CX Journey

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Do customers really care about brands? A couple weeks ago, SDL shared a post of theirs that included 25 facts about customer experience, including a variation of this one: Most people worldwide would not care if more than 73% of brands disappeared tomorrow. Do people care about brands?

Brands 206

Brands Loyalty Advertising Policies 206

Horizon CX

JUNE 27, 2023

Unifying Customer Experiences – Bridging the Gap Between Marketing Branding and Service Delivery Introduction In the realm of customer experience, two critical aspects often vie for attention — marketing branding and service delivery.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Culture Brands 130

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. Intro Voice: (00:04).

Customer Expectations 85

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 85

SurveySensum

APRIL 1, 2024

Trust in a brand is not merely beneficial; it is crucial for a startup’s survival and growth. Research indicates a customer trust directly correlates with brand loyalty. And loyal customers make purchases 90% more often and are inclined to spend more during each transaction, contributing to better cash flow for the brand.

Brands 52

Brands Case Study Social Media Feedback 52

Call Experts

JUNE 10, 2021

Customer expectations are not uniform, nor are customer experiences. . To build an ideal experience, you want to think about various characteristics, like social expectations, how they met your company, and which channel they choose to communicate with your company. . What are the customer’s expectations?

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Customer Experience Contact Center How To 52

InMoment XI

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Google Local Guide program features a global community of users that companies can engage with to support their marketing activities, build brand reputation, manage online reviews and ratings, and improve online search visibility and exposure. Local Guides (and, in general, all of your customers) care about being responded to.

Management 260

Management Strategy Video Feedback 260

ClearAction

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Are Your Customer Care Metrics Customer-Centric? Customer care metrics are a barometer of performance across a variety of customer interactions such as chat, text messages, email, social media and communities. Both of these orientations tend to be company-serving rather than customer-focused.

Customer Care 54

Customer Care Customer Centricity Metrics Social Media 54

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 53

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 53

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 52

BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

For many organizations, in-house customer care feels like the right choice. It keeps you close to your customers and ready to serve them with your exhaustive knowledge of your products or services. Customer care is often a 24/7/365 job, and the slightest disruption has the potential to impact your reputation and brand loyalty.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Customer Care Measurement Report 177

NetBase

JANUARY 2, 2020

So, here are five ways brands must resolve to listen better in 2020 if they want to be counted among the success stories. Resolution #1: Brand Health & Proactive PR. Brand health has to be a top priority these days, regardless of the space your business inhabits. Resolution #2: Customer Care. Absolutely.

Brands 60

Brands Social Media Analytics Exercises 60

Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Just consider these consumer insights from PwC: 3 in 4 customers identify customer experience as a top consideration in their purchasing decisions. 2 in 3 find excellent customer service more compelling than marketing and advertising. 1 in 2 believes that most brands could improve their customer service.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Customer Service Omni-Channel Customers 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This week we feature an article by Tanya Ahmed, a Digital Marketer of Vantage Circle , a cloud-based employee engagement platform. She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 100

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Implementing self-service features will allow customer service experts to focus on these more complicated issues, resulting in a better overall customer experience. #2 Customer care In today’s business landscape, customer care is crucial in protecting a company’s brand reputation.

Self Service 62

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 62

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Social media sites have evolved from simply personal sharing portals to communication platforms that can enable organizations to deliver enhanced customer care and customer relationship development not typically capable in traditional customer service channels. YoY increase in customer retention.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel How To 115

ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

The Customer Service Summit is a two-day event bringing over 150 senior customer experience, customer service and social customer care leaders together to discuss strategies for delivering effortless, efficient, and engaging customer experiences in an age of everchanging customer expectations.

Self Service 123

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Groups 123

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

And as we all know, replacing an existing customer costs 7 times more than retaining them. So how do you ensure your brand is retaining its precious customer base? We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . Stop trying to “satisfy” customers.

B2C 124

B2C Customer Retention Strategy Brands 124

CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

The firm collaborates with over 50 industry-leading contact centers, specializing in bespoke, technology-driven, CX-centric customer service solutions, ensuring an ideal partnership for any company, regardless of its size or sector, looking to outsource customer care.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Contact Center Competitive Advantage Hospitality 52

InteractionMetrics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each interaction your customers have with your company’s representatives gives them either a positive or a negative view of your company. In other words, your customer service is either promoting your brand or driving your customers away. What Exactly is Customer Service Consulting?

Consulting 52

Consulting Customer Service Company Call Recording 52

Kustomer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Now a customer’s product change can automagically inform them about changes in their order status, such as delivery notifications. In today’s service landscape, customer expectations continue to grow and evolve. This not only demonstrates a deep commitment to customer care but also builds loyalty and trust.

