PeopleMetrics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Customer satisfaction surveys have traditionally focused on collecting aggregate data. From a market research perspective, this approach makes sense—it’s statistically accurate, high-level, and shows trending data. However, many customers today often feel less than satisfied with this “open-loop system.” They expect that if they take the time to provide personal feedback, the company should take the time to provide personal follow-up.

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Alida

AUGUST 25, 2022

Ten years ago, I emerged from the intensely analytical digital agency world of clickthrough and conversion rates, funnels, and seasonality, and dove headfirst into the CX space. It took me a year of immersion to really understand the CX landscape and how to speak and think about it properly and confidently.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 22, 2022

It turns out that your greatest asset in your efforts to create an excellent customer experience (CX) can actually be one of your greatest costs. What are we talking about? Your employees, of course! And, more specifically, employee churn. Employees make or break the customer experience, and if they are not satisfied in their position, they can cost you money by negatively impacting customer experiences—or by packing up their bags and going elsewhere.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2022

Think of the brands or companies you enjoy doing business with the most. What is it that makes you want to come back? Here are a few possible reasons: . The product does what it is supposed to do. . They have great customer service. . They provide a great overall customer experience. . You like the employees. . The salesperson is knowledgeable and helpful. .

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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Helpware

AUGUST 23, 2022

In a saturated retail market full of good products with competitive prices, the only way sellers stand out is by providing an excellent customer experience. Buyers who receive good customer service tend to become loyal advocates of the brand, while those who don't are more likely to take their business elsewhere.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

No business is perfect. Despite your best efforts to provide quality products and services to your target audience, mistakes, oversights, poor decisions, and negative experiences are bound to occur. Although the goal is to minimize such outcomes, when situations arise that cause a customer to file a complaint or make an inquiry, businesses must be prepared to resolve the matter as efficiently as possible.

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ClientSuccess

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a customer success manager with unlimited access to industry thought leadership (thanks, internet!), you know exactly how rapidly things change and how quickly new metrics pop up on the scene. Already it probably feels as though you’re measuring a hundred different metrics that all mean different things: product usage rates, customer success scores, and more.

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Playvox

AUGUST 23, 2022

Chat for customer support was starting to trend before the pandemic. But as it wore on, customers took an even bigger interest, and live chat tickets surged by 50%. Today, according to Zendesk, support teams that have the fastest resolution times and highest CSAT ratings are 42 percent more likely to be messaging with their customers. The Benefits Of Analyzing Your Customer Conversations.

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Alida

AUGUST 23, 2022

Customer centricity is now the ultimate “must have” for business empowerment that is assured to drive organizations to success.

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Speaker: Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is so much more to communication than just the words we say. Take sarcasm, for instance. Sarcastic comments often rely heavily on irony, conveying the opposite meaning from the one being directly expressed. But this irony is hard to convey without the added benefit of voice inflection and bodily cues (which is why it can be so problematic when someone tries to be sarcastic in a text message or email).

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IntouchInsight

AUGUST 25, 2022

As the summer comes to a close and brands look ahead to 2023, Cameron Watt, President & CEO of Intouch Insight, addressed attendees of the Outlook Leadership Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Watt’s speech covered observations and opportunities for convenience stores that were uncovered by Intouch Insight’s ongoing consumer surveys, mystery shopping, and audit programs.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 23, 2022

The frustrated leader looks to the heavens, shaking their fists toward the sky. “It seems so obvious,” they shout. All around, trees empty themselves of scattering birds. Ok, maybe the picture I’m painting is a bit melodramatic — but it’s not far off a reality that’s happening at far too many organizations. These fed-up leaders often lean on this phrase — “It seems so obvious !

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Omnicus

AUGUST 21, 2022

Customer retention is the most important aspect of doing business. It helps you realize your company’s profitability and improve customer service, market share, and revenue. However, retaining customers can be one of the most challenging aspects of running a company. Studies show that only 30% of companies retain more than 50% of their customers after two years!

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 25, 2022

On the Apple phone the other day, it suggested widgets to me of apps I might want to use. The phone notices that I want to use the apps at a particular time of day, so it pushes them to me proactively. Providing proactive experiences is part of the future I see for Customer Experience , a side effect of Customer Science. For those who read this newsletter, you know that Customer Science is where we have a convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), data, and behavioral sciences.

