InMoment XI
JULY 20, 2016
I knew the unexpected was possible, as a researcher and a realist. But I also knew the odds were in my favor, as someone who relies heavily on statistics and trusts data over anecdotes. “Your second comes earlier,” everyone said. “It’ll be fine. I really want to get this training under my belt before taking.
C3Centricity
JULY 2, 2016
Your brand is not what you think it is! It is what your customers think it is; its brand image, personality and its value to them. I was lecturing at Miami University a couple of weeks ago on brand image and personality. These are two vital elements of branding. They need to be clear and [.]. The post What Every Marketer Needs to Know about Brand Image, Equity, Personality & Archetypes appeared first on C3Centricity.
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ijgolding
JULY 18, 2016
Before I start this post, I must first make a couple of sincere apologies. As a result of travelling a great deal, I often write about my experiences of doing so. Some of the best and worst experiences I have ever had have been whilst travelling. I acknowledge how lucky I am to go to the places I do and want to apologise to those who tire of reading about my highs and lows around the world.
Experience Matters
JULY 28, 2016
In a previous post, I described how today’s management techniques reflect outdated assumptions of technology-enabled practices, human behavior, and the meaning of success. That’s why organizations must shift to what I’m calling Modernize Leadership. I’m writing individual posts for each of the eight key changes required to modernize leadership.
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Steve DiGioia
JULY 11, 2016
This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. A touch of independence mixed with patience, possessing a definite superiority complex and territorial. These are some characteristics associated with the common house cat. But what if we in the customer service industry held these same traits dear to our heart? My cat is not responsible for anyone other than herself.
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InMoment XI
JULY 26, 2016
Telecom Dream Becomes Nightmare But Has Happy Ending Recently, I needed to have a hard-wired internet line installed at my house to be better able to work remotely. We already had service with this Internet Service Provider (ISP) but my wife had been involved with the original installation of the service. This time around, it. View Article.
C3Centricity
JULY 31, 2016
I had lunch last week with one of my ex-colleagues. We decided to try a new restaurant close to where she works. It’s only been open a month, and it shows. This hospitality outlet certainly has a lot to learn about customer centricity! I was able to share our “adventure” with the proprietor when his manager (naively?) asked us if we had enjoyed our lunch.
ijgolding
JULY 19, 2016
Over the last few years, I have contacted a number of CEOs of organisations I have personally interacted with. Although I do not intentionally seek out experiences that fail to meet my expectations, on the occasion where I have an experience that really ‘irks’ me in some way, I feel that it is necessary to let the person ultimately accountable for Customer Experience understand my pain (metaphorically speaking of course!).
Experience Matters
JULY 26, 2016
Our research shows that emotion has a significant impact on customer loyalty, yet is almost entirely ignored. To help companies recognize and tap into the power of customer emotion, we started the “Intensify Emotion” campaign. As part of this campaign, we’ve created the Intensify Emotion Provider Showcase as an opportunity to highlight some of the vendors who […].
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Steve DiGioia
JULY 25, 2016
because when you prepare well calmness will take over. This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. It takes much to be successful in the customer service industry. Today’s shoppers are a hardened bunch. More than ever before they are knowledgeable, deliberate in their price negotiations and not afraid to uphold their expectations. Do you have customer service courage?
Alida
JULY 19, 2016
It’s impossible to overstate the urgency for businesses to understand Millennials, the generation born between 1980 and 1995. In the U.S. alone, Millennials number 80 million, and control over $600 billion in annual spending. Also known as Gen Y, this cohort already has enormous impact on society and the economy. In a new comprehensive report, Vision Critical, in partnership with the insights consultancy Maru VCR&C, set out to uncover truths and bust myths about this elusive generation.
InMoment XI
JULY 11, 2016
“Gotta catch ‘em all” is the challenge Nintendo customers have in the new augmented reality gaming experience, Pokémon GO. Everywhere you look there are hubs of gamers with phones in front of their faces, collecting Pokémon. Pokémon GO is not only changing the way that customers interact with Nintendo as a company, but the way.
C3Centricity
JULY 17, 2016
One of the best ways to a deeper understanding of your customers is to watch and listen to them whenever you can. Observation and listening are powerful but often underutilised tools of the marketer. It is, therefore, disappointing that so many companies run to conduct market research, usually a qualitative study, as a first step [.]. The post Five Rules of Observation and Why it’s Hard to Do Effectively appeared first on C3Centricity.
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ijgolding
JULY 27, 2016
I have been positively influenced by many people and organisations over the years – in fact I continue to be on a daily basis. As well as being a big believer in the principle of ‘simplicity’, I am also an advocate of ‘shamelessly stealing’ ideas that make sense to me. Maybe the utilisation of ideas garnered from others should not be considered ‘stealing’ – especially if credit is always given to those who were behind the idea – perhaps the r
Experience Matters
JULY 12, 2016
For the third straight year, USAA took the top spot in the Temkin Web Experience Ratings. Based on a study of 10,000 U.S. consumers, the 2016 Temkin Web Experience Ratings examine 257 companies across 20 industries (see full list of companies (.pdf)). You can see all of the company data on the Temkin Ratings website. Download dataset for $295 (download sample file (.xls)) […].
