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5 Customer Experience Trends Every Leader Needs to Act On Now

Blake Morgan

                                                                                                            Customer experience is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s a core business driver that directly impacts growth, loyalty, and long-term success for modern businesses.

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A CX Failure Is an Opportunity to Show How Good You Really Are   

ShepHyken

When things go wrong for your customer, that’s when you have the best opportunity to prove how good you really are. Anyone can look good when everything is running smoothly, but your true customer service “chops” show up during a service failure. I recently went to a doctor’s office for an appointment. I arrived early to check in. The nurse at the desk was – no exaggeration – horrified that she had to tell me there was a glitch in the scheduling software, and my appointment had to be reschedu

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Customer Expectations Are Changing. Is Your Service Strategy Keeping Up?

Interactions

Today’s customer journey doesn’t follow a straight line, and it certainly doesn’t stick to one channel. Whether it’s a quick question over chat, a follow-up by phone, or a request through SMS, customers expect to get help when and how they want it. That expectation holds true across industries and demographics, and it’s raising the bar for what “good service” really means.

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210: The Power of Customer Experience Action Statements

The DiJulius Group

The Customer Experience Action Statement Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius discusses the importance of the Customer Experience Action Statement and its role in transforming organizational culture. He explains how this statement serves as a guiding principle for employees in their interactions with customers, emphasizing the need for actionable.

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AI Isnt the Future — Its the Fight Youre Already In: Are You Ready?

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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How CX Leaders Are Scaling AI That Actually Works

DCX AI Today

AI news. AI prompts. Real CX progress. For AI-Curious CX Leaders 🗓️ Tuesday, June 24, 2025 ⏱️ Read Time: ~5 minutes 👋 Welcome The AI skeptics in your C-suite just got their answer. While they were debating whether chatbots could handle returns, forward-thinking CX teams quietly built systems that detect customer emotions, fix billing issues autonomously, and scale empathy across millions of interactions. 📡 Signal in the Noise Watch the money, not the m

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Closing the Loop on Negative Feedback: The Art of Turning Complaints into Loyalty

ECXO

Closing the Loop on Negative Feedback: The Art of Turning Complaints into Loyalty Let’s be real: nobody loves getting negative feedback. It stings. It messes with our pride. It puts us face-to-face with something we don’t want to admit: we’re not always doing as well as we think we are. But here’s the paradox: negative feedback is a gift. A slightly rude, sometimes passive-aggressive, often uncomfortable gift… but a gift nonetheless.

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Analytics and Insights Teams Build the Foundation for Data-Driven Success

InMoment XI

Did you know that 88% of organizations plan to moderately or extensively increase their investment in technologies related to data operations over the next year? This trend highlights the increase in the amount of data generated by organizations. But, while technology platforms and data infrastructure receive significant attention and investment, it’s the human element that often determines whether data initiatives succeed or fail.

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Employee Retention: Learn To Ask The Right Questions

CX Journey

Almost 10 years ago, I wrote an article about why employee retention is such a challenge. Things haven’t changed much. At the time, I basically said: How can employers ensure that employees will stay? There are a few ways, but they all fall under one large umbrella topic: leadership must focus on the employee experience. Employee retention is challenging because it sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, purpose, and modern expectations, and most companies underestimate how much a

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7 Questions Every Contact Center Leader Should Ask About Retention

Calabrio

Workforce Engagement 7 Questions Every Contact Center Leader Should Ask About Retention Share Book a demo Let’s get started In contact centers, every agent departure carries a steep cost. Replacing just one contact center agent can cost up to $20,000 on average. And that price tag doesn’t even factor in the lost expertise, strained customer experiences, and mounting pressure turnover can place on your team.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

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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On-Premises Deployment for Live Chat and AI Chatbots: Benefits and Best Practices

Comm100

Nobody wakes up excited about deploying software on-premises. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not here by choice. Maybe your compliance team handed down requirements for an AI Live Chat solution that rule out cloud solutions. Perhaps your IT security policies demand complete data control. Or your industry regulations simply won’t budge on where customer data can live.

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Toronto Insights Exchange Recap: 3 Trends Defining the Future of Customer-Centric Research

Alida

At the recent Toronto edition of the Insights Exchange, research leaders from brands like Crave, Arc’teryx, and others gathered to share how they’re navigating a world of constant change. While challenges like speed, scale, and complexity persist, the conversation revealed a clear shift in how organizations are approaching customer insights.

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The Founders’ Moment: From Blinking Lights to a Billion-Dollar Service Blind Spot

TechSee

Most startups begin with a pitch. TechSee began with a problem. Years ago, Eitan Cohen found himself constantly troubleshooting his mother-in-law’s home setup—her TV wouldn’t sync, her computer kept crashing, and her smart devices wouldn’t connect. She couldn’t explain what was going wrong, and he couldn’t figure it out without being there in person.

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Adapt to the Local Culture and Create a Better CX with Katherine Melchior Ray

ShepHyken

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can cultural differences impact customer service interactions? What role does personalization play in enhancing the customer experience across different cultures? Why is it essential to understand local cultural perceptions when building brand value?

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Build an agentic multimodal AI assistant with Amazon Nova and Amazon Bedrock Data Automation

AWS Machine Learning

Modern enterprises are rich in data that spans multiple modalities—from text documents and PDFs to presentation slides, images, audio recordings, and more. Imagine asking an AI assistant about your company’s quarterly earnings call: the assistant should not only read the transcript but also “see” the charts in the presentation slides and “hear” the CEO’s remarks.

