June, 2012

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Video: The Importance of Being Honest

InMoment XI

Seems pretty straightforward. We teach our kids about it. We expect it from our colleagues. We demand it from companies we buy from. But in hard number terms, what’s the benefit to dealers if they’re honest, and probably more important, perceived as being honest by their customers? We explore this relationship in today’s Ride. Thanks.

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Employ more customer service options to provide a concierge level of excellence

Service Untitled

It’s not that we need surveys to show which organizations step out of the box to ensure a concierge level of excellence so coveted by consumers; organizations like Zappos, Amazon, and Nordstrom essentially offer everyone “fantastic” service. Customers who feel they have been treated royally will return to spend more money and even pay a premium for products or services.

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How Many Angry Customers Are You Creating at $15 Each?

Pretium Solutions

John Burton, a Director of Product Management on the CRM Team at SAP, posted an article yesterday entitled “ Uh, Oh! Call Center Reps Gone Wild! ” In it, John writes rather colorfully about the apparent lack of balance in many organizations between efforts to create great customer experiences , on the one hand, and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures, on the other.

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Customer service rainmaker

Very Best Service

'Should you want it or not, your company customer service performance is very likely to be a key determinant of its future success. Customer service as a rainmaker ? Its impact can not be underestimated but should conditions deteriorate and bring a little rain, make sure that all your customer service efforts bring a little ray of sunshine to spectacular effect.

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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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Urgent Communications’ Glenn Bischoff Interviews NICE’s Diamond Chaflawee at NENA

Customer Interactions

'Urgent Communications’ Editor Glenn Bischoff recently caught up with Diamond Chaflawee, NICE Systems’ Director of Marketing for the Public Safety Sector, at NENA. Diamond gave Glenn a primer on NICE Inform’s Next Gen 9-1-1 capabilities and talked about some of the new features of Inform coming down the road. In this video interview Diamond discusses how in the future PSAPs will be able to use NICE Inform to capture and manage any traffic coming through the ESInet, including SI

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Video: The Importance of Being Honest

InMoment XI

Seems pretty straightforward. We teach our kids about it. We expect it from our colleagues. We demand it from companies we buy from. But in hard number terms, what’s the benefit to dealers if they’re honest, and probably more important, perceived as being honest by their customers? We explore this relationship in today’s Ride. Thanks.

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Getting back to the basics of effective customer service

Service Untitled

In one of the most successful self-help books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , author Stephen Covey identifies the elements truly effective people use regularly as tools towards their success. No matter how quickly technology continues to dazzle us with innovative ways to contact our customers, understand new products, or strive to make purchasing convenient and quick, satisfied customers and our future relationships with them are what keeps our businesses growing.

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How Many Angry Customers Are You Creating at $15 Each?

Pretium Solutions

John Burton, a Director of Product Management on the CRM Team at SAP, posted an article yesterday entitled “ Uh, Oh! Call Center Reps Gone Wild! ” In it, John writes rather colorfully about the apparent lack of balance in many organizations between efforts to create great customer experiences , on the one hand, and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures, on the other.

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The Importance of Being Honest

InMoment XI

Seems pretty straightforward. We teach our kids about it. We expect it from our colleagues. We demand it from companies we buy from. But in hard number terms, what’s the benefit to dealers if they’re honest, and probably more important, perceived as being honest by their customers? We explore this relationship in today’s Ride. Thanks.

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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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Video: If You Want Younger Customers, Make Sure You Know What it Means

InMoment XI

In this the second of two postings, I want to look at the implications of bringing younger customers into the brand. If you have this as a strategy, just be prepared for what it means on some key metrics.

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Video: If You Want Younger Customers, Make Sure You Know What it Means

InMoment XI

In this the second of two postings, I want to look at the implications of bringing younger customers into the brand. If you have this as a strategy, just be prepared for what it means on some key metrics.

