ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2024

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. 8 customer service trends to know in 2024 by Martha Kendall (SproutSocial) Customer service trends in 2024 are all about meeting your customers where they are, personalizing your interactions and reaching a resolution as efficiently as possible.

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Interactions

MAY 6, 2024

The customer service industry has long been exploring the potential of AI, with hundreds and thousands of providers already crowding the market and promising various benefits. Further, the recent boom of Generative AI has exponentially changed the landscape, and the rapid pace of development has left CX and customer service leaders grappling with a new set of challenges.

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Customer Enthusiast

MAY 6, 2024

I was thinking about the widely-read business book Blue Ocean Strategy, which was published 20 years ago, and the application of its central premise to purpose-driven work today. In the book, red ocean strategies represent the way business is approached in most industries: competing for contested—and often shrinking—demand and market share.

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delighted

MAY 6, 2024

You can write the perfect survey questions, but the real key to capturing feedback is targeting the right customers at the right time. For years, the Delighted SDK has allowed you to do just that by displaying surveys within your iOS apps, but today, we’re taking it up a notch. Introducing: the Delighted Android SDK. Understand your mobile app users at all stages of the customer journey, whether it’s the first time they log in, after they make an in-app purchase, or every three months, just to c

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Online popup builders have become effective tools for creating interesting and dynamic experiences that increase user engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty. In this article, we will examine the capabilities of online popup builders, highlighting their features and advantages and presenting examples of top platforms that help businesses design attractive popups.

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Ascribe

MAY 6, 2024

By Rick Kieser, Ascribe CEO The customer satisfaction survey has become an epidemic. Whether you are buying a product, eating at a restaurant, or enjoying some other experience, it won’t be long before you receive an email asking you to complete a survey about the experience. As sociologist Anne Karpf writes in The Guardian , “So many organizations now want our feedback that if we acceded to them all, it would turn into a full-time job – unpaid, of course. … The result is that I̵

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2024

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your operations and get more done with fewer resources. Did you know that 24% of small businesses outsource to improve efficiency ? You’re probably curious about the different types of outsourcing that can benefit your company. From boosting productivity to reducing expenses, outsourcing has become a popular tool for improving operations.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

In today’s digital age, the idea of starting a company remotely has become not just a possibility but a popular choice for many aspiring entrepreneurs. With the rise of technology and the increasing acceptance of remote work, the barriers to launching a business from anywhere in the world have significantly diminished. Whether you’re a digital nomad, a stay-at-home parent, or just prefer the flexibility of working from home, opening a company remotely offers many opportunities.

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CX University

MAY 6, 2024

Getting customer feedback is instrumental in determining if the customer experience is a positive one. Real-time feedback, which captures customer sentiment and insights immediately after an interaction, is a powerful tool in the CX arsenal. By leveraging real-time customer surveys, businesses can gather valuable insights and respond to customer needs in near real-time.

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SurveySensum

MAY 6, 2024

Personal branding refers to achieving a prominent identity for an individual. Having a strong personal brand is necessary if you want to be recognized as an authority in your field. Personal Branding Strategies What matters most in personal branding is connecting with your target audience and paying close attention to their feedback. Cultivating a warm and authentic relationship with all those connected to your personal offerings is key to earning trust and credibility.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 5, 2024

Who doesn’t like gifts, eh? I was snuggled up in my cozy sweater right in front of the fireplace, thinking about how blissful December nights are! That’s when my phone pinged- a message from my Secret Santa! Of course, it’s also the time for you to be someone’s Santa! But here’s the thing—how do you find the perfect gift when you have no idea what they want?

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Improving customer service in the auto transport industry involves offering custom solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. From expedited shipping and enclosed transport for classic or luxury cars, to door-to-door delivery, these personalized services meet every customer’s specific request – making them happier and more loyal.

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Thematic

MAY 5, 2024

Qualtrics X4 Summit is the most attended customer and employee experience event. Close to ten thousand people join Qualtrics X4 each year in Salt Lake City. To be honest, I regret not adding it to my “conference circuit” sooner. This was my second time, and again it’s definitely been worthwhile! The unique thing about Qualtrics X4 is the lineup of speakers.

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Optimove

MAY 4, 2024

Optimove ensures marketing starts with the customer and not campaign/product. Customer-led marketing delivers brands an average increase of 33% in CLTV.

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Strativity

MAY 5, 2024

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

The average American’s daily calorie intake has increased drastically in the past several decades, which has led to an increase in the number of overweight people in the US. Part of the reason for this is the increase in food availability. American companies can produce huge amounts of unhealthy foods at low prices, so fattening food is easier to get.

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Help Scout

MAY 6, 2024

When something goes wrong, that’s not the end of the story. Learn how to turn a negative situation into a positive customer experience with a service recovery plan.

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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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Opinionator

MAY 5, 2024

Key Takeaways: Understand the Role of Ratings: Learn why golf course ratings and reviews are critical in the industry. Implement Real-Time Feedback: Discover how systems like Opiniator can enhance golfer satisfaction and ratings. Leverage Technology: Explore technological tools that aid in gathering and analyzing golfer feedback. Engage with Golfers: Tips on using feedback to build […] The post Boosting Golf Course Reviews with Real-Time Feedback: A Manager’s Guide appeared first on

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Strativity

MAY 5, 2024

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Construction sites once echoed with the clatter of tools and shouted updates. Now, they hum with digital efficiency. In an industry as foundational as construction, exchanging information swiftly and effectively isn’t just about keeping pace; it’s about building the future on a backbone of innovation. Advancements are redefining how we communicate on-site and in the boardroom, turning potential into progress.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MAY 5, 2024

Foundation models are the basis of the generative AI (genAI) revolution. Acquiring foundation models from external providers will soon become the norm. Here is an APAC-focused view of AI foundation models.

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Over the next 12 months, what do you think will have the biggest impact on your CX automation efforts? When asked the same question, only 10% of CX leaders surveyed by Verint chose telephony. It’s no longer the engagement channel leading CCaaS conversations. The customer engagement challenges facing organizations have changed – so a new approach is needed.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 4, 2024

Using AI tools for business can drastically change the way your organization works! Don’t take my word for it. Let statistics speak for themselves! A study by McKinsey claims that AI can add a shocking $25.6 trillion to the world’s economy ! That’s not it! PWC found that nearly 73% of US-based businesses use Artificial Intelligence in their operations!

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Strativity

MAY 5, 2024

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BirdEye

MAY 6, 2024

Navigating client management in an agency often feels like swimming through a sea of tasks. From mastering various platforms to demonstrating your value and ensuring client satisfaction, it’s a constant juggling act. Traditionally, agencies have relied on a patchwork of tools to deliver their services. This entails switching between multiple dashboards, grappling with data consolidation, and encountering hurdles in proving value to clients.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MAY 6, 2024

Welcome back to Forrester’s blog series “50/50,” where we showcase two sides of a B2C marketing issue. This time, we explore how consumers feel about Capital One’s bid to acquire Discover — and how differentiated credit card brands are in the eyes of customers.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 7, 2024

Revenue in the Enterprise Performance Management Software market is projected to reach US$5.08bn in 2023. Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate of 4.89%, resulting in a market volume of US$6.45bn by 2028. And, simplifying employee performance reviews and coordinating staff objectives with corporate goals are two benefits of a smart performance management software solution.

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Strativity

MAY 5, 2024

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Strativity

MAY 5, 2024

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