May, 2012

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Social CRM: An Idea Whose Time has Come?

Customers Rock!

Social Media CRM, or Social CRM, is getting a lot of air time these days. But where does it fit? Today’s post is by Laurie Shook. Laurie is a technology marketer creating solutions that help people communicate and collaborate more effectively. When not blogging, on Twitter, or on Facebook, she is marketing WikiThreads , her small business featuring Dallas t-shirts and logo embroidery.

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Video: F1 Cutaway is Fascinating

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Good morning. In case you’re bored today or looking for a quick break at lunch, take a look at this video put out by the Sauber F1 Team. It’s quite astounding how they can fit everything into such a confined area and highlights the incredible technical complexities of F1. Down where the rest of us. View Article.

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Using Story to Weave Emotionally Engaging Customer Experiences

Customer Input

'Using the power of storytelling, organizations can create not only more seamless cross-departmental interactions, but create more emotionally engaging customer experiences.

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Take lessons from the leaders in customer service

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If I have a problem with Comcast, I am obligated to call their toll-free number and begin the maze of selecting the right option. When I finally arrive at choice #3 I am then instructed to hold on for the next available agent who will assist me with my problem. There is no relaxing elevator music where I can work until an agent answers; instead I’m forced to listen to a litany of advertisements offering me more services that might very well call me back to this same maze of customer servic

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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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Motivating Your Customer Service Team

Pretium Solutions

Effective customer service leadership requires setting high standards and expectations for your customer service team and then doing what it takes to help them get there. In this video blog, Jack explores how setting the right performance standards for your customer service team can mean the difference between mediocrity and excellence. The post Motivating Your Customer Service Team appeared first on Pretium Solutions.

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Customer Experience Food for Thought

Customers Rock!

I want to eat there! As many of you know, I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately, speaking about my book and sharing the Customers Rock! message all over the world – most recently in Bogota, Colombia! As most travelers are aware, the customer experience is especially important when you are away from home; it becomes something we are truly living.

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Video: F1 Cutaway is Fascinating

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Good morning. In case you’re bored today or looking for a quick break at lunch, take a look at this video put out by the Sauber F1 Team. It’s quite astounding how they can fit everything into such a confined area and highlights the incredible technical complexities of F1. Down where the rest of us.

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Customer service is in the eye of the beholder

Very Best Service

'Beauty has long been recognised to be in the eye of the beholder. Could the same be said about customer service? The ideal customer service standards have been established for many different services across all sectors but do we give customers enough choice? Do they have the ability to put emphasis on certain element of the service and totally ignore others.

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How to treat bad comments on social media sites

Service Untitled

Social media customer service is the quickest way for organizations to handle customer complaints, but it’s for all the world to see and can definitely have some negative effects on a company’s reputation. Facebook, Twitter, and company blogs are the most popular social media sites, and a proactive campaign to handle negative press can save an organization’s brand.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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Sleepy Guy’s Excellent Customer Experience Adventure

Pretium Solutions

OK, I’m all about true confessions. I’ve already admitted in prior blog posts my addiction to The Voice and that I play tennis with some gentlemen twice my age; now I have yet another tidbit to share about the mundane life I live. I certainly don’t lead a crazy college lifestyle anymore; I never did really. Nothing racy, I live in a mother’s world of carpools, homework and kids’ activities.

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Using Story to Weave Emotionally Engaging Customer Experiences

Customer Input

Using the power of storytelling, organizations can create not only more seamless cross-departmental interactions, but create more emotionally engaging customer experiences.

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Lithium’s Customer Heroes

Customers Rock!

I recently attended the 2012 Lithium Network Conference (LiNC for short) in San Francisco to hear about the latest and greatest from Lithium Technologies as well as from thought leaders such as Brian Solis , photo left, who shared about Digital Darwinism from his new book The End of Business as Usual. Lithium’s software powers the social customer experience, including online branded communities, for over 300 brands including AT&T, Best Buy, Sephora, Skype, and most recently added Nestl

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F1 Cutaway is Fascinating

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Good morning. In case you’re bored today or looking for a quick break at lunch, take a look at this video put out by the Sauber F1 Team. It’s quite astounding how they can fit everything into such a confined area and highlights the incredible technical complexities of F1. Down where the rest of us.

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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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The Pros of PSAP Consolidation

Customer Interactions

'When you hear the word ‘consolidation,’ the first things that come to mind are somewhat negative: shutting down call centers to create a single larger one; saving money by using fewer staff, fewer systems, and reducing overhead; and so on. While on the surface, the main purpose of consolidation might be to save money, consolidation is actually one of the best ways to improve operations.

