ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

This week we feature an article from Gary Williams, Director of Sales and Consultancy at Spitch. H e explores the impact of COVID-19 on contact centres and the consumer response during the pandemic. In 2020, that customer-centric approach is more vital than ever. Gary Williams is the Director of Sales and Consultancy at Spitch.

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ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This is exactly what customers expect from a brand when they approach them for support. The growing expectations are inclusive of: 24*7 support. While some feel hesitant about adopting a new support strategy, others tend to prefer it on their website for the following reasons. Improved Sales. ” — George S.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

He writes about how businesses need to realign their sales and marketing strategies in order to survive a post-pandemic world. The impact extends from B2C (business-to-customer) markets to B2B (business-to-business) sales as well. Increasing online prospects, lead generation and sales.

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Oracle

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Omnichannel is set to move front and center as part of customer experience (CX) strategy in 2020. This is all set to change in 2020, as companies move to avoid falling behind competitors in the race to keep pace with changing customer demands. So what exactly will be the drivers of change in 2020?

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

2020 has been an extraordinary year for brands and retailers. COVID-19 has accelerated the channel shift from in-store purchases to e-commerce, leading many companies to rapidly adopt and upgrade their digital capabilities, while others were ill-prepared. But 2020 is no ordinary year. So what’s the issue?

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

From sales and lead generation, to engagement and loyalty, live chat is an incredibly flexible tool. In 2020, Covid-19 restrictions rendered the traditional open house event impossible. Fitbit – Driving almost $4 million in sales. In addition, our sales team loves it.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

retail sales – in 2020. For every $1 billion in sales, the average retailer incurs $106 million in merchandise returns. In this article we will discuss how to reduce returns in e-commerce and explore a number of tried and true strategies. of total U.S. Restocking Fees. Enhanced Selling Skills. Digital Onboarding.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2020

2020 has been a tough year for everyone out there. Everything conventional, from business trends to processes, has seen a sharp decline, and the sales side is no better. Sales has always been a demanding job, and this crisis has turned things even worse. There’s been a shift from sales to online sales over the years.

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Solvvy

JUNE 22, 2022

When they search your website for answers or reach out for customer service or support, they want answers now. Although conversational AI has applications in a variety of industries and use cases, this technology is a natural fit for customer support. Solvvy is the leading conversational AI platform for support.

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Kustomer

JUNE 8, 2021

The world is rapidly changing and that’s good news for businesses in the e-commerce space. This means it’s more crucial than ever to focus on the e-commerce customer service experience. retailers alone in Q2 of 2020 was 44% higher than the same period in 2019. What Is E-Commerce Customer Service?

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By improving customer experience, you can: Increase sales revenue by up to 7% Increase cross-sell rates by up to 25% Increase shareholder return by up to 10% These statistics show that customer experience improvement is something that should be a priority across your entire organization, rather than being a siloed effort.

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Gainsight

AUGUST 17, 2020

2020 has been a time machine for all aspects of life. We’ve been catapulted forward in terms of e-commerce activity, food delivery, telemedicine, online education, and much more. With new business sales slowing and clients needing more help than ever, Customer Success has proven to be existential in 2020.

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C Space

MAY 18, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 15, 2020. Motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile manufacturer Yamaha has launched an all-new “ Deliver Your Ride ” program supporting US Yamaha dealers to complete vehicle purchases remotely, then deliver the product directly to customers. E-bike companies are seeing strong growth.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 brought huge changes to the business world and impacted customer service and operations across the board. Sales and CX teams are using business VoiP services equipped with AI to quickly address customer queries and improve their communication. Enhanced support through call monitoring and real time suggestions for representatives.

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ProProfs Chat

MARCH 13, 2020

Earlier, the synchronicity of customers across multiple channels simultaneously was a challenge for retail or e-commerce companies. It refers to the type of customer engagement management in which multiple channels of sales are used to provide customers with a unified shopping experience. . Omnichannel Support vs. Multichannel Support.

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ProProfs Chat

MAY 6, 2020

Customer Experience Drives Sales Statistics. Must-Read 53 Customer Experience Statistics for 2020 . Takeaway: To train your customer support reps, upgrade your services at the contact center, or even overhaul the complete support process. Not only will you get to boost sales but also gain more loyal customers.

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C Space

MAY 28, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 27, 2020. The first opening is planned for the end of 2020, in Narbonne. DocCity is inventing the premises and the services that support this transformation, ”explained Boutin. The feature, called StoryTelle r, is available on the group’s sales automation platform, FastKey.

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Comm100

JULY 20, 2021

That is why both chatbots and live chats have been on a steep incline of adoption by online businesses since they both offer unique benefits that email and phone support don’t. Any customer can ask for live chat support, get in a virtual queue and do something else while waiting for a live agent to come to the conversation.

