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Survey Response Incentives: What to Know About Improving Customer Engagement

InMoment XI

Is our response rate too low? What can we do to improve it? Should we provide an incentive for people to respond? As a customer experience (CX) leader, these are all questions youve likely faced many times before. However, these relatively simple questions have somewhat complex answers. Survey incentives do encourage some people to offer feedback, which could mean more responses and diverse insights for your brand.

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Amplifying Employee Voices Through Content

Help Scout

Telling the Help Scout story is a big responsibility. Learn how (and why) we're working to amplify more employee voices in our content.

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Add Zoom as a data accessor to your Amazon Q index

AWS Machine Learning

For many organizations, vast amounts of enterprise knowledge are scattered across diverse data sources and applications. Organizations across industries seek to use this cross-application enterprise data from within their preferred systems while adhering to their established security and governance standards. This post demonstrates how Zoom users can access their Amazon Q Business enterprise data directly within their Zoom interface, alleviating the need to switch between applications while main

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Selling with Certainty in Uncertain Times

Integrity Solutions

In stable markets, as our businesses are growing, investing in sales training is a relatively standard part of the acceleration process. Once you find the right type of training to support your team and culture, your company hits the “go” button and it’s full speed ahead. Fueled both by the skills and confidence of the team and a predictable, healthy external environment, the payoff comes relatively quickly in the form of higher productivity, quota attainment and overall revenu

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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How Salesforce achieves high-performance model deployment with Amazon SageMaker AI

AWS Machine Learning

This post is a joint collaboration between Salesforce and AWS and is being cross-published on both the Salesforce Engineering Blog and the AWS Machine Learning Blog. The Salesforce AI Model Serving team is working to push the boundaries of natural language processing and AI capabilities for enterprise applications. Their key focus areas include optimizing large language models (LLMs) by integrating cutting-edge solutions, collaborating with leading technology providers, and driving performance e

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The future of quality assurance: Shift-left testing with QyrusAI and Amazon Bedrock

AWS Machine Learning

This post is co-written with Ameet Deshpande and Vatsal Saglani from Qyrus. As businesses embrace accelerated development cycles to stay competitive, maintaining rigorous quality standards can pose a significant challenge. Traditional testing methods, which occur late in the development cycle, often result in delays, increased costs, and compromised quality.

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Leadership to Careship

The DiJulius Group

Instead of Leadership Careship / How to eliminate potential hires who may not align with your values / The US Falls in the World Happiness Ranking / Young Adults are the Least Happy The US Falls in the World Happiness Ranking According to the World Happiness Report, the United States has fallen to #24. Read Full Article The post Leadership to Careship appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Automate video insights for contextual advertising using Amazon Bedrock Data Automation

AWS Machine Learning

Contextual advertising, a strategy that matches ads with relevant digital content, has transformed digital marketing by delivering personalized experiences to viewers. However, implementing this approach for streaming video-on-demand (VOD) content poses significant challenges, particularly in ad placement and relevance. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual content analysis.

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Infographic: Your Growth Strategy’s Secret Weapon

Blueshift

Retention isnt magic. Its math, science, and a little marketing wizardry. This infographic spills the beans on whats working to keep customers coming back (and spending more). If churns been your nemesis, youre about to meet your secret weapon. Scroll down for data-backed moves that turn one-time buyers into lifelong superfans. Download the full report for even more data and recommendations.

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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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Reducing Call Abandonment Rate by 78% Using Purpose-Built Technology

CSM Magazine

Few metrics define contact center performance more clearly than call abandonment rates. Simply, well-serviced customers dont hang up. New Jersey-based revenue cycle management company Caduceus Health knew this fact all too well. Faced with sky-high 14% abandonment rates almost three times the industry standard the company knew operational change was needed.

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70+ small business ideas in the UK to start now

BirdEye

Whether youre looking to ditch the 95, start a profitable side hustle, or launch something full-time, theres never been a more exciting time to start your own business in the UK. From home-based ventures to digital-first startups, this list of small business ideas in the UK is designed with modern entrepreneurs in mind, especially those based in the UK.

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A Comprehensive Review for The Smart Vidwud AI PowerPoint Generator

CSM Magazine

In the contemporary fast – paced digital era, the need for efficiently creating high – quality PowerPoint presentations has become a pressing requirement for professionals, educators, and students alike. Vidwud AI PowerPoint Generator emerges as a promising solution in this regard, offering a free – to – use platform powered by artificial intelligence to streamline the presentation – making process.

