Vonage

MAY 24, 2016

New research from NewVoiceMedia offers a compelling view of the consequences of poor customer service in the UK. The results reveal that an estimated £11 billion is lost by UK businesses each year following a bad customer experience. How well do you understand your customer journey?

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Customer service is an essential element for companies working in the lending industry. Whenever people are looking for lenders, they always seek a company with the best customer reviews. Reliable customer service helps put loan applicants at ease, promoting trust and confidence during all financial operations.

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Trends Customer Service Banking Financial 52

NICE inContact

AUGUST 7, 2019

If delivering extraordinary digital customer service were as simple as following a formula, everyone would be doing it. In fact, 89% of tweets from customers to businesses still go unanswered, and poor customer service is one of the main reasons for customer churn. But not everyone is.

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Software Customer Service Chatbots Social Media 156

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, the importance of customer service in healthcare has come to the forefront. In this article, we look at some key strategies and techniques for providing excellent patient care. According to a survey by Accenture , 25% of patients have switched healthcare providers due to poor customer service.

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Inbenta

MARCH 30, 2021

During lockdowns, workers have been unable to access their workplaces and many services have been disrupted or forced to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to keep up with market demands. What is customer service automation and what benefits does it provide? Customer service automation trends.

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Thematic

MARCH 20, 2025

Ever felt frustrated after contacting customer service and getting no real help? Businesses today receive huge volumes of customer feedback—from emails and chats to surveys and reviews. Simply put, it’s about digging into unstructured feedback to uncover meaningful insights that improve customer service.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 7, 2019

If delivering extraordinary digital customer service were as simple as following a formula, everyone would be doing it. In fact, 89% of tweets from customers to businesses still go unanswered, and poor customer service is one of the main reasons for customer churn. But not everyone is.

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Software Customer Service Chatbots Social Media 136

Vonage

MARCH 2, 2017

Possibly one of my biggest push buttons in business today is customer service – businesses are so focused on enticing new customers that they often disregard the value of their existing ones. In social media, customer service has been something of an afterthought and is still very much in its infancy.

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Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 120

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Here are some things businesses should keep in mind as they begin to adopt AI technologies. . Technology has altered customer service expectations forever. Mobile apps and support portals provide customers with the tools to access round-the-clock service without ever needing to speak to a person. .

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Joe Rawlinson

MAY 8, 2019

Quite simply, poor customer service will eventually spell the end of an organization – according to the White House Office of Consumer Affairs, customers who are the victims of an unhappy experience will tell 9 to 15 people about it. Customer service starts with the means by which customers can contact you.

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ECXO

MARCH 15, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of customer experience, there are countless possibilities and challenges that businesses need to tackle. So, why not embrace the journey with enthusiasm and learn about the common pitfalls and “sins” that can negatively impact the customer experience?

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Vonage

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Customer service is too often thought of as a necessary evil – something which you have to provide, but a service that’s not a priority when you’ve got 101 things on your mind. However, for SMBs – and businesses of any size for that matter – good customer service is key to growing.

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Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Culture 120

Uniphore

JUNE 9, 2021

Break out of the traditional model with a “joined-up” service that utilizes resources and information from across the entire company. To understand what customers value, you’ll need to think like a true digital native. Use new technology to make it easier for employees to learn and grow in their roles.

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Oracle

JANUARY 7, 2019

When you consider that over the past year, poor customer service cost US businesses 75 billion dollars —a 20% increase from the previous year, it’s little wonder that 66% of respondents actually prefer self-service systems to speaking with a brand representative. Pros and cons of on-premise and cloud.

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Software Customer Service Self Service Multi-Channel 105

ShepHyken

JULY 9, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Customer Experience by Deb Miller. My Comment: Want to deliver bad customer service? Want to deliver good customer service?

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Vonage

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

It’s natural to always be on the lookout for ways to improve customer service at your organisation – but, sometimes, we’re so busy looking elsewhere that we don’t recognise what’s right under our own noses. The fix: Provide customer service that’s proactive as well as reactive. Being reactive, not proactive.

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Interactions

JANUARY 21, 2025

Utility outages due to extreme weather are accelerating customer service challenges for utility providers. When anxious, frightened customers seek answers fast, the last thing they want is to get stuck in a customer service doom loop. On average, the U.S. Eight in 10 major U.S. During an outage, emotions run high.

