ECXO

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Growth vs. Customer Experience: A Dilemma? In the sometimes lunatic world of business, companies often find themselves walking a tightrope between the relentless pursuit of growth and the need to create outstanding customer experiences. It can feel like a tug-of-war, where the push to scale revenue, grab a bigger slice of the market, and stay ahead of the competition sometimes clashes with the time, effort, and resources required to ensure customers feel valued and satisfied.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When building voice-enabled chatbots with Amazon Lex , one of the biggest challenges is accurately capturing user speech input for slot values. For example, when a user needs to provide their account number or confirmation code, speech recognition accuracy becomes crucial. This is where transcription confidence scores come in to help ensure reliable slot filling.

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IntouchInsight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, its clear that this year brought significant changes to the restaurant and convenience store industries. From innovative technology to strategic shifts, brands have been redefining how they connect with their customers. Whether it was fast-food chains reinventing the drive-thru experience or convenience stores evolving to compete with restaurants, one thing stood out: a relentless focus on meeting customers where they areand where theyre headed.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: Why is including sales important in the overall plan for customer experience? How can sales and customer service teams work together to make customers happier? Why is digital technology key for a smooth customer experience? What role does human interaction have in today’s changing customer experience world?

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfilment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfilment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for everyd

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The modern customer expects personalized, seamless, and proactive experiences. As a product manager, you’re tasked with delivering on these expectations while navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful toolkit to achieve these goals, enabling you to anticipate customer needs, personalize interactions, and deliver proactive support. 1.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Customer retention is a critical factor in driving long-term financial growth for any business. By focusing on retaining existing customers, companies can build stronger relationships, reduce acquisition costs, and increase lifetime value. This guide explores seven key ways in which customer retention directly impacts a companys financial success. 1.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Customers need better accuracy to take generative AI applications into production. In a world where decisions are increasingly data-driven, the integrity and reliability of information are paramount. To address this, customers often begin by enhancing generative AI accuracy through vector-based retrieval systems and the Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectural pattern, which integrates dense embeddings to ground AI outputs in relevant context.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Lets play 20 Questions. Luke Jamieson, a customer experience (CX) thought leader in Australia, asked me to answer 20 customer experience questions in a lightning round style for one of his projects. As I considered my answers, I realized that the subscribers to my newsletter and videos would also enjoy them. There is a lot here, so Im breaking it into two parts.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The customer service landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a product manager, it’s crucial to stay ahead of these trends to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions. This blog post will explore key AI trends shaping the future of customer service and discuss their implications for product development. 1.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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DCX

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Welcome to the DCX Newsletter Inspiration, education, and coaching for customer-obsessed leaders Join the global community of 1,000+ CX trailblazers! Get the DCX Newsletter first—packed with fresh insights, inspiration, and tools to elevate your customer experience game. Don’t miss out—join the movement today! The DCX 2024 Year in Review As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about the incredible journey we’ve shared this year.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Customer support can make or break the gaming experience, especially for new players navigating online casinos for the first time. Whether a player seeks clarification on bonuses, needs help claiming free spins, or has questions about RTP (Return to Player) percentages, effective customer support ensures they feel valued and understood. Below, well explore best practices in casino customer support to win over new players while emphasizing trust, transparency, and efficiency.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Training large language models (LLMs) models has become a significant expense for businesses. For many use cases, companies are looking to use LLM foundation models (FM) with their domain-specific data. However, companies are discovering that performing full fine tuning for these models with their data isnt cost effective. To reduce costs while continuing to use the power of AI , many companies have shifted to fine tuning LLMs on their domain-specific data using Parameter-Efficient Fine Tuning (

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 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. 5 Questions Every Business Owner MUST Answer Before 2025 by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) The New Year is always the best time to work on your business, instead of in your business.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses interact with their customers. From chatbots and virtual assistants to personalized recommendations and predictive maintenance, AI is revolutionizing customer experience (CX). However, the successful implementation of AI-powered CX hinges on one critical factor: building and maintaining trust with customers.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today, a brands success is increasingly tied to its online reputation. Businesses that actively monitor and manage their online reputation gain a significant competitive advantage by building customer trust and ensuring positive sentiment in the digital space. After all, thats the first thing potential customers check before they decide to work with you.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The popularity of eSIM technology has grown rapidly, offering users convenience, flexibility, and seamless connectivity without the need for a physical SIM card. As this digital alternative gains traction, choosing the right provider becomes increasingly important. One of the most crucial factors for users is the quality of customer support. Whether you are a frequent traveler, a business professional, or a casual user, having access to reliable support can make or break your experience with an

