up your data with additional research.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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CX Is Complicated, Not Complex

Heart of the Customer

The Cynefin framework, developed more than 20 years ago by researcher and management consultant David Snowden, remains a solid context for strategic decision-making. It helps categorize business issues, enabling you to respond more effectively…and in the process, create a successful, science-based approach to improving customer loyalty. The framework defines five states: Simple (aka Obvious, Clear) […].

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Celebrating Customer Service with Gordana Warga and Chad Horenfeldt

Kustomer

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Phil Irvine. In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two other CX pros at Kustomer – Gordana and Chad. Both have experience in service and support and are celebrating customer service week with their agents.

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Online reviews: The ultimate guide to customer reviews

BirdEye

Online reviews are a critical element of a business’s success. Reviews show valuable social proof, create trust, and help you rank higher in search results. Help your business be chosen over your competition through online reviews. Table of contents Chapter 1: The importance of online reviews Why online reviews matter Top 10 online review statistics How online customer reviews influence sales The value of negative reviews Frequently asked questions Chapter 2: Getting started with online reviews

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What Survey Questions Should I Ask?

SurveyGizmo

Effective Survey Questions Require Careful Consideration. Surveys should always serve a purpose and contribute to a greater end goal. But crafting effective survey questions can be tougher than expected. In this post, we address tactics that enable researchers to get the most out of their surveys by optimizing the questions they ask. For example, even something as routine as inquiring about a respondent’s gender must be approached delicately and respectfully.

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9 Zendesk Alternatives for 2022 (with Side-By-Side Comparison Chart)

Help Scout

Zendesk is the biggest, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best. Check out our list of 9 Zendesk alternatives to consider for your support team.

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Reimagine Your Communications With A Unified Platform

Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.

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2021 Holiday Shopping, Shipping, and Shortfalls

Engine Insights

The pandemic continues to play a major role on all things related to holiday shopping and gift giving this season, and the same questions are on the minds of many consumers: Shopping – How early do I need to start thinking about holiday shopping? Will popular products be more expensive? Shortfall – Even if I’m willing to pay more, will the items I want be available?

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Where’s your deli?

Zeisler Consulting

Here’s a random thought that occurred to me the other day. I promise I’m going somewhere with it, though: The deli should be at the front of a grocery store. Now, I’m in way over my head here, because I’m sure that there’s a lot that goes into the planning of the layout of such places and I’m no expert—an expert may tell me why I’m totally wrong from some sort of architectural perspective or feng shui reasoning.

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Why a Call Center Training Program Matters

Stella Connect

Call centers are the ‘central command’ of day-to-day business operations as front-line teams provide service interactions determining if a customer loves your brand or chooses a competitor. As your business grows, the call center should evolve and adapt with it to meet the needs and expectations of your customers. What you need to scale efficiently is a call center training program.

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Health Scores, Plays and More: UserIQ on a Roll

UserIQ

If you're on a customer success team, your choice of tech options is growing more impressive by the day:

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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12 principles for turning customers and employees into lifelong fans – Interview with Jon Picault of Watermark Consulting

Adrian Swinscoe

Todayâ??s interview is with Jon Picoult is founder of Watermark Consulting, a leading customer experience advisory firm, and author of a new book: FROM IMPRESSED TO [â?¦]. The post 12 principles for turning customers and employees into lifelong fans â?? Interview with Jon Picault of Watermark Consulting first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Move Fast to Crack the Direct-to-Consumer Code

SAP Customer Experience

The digital world has given brands new ways to engage consumers. The pandemic has accelerated consumer demand for the ability to buy online. E-commerce has grown two to five times faster than before the pandemic and is here to stay. As retailers and consumer brands rethink both digital and in-store.

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3 reasons to empower your patients with self-scheduling appointment technology

Interactions

COVID-19 has significantly accelerated the digital patient experience. Patients are raising their expectations and looking for convenient access to healthcare through digital channels. So much so that, according to Accenture , 50% of patients say a bad digital experience with a healthcare provider ruins the entire experience with that provider. . One easy way to positively impact a patient’s experience is to offer self-scheduling options. .

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Optimove and Criteo Announce Partnership to Scale Multichannel Marketing Orchestration and Personalization

Optimove

Today, Optimove is excited about the latest addition to our robust list of exclusive partners as we announce our partnership with Criteo. This global technology company is powering the world’s marketers with trusted and impactful advertising. And, a CRM Marketing hub such as Optimove, partnering with an advertising powerhouse such as Criteo, is our way of offering brands some next-level dot-connecting.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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What is digital CX?

