eglobalis

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Empathy in customer experience is essential, but businesses must follow through with actionable solutions that drive results and improve growth and client retention. The Gist Action over sentiment. Empathy alone isnt enough. Swift, measurable actions must follow to resolve issues and drive client satisfaction. Proactive problem-solving. Using predictive analytics and AI, businesses can anticipate and address client concerns before they escalate.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At launch, chatbots made a huge splash. They handled FAQs and quick questions, giving us a taste of automated CX and support. But in today’s world, your customers expect more. They want to feel seen , heard , and valued —and they want more than just answers; they want solutions. This is where AI-driven customer service experiences truly stand out.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AI is reshaping customer service and customer experience faster than we could ever imagine. But some are getting it wrong. While everyones racing to implement AI, many are missing the most important part keeping the human element alive. Smart companies have found the balance between the human touch and the digital experience. One of my favorite AI and marketing experts is Ford Saeks, who recently released his latest book, AI Mindshift: Unleash the Power of AI, Avoid the Pitfalls, and Keep the

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eglobalis

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This article addresses and counters the unfounded predictions by some that customer experience will disappear by 2030, made by individuals more focused on garnering attention than on providing quality content on Linkedin. In reality, CX is undergoing a dynamic transformationone where advanced AI offers powerful insights, yet it is the irreplaceable human expertise and strategic vision that truly build trust and drive sustainable growth.

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The AI era isn’t coming—it’s here. But over 70% of AI projects fail before they scale. Why? No strategy. No alignment. No ROI. We worked with a $50M company that wasted a year and half their budget chasing AI pilots with no payoff. Sound familiar? That’s where our four-step transformation system comes in: Assess, Strategize, Execute, Scale. We help you cut through the hype, find what actually moves the needle, and build a roadmap that delivers results.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Whether youre building a startup in its earliest days or growing a well-established enterprise, it takes a delicate balance to scale sustainably: A unique product or service that solves a real challenge for a defined audience Marketing and customer acquisition strategies that attract and convert new customers The right talent in the right roles to guide strategy and streamline operations Yet, even with these in place, a business may still struggle to grow.

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AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The evaluation of large language model (LLM) performance, particularly in response to a variety of prompts, is crucial for organizations aiming to harness the full potential of this rapidly evolving technology. The introduction of an LLM-as-a-judge framework represents a significant step forward in simplifying and streamlining the model evaluation process.

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PeopleMetrics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

No matter how talented you are as a customer experience or market research professional, you need a team to build and sustain a world-class Voice of the Customer (VoC) program. In this lesson, were focusing on the internal help youll need. (In the next blog post, I focus on Lesson 16 in the age of AI and external partners.) As I outlined in the book , the reality is, VoC doesnt live in a vacuumit touches multiple departments, each playing a crucial role in making customer insights actionable.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Relocating across the country is no small feat. It comes with logistical challenges, emotional stress, and a ticking clock. Thats why cross country movers play such a critical role in ensuring the entire process goes smoothly. However, superior customer service is what truly sets the best moving companies apart. After all, packing and transporting belongings is just one part of the jobmaking customers feel supported, heard, and reassured is equally important.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Episode Summary: Are you evoking the right emotions in your customers, or are you unknowingly driving them away? In this episode, Colin Shaw and Professor Ryan Hamilton dive deep into the fascinating (and often overlooked) world of customer emotions. Emotions are at the heart of every customer experience—from frustration and neglect to trust and happiness, and they’re driving your bottom line.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Totango

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For enterprise organizations, managing customer relationships is far from simple. The scale of operations, diversity of customer needs, and complexity of organizational structures create unique challenges. Yet, one constant remains critical understanding customer health. For enterprises, a well-constructed customer health score isnt just a nice-to-have; its a strategic asset that empowers teams to manage complexity, sustain customer satisfaction, and scale their customer success efforts.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I love talking to other CX experts, especially when they are in the trenches, working for companies and organizations that practice what they preach. I recently talked with one of those experts, Gabriel Masili of Granicus, a company that provides government agencies worldwide with technology and support that creates a better citizen experience. Not only does Granicus create a good CX for its customers, but it also helps its customers create a great experience for their customers.

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rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Introduction Outsourcing customer support has become a game-changer for businesses looking to scale efficiently while maintaining high-quality service. By leveraging external expertise, companies can reduce costs, enhance customer experience, and streamline operations. This guide explores the benefits of outsourcing support operations, best practices for successful partnerships, and how to optimize the process for maximum efficiency.

