InMoment XI

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Customer experience (CX) is emerging as a significant competitive advantage for businesses. Customer-centric companies realize an 80% increase in revenue and report 60% higher profit than those that don’t focus on customer experience. However, building a solid CX program requires more than isolated efforts and reactive fixes. Businesses must focus on a strategic approach that helps them move the needle on their current CX programs.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s the last CX Pulse Check of 2024! Discover how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape alongside our special guest co-host Andy Crestodina. First, we unravel the secrets behind Taco Bell and KFC’s AI-driven marketing success, which not only boosts sales but also enhances personalized communication. However, the episode also offers a reality check for smaller businesses considering AI adoption.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This blog post has consistently ranked as one of our most popular year after year. The insight about exceptional customer service and the customer experience is still rock solid, and so we decided to revisit the article entering 2025. When it comes to customer experience , there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry.

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IntouchInsight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

At Intouch, we’re always looking for ways to make our platform work better for you. This month, we’re introducing a new feature to IntouchIntelligence (IQ): Data Table CSV Export.

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Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These days, businesses know that top-notch customer service isn’t just a competitive advantage – it’s an expectation. Luckily, many new AI and automation tools help CX departments boost customer satisfaction while cutting overhead. Still, not all service challenges are the same. It’s different answering a simple question versus helping with complex tasks like troubleshooting.

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Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Table of Contents Key Takeaways Why Ecommerce Growth Strategies Are Essential 1. Analyzing Market Trends and Customer Behavior 2. Personalizing the Customer Journey 3. Expanding Revenue Channels 4. Optimizing Conversion Rates 5. Building Customer Loyalty for Retention 6. Boosting SEO and PPC Efforts 7. Leveraging Social Media and Influencer Marketing 8.

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Alida

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Get Insider Insights on Innovation in the Era of AI from Leading Researchers

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AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Prompt engineering refers to the practice of writing instructions to get the desired responses from foundation models (FMs). You might have to spend months experimenting and iterating on your prompts, following the best practices for each model, to achieve your desired output. Furthermore, these prompts are specific to a model and task, and performance isn’t guaranteed when they are used with a different FM.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Customer experience, or CX, is a fundamental component that determines the success of a business. Companies thriving today recognize that finding ways to improve customer experience is not just an option but a strategic necessity for 2025, with all the opportunities and challenges that it entails, and beyond. With so many aspects of CX to consider, we think it’s important to break down our suggested improvements into four key concepts.

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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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively integrate new technology into existing systems to enhance customer experience? Why is creating a frictionless customer experience important, and how can businesses achieve it? Why is understanding consumer behavior crucial for improving customer experience?

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Retently

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

First impressions in business? They’re exactly like a first date. Think about it: from the moment you meet, every glance, every word, and every interaction paints a picture. Will it lead to something great, or will it fizzle out with a polite “thanks, but no thanks” ? Just like meeting someone new, customers form snap judgments – sometimes in just a few seconds – about your business.

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Blake Morgan

DECEMBER 3, 2024

                                                                                  Stress isn’t just a personal challenge—it’s a hidden force that silently impacts leadership effectiveness and customer experience. The constant pressures of managing teams, meeting customer demands, and balancing personal responsibilities create microstresses that often go unnoticed but have profound effects on performance.

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AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Generative AI continues to transform numerous industries and activities, with one such application being the enhancement of chess, a traditional human game, with sophisticated AI and large language models (LLMs). Using the Custom Model Import feature in Amazon Bedrock , you can now create engaging matches between foundation models (FMs) fine-tuned for chess gameplay, combining classical strategy with generative AI capabilities.