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Optimove

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Take your customer segmentation to the next level with our advanced guide Download Now Why it Matters: Retail marketers can learn that leveraging personalized, data-driven marketing maximizes engagement, new customer acquisition, and significantly boosts sales during these critical periods. Key takeaways: 109% increase in unique customers targeted during Black Friday/Cyber Monday week delivers 300%+ growth in total customers, new customer acquisition, orders, and sales.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Think Customers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This article was originally published in the Customer Strategist Journal. Read the issue here. The customer experience (CX) landscape is constantly evolving with changing technologies, customer behaviors, challenges, and opportunities. Thats always been the case but as we head into 2025, things feel different. Now that AI has fully made the leap from theoretical buzzword to a cornerstone of contact center operations and brands are seeing its benefits firsthand, the year ahead is poised to be tr

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The results are in, and they tell a story of successZonka Feedback proudly claims 24 G2 badges for Winter 2025, solidifying our position as a trusted leader in Experience Management and Feedback Analytics.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 24, 2024

SurveyMonkey is a widely-used customer feedback tool that offers drag-and-drop functionality to design surveys and analyze data for actionable insights. However, it falls short in key areas like advanced capabilities and customization, which might limit your CX operations. So, what exactly are these limitations? And what are the best alternatives to help you achieve your goals more effectively?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Microsoft has introduced multilingual autonomous voice agents using Copilot Studio, a significant advancement in their AI capabilities. The voice agents are designed to handle multiple languages effortlessly, requiring just a simple configuration. This ensures that business logic and integrations remain consistent across different languages, streamlining the deployment process for companies operating in multilingual environments.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 24, 2024

How AI is Transforming CDPs Download Now >> Why it Matters: Journey pruning is key to creating more effective, personalized marketing campaigns that maximize customer engagement and Return on Investment (ROI.) By focusing on high-performing journeys and eliminating ineffective ones, brands can boost efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and invest in strategies that work.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They’re creative, data-driven, customer-centric, innovative, and impactful. Theyquestion the status quo, and relentlessly pursue their customers’ success, using ChurnZero software to power their initiatives and achieve breakthrough results. We’re delighted to introduce the winners of the 2024 ChurnHero Awards for customer success! For the fifth year running, we’ve recognized five customer success teams who achieved remarkable results in one of five categoriesonboarding, a

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MiaRec

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If there is one thing I would have liked to have had in my role as a sales contact manager a few years ago, it would have been the ability to provide my agents with some personalized feedback after every call. Okay, that and Auto QA because manually evaluating agents was a never-ending drag. but I digress. I wanted my agents to succeed so badly that it kept me up at night, but no matter how hard I tried, there was only one of me to go around, so I spent most of my time focusing on my bottom perf

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Adrian Swinscoe

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Todays podcast is with Daphne Robertson, the VP of Customer Experience and Operations at #paid, a creator marketplace where brands and creators connect, collaborate and measure [] The post The impact of influencer marketing on customer experience Interview with Daphne Robertson of #paid first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Retail theft soared in the first half of 2024, with a rate 24% higher in major U.S. cities compared to the same period in 2023, CNN reports. This theft also costs businesses an average of almost $70 billion per year. In response, some retailers have adopted facial recognition technology to curtail theft and associated losses. Facial recognition uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze an individual’s facial features to either confirm or deny their identity which makes it an

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As generative AI capabilities evolve, successful business adoptions hinge on the development of robust problem-solving capabilities. At the forefront of this transformation are agentic systems, which harness the power of foundation models (FMs) to tackle complex, real-world challenges. By seamlessly integrating multiple agents, these innovative solutions enable autonomous collaboration, decision-making, and efficient problem-solving in diverse environments.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Take your customer segmentation to the next level with our advanced guide Download Now Why it Matters: The holiday season calls for generosity, but in gaming, the challenge is doing it wisely. While players expect bonuses during the festive season, operators must be mindful of their profit-and-loss (P&L) statement to avoid overspending. Striking the right balance between giving away holiday bonuses and retaining players can be challenging but with data-driven bonusing strategies, operators

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