NICE inContact

JANUARY 24, 2018

How will companies that have embraced the cloud for the contact center and sales applications across their businesses continue to benefit in 2018 and beyond? Learn more about Digital Transformation and AI at Enterprise Connect. That session will be moderated by Melanie Turek, VP of Research, Connected Work, Frost & Sullivan.

Customer Care 186

Customer Care Self Service Contact Center Chatbots 186

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

What are, in your opinion, the top challenges in customer experience that companies should be aware of in 2018? If your business isn’t interested in CX then it’s effectively saying “we don’t care who buys our product, as long as somebody does” – this WILL find you out in today’s connected, empowered world.

Customer Experience 304

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Self Service Culture 304

Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Which brings me neatly toward 2018’s customer service trends: Customer Service Trends 2018: Creating Effortless Customer-Centric Experiences. Only 8% of organizations say that they have all of their channels connected and, in fact, as many as 70% say that none or very few of their channels are connected, according to Dimension Data.

Customer Centricity 208

Customer Centricity Self Service Trends Customer Experience 208

CloudCherry

JANUARY 4, 2018

The retail banking industry has been dealing with massive upheaval for a while now, and things will continue in the same vein come 2018. Here are some of the trends that will define 2018 for the banking industry. Regardless, voice tech will certainly change the way people do their banking in 2018. Open Banking.

Banking 170

Banking Trends Financial Self Service 170

Alida

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Which emerging technology trends will shape the business world in 2018, and how will they change consumer behaviors and expectations? For 2018, experts believe smarter, cutting-edge technology will enable companies to provide better customer experiences and get more useful insight and data. Intelligent apps, analytics and things.

Trends 174

Trends Retail e-support Technology 174

GetFeedback

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Dreamforce 2018 was a blast from start to finish. And we got to connect with amazing people along the way, from the customer success and support gurus who are using Salesforce for good to the admins who make it all possible. The post A Look Back at Dreamforce 2018 appeared first on GetFeedback Blog. The countdown has begun.

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Survey Measurement Customer Success Metrics 150

Alida

JANUARY 5, 2018

Marketers are always looking for new ways to create experiences that resonate with customers, and 2018 will be no different. Experts believe that in 2018, marketing leaders will be dealing with disruption and adapting emerging technologies that are starting to mature beyond their initial hype. Ad spend shakes up.

Marketing 0

Marketing Multi-Channel Advertising Tourism 0

Calabrio

AUGUST 31, 2018

Best Practices C3 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Q&A with Josie Trimnal, Grand Canyon University Share With only a few weeks remaining until Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) 2018, were highlighting some of our customer presenters on the Calabrio blog in a Speaker Spotlight series. Josie: C3 has become a highlight of my year!

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Conference Connections Contact Center Tips 130

Calabrio

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Best Practices C3 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Q&A with Robin Gomez, Radial, a bpost company Share We are just a week out from Calabrio Customer Connect (C3), September 10-13 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Check out the latest from the 2018 Speaker Spotlight series.

Company 130

Company Conference Analytics Connections 130

ECXO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The European Customer Experience Organization (ECXO) is Proud to Present Karen Jaw-Madson – Innovator in ‘Culture Your Corporate Culture’ speaking about Connecting Culture, CX and EX for Impact When? Design of Work Experience and is a luminary in organizational excellence.

Culture 156

Culture Connections Contact Center Leadership 156

AskNicely

AUGUST 29, 2018

Connecting NPS-Based Customer Centricity to Business Growth. The post NPS Benchmarks for 2018: How Do You Compare? This inspires the entire company to take action. Brands that embrace these new NPS best practices unlock accelerated growth and long-term advocacy because they possess an advantage on customer experience.

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NPS Net Promoter Score Metrics Culture 150

Calabrio

AUGUST 15, 2018

Best Practices C3 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Q&A with Rob Morrissey, TD Ameritrade Share Let the countdown begin, were less than one month away from C3! Heres another installment of our Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) 2018 Speaker Spotlight series. Q: The theme of this years conference is Amplify the Connection.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Conference Call Recording Sports 130

Calabrio

AUGUST 24, 2018

Best Practices C3 2018 Speaker Spotlight: Q&A with Tyler Dibble, LendingClub Share In the latest installment of our Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) 2018 Speaker Spotlight series, were highlighting customer presenter Tyler Dibble, senior manager of operations and workforce management at LendingClub.

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Conference Call Center Connections Financial 130

Experience Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2018

We continued to find that connection in our latest consumer benchmark. In our Q3 2018 study, we asked 5,000+ U.S. If you’ve followed our research, then you’ve likely seen a strong, almost inseparable link between between customer experience (CX) and competency employee (EX).

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Study Consumers Connections Customer Experience 265

Vonage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

After two fun, informative and action-packed days, it’s hard to believe we're already halfway through Dreamforce 2018! And this year is no different, as another host of visionary speakers are opening our eyes to industry trends and telling us how they use Salesforce to connect with their customers in new ways. Tweet this. Tweet this.

Connections 120

Connections Technology Sales Trends 120

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 25, 2019

Originally posted on ICMI.com November 5th, 2018 People love to talk about Employee Experience (EX), especially in the context of Customer Experience (CX). Establishing a meaningful connection between your employee experience and the Customer Experience is very difficult. Sadly, it's often just talk. Not at all. ."

Connections 140

Connections Effort Score How To Self Service 140

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Many dashboards and reports don’t mention or track anything connected to customers. That sense of purpose is what allows each person on their team – from the park greeter to the sous chef to the cleaning crew – to connect their role with the bigger experience. It’s all about operations, processes, and financials.

