QuestionPro Audience

JANUARY 17, 2018

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual trade show where the consumer technology world goes to introduce their newest innovations to the marketplace. Even better, it comes with lawn mowing and leaf blowing attachments, so you can retire from yard work forever.

Consumers 236

Consumers Innovation Technology Measurement 236

Experience Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2015

With this post, I’m declaring 2016 “ The Year of Emotion.”. We saw a surge of interest in the topic of culture in 2015, and we expect even more executives to begin the long-term journey of culture change in 2016. It’s once again the time of year for me to publish my CX trends. In my post last year I named 2015 “ The Year of Employee.”

Trends 120

Trends Customer Experience Customer Journeys Customer Connectedness 120

Alida

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If banks weren’t already feeling the pressure from financial technology (fintech) startups, they should be now: Fintech companies are officially mainstream. The study, released in November 2016, showed that fintech adoption is particularly high in emerging markets like China and India. billion in funding. ” .

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Financial Banking Culture 193

QuestionPro Audience

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

and they are the fastest growing segment of technology consumers. Whereas millennials consume the trending technology and move on to the next, baby boomers are different. Baby boomers control 70% of disposable income, and smart companies are adapting technology to appeal to them.

Company 186

Company Travel Comparison Social Media 186

QuestionPro Audience

JUNE 22, 2018

Pet technology is a category that is growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down. It is expected to generate $233 million in 2018, marking an 18% increase from 2017, according to a study by the Consumer Technology Association. Dog owners and cat owners have more in common than they would admit.

Industry 207

Industry Retail Technology Study 207

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

If there is one thing that’s certain, it’s that modern consumers are much more tech-savvy than those from past generations. As technology continues to open new avenues for innovation and business transformation, so too will the shopping and buying habits of consumers. billion PC users.) Well, it’s simple.

Omni-Channel 0

Omni-Channel Trends Self Service Customer Service 0

AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Prompt 2: Were there any major world events in 2016 affecting the sale of Vegetables? In April 2016, Morocco's innovative desert greenhouse project began operations, introducing new competition in the Mediterranean vegetable market and affecting prices in Southern Europe.

Knowledge Base 96

Knowledge Base Sales Analytics Survey 96

SuiteCX

DECEMBER 22, 2015

8 Customer Experience Predictions for 2016. December 20, 2015 Customer Experience Management: 8 Customer Experience Predictions for 2016 As we move into a new business year, promising to be the most CX-­‐focused ever, we wanted to share some key predictions that we believe will come to pass: 1. suitecx ©2015, suitecx Inc.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience CEM Social Media Customer Journeys 100

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. COVID-19 has speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years—and that many of these changes could be here for the long haul.”.

Trends 262

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 262

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I had an opportunity to interview James Bell, Head of Consumer Affairs for General Motors , about how they gather feedback and use it to create new innovations. To that end, all GM cars will have in-car wifi by the end of 2016. Customers have a new voice in innovation.

Innovation 110

Innovation Consumers Social Media Feedback 110

Alida

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Earlier this week, more than 400 professionals in marketing, customer experience, innovation and research gathered in Chicago for the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit. Eliza (@eliza_jacobs) September 20, 2016. Vision Critical (@visioncritical) September 20, 2016. Amanda White (@iamAMLW) September 20, 2016.

Innovation 100

Innovation Marketing Social Media Healthcare 100

Alida

JULY 26, 2016

At the 2016 Asia Pacific Customer Intelligence Summit , over 200 professionals from marketing, market research, innovation and customer experience gathered for a day of learning and networking and to celebrate the achievements of the most customer-centric companies in the region. Emma Clark (@EmmaRClark) July 20, 2016. – health.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Insurance Telecommunications Competitive Advantage 100

SuiteCX

JANUARY 21, 2016

Here are some practical tips to help you be more productive in 2016. How to Get a Deeper Understanding of Your Customers for 2016. December 20, 2015 Customer Experience Management: How can you get a deeper understanding of your customers for 2016? Here are some practical tips to help you be more productive in 2016.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Customer Centricity Leadership Social Media 100

Lumoa

APRIL 3, 2018

How do you make important or day-to-day consumer decisions in your life? At the same time a NPS survey is simple and short enough for consumers to respond regularly. We agree, that analyzing tens of thousands individual feedback comments might be not only tiring, but resourceful and time-consuming.

Net Promoter Score 316

Net Promoter Score NPS Touchpoint Feedback 316

Alida

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As a customer success manager working with some of the most patient-centric organizations today, and as a Gen Y consumer myself, I think the industry’s millennial problem boils down to four key factors: costs, technology, trust and information. Often, the opinions of other consumers hold the same weight as what physicians tell me.

Industry 188

Industry Insurance Study Hospitality 188

Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

Mobile technology has reached unprecedented levels on innovation. In 2016, mobile marketing will be a must-have by many businesses. Everyday mobile users have come to expect higher forms of engagement, and they’re pushing the smartphone’s technological progress in an interesting direction. Two: Mobile Loyalty Programs Work.

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 100

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. COVID-19 has speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years—and that many of these changes could be here for the long haul.”.

Trends 227

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 227

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Customer experience is rapidly evolving for organizations of any size, a result of the proliferation of digital channels and social media, mobile technology, the need to reduce customer churn and to increase loyalty of consumers. The contact center is truly the front line in this battle.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Omni-Channel e-support Social Media 120

QuestionPro Audience

AUGUST 24, 2018

After such a surprising and divisive 2016 election, there is more interest than ever into voter behaviors. This dedicated panel harnesses the power of web, social media and mobile technology to address key industry challenges where traditional phone-based data collection has failed: speed, feasibility, accuracy and cost-effective research.