CRM 52

CRM Customer Retention Loyalty Customer Care 52

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Numerous studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more money for good service. Therefore, any company trying to improve their customer experience should follow a defined plan to adopt a strategy that is congruent with their customer expectations. Understand Customer and Market Perceptions.

Strategy 294

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 294

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Remember when social media was the young upstart of the customer care channels and voice was still king? Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. And asking who really owned the channel anyway – was it marketing?

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Zendesk’s research found that an overwhelming majority of consumers (nearly three out of five ) stated that quality customer service is paramount in cultivating brand loyalty. In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away.

NPS 208

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

What sets an exceptional retail customer experience apart? Because in a market brimming with choices, the way customers feel about your business can set you apart. A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Why does this matter so much?

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

DCX

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

-Mark Enjoy Free Access to this week’s Premium DCX Links Edition, Courtesy of Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange From October 20-23, Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Contact West 2024 is hitting Tucson, AZ, bringing together CX leaders for some real talk and genuine connections.

e-support 52

e-support Healthcare Customer Journeys Roadmap 52

Think Customers

JULY 7, 2022

To stand out during the competitive holiday season, retailers must deliver tailored experiences throughout the customer journey. According to the 2022 Retail Personalization Index , 71% of consumers will shop more often with brands or retailers that personalize their communications. What are retailers missing?

Retail 52

Retail Customer Care Consumers Customer Expectations 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. A shift to hybrid working has also forced brands, who hadn’t done so already, to digitally transform, increasing the speed of technology adoption.

Trends 98

Trends Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

Blake Morgan

OCTOBER 17, 2023

                          On this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast, I spoke with Kelly McDonald about meeting customer expectations. According to Kelly, so many businesses are still providing a one-size-fits-all customer experience, but this isn’t what customers want anymore.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Call Center Loyalty Groups 52

Lithium

APRIL 4, 2023

If you are a customer and unable to access anything, click the chat bubble (bottom right) and type Customer Access. Social Media Marketers Guide to a Difficult Economy: We’ll share how social media marketers can weather the storm and continue to deliver in their jobs. Can you afford to lose more?

Social Media 52

Social Media Metrics Brands Engagement 52

Storyminers

JANUARY 24, 2017

Customer experience expert Mike Wittenstein sheds light on enhanced customer expectations, AI innovation, and more. 2017 will be a year defined by how well companies continue to adapt to customer expectations—like the ability to get good service at any time of the day, via any device. Here’s what we learned.

Contact Center 133

Contact Center Omni-Channel Brands Hospitality 133

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 13, 2023

So, let’s explore some of the ways that automation has elevated the standard when it comes to providing an exceptional customer journey. The Importance of an Enhanced Customer Experience Customer Experience can be the differentiator for any brand. 28% expected a response within an hour.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots Customer Satisfaction Feedback 52

Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Whether it’s a contact center for doctors or accountants , these customer service hubs are not merely cost centers but vital touchpoints for building and maintaining strong customer relationships. TrueList explains that the worldwide market for answering services will reach $496 billion before 2027.

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Call Center Guidelines Customer Satisfaction 105

Stella Connect

JUNE 15, 2017

How well have mystery shopping companies (aka secret shopper companies) served your brand in the past? Most retail brands embrace the concept of mystery shopping. No matter how much data these retailers collect, the most important questions remain unanswered: Are our in-store employees doing exactly what we expect? Limited View.

ROI 40

ROI Measurement Brands Omni-Channel 40

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 30, 2020

Elaborating on this maxim, I would also like to add that unhappy customers can ruin the brand value in minutes. It takes less than a minute for an angry customer to post their bitter experiences online. And we all know, what goes online, reaches everyone and hampers the brand image as well. Customer expectations.

Customer Engagement 136

Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media Customers 136

Interactions

JUNE 17, 2021

We saw a fast reaction from brands in 2020 as they realized that they urgently needed to digitize their customer touchpoints. The effect of unpredictable volumes and changes to customer preferences forced brands to react with quickly deployed text channels to support increasing their self-service options. Empathy is king.

Self Service 62

Self Service Contact Center Touchpoint Trends 62

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations.

Exceptional Customer Service 101

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 101

Russel Lolacher

JANUARY 25, 2021

By establishing and maintaining relationships on a personal level across social platforms, you are also highlighting the value of your brand/organization/program/project for the world to see. Including between a brand and its customers. . Social media is meant to be social, so that is what your customers expect from you.

Social Media 119

Social Media Government Fashion Engagement 119