Customer Centricity 271

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Connections Feedback 271

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Engagement means connecting their daily duties with the bigger vision, every day. Engaging customers means connecting with them emotionally. And, yes, perhaps the winning buzzword for 2018, transformation, made it to my top 3, as well. Leaders must engage employees to deliver a great experience. ” @jeanniecw”].

Leadership 283

Leadership Culture Customer Centricity Report 283

PeopleMetrics

JANUARY 13, 2025

Back in 2018, I wrote Listen or Die to help businesses understand one fundamental truth: if you dont listen to your customers, you wont survive. Lets revisit Lesson #1 with fresh eyes, exploring how AI is reshaping customer listening and action, and why human connection remains irreplaceable. And the list goes on.

Customer Centricity 71

Customer Centricity Culture Feedback B2B 71

eglobalis

AUGUST 13, 2024

By fostering a cohesive and user-friendly ecosystem, Apple ensures that its customers remain deeply connected to the brand. The emotional connection is further strengthened by Apple’s customer-centric approach and consistent quality. However, until 2018 the experience varied by region. Apple: Apple’s brand loyalty is legendary.

e-support 497

e-support Innovation Customer Centricity Loyalty 497

Comm100

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Ultrabet, a personalized bookmaker and online casino, recognized the importance of offering personalized support and started using Comm100s live chat in 2018. They connected Comm100 Live Chat to their CRM, enabling their agents to get detailed information about each player, including their spending patterns, before engaging them.

Strategy 130

Strategy Multi-Channel Loyalty Social Media 130

Customer Bliss

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today’s “Best of 2018” episode features Patricia Pedhom Nono , who was previously the general manager of customer service & customer experience at MTN Cameroon , one of the biggest telecommunications companies in Africa. CARE (Connect/Acknowledge/Resolve/Empower) at each interaction. Make it right the first time.

Telecommunications 141

Telecommunications Chief Customer Officer Call Center Government 141

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

According to The State of the Customer Experience survey that we did earlier in 2018, all companies track customer experience using one or several of the 6 world-wide recognised KPIs: Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), Churn rate, Retention rate, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) or Customer Effort Score (CES).

Metrics 405

Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Effort Score 405

Vonage

APRIL 12, 2018

This philosophy provided the inspriation for his opening keynote – and rap performance – at Pulse 2018, Gainsight’s annual conference for Customer Success professionals to share best practices, learn about new developments and network with peers in the industry. This purpose also informs our approach to Customer Success.

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Customer Success Contact Center Conference Sports 120

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But back in 2018, it announced a new policy due to customers abusing its generosity.By Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. There needs to be reasonable conditions, making an offer thats reasonable for the customer to understand and expect. For example, L.L. Bean had a lifetime satisfaction guarantee.

Policies 132

Policies Customer Service Training Feedback Customer Service 132

QuestionPro Audience

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The smart home technology, which enables devices to be connected or controlled by a device, allowing automation of lighting, heating, security and home appliances, among other things, is growing.

Marketing 199

Marketing Industry Report System 199

Esteban Kolsky

OCTOBER 16, 2018

During Dreamforce 2018 Salesforce announced the rebirth of Customer 360. I was flying during the keynote, and my connectivity was spotty at best – I know, they try – so I decided I would let the keynote happen and catch a rerun later. My first thought?

Travel 116

Travel CRM Data Customers 116

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2018

G2 Crowd)Facebook may be for social connections between families and friends, but its Messenger platform is home to over 300,000 customer service, marketing, and sales chatbots – and this number isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of October 22, 2018 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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Customer Service Chatbots Infographics Consulting 22

Vonage

MARCH 28, 2019

in 2018 believed that customer experience needs improvement at most companies. Technology is important, of course – but to connect people, not to keep them apart. In 2016, Bain & Co. issued research which found that 80 percent of CEOs believed they delivered a “superior experience” to their customers.

Customer Experience 228

Customer Experience Contact Center Software Contact Center CRM 228

Alida

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Human connections are important. At Summit, Michelle Gandolf, director of market research and insights, shared stories from Cleveland Clinic’s journey. She reiterated the importance of forging mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders.

Innovation 145

Innovation Feedback Customers Engagement 145

CX Journey

DECEMBER 20, 2017

73% of customers prefer to solve a problem with a real person, but there’s another side to that coin: 32% of customers think the phone is the most frustrating way to connect with a business. Ensuring every touchpoint is covered and delivering the same level of service may seem daunting, but customers will take notice.

Communication 137

Communication Brands Social Media Touchpoint 137

Steve DiGioia

JULY 19, 2021

Back in 2018, I had the pleasure to interview some of the nicest people I have ever come across. Please support these wonderful folks by connecting with them on social media and sharing these posts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. Kate Nasser. Kirt Manecke. Nate Brown. Ron Kaufman. Rupesh Patel. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Social Media Hospitality Leadership 189

Calabrio

JULY 25, 2019

2018 “Leader” Consumer Cellular saved money, significantly improved service levels and decreased abandon rates by using Calabrio ONE to manage agent schedules and automate critical contact center reporting. The Integrator creatively connects technology systems to turbocharge progress against any contact center goal. Tiffany & Co.

Contact Center 153

Contact Center Abandon Rate Innovation Government 153

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

What are some of the customer experience trends we’ll see through the end of 2017 and into 2018? Understanding how a customer feels means really listening to them, observing their behavior and connecting emotionally. Instead, they care about convenience, connections and compassion. Customer Experience Teams Grow Up.

Trends 244

Trends Net Promoter Score Effort Score Banking 244