Social Media 34

Social Media Healthcare Travel Study 34

Alida

JULY 11, 2018

Daniel Marcotte, consumer research manager at Canadian Tire , explained how his team uses insight to meet the needs of three different markets. That’s according to Jas Singh, CMRP, senior consultant of consumer and market research. Here are some of my key takeaways from their informative discussion.

Industry 141

Industry Brands Banking ROI 141

C3Centricity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

I was giving a talk earlier this month in which I mentioned that technology is an enabler not a disruptor of business today. During the presentation at BPW I talked about the fact that technology is seen as the disruptor in business today, but it isn’t. Source: Marco Pacheco Executive Director JP Morgan.

Technology 120

Technology Transportation Customer Centricity Entertainment 120

QuestionPro Audience

JANUARY 19, 2018

The list of finalists surprised many, as it included locations that aren’t thought to be technology havens, such as Columbus and Indianapolis, and rejected applications from Detroit, Phoenix, and San Diego. It’s estimated that Amazon’s investments in Seattle from 2010-2016 resulted in an additional $38 billion to the city’s economy.

Study 230

Study Innovation System Meeting 230

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Technology, human behavior, Customer Experience are intersecting through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and taking marketing in a new direction. Messina coined the phrase Conversational Commerce in 2016 to describe all the changes happening in the way we interact with customers in the consumer marketplace.

Meeting 166

Meeting Social Media Call Center Multi-Channel 166

Kayako

APRIL 12, 2022

An estimated 73% of consumers say a good experience is critical in influencing their brand loyalties. Quick Heal Technologies is a leading provider of internet security tools and anti-virus software, serving millions of users worldwide. After launching in 2016, Coinstop experienced extremely rapid growth.

Case Study 287

Case Study Study Self Service Customer Service 287

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service. Artificial Intelligence Ever since 2016, the continuous advancements in technology have culminated in a disruption of contact centers on an industrial scale.

Trends 195

Trends Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 195

NICE inContact

AUGUST 25, 2016

Historically, contact center technologies were intended to empower agents, but required managing multiple applications and time-consuming training to master the endless system and customer nuances. The days of technology-driven process design are over. It has never been more important to focus on empowering the frontline.

Customer Engagement 121

Customer Engagement Connections Engagement Contact Center 121

Optimove

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Plus, readers will learn more about the “ Position-less Marketer ,” empowered by technology to transcend traditional role silos and seamlessly manage diverse responsibilities. However, GenAI can accelerate repetitive and time-consuming tasks like content generation, audience segmentation, and performance analysis.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Analysis Social Media Exercises 52

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. In 2017, we’ll see leading marketing organizations expand to incorporate contact center touchpoints with voice-of-the-customer analytics technology. Here are three key trends to watch: 1.

Trends 153

Trends Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 153

CloudCherry

JANUARY 22, 2020

Nonetheless, when a vendor’s technology doesn’t live up to expectations, or when your company has clearly selected the wrong vendor, transitioning to a new VoC may be your best or only option. McKinsey & Company recommends obtaining “journey-centric feedback” from customers, supported by a backbone of technology investments.

How To 243

How To Social Media Analysis Feedback 243

Alida

MAY 8, 2018

Recent research released by the CMO Council found that increasing customer empowerment is “heightening the job security risks of chief marketing officers (CMOs), who are struggling to keep up with new digitally driven ways to engage, satisfy and enrich the experience of more mobile, savvy and fickle consumers.”.

Report 173

Report Customer Experience Leadership Study 173

Oracle

OCTOBER 2, 2019

While consumers are hungrier than ever for goods and digital services, the level of competition in this space has never been higher, making margins tight. One thing retailers can do to stand out from the competition is to improve their online customer experience (CX) using new technologies that improve the online shopping experience.

Ecommerce 87

Ecommerce Technology Social Media Chatbots 87

NICE inContact

AUGUST 9, 2017

Technology. While the technology to conduct customer service via text/SMS has been around for a while the rest of the infrastructure wasn’t entirely ready, but now it is. I’m happy to say all of these technology requirements are available, but adoption has been painfully slow.

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Social Media Contact Center Study 146

Lumoa

AUGUST 23, 2021

Changes in behaviors As customer expectations continue to rise, CX leaders have needed to make integrated technologies a priority because seemingly the switch is here to stay for the long-term. Casper, a pioneer in this method, created a text-bot for insomniacs in 2016. This doesn’t have to be strictly for support chat either.

Customer Experience 221

Customer Experience Social Media Video Customers 221

NICE inContact

AUGUST 18, 2016

violated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This ruling brings some much-needed common sense to the TPCA/DNC lawsuit frenzy, while further proving how volatile the regulatory environment is for companies that market to consumers. Technology is your friend!

Marketing 122

Marketing Financial Consumers Technology 122

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. Digital customer engagement is always evolving. For our last chatbot example, we’ll look to Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan.

Chatbots 246

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 246

Forrester

JUNE 21, 2016

We focused on isolating revenue that could be traced directly to consumer behavior; we also backed out revenue from mergers and acquisitions, revenue from sale of assets, and other windfalls. Read more Categories: CRM; age of the customer; sales; marketing; customer service; CX; customer experience; technology.

Customer Experience 75

Customer Experience Airlines CRM Sales 75

TechSee

MAY 1, 2018

The utilities industry is shifting from a highly traditional, regulation-driven environment to a technology-driven, sophisticated marketplace. For utilities, that means using data-driven insights to automatically deliver timely and relevant communications that wow consumers and optimize business operations.

Self Service 132

Self Service Analytics Call Center Report 132