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ImprintCX Articles

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Treating CX like a program is like running outdated software: it works for a while but eventually crashes, leading to frustration. A CX strategy must function as an operating systeminterconnected and driving every part of your business, with regular diagnostics and constant updates. When you treat CX as a series of disconnected projects, quick wins, or department-specific initiatives, the system runs slow, crashes, and frustrates both employees and customers.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A customer service roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the goals, processes, and milestones needed to offer exceptional customer support. Creating a roadmap ensures that every decision is intentional and focused on improving the customer experience.Whether you’re scaling your team or improving existing operations, developing a roadmap guarantees better alignment across teams, more satisfied customers, and sustainable business growth.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

🚀 Are your departments working together or just co-existing in polite chaos? Organizational silos are the silent killer of customer experience. Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, IT, Finance, HR—they all have their own priorities, their own goals, and their own version of success. But do those priorities align? More often than not, they don’t, and the result is a disjointed, frustrating experience for customers (and let’s be honest, for employees too).

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Thematic

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What if you could anticipate your customers’ needs before they even tell you? That’s the power of customer experience insights—real-time feedback and data-driven analysis that help businesses understand what customers want, what frustrates them, and how to improve their journey. Companies that actively apply customer insights boost retention, loyalty, and competitive advantage.

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Daniel Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every interaction your customers have with your business leaves an impressionsome positive, some negative. While great customer experiences build loyalty and trust, inevitable missteps can quickly turn customers away. Understanding what frustrates your customers and addressing those pain points is key to improving your customer experience (CX). Based on over 20 years of analyzing customer feedback, we’ve identified five specific CX performance elements that consistently drive dissatisfacti

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What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This blog post is co-written with Moran beladev, Manos Stergiadis, and Ilya Gusev from Booking.com. Large language models (LLMs) have revolutionized the field of natural language processing with their ability to understand and generate humanlike text. Trained on broad, generic datasets spanning a wide range of topics and domains, LLMs use their parametric knowledge to perform increasingly complex and versatile tasks across multiple business use cases.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What Disney customer experience principles can be applied to enhance customer service in other industries? How can businesses create an emotional connection with customers? How can businesses use unique customer experiences to stand out in a competitive market?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In today’s world filled with images and visuals, businesses are always in a race to grab customers’ attention. Having an identity can truly set a brand apart. Opting for top-notch design services can help companies stand out, improve their communication efforts, and ultimately succeed. This article delves into why companies must focus on design.

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rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Introduction In todays fast-paced business world, call centers play a crucial role in managing customer interactions and ensuring high-quality service. A well-structured call center can enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and boost a companys bottom line. This guide explores best practices for call center management, the impact of technology, and actionable strategies to drive performance.

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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Customer experience has moved from being a competitive differentiator to a key business imperative. Companies that lead in customer experience are now outperforming laggards by nearly 80%. NPS is a critical business KPI that tells you how likely your customer is to recommend your product or service to others. It is the key predictor for gauging and improving customer retention and loyalty.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Analytics Voice Analytics: Unlock Insights in Your Contact Center Conversations Share In the data-driven contact center of today, understanding the nuances of customer conversations is paramount. And with the help of voice analytics solutions, call centers can leverage AI to turn the voice of the customer into a source of valuable insights. What is voice analytics?

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AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This post was written by Claudiu Bota, Oleg Yurchenko, and Vladyslav Melnyk of AWS Partner Automat-it. As organizations adopt AI and machine learning (ML), theyre using these technologies to improve processes and enhance products. AI use cases include video analytics, market predictions, fraud detection, and natural language processing, all relying on models that analyze data efficiently.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: How can AI simplify the process of delivering a seamless customer experience? How can AI enhance customer service while balancing technology and human interaction? What is the impact of AI on customer service jobs? How can customer support roles evolve with AI?

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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Call tracking can be a game-changer for businesses that want to better understand their customers, optimize marketing strategies, and improve their bottom line. But how do you set up call tracking effectively? This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can start making data-driven decisions for your business. Why Call Tracking Matters Before jumping into the setup, let’s briefly highlight why call tracking is essential for many businesses: Measuring Marketing ROI: Ca

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C3Centricity

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Organisations are facing unprecedented challenges in remaining competitive and maintaining business success in 2025. The three fundamental pillars of sustained success are deep customer insights, meaningful innovation, and inclusive leadership. Let’s explore why this powerful trinity is more relevant than ever in 2025 and how you can leverage it to grow your business.

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rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Imagine a world where every customer interaction feels effortless, personal, and predictive. Thats the promise of customer experience (CX) in 2025a year poised to redefine how businesses connect with their audiences. As a leading customer experience consulting firm , rethinkCX is here to unpack the top CX trends for 2025 and show you how to turn them into actionable strategies.

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