AskNicely

AUGUST 17, 2018

Why is Customer Obsession a Priority? And 23% of CEOs list customer service as one of their top three business priorities. Savvy CEOs understand that growth and employee engagement can be created by listening to customer feedback while following one guiding principle: Be customer obsessed. 28% say workforce.

Competitive Advantage 150

Competitive Advantage Feedback Net Promoter Score NPS 150

ECXO

MARCH 6, 2025

How to Lead a B2B CX Transformation ProgramAnd Avoid Costly Mistakes Introduction: The Importance of CX Transformation in B2B Todays business customers expect seamless, responsive, and value-rich interactions at every stage of the partnership. Leadership Commitment and Vision Leading a customer experience transformation starts at the top.

B2B 339

B2B Customer Journeys How To Effort Score 339

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To capitalize on those behaviors, you need to be able to perform customer behavior analysis. What Is Customer Behavior Analysis? Customer behavior analysis is the process of studying and interpreting how customers interact with a business at each stage of the customer journey.

Analysis 195

Analysis Customer Journeys Social Media Analytics 195

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Customers are increasingly likely to switch brands if they don’t feel satisfied. 83% of customers agree they feel more loyal to companies that respond to and resolve their complaints. Loyal customers are likely to spend more and advocate for your brand. Voice of Customer analysis is a useful system for accomplishing this goal.

Voice of Customer 195

Voice of Customer Analysis Loyalty Net Promoter Score 195

Retently

MARCH 11, 2025

Bridging the gap between what customers expect and what businesses deliver is the Customer Experience Manager. Whether its analyzing product reviews, refining post-purchase experiences, or working with marketing and support teams to resolve issues, their job is to make shopping effortless and enjoyable.

Ecommerce 115

Ecommerce Self Service Customer Experience Management 115

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. Competitive Advantage Customer retention gives businesses a strong competitive edge.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Financial Competitive Advantage Loyalty 52

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Losing customers never feels good, especially in a hyper-competitive market. In fact, it costs five times more to acquire new customers than it does to keep an existing one. But, what if you could predict and reduce customer churn to retain customers at risk of leaving you? What Is Customer Churn?

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys ROI Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 195

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Did you know that brands that invested in customer engagement saw an average revenue increase of 68%, with top-performing brands realizing a 123% increase in revenue? With acquisition costs at an all-time high, it has never been more important to engage your customers in a way that makes them lifelong fans of your brand.

Customer Engagement 195

Customer Engagement Engagement Omni-Channel e-support 195

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s well-known that keeping an existing customer is far more cost-effective than acquiring a new one. This understanding has pushed customer retention to the forefront in many businesses today. Yet, while companies have embraced new marketing strategies, retention strategies often lag, with many relying on outdated methods.

Customer Retention 59

Customer Retention Competitive Advantage Analytics Loyalty 59

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

The landscape of consumer expectations is constantly evolving, and understanding the value of customer experience has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage. And they will be rewarded for that focus on the customer! But, leaders, take a deep breath!

ROI 260

ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 260

eglobalis

APRIL 6, 2025

Part I: Foundational Dimensions of Customer Value Introduction: Why This Series and Why Now? In today’s rapidly transforming global economy, B2B value creation is no longer a theoretical conceptit’s the competitive foundation on which industry leaders operate. Key takeaways: Frame value in customer outcomes, not features.

Contact Center 271

Contact Center B2B Competitive Advantage Self Service 271

eglobalis

OCTOBER 9, 2024

When customers provide feedback, especially in the B2B space, the temptation is often to take their requests at face value and immediately begin development. After all, customer-centric businesses thrive on understanding and addressing their customers’ needs. I’d also love to hear your experiences on this subject.

Feedback 513

Feedback ROI Innovation B2B 513

eglobalis

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In 2024, a bold and controversial claim suggested that customer experience (CX) would become irrelevant by 2030. CX is not merely a function or a set of processes; it is an approach to creating value through customer understanding and continuous adaptation. Thoughtful content fosters credibility and maintains their engagement.

B2B 419

B2B Culture Government Innovation 419

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With 87% of consumers actively avoiding buying from brands they don’t trust, understanding and improving the customer experience has never been more critical. Customer experience analytics is the practice that empowers businesses to do just that. What is Customer Experience Analytics?

Analytics 243

Analytics Customer Experience e-support Net Promoter Score 243

Kayako

AUGUST 21, 2018

What is customer retention? Simply put, customer retention refers to the strategies and tactics businesses use to encourage repeat purchases and ongoing loyalty from their existing customer base. That’s why customer retention is so vital for businesses of every stripe. Build a Customer Feedback Loop.

Customer Retention 123

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 123

Uniphore

JANUARY 4, 2022

Uniphore Collaborates with Cisco to Enable Better Customer Experiences. How are you planning to leverage conversations to drive revenue and customer retention? Discover new ways to build and enhance contactless relationships with customers. He comes with a rich experience of around 12 years at Cisco Systems.

Contact Center 317

Contact Center Innovation Multi-Channel Customer Retention 317

InMoment XI

JULY 23, 2024

As digital transactions become more prevalent, the ecommerce customer experience is critical for its success. This post is all about exploring what ecommerce customer experience is, why it is important, and how you can enhance it to boost your business. What is Ecommerce Customer Experience?