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What Mickey Mouse can teach us about customer service

Service Untitled

It’s the Disney Institute’s 16th birthday, and as with all Sweet Sixteen parties, it’s a chance to celebrate successes and see how the pixie dust of enchantment mixes so effectively with the success of one man’s dream. Walt Disney stated, “You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” The Disney Institute originally began in 1986 in Orlando offering “leisure learning&#

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6 Ways to Advance Your Call Center Performance (Part II)

Pretium Solutions

As customer experience and customer service increasingly become a strategic priority for companies looking to differentiate themselves, call center leaders are under more pressure than ever to ramp up their call center performance. Recap: In Part I of this blog post, I covered the following three areas to focus on in order to advance your call center performance : 1.

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Surveying Non-Desk-Bound Staff

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Everyone agrees that it is important to gather feedback from employees in both a structured and unstructured fashion. Communication and transparency are critical to building a culture of trust and engagement where employees thrive and strive to provide their best performance. High levels of employee contentment are reflected in the customer experience.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Surveying Non-Desk-Bound Staff

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Everyone agrees that it is important to gather feedback from employees in both a structured and unstructured fashion. Communication and transparency are critical to building a culture of trust and engagement where employees thrive and strive to provide their best performance. High levels of employee contentment are reflected in the customer experience.

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Surveying Non-Desk-Bound Staff

InMoment XI

Everyone agrees that it is important to gather feedback from employees in both a structured and unstructured fashion. Communication and transparency are critical to building a culture of trust and engagement where employees thrive and strive to provide their best performance. High levels of employee contentment are reflected in the customer experience.

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Industry Study Worthwhile Reviewing

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I came across a study that was done by Booz & Co. entitled the US Automotive Industry Study and Confidence Index. The sub-title is A Return to Optimism and the report does a nice job at covering some of the more salient issues facing the industry. The link is: [link] Topics covered include: 1. The. View Article.

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Industry Study Worthwhile Reviewing

InMoment XI

I came across a study that was done by Booz & Co. entitled the US Automotive Industry Study and Confidence Index. The sub-title is A Return to Optimism and the report does a nice job at covering some of the more salient issues facing the industry. The link is: [link] Topics covered include: 1. The.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Industry Study Worthwhile Reviewing

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I came across a study that was done by Booz & Co. entitled the US Automotive Industry Study and Confidence Index. The sub-title is A Return to Optimism and the report does a nice job at covering some of the more salient issues facing the industry. The link is: [link] Topics covered include: 1. The.

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Day Two at VoCFusion 2012

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After an evening party at the Cosmopolitan Hotel’s Bamboo pool, VoCFusion attendees were up early for Wednesday’s events. The day started out with a demo of new Allegiance capabilities that will help companies uncover insights fast by identifying patterns in customer feedback and operational data.

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Day Two at VoCFusion 2012

InMoment XI

After an evening party at the Cosmopolitan Hotel’s Bamboo pool, VoCFusion attendees were up early for Wednesday’s events. The day started out with a demo of new Allegiance capabilities that will help companies uncover insights fast by identifying patterns in customer feedback and operational data.

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Day Two at VoCFusion 2012

InMoment XI

After an evening party at the Cosmopolitan Hotel’s Bamboo pool, VoCFusion attendees were up early for Wednesday’s events. The day started out with a demo of new Allegiance capabilities that will help companies uncover insights fast by identifying patterns in customer feedback and operational data.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Highlights from Day One at VoCFusion 2012

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More than 350 Voice of Customer (VOC) and customer experience professionals gathered today at the Metropolitan Hotel in Las Vegas for the first day of VoCFusion 2012. In temperatures approaching 100 degrees, attendees stayed cool inside and shared experiences on how to apply customer intelligence to fuel financial and operational growth.

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Highlights from Day One at VoCFusion 2012

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More than 350 Voice of Customer (VOC) and customer experience professionals gathered today at the Metropolitan Hotel in Las Vegas for the first day of VoCFusion 2012. In temperatures approaching 100 degrees, attendees stayed cool inside and shared experiences on how to apply customer intelligence to fuel financial and operational growth.

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Highlights from Day One at VoCFusion 2012

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More than 350 Voice of Customer (VOC) and customer experience professionals gathered today at the Metropolitan Hotel in Las Vegas for the first day of VoCFusion 2012. In temperatures approaching 100 degrees, attendees stayed cool inside and shared experiences on how to apply customer intelligence to fuel financial and operational growth.

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