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Customer Service Marketing: How to Align Marketing and Customer Service for Success

Brandwatch CX

The customer service and the marketing departments of a company are usually two distinct and very different departments. However, smart businesses are realizing that in this day and age of social media and online reviews that customer service and marketing go hand in hand. It is very important for organizations to change the policies of old and have marketing and customer service work together, as each department can make the other’s job easier and achieve goals faster.

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What Leading Enterprises Are Teaching Us About the Future of Visual Agentic AI

TechSee

When you work alongside the world’s most connected brands, you start to recognize emerging patterns—signals that reveal not just where the industry is going, but what it’s learning along the way. Visual Agentic AI is no longer theoretical. It’s being used, tested, and refined in real-world service environments. The enterprises adopting it aren’t chasing trends—they’re solving persistent service challenges with a new kind of clarity.

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The State of On-Premise Service in Quick-Service Restaurants

IntouchInsight

Picture this: You step up to the counter at your favorite quick-service restaurant. You’re greeted with a smile, your order’s taken without a hitch, and five minutes later, your food is hot, fresh, and exactly how you asked for it. The whole experience feels… smooth.

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

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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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of June 23, 2025

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Improve Retail Customer Experiences: 12 Practical Tips (2025) by Shopify Staff (Shopify) Learn what a great retail customer experience looks like, with 12 practical tips to improve the retail experience and generate more sales.

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The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things

Beyond Philosophy

How do you grow your revenues without upsetting your existing customers? In this episode, Colin Shaw and Professor Ryan Hamilton dive into the new book he has written with Anne Wilson, Senior Lecturer at Wharton. Published by Harvard Business Review Press, the book is called: The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things Available here: [link] Professor Ryan Hamilton reveal how brand growth often gets derailed not by bad strategy, but by insufficient atte

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Attention SSI Recipients: Major Changes Could Delay Your July 2025 Payment

Steve DiGioia

For millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), July 2025 could bring unexpected delays in payments. While SSI checks are typically issued without a hitch, there are several factors this year that might cause a delay. From government agency issues to changes in the payment schedule, if you’re expecting your benefits, here’s why you might not see them on time this July.

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Choose Open-Ended Comments and Conversations Over Rating Scales

Thematic

Companies use CX surveys to figure out what’s working and what’s not. But are they really learning what matters most to customers? Most of these surveys rely on ratings. Customers score experiences with a number. But that number often lacks context. Teams end up guessing what a 6 or 7 really means. Meanwhile, most customers don’t even bother responding.

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How AI Is Transforming IT in 2025: A Playbook for Smarter IT Ops

IT teams are under pressure to do more with less. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already helping lean IT teams cut support volume by up to 60%, reduce cloud waste, and eliminate risk from their stack. In this executive playbook, you'll learn how mid-sized companies are deploying AI to automate tier-1 tickets, predict outages, optimize SaaS spend, and secure infrastructure without hiring a bigger team.

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Without context, an insight is worth nothing – Interview with Jochem van der Veer of TheyDo

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is with Jochem van der Veer, the Co-Founder and CEO of TheyDo, a leading platform for journey management that helps organisations build seamless customer […] The post Without context, an insight is worth nothing – Interview with Jochem van der Veer of TheyDo first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Global contact center market

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Social Security Deadline Shock: June 25 Checks Only Going to These Recipients — The Full List Inside

Steve DiGioia

If you were looking forward to a Social Security payment on Wednesday, June 25, there’s a good chance your account will stay quiet. That’s because only a specific group of beneficiaries will receive a payment on that day, while millions of others won’t see a dime. Confusion often arises when people forget that Social Security checks are issued based on birth dates and benefit start dates — and this month, most recipients have already been paid.

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When to Use a Hybrid Build-Partner Model for Customer Feedback AI

Thematic

In the world of customer feedback AI, teams face a tough choice: pour resources into a custom in-house system or rely on a one-size-fits-all tool for qualitative data analysis. Fully DIY builds can be costly and slow, while off-the-shelf solutions often feel limiting. Is there a smarter path that avoids both pitfalls? Many organizations believe so. They’re exploring a hybrid build partner customer feedback AI strategy that combines the best of both worlds.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

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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NewDay builds A Generative AI based Customer service Agent Assist with over 90% accuracy

AWS Machine Learning

This post is co-written with Sergio Zavota and Amy Perring from NewDay. NewDay has a clear and defining purpose: to help people move forward with credit. NewDay provides around 4 million customers access to credit responsibly and delivers exceptional customer experiences, powered by their in-house technology system. NewDay’s contact center handles 2.5 million calls annually, so having the right technology to empower their customer service agents to have effective conversations with customers is

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Gen Next: Winning the Future Market: The Complete Series

PeopleMetrics

The complete Gen Next: Winning the Future Market series! Gen Z and Millennials are no longer “the next generation”. They are the generation shaping culture, driving the economy, and rewriting the rules of engagement. They are the experience generation. Over the course of this series, we’ve explored what makes these generations different, from how they make decisions and what earns their loyalty, to the kind of leadership they expect and the purpose they demand.

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Retirees Are Being Forced to Repay Thousands After SSA Mistakes—Could You Be Next

Steve DiGioia

Across the country, seniors, people with disabilities, and survivors are receiving shocking letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding they return thousands—sometimes tens of thousands—of dollars in benefits. In many cases, the overpayments happened years ago. Worse yet, many recipients weren’t even aware of any mistake until the bill arrived.

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