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200: Indicators of Failing Customer Service: What CEOs Get Wrong

The DiJulius Group

200: Indicators of Failing Customer Service: What CEOs Get Wrong When Navigating Customer Service Challenges in a Weak Economy Summary In this episode, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius celebrate the 200th episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast. They discuss the importance of customer service, especially in a weak economy, and how companies that neglect.

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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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Synthflow Named Grid Leader in G2’s Spring 2025 Awards for Voice AI Solutions

CSM Magazine

Hakob Astabatsyan, CEO and co-founder of Synthflow Synthflow , the fast-growing voice AI platform transforming customer interactions with human-like phone calls, has been recognised as a Grid Leader in G2’s prestigious Spring 2025 Awards , securing its position among the top-4 AI agents worldwide. The company achieved remarkable distinctions across multiple categories, including: Number 1 in Customer Satisfaction Fastest Implementation Best Estimated ROI “This recognition validates w

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How Well Are You Protecting Existing Customer Revenue?

Forrester's Customer Insights

Weve introduced expanded and upgraded versions of our customer engagement aligned approach and the foundational Forrester Customer Engagement Range Of Responsibilities Model to show you how to optimize the relationship between your company and your customers.

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What Is Project Portfolio Management and Why Is It Critical?

CSM Magazine

In todays fast-paced and increasingly competitive business environment, organizations are always on the lookout for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency to stay ahead. This is where Project Portfolio Management (PPM) becomes essential. PPM aligns projects with strategic objectives by prioritizing, selecting, and managing a collection of initiatives.

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OpenAI Requires Identity Verification For Access To Its Latest Models

Forrester's Customer Insights

OpenAI announced that it will require organizations to complete an identity verification (IDV) process to verify their organizations identity before being allowed to access the latest OpenAI models. Identity verification will likely require developers to digitally verify themselves using government-issued photo ID from permitted countries and prove their affiliation with their organization.

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Case Study: Key Insights on Wait Times and Customer Service

Faster response times mean happier customers Are your customers on hold too long? Nearly half of consumers find hold times unacceptable, and a quarter will leave your brand because of it. Our latest report reveals how companies are affected by wait times and the impact on customer satisfaction. Read the report to get insights into the impact of long hold times and areas for opportunities.

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VoiceAbility and Sabio Launch Neurodiversity-Focused Customer Experience Solution

CSM Magazine

Leading voice and rights charity VoiceAbility, has today announced the launch of a neurodiversity-focused customer experience (CX) solution, marking a significant step forward in making essential support services more accessible to neurodivergent individuals. This solution, developed in collaboration with digital CX transformation specialists, Sabio Group, introduces an intelligent routing system that automatically connects neurodivergent people who contact VoiceAbility with specialist support t

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Google Cloud Next 2025’s Developer Keynote: Agents Take Center Stage

Forrester's Customer Insights

Google Cloud Next 2025s (full takeaway blog here) developer keynote offered a detailed look at the company’s latest AI innovations, with a particular focus on agent technology and developer tools.

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The Ultimate VoC Checklist for 2025 (In the Age of AI)

PeopleMetrics

Over the past three months, Ive written 41 blog posts each revisiting a lesson from my book Listen or Die (along with the conclusion) through the lens of whats changed (and what hasnt) in the age of AI. What emerged is a modern roadmap for any company looking to build or evolve their Voice of Customer (VoC) program today. This is the ultimate checklist based on that work combining timeless VoC fundamentals with the incredible new possibilities AI brings to the table.

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Government Leaders: Prioritize Cyber Efficiency Amid Federal Volatility

Forrester's Customer Insights

Government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels must prepare for a future where they experience uncertainty, headcount reductions, contract cancellations, and budget cuts. This is gut-wrenchingly difficult to process; yet remaining leaders must figure out how to move forward to serve the mission. For cybersecurity leaders, this is even more paramount.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Leaders Need To Review Event Plans Amid Economic And Political Uncertainty

Forrester's Customer Insights

The political environment is impacting the appeal of US based events for international attendees, with Tourism Economics, a subsidiary of Oxford Economics predicting a 15.2% decline in inbound international travel due to a combination of shifts in pubic sentiment, travel advisories, and visa delays.

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