Ecommerce 195

Ecommerce Measurement Customer Journeys Customer Experience 195

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that customer expectations are always changing, and you’ll never be able to keep up. However, all your customers want the same thing: to be able to interact with their brand on their terms. What is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Omni-Channel 195

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Social Media Self Service 195

ImprintCX Articles

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In a recent discussion with Vinay Parmar , I was struck by his suggestion that the title of Chief Customer Officer should be changed to Chief Collaboration Officer. Customer experience is often considered the cornerstone of a successful business strategy, but collaboration itself may be the keystone holding this strategy together.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Competitive Advantage Customer Retention 52

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As competition and buyer empowerment compound, customer experience (CX) is proving to be the only truly durable competitive advantage. Companies that earn $1 billion annually can expect to earn on average an additional $700 million within 3 years of investing in customer experience.

Metrics 195

Metrics Net Promoter Score Measurement Customer Experience 195

ECXO

MARCH 5, 2024

Revolutionize Your Business with Customer-centric Solutions using Design Thinking As we sail through the digital age, organizations worldwide are riding the wave of digital transformation to enhance customer experience. It’s about creating a shift in how businesses operate and deliver value to customers.

Customer Centricity 294

Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage Innovation Customer Journeys 294

InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

For as long as there has been business, there have been customers. And for as long as there have been customers, businesses have had to prioritize creating a positive customer experience. The customer experience—how buyers feel about their collective interactions with a brand—defines and motivates customer action.

Customer Expectations 195

Customer Expectations Meeting Customer Experience Touchpoint 195

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It’s crucial that brands understand the experiences they provide and whether or not they satisfy the needs of customers, employees, and beyond. Hopefully, your business has more than one customer. If not, that’s okay because market segmentation isn’t primarily concerned with how many customers you have.

Marketing 195

Marketing Customer Experience Return on Investment Analysis 195

Thematic

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What if you could anticipate your customers’ needs before they even tell you? That’s the power of customer experience insights—real-time feedback and data-driven analysis that help businesses understand what customers want, what frustrates them, and how to improve their journey. Let’s go!

Strategy 62

Strategy Customer Experience Social Media Handbook 62

Hello Customer

MAY 19, 2021

Organizations have multiple touchpoints which define their level of customer centricity. Since it plays a critical role in defining the level of customer centricity within the organization it can’t be overlooked. Recently, many organizations saw peaks in demand for customer service and the requests never went down.

Competitive Advantage 98

Competitive Advantage Customer Care Customer Centricity Contact Center 98

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. Without it, you risk taking a hit to your CSat scores, your brand loyalty, and your bottom line.

Contact Center 310

Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

If you take a look at Kayako’s website and blog, it’s obvious that we know live chat customer support is a big difference-maker for businesses large and small. But the biggest takeaway from our study isn’t a particular statistic—it’s that live chat (when done right) has the power to drive sales and boost customer loyalty.

Loyalty 180

Loyalty Sales Competitive Advantage Ecommerce 180

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Importance of CRM Databases in Competitive Analysis Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases are essential tools for storing and tracking customer information, interactions, and sales history. These are areas where you have the opportunity to differentiate your business and gain a competitive advantage.

Analysis 195

Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 195

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Customer expectations are at their peak in the current fast moving and interconnected digital era. Offering a customer service that runs all day is important for businesses: that is one of the ways that they will be able to meet the high demands of the customers.

Competitive Advantage 52

Competitive Advantage Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 52

Thematic

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Think customer loyalty programs are all about getting generic discounts, points and rewards? Today, it’s more about offering customers something as personalized as possible, so that they feel truly special. So, let’s look at ways to reduce churn with customer retention analytics and why it’s important in the first place.

Customer Retention 96

Customer Retention Analytics Data Strategy 96

Kayako

JULY 22, 2022

The concept of customer perception seems obvious, it is basically the customer’s opinion of a company at any given point during their customer journey. What is not so simple is tracking and measuring all the different variables that influence customer perception. Customer perception is directly tied to the bottom line.

Net Promoter Score 280

Net Promoter Score Measurement Effort Score NPS 280

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Of those customers, 76% get frustrated when they do not receive any level of personalization. When companies do offer personalized experiences, 78% of those customers who receive that level of personalization are likely to make repeat purchases. What is Voice of the Customer?

Effort Score 195

Effort Score Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Metrics 195

Alida

JUNE 23, 2017

Until this deal, traditional players had the advantage of offering an in-store experience—something that Amazon didn’t have yet at scale. It’s not inconceivable to imagine that Whole Foods customers will soon be able to order grocery items through Amazon.com or Alexa. With Whole Foods’ 450 stores, that has dramatically changed.

Retail 153

Retail Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity Innovation 153

TeamSupport

APRIL 26, 2019

Customer service is a concept that can mean many things to different businesses. At the heart of it all however, serving the customer is what keeps a business running. Gartner’s 2018 Customer Experience Survey found that two-thirds of a company’s competitive edge was predicated on the experience they delivered to their customers.

Competitive Advantage 55

Competitive Advantage Customer Service Self Service How To 55

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

In retail, the customer is king. It is common knowledge that the retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing the ways in which organizations can grow and remain competitive in their field, it is vital to craft plans that revolve around optimizing the customer experience.

Retail 119

Retail Self Service Customer Experience How To 119

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

A Forrester report highlights increasing customer retention by 5% can increase profits by up to 95%. Loyal customers spend about 30% more with brands than new customers. An investment to increase retention by 5% is surely a worthy business investment. Simple formula: Customer Retention = Engagement + Investment.

Customer Retention 82

Customer Retention Engagement Strategy Rewards Programs 82