April, 2010

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The Importance of Customer Listening

Customers Rock!

(Note: This post is a reprise of an earlier Customers Rock! blog post, and one that was very popular with my readers. As customer listening has become a common topic recently, I felt it would be helpful to post it again, especially as it discusses NON social media listening. Important to listen via all channels!). Are we putting up walls between the enterprise and its customers?

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The Complex World of Customer Feedback

InMoment XI

Not long ago, when customers had an issue with poor product or service, they had limited options. Either they could write a letter using pen and paper, or they could make a phone call hoping to talk with someone who could make a difference. Getting the company’s attention was only the beginning. Getting a response.

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Characteristics of a customer-focused company

CX Advantage Walker

"Market orientation refers to the organizationwide generation of market intelligence pertaining to current and future needs of customers, dissemination of intelligence within the organization, and responsiveness to it." Kohli, Jaworski & Kumar 1993, p. 468 My last post defined the concept of market orientation and how important it is to our understanding of customer centricity.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Internal customer service counts too

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Internal customer service counts too Cheryl April 22, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service , Proactive 1 Comment Everyone has a customer whether it be outside or inside of the company, and morale, productivity, and employee retention improves when we are able to properly facilitate internal customer service.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Welcome to NICE Fusion

Customer Interactions

'Welcome to NICE Fusion, the NICE Systems’ Security blog. We’re excited to have an opportunity to discuss many thought-provoking topics and issues related to security and public safety with you. Our bloggers are some of the best known talents in security and public safety. The blog will feature: Dr. Bob Banerjee on all topics video Chris Wooten on public safety Douglas Florence on the gaming market.

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The Complex World of Customer Feedback

InMoment XI

Not long ago, when customers had an issue with poor product or service, they had limited options. Either they could write a letter using pen and paper, or they could make a phone call hoping to talk with someone who could make a difference. Getting the company’s attention was only the beginning. Getting a response.

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The Complex World of Customer Feedback

InMoment XI

Not long ago, when customers had an issue with poor product or service, they had limited options. Either they could write a letter using pen and paper, or they could make a phone call hoping to talk with someone who could make a difference. Getting the company’s attention was only the beginning. Getting a response.

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Trapped by Customer Satisfaction

InMoment XI

My last business trip resulted in no less than four feedback opportunities: the airline, the hotel, the rental car company and the travel agency. Each of these organizations sought my feedback to help improve my customer experience. Marvelous! It seems every time I buy a product or service, the provider offers the opportunity to give them.

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Trapped by Customer Satisfaction

InMoment XI

My last business trip resulted in no less than four feedback opportunities: the airline, the hotel, the rental car company and the travel agency. Each of these organizations sought my feedback to help improve my customer experience. Marvelous! It seems every time I buy a product or service, the provider offers the opportunity to give them.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Trapped by Customer Satisfaction

InMoment XI

My last business trip resulted in no less than four feedback opportunities: the airline, the hotel, the rental car company and the travel agency. Each of these organizations sought my feedback to help improve my customer experience. Marvelous! It seems every time I buy a product or service, the provider offers the opportunity to give them.

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Five Voice of the Customer Pitfalls

InMoment XI

It’s now commonplace for companies to ask for customer feedback by email, phone or even the mail. But that’s just one factor in VOC success. CustomerThink research has identified the following five major pitfalls to VOC success: 1. Lack of executive support to drive change Being customer-centric is easy to say but hard to do.

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Five Voice of the Customer Pitfalls

InMoment XI

It’s now commonplace for companies to ask for customer feedback by email, phone or even the mail. But that’s just one factor in VOC success. CustomerThink research has identified the following five major pitfalls to VOC success: 1. Lack of executive support to drive change Being customer-centric is easy to say but hard to do.

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Five Voice of the Customer Pitfalls

InMoment XI

It’s now commonplace for companies to ask for customer feedback by email, phone or even the mail. But that’s just one factor in VOC success. CustomerThink research has identified the following five major pitfalls to VOC success: 1. Lack of executive support to drive change Being customer-centric is easy to say but hard to do.

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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What Drives Banking Customers to Recommend Products to Others?

InMoment XI

Net Promoter Score (NPS) provides a simple and valuable way for businesses to measure customer satisfaction and promotion. The assumption is that the more likely customers are to recommend, the more likely those recommendations will turn into new business and revenue. But the question remains: how to grow the promoter group. Businesses that successfully identify.

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What Drives Banking Customers to Recommend Products to Others?

InMoment XI

Net Promoter Score (NPS) provides a simple and valuable way for businesses to measure customer satisfaction and promotion. The assumption is that the more likely customers are to recommend, the more likely those recommendations will turn into new business and revenue. But the question remains: how to grow the promoter group. Businesses that successfully identify.

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What Drives Banking Customers to Recommend Products to Others?

InMoment XI

Net Promoter score (NPS) provides a simple and valuable way for businesses to measure customer satisfaction and promotion. The assumption is that the more likely customers are to recommend, the more likely those recommendations will turn into new business and revenue. But the question remains: how to grow the promoter group. Businesses that successfully identify.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer complaints to be.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer complaints to be addressed by airlines Cheryl April 29, 2010 Angry Customers , Customer Service 1 Comment New travel regulations formulated by the Department of Transportation become effective tomorrow on April 29th and will help US airlines better serve travelers.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Credit cards offer extra customer.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Credit cards offer extra customer service perks Cheryl April 14, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies No Comments My new Nordstrom credit card came in the mail, and I was pleasantly surprised.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Help customer focus with the.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Help customer focus with the right attitude Cheryl April 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 1 Comment There are a number of factors that significantly affect how well a customer service representative is able to identify and help customers.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Spirit Airlines' customer.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Spirit Airlines’ customer satisfaction a myth Cheryl April 07, 2010 Angry Customers , Customer Service , Specific Companies 4 Comments Spirit Airlines predominantly serves the East Coast, Caribbean, Bahamas, Latin America, and a few mid-western routes from Chicago and Detroit.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Improving customer service.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Improving customer service telephone manners Cheryl April 06, 2010 Customer Service , Customer Service Experience , Etiquette , Little Things, Big Differences 1 Comment That “front line&# telephone introduction can be a positive experience or a virtual punch in the mouth.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Diapers.com uses customer service.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Diapers.com uses customer service to woo baby market Cheryl April 05, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service , Specific Companies No Comments Originally launched by two frustrated fathers who grew weary of those late night car trips to find diapers and baby supplies, Marc Lore and Vinit Bharara started a baby-focused e-commerce si

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer satisfaction surveys

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer satisfaction surveys Cheryl April 19, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service , Surveys 3 Comments I used to dabble in some online survey groups to gain experience in identifying customer satisfaction criteria.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer loyalty built on company.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer loyalty built on company focus Cheryl April 16, 2010 Customer Service , Proactive 2 Comments I grew up in a very small town where we were mostly limited to one grocery store, one department store, one morning restaurant, and even one book store.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer focus customizes Rite.

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Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer focus customizes Rite Aid services Cheryl April 02, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Little Things, Big Differences , Service Untitled , Specific Companies No Comments Competition among pharmacy retailers and the need to create more efficient business plans are a sign of the times.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.