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Retently

AUGUST 23, 2022

As an ecommerce business, Net Promoter Score® might be the most powerful KPI in your CX toolkit. You can get by without paying attention to NPS, but you will thrive when using it as a growth north star. Net Promoter Score is a metric that measures the likelihood of a customer recommending your brand to their personal and professional social circle. The higher your NPS, the higher the chance that your customers will turn into active Promoters and enthusiastic advocates for your products.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Value of Emotional Attachment in the Customer Experience. Don’t Overlook the Value of Emotions . Shep Hyken interviews Zhecho Dobrev, leading principal consultant at Beyond Philosophy and author of The Big Miss: How Organizations Overlook the Value of Emotions. He shares how emotions and customer relationships affect buying decisions. Top Takeaways: Customer loyalty is based on the customer’s emotional connection with the company.

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Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

B2B Customer Journey Touchpoints: A Guide for CS Teams. B2B customer journey touchpoints mark the roadmap toward successful outcomes for clients and CS teams. By charting the points in your SaaS customers’ journeys, you can plan how to deliver clients’ desired outcomes and satisfying experiences that promote subscription renewals and higher revenue.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Podcasts are no longer just a nice addition to your content and marketing strategy — they’re a necessity. As of last year, there were 850,000 active podcasts with over 48 million total episodes in all of 2021, a 20% increase from 2020. Podcasts offer listeners the flexibility to tune in and learn about a wide array of subjects, on-demand from anywhere, at any time.

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One Millimeter Mindset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Initially, there’s a high probability you will lose your balance when learning to ride a 2-wheel bicycle. Also, there’s a high probability that you will fall off the bike and land on the pavement. Ouch. So, what will you do next? Right now, many of you parent, teach, or coach young people doing life events for the first time: learning to ride bicycles, play sports, attend kindergarten.

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Totango

AUGUST 25, 2022

Six Customer Engagement SaaS Strategies That Work. For software service providers, customer engagement SaaS strategies play a central role in a successful business model. Proactive interactions with your customers can increase satisfaction and retention, driving repeat business and referral revenue. In this article, we’ll offer some tips for a winning customer engagement SaaS strategy.

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Doing CX Right

AUGUST 26, 2022

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AUGUST 26, 2022

In a world where a remote or hybrid work experience is the new normal, employees now have greater flexibility when choosing where they want to work and employers have added pressure to avoid turnover and improve employee retention. The good news? Actions can be taken to help keep your talent around for longer. In fact, according to a recent Work Institute report , more than three-quarters (77%) of the reasons why employees leave are preventable.

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BirdEye

AUGUST 25, 2022

The average cost for home maintenance is between $2000 and $2500 per year – and that number is rising. For customers, it’s worth the time to research home services providers that are affordable and do great work. If you own a home services business, it’s important you’re visible on popular search engines like Google and Bing. With a home services marketing strategy, you can attract new customers and start to grow your business.

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ModSquad

AUGUST 25, 2022

It is tempting to enact severe actions during an economic downturn to save costs. Before you start slashing budgets across the entirety of a business, consider the following. Evaluate ROI, not just costs. When scrutinizing budgets with an eye to savings, look beyond the cost and ask what value each item contributes to the company. In the case of CX programs such as support and moderation, it’s tempting to view these as mere operational costs — easy candidates for reduction.

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In 2022, businesses recognized the value of optimizing their contact center operations to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and meet the rising expectations of their customers. However, only 10% of customers believe that experiences have significantly improved over the past year, making productivity a non-negotiable metric for success. To empower agents to do more with less, this report highlights the leading pain points that prevent efficiency and establish a framework for maximizing p

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Zonka Feedback

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether you’re selling a product, a service, a course, or looking to have users sign up for a subscription, a website always has a key purpose. As a skilled developer or CX manager, your goal should be to create a website that guides users or potential buyers to achieve that purpose. However, issues like a long page-loading time, inconsistent information, cluttered interface, etc., can drive users away even before they consider making a transaction.

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ChurnZero

AUGUST 26, 2022

As a CSM, are you stuck in a vicious cycle of overwhelm? You wake up and go to sleep thinking about work. Your doomy to-do list follows you around like a shadow. Nagging thoughts of everything you didn’t get done dominate your free time. When you do get to experience that rare endorphin buzz of getting caught up, it’s eclipsed by the fear of that next fire drill lurking around the corner, waiting for the perfect time to crash your productivity party.

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BirdEye

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to the National Retail Federation, 83% of consumers say convenience is an important part of the shopping experience. A big part of that convenience has to do with easy payment options. This is why credit card processing for small businesses is so important. However, choosing a provider that best fits your business needs can be challenging.

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