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Connections Self Service Poor Customer Service Virtual Agent 62

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 105

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. According to The Australian , the company now plans to spend $100 million over the next four years to improve their customer service. Brookes also plans to equip 65 stores with 4,000 touch screen registers.

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 96

Customer Guru

JANUARY 23, 2018

Happy customers play a major role in bringing repeat business and business through word-of-mouth and referrals. When a customer service agent resolves a customer’s grievance with immense care and attention, the customer will talk about it to his friends and family. Examples of Bad Customer Service.

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Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

As technology continues to open new avenues for innovation and business transformation, so too will the shopping and buying habits of consumers. Consequently, as newer technologies enable more ease in performing business transactions, consumers will have higher expectations when it comes to customer service and sales support.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

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NICE inContact

JULY 26, 2019

is the average cost saved per chatbot interaction for messaging-based banking bots 11,000 operating chatbots now are on Facebook Messenger $174 billion could be saved across insurance, financial services, sales, and customer service. How smart are chatbots today? To be honest, not very smart.

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Contact Center Chatbots Banking Poor Customer Service 139

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Maybe the best way to begin to describe excellent customer service is to talk about what it isn’t. It’s the opposite of this title, “The Lousy Customer Service We Receive Every Day.” ” Excellent customer service is seriously lacking most places we spend our money. Sure you can.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Customer service used to be viewed as the final link in the overall chain of customer touch points, a responsibility relegated to a department, contact center or automated attendant that would respond to complaints and (hopefully) eventually make things right. Leaders know that customer expectations are higher than ever.

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Vonage

DECEMBER 8, 2016

According to a study by NewVoiceMedia, US businesses are losing $62 billion per year, as a result of poor customer service. Since then, the number of US consumers who have reported leaving a business due to poor customer service has also risen from 44 percent to 49 percent.

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Contact Center Poor Customer Service Social Media Call Center 120

TechSee

AUGUST 16, 2022

TechSee’s new research explores the impact of the pandemic on customer loyalty across the customer service industry. Today, consumer loyalty is most impacted by the customer experience and overall service quality. Because of this, poor customer service experiences have increased the impact on churn.

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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Tools and Techniques for Competitive Analysis In today’s fast-paced, technology-rich environment, competitive analysis has undergone a transformation. For example, if you find that a competitor has high customer churn rates due to poor customer service, this isn’t just a point to mull over—it’s an actionable insight.

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Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 195

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 7, 2020

Improved customer service. But the one thing that the majority of customers will remember in all likelihood is the direct interaction they had with your business. . Your customer service team, of course! Great Customer Service Can Be an Asset to Your Business. Customer service is no rocket science.

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Customer Service How To Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 112

Retently

MARCH 11, 2025

Negative reviews that mention shipping issues, product defects, or poor customer service get escalated right away. CX Managers loop in the Customer Success team to address urgent cases before they escalate further. Do customers lack real-time tracking visibility? The real impact comes from acting on it.

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Ecommerce Self Service Customer Experience Management 115

ProProfs Chat

MAY 21, 2020

According to a study by Microsoft, 56% of people around the world have stopped doing business with a company because of poor customer service experience. However, it also indicates that a lot depends on the kind of customer service operators you hire for your business. What is a Customer Service Job?

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Tricia Morris

JULY 25, 2016

Delighting customers is not the key to consistently satisfying customer service. But customers don’t expect (or evenly necessarily want) to be delighted every time they engage for customer service. Customer Service Agent Does Not Have the Knowledge or Ability to Resolve My Issue.

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Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch. Think about it. Or recommend them to your friends and family?

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Customers That Stick

MAY 13, 2015

Comcast announced recently that it will be putting a massive effort behind changing its customer service. The announcement will come as welcome news to many Comcast customers. In the last few years, Comcast has become the poster child for terrible customer service provided by a faceless corporation with captive customers.

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Wireless Competitive Advantage 60

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX50 2020: Great customer experience starts with company culture by Morag Cuddeford-Jones. Level-up Your Customer Service With These 4 Dynamite Strategies by Tom Sagi.

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