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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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Adrian Swinscoe

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Every December for the last five years, I’ve compiled a set of predictions about what is likely to happen in the customer experience space in the […] The post Cutting through the noise to get to the reality of customer service AI first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 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. Top 30+ Customer Experience Statistics to Know in 2025 by Viraj Mahajan (Notta) If you were to list a business’s most crucial operations in 2024, customer service would probably be among the most important ones.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

No matter what sort of business you’re in, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is most probably already assisting you with marketing your products and services. For example, sites like Facebook and Google use AI for product placement and more. However, as AI developers continue to produce tools for a variety of business tasks, you may not be aware of some of the newest tools produced with marketers in mind.

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Very Best Service

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Revolutionising Customer Service: A Deep Dive into Recent Innovations Customer service has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. Businesses that prioritize exceptional customer experiences are more likely to retain loyal customers and attract new ones. This blog post explores some of the most innovative customer service practices that have emerged in recent times.

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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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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2024

As developers gear up for re:Invent 2024, they again face the unique challenges of physical racing. What are the obstacles? Let’s have a look. In this blog post, I will look at what makes physical AWS DeepRacer racing—a real car on a real track—different to racing in the virtual world—a model in a simulated 3D environment. I will cover the basics, the differences in virtual compared to physical, and what steps I have taken to get a deeper understanding of the challenge.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Forecasting in call centers helps today’s contact centers achieve high efficiency and customer satisfaction while keeping running costs low. Call centers predict future call volumes and other metrics so demand can be better met and good service levels can be maintained with optimized resources. This article will discuss why forecasting is vital these days.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2024

I’ve done a lot of business with this company over the past five years, and it’s always been a great experience. About twice a year, they send out a survey. I’ve always shared glowing comments and high scores – until recently. First, a little background. The surveys are always short, and because I like the company, I always fill them out. Since I’ve never had anything negative to say or guidance to offer, I assume that’s why I never heard back from them.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Unlock the full potential of your affiliate marketing efforts with the Pocket Option affiliate panel. This powerful tool lets you track your performance, optimize your campaigns, and make data-driven decisions that boost your earnings. With the support of the Pocket Option affiliate program, you can refine your strategies and increase your revenue. How to Get Started with Pocket Option Affiliate Registration The Pocket Option Affiliate Program is an easy and lucrative way to start earning money

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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DCX

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Inspiration, education, and coaching for customer-obsessed leaders. A new eCourse for CX professionals who lead, manage, or simply want to be heard—this is your playbook for building unshakable influence. Order Now —Welcome to the DCX Newsletter— Alright, let's shake things up a bit this week. Think back to a time when you heard, 'That's impossible.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Today, the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) analysts in Amazon Finance operations receive queries from customers through email, cases, internal tools, or phone. When a query arises, analysts must engage in a time-consuming process of reaching out to subject matter experts (SMEs) and go through multiple policy documents containing standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to the query.

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MiaRec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Did you know that only 21% of sales calls result in a win, and up to 60% of sales interactions end in indecision? While these facts might be surprising, they also show that there is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to sales performance. This is where AI Insights come in.

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Amplifai Coaching Category

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Learn how to navigate call center compliance with our comprehensive guide. Discover key regulations, consequences of non-compliance, and best practices to protect your contact center.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Wordwatch , an industry expert in compliance archiving and records management solutions, has today announced that Verint , The CX Automation Company, has joined its partnership programme. Verint has joined the Wordwatch Partner Programme , enabling Verint to expand its financial compliance capabilities to interactions from legacy recording systems.

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Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today’s podcast features a series of interviews I conducted with HubSpot executives when I attended HubSpot’s recent GROW Europe 2024 event at the Queen Elizabeth Hall […] The post Broken funnels, flywheels and human messaging – Key insights from HubSpot executives at GROW Europe 2024 first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Generative AI agents are designed to interact with their environment to achieve specific objectives, such as automating repetitive tasks and augmenting human capabilities. By orchestrating multistep workflows that adapt to evolving goals in real time, these agents increase productivity, reduce errors, and deliver more personalized experiences. To manage these complex workflows effectively, agents rely on an orchestration strategy that coordinates interactions with various tools, knowledge source

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