Steve DiGioia
JULY 18, 2016
your apologies only go so far This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. While driving home late one night from work I stopped into a Wendy’s Restaurant for a quick meal. I hand over my credit card for payment; it’s denied. What, how can that be? A few minutes later my wife calls me to say that she just got a call from the credit card company, the bank, saying they want to speak to me about the card.
Kayako
JULY 7, 2016
When you call in to speak with the customer service team of a cable company to cancel your contract, you might expect some hiccups, but overall would expect it to be relatively easy. Perhaps the customer support agent might try to plead with you to not cancel your contract, but ultimately they should respect your request. But not for former Engadget editor-in-chief Ryan Block.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
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.
Who's Your Gladys?
JULY 7, 2016
While many companies like to combine stellar customer service with a subtle up-sell to grow their sales, there’s a fine line between an up-sell and a turn-off. Here’s a great example of what not to do. I had 10 minutes to squeeze in a quick call. The post Tactics that Kill Customer Relationships appeared first on Who's Your Gladys?
C3Centricity
JULY 2, 2016
Your brand is not what you think it is! It is what your customers think it is; its brand image, personality and its value to them. I was lecturing at Miami University a couple of weeks ago on brand image and personality. These are two vital elements of branding. They need to be clear and consistently represented in all your communications. If you’re having issues with your own brand in either of these areas, then you’ll find the following article both interesting and valuable.
Experience Investigators by 360Connext
JULY 27, 2016
You only know what you know. That’s the insurmountable truth about each human’s perspective. Our lens is just that – ours. This is a particular challenge in customer experience. Think about it. Not only do you only know what you know – but your customers are each individual human beings, too. (And yes, this also […]. The post 3 Ways to Expand Customer Experience Consciousness appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting.
Experience Matters
JULY 21, 2016
Unilever agreed to purchase Dollar Shave Club for $1 billion. The five year old company built a direct-to-consumer subscription razor blades service and expanded its offerings to include its own brand of shaving cream and after-shave lotion. Its 2015 revenues were $152 million. My take: Wow, that’s a lot of money. Why would Unilever spend so aggressively on this young […].
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.
Michelli Experience
JULY 20, 2016
Let me guess, you’d like your prospective customers to learn about your products or services WITHOUT you having to invest a bundle of money in marketing! Hmm…let’s think about a recent product launch that fits that description. How about learning from the makers of Pokémon Go? Days before it’s release, millions of posts began to appear on social feeds (despite minimal marketing) and within one day of the US launch Pokémon Go became the top-grossing app on iOS (not bad for a free to download app
Kayako
JULY 4, 2016
When we built the first Kayako, we wanted to create a customer service tool that had the customer at its heart. Something that would help us speak the customer’s language, tick their boxes, and voila — ticket closed. Happy customers, happy support team, right? But times have changed. Customers expect 24/7 availability and an uninterrupted conversation, even as they switch between their favorite channels—from Twitter to email, from email back to your Help Center—without thinking twice or w
ijgolding
JULY 29, 2016
Keeping hold of staff is a tricky business. With ample opportunities to network and connect with other businesses, employers run the risk of losing their best talent. To retain staff, it’s important to provide a great company culture that makes your employees want to work for you and offer benefits which make them feel appreciated. A recent study by Glassdoor found that 57 percent of respondents felt that employee benefits and perks were top factors when considering a new job.
Vonage
JULY 15, 2016
I was recently preparing for an overseas trip and needed information about international calling plans for my mobile phone. I asked my assistant to call my carrier and inquire about the best plan for my needs. Sounds simple, right? Just call and get the information then sign up for the best plan. But it wasn’t that easy. . Without going into all the details, my assistant called, but what she was told didn’t seem to make sense.
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
Experience Investigators by 360Connext
JULY 21, 2016
One of the most rewarding parts of being a Customer Experience Investigator™ is when a client and I gather people from all departments of their organization to map the customer touchpoints. We call these CXI® Touchpoint Discovery Workshops because they are not only about the actual touchpoint mapping, but about seeing the customer journey from a […].
Experience Matters
JULY 8, 2016
I’m extremely proud to be a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP). One of the reasons is that this certification encourages CX professionals to build and maintain their expertise at a high level, which will raise the overall quality of CX across organizations. So my hope is that more qualified CX professionals will join the ranks of CCXPs.
Customer Bliss
JULY 13, 2016
Guest Post by Chip R. Bell. Chip R. Bell is a renowned keynote speaker and the author of several best-selling books. His newest book is Sprinkles: Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service. He can be reached at www.chipbell.com. How’s Everything? Ever had a maitre’d, waiter or waitress saunter up to your table and ask the ubiquitous “How’s everything?
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