ViiBE Blog

ViiBE Blog > Remote Customer Service > Digital Customer Experience What is digital CX? Customer experience Insurance , Retail , SMB Kelly Dell October 28, 2021 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents It’s crucial nowadays for companies to understand what is digital CX (customer experience). The digital customer experience strategy is an important part of a company’s marketing strategy.

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Virtual Receptionist Services: What, How, and Why You Need Them Today

Magellan Solutions

All you need to know about virtual receptionist services today. From solo practice to big hospitals, you can utilize virtual receptionist services to your advantage. . This is a necessary service if you need assistance in call handling and management, appointment scheduling, and patient qualification. . What Does It Mean For Your Medical Practice. Outsourcing this service will provide you with an offsite receptionist who will answer your phone if you are unavailable.

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The State of CX: A series on customer experience trends and beyond - EX drives CX

Quadient

The State of CX: A series on customer experience trends and beyond - EX drives CX. Andrea Haughton. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 17:00. The evolution from customer communications to the more comprehensive approach of customer experience management represents the sea change in how businesses view their approach to customer growth and retention. The common theme in customer experience trends is acceleration.

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How Can An Omnichannel Contact Center Help In Marketing According To 5 Businesses?

Magellan Solutions

Understanding the Differences: Omnichannel Vs. Multichannel. Omnichannel and multichannel are two marketing strategies that should not be misinterpreted. . Though both focus on the use of multiple channels to reach consumers, its differences and resulting strategies lead companies down to different paths. Multichannel. Omnichannel. Definition. One interacts with potential customers on different platforms.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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Design a federated learning system in seven steps

Integrate.ai

What should you consider when building an enterprise federated learning system? Companies like Google and Apple have pioneered federated learning as a way to build higher performing machine learning models on distributed datasets without compromising privacy. Today, Google uses federated learning to power keyboard predictions in Gboard and Apple uses it to improve the accuracy of Face ID and Siri.

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Demystifying the 5G standard essential patent landscape with manual SEP analysis: Phase 2

Clarivate

In a new report 1 , Clarivate patent analysts Gaurav Sawant, Parijat Oak and Ed White identify core patents to 5G standards. In the report Demystifying the 5G standard essential patent landscape with manual SEP (Phase1) published in March 2021, we presented findings from our extensive review of the granted patent families declared essential to 5G as of June 30, 2020.

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Finding Product-Market Fit

Gainsight

Product growth requires a push from your whole team. Unfortunately, if you’re not reaching product-market fit, the whole team might as well be banging their heads against the wall. Your product growth strategy hinges on a rock-solid product-market fit. Luckily, there are a few ways to measure product-market fit and launch a growth plan that’s worth your time and energy.

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Free Webinar: How Leaders Build a Customer-Centric Culture

CSM Magazine

Reuters Events are excited to announce the next free customer service & experience webinar: ‘Becoming a CX Visionary: How Leaders Build a Customer-Centric Culture’ featuring senior leaders from CVS Health, Comcast, Nissan NA & Bloomfire! Register now to join live or pre-order the recording! Customer experience has surpassed both price and product as a key brand differentiator.

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Navigating the Future: Unveiling Trends and Bold Predictions in Customer Experience

Ready to explore 2024’s CX landscape? Join experts from SMG and guest Forrester as they discuss prominent trends actively shaping the industry and dive into a stack of bold predictions for the year ahead. Will the average customer experience improve? How can leaders leverage their CX metrics to establish financial linkage? What will global firms achieve using customer-facing generative AI?

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70 Best Onboarding Survey Questions for New Hires

SurveySparrow

Looking to make your current onboarding process more helpful and welcoming? Need some sample onboarding survey questions to come up with your own? Good employee onboarding can improve employee retention by 82% and can also increase employee engagement. Employees who go through structured onboarding are 58% more likely to remain with the company after three years, according to a study by the Wynhurst group.

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Customer Service At Online Casinos: Key Aspects

CSM Magazine

The online gambling market is growing vigorously, and it is expected to reach $72.02 billion by the end of 2021. The pandemic has caused a surge of demand, as the coronavirus restrictions made land-based casinos inaccessible and fueled interest in virtual gambling. The quality of customer service online is crucial, as it is one of the key factors for players.

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Customer horror stories: DOA – The Customer Advisory Board that wasn’t

inSided

Feeling inSi-DED? ?? Excellent. This week's story comes from 2021 Top 100 Customer Success Strategist , Dana Alvarenga. If you want to know how not to launch a Customer Advisory Board, read on. If you want to submit your own CS or community horror story, do so here. (You can be completely anonymous!). In my role as a Customer Success Advocacy and Education Manager I was tasked with creating, planning, and launching a Customer Advisory Board for six different product lines in one organization.