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C Space

JULY 10, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 10, 2020. The capabilities and skills that are in current demand ideally support strong margins and likely will remain in demand due to societal changes taking place, says the report. It makes sense that laptop sales might increase if students are going to be working online. billion market.”

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

Research from the Journal of Marketing shows that offering angry customers a price-based solution (like a discount) actually negatively affects their view of your brand and their likelihood to continue supporting your business. alone, e-commerce now accounts for 16.1% of all sales. In the U.S. That number is up from 11.8%

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This support channel started as an alternative to email and phone call, but as time passes by, live chat statistics 2020 shows that it is one of the preferred communication channels of customers today. This option provides clients with instant support and answers. Key Live Chat Statistics 2020 .

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Now more than any other time of year, e-Commerce becomes a more dominant force in companies’ sales, and subsequently, online customer experience. The recommended strategy adopted by leading e-Commerce brands is to be proactive and personal with your customer experience. Tip #1: Keep It Conversational.

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C Space

MAY 4, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 4, 2020. A new online service has been launched by American 50-plus membership organisation AARP to help users find and organize local volunteer groups to provide financial, emotional and other support to those most affected by the coronavirus outbreak. L’Oréal ’s first-quarter sales dropped 4.8%

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Team Support

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This makes careful selection, onboarding, and coaching of new customer support agents a necessity rather than a luxury. And it’s particularly critical in B2B customer support organizations where clients are more complex and higher value entities. Active Listening. Problem-Solving Mindset.

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C Space

MAY 7, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 7, 2020. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a new luxury platform targeting younger consumers that also aims to help high-end brands shed excess inventory built up during the global lockdown. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus.

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C Space

JULY 24, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 24, 2020. Walmart will open at least six additional Walmart Health clinics in the greater Atlanta area by the end of 2020. Fox Sports will debut “virtual fans” in its live MLB broadcasts during the shortened 2020 season. It’s a craze.

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

e-learning has doubled and is now considered the training method of choice, while video training has tripled. Conduct regular anonymous surveys to learn how you can better support your team and keep them engaged. According to NTT’s 2020 Benchmark Report, only “25.6 This information can be a great source of motivation.

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C Space

JUNE 1, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 1, 2020. And hopefully retailers will create new selling seasons so October isn’t when all of fall goes on sale.”. Dollar Tree’s first-quarter sales rose 8.2% Larger rival Dollar General said sales rose 27.6% billion, beating analysts’ estimates of $6.14

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C Space

APRIL 21, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – April 21, 2020. Entercom has also started a Team Relief Fund to support employees facing family, medical, child or eldercare hardships. Our aim is to offer strategic and creative support to businesses during these uncertain times and help set them up for success later down the line.

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SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We’re required to speak with Sales teams to get information. Self-serve options, common in B2C e-commerce, have grown for business buyers too. A Forrester study found that 59% of B2B buyers and sellers prefer not to interact with a sales rep and 74% prefer buying directly from a website. What Do B2B Consumers Want?

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C Space

MAY 28, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 28, 2020. Confectionery company Hershey has said that sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged people from participating in gatherings. food and beverage sales will increase 23.4% eMarketer estimates that online U.S.

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C Space

MAY 11, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 11, 2020. According to gaming and e-sports market research firm Newzoo , there are 2.7 Concert promoter Live Nation is giving investors a glimpse into the future with sales of tickets to see country-rock singer Travis McCready in what will be the industry’s first socially distanced concert.

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NetBase

MAY 26, 2020

And diving in to support this new world, we see Facebook shops making ecommerce waves. In a recent press release regarding its first quarter financials, Shopify shared that, “new stores created on the Shopify platform grew by 62% between March 13 and April 24, 2020 compared to the prior six weeks.” billion in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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C Space

MAY 14, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 14, 2020. Global hygiene and health company, Essity ’s Cutimed team has created a new free online tool to help nurses understand how to support and guide patients in successful self-care while many nurses are trying to help patients without being able to make home visits.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Both 2020 and 2021 have been witness to an e-revolution across the entire retail landscape. While businesses and consumers had embraced and integrated e-commerce and social shopping into their company structures for some time, the last two years accelerated those efforts with dizzying speed.

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Totango

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Older approaches viewed the customer journey from the perspective of the seller, visualizing the customer experience as a linear progression toward sales conversion using the image of a funnel channeling prospects toward sales. Conventional customer success approaches had used digital technology on a limited scale.

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Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The Talkdesk retail and e-commerce team was in attendance to devour as much of Chapter One’s 80 hours of virtual content as we could. One continuous theme at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show—Chapter 1 is “ The Great Compression,” symbolizing the forced digital transformation companies had to endure in 2020. Agility and flexibility.

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