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If You Want Younger Customers, Make Sure You Know What it Means

InMoment XI

In this the second of two postings, I want to look at the implications of bringing younger customers into the brand. If you have this as a strategy, just be prepared for what it means on some key metrics.

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Video: How Old Are Car Buyers in North America?

InMoment XI

The first step in developing a marketing strategy is to understand who is buying the product. Pretty fundamental but it’s essential. Today’s posting looks at the age of who exactly is buying our vehicles in the US and Canada. Let me know what you think and have a good week. Chris.

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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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Video: How Old Are Car Buyers in North America?

InMoment XI

The first step in developing a marketing strategy is to understand who is buying the product. Pretty fundamental but it’s essential. Today’s posting looks at the age of who exactly is buying our vehicles in the US and Canada. Let me know what you think and have a good week.

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How Old Are Car Buyers in North America?

InMoment XI

The first step in developing a marketing strategy is to understand who is buying the product. Pretty fundamental but it’s essential. Today’s posting looks at the age of who exactly is buying our vehicles in the US and Canada. Let me know what you think and have a good week.

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Video: With Apologies to Every Client We Have Ever Done Business With

InMoment XI

OK folks. It’s Friday afternoon. It’s been a long week and I’m feeling a little punchy. Because of that, I want to share something with you that you might enjoy, if not at the office this PM (shame, shame) but more likely at some point during the weekend. Some of you may have seen it. View Article.

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Video: With Apologies to Every Client We Have Ever Done Business With

InMoment XI

OK folks. It’s Friday afternoon. It’s been a long week and I’m feeling a little punchy. Because of that, I want to share something with you that you might enjoy, if not at the office this PM (shame, shame) but more likely at some point during the weekend. Some of you may have seen it.

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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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With Apologies to Every Client We Have Ever Done Business With

InMoment XI

OK folks. It’s Friday afternoon. It’s been a long week and I’m feeling a little punchy. Because of that, I want to share something with you that you might enjoy, if not at the office this PM (shame, shame) but more likely at some point during the weekend. Some of you may have seen it.

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Video: Electric Vehicles: Is There a Demand?

InMoment XI

This week the Wall Street Journal had a piece on electric vehicles and the challenges facing the adoption of this technology. One of the fundamental issues is to determine whether or not there is sufficient consumer demand. Without that, what’s the point? In this posting we look at what US consumers are telling us re. View Article.

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Video: Electric Vehicles: Is There a Demand?

InMoment XI

This week the Wall Street Journal had a piece on electric vehicles and the challenges facing the adoption of this technology. One of the fundamental issues is to determine whether or not there is sufficient consumer demand. Without that, what’s the point? In this posting we look at what US consumers are telling us re.

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Electric Vehicles: Is There a Demand?

InMoment XI

This week the Wall Street Journal had a piece on electric vehicles and the challenges facing the adoption of this technology. One of the fundamental issues is to determine whether or not there is sufficient consumer demand. Without that, what’s the point? In this posting we look at what US consumers are telling us re.

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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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Google enters into customer service industry with Trusted Stores Program

Service Untitled

Critics are saying that Google has entered into the customer service arena which in the past directly contradicts their automated tech abilities and less than stellar customer-centric talents. The introduction of the Google Trusted Stores Program may be the foundation for competing with Amazon someday, but it’s interesting to see Google becoming a customer service representative for customers right down to even offering a purchase protection plan when a sale goes awry.

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Transportation Security Administration criticized for poor customer service

Service Untitled

It seems that even the TSA is under scrutiny as to their lack of customer service, and passengers who have encountered problems trying to navigate through the woes of 21st century airport security have a valid argument. TSA Administrator John Pistole stated in a recent interview on CNN that less intrusive rules have been implemented lately. For instance, passengers over the age of 75 are no longer required to shed their coats or take off their shoes while going through security.

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How Many Angry Customers Are You Creating at $15 Each?

Pretium Solutions

John Burton, a Director of Product Management on the CRM Team at SAP, posted an article yesterday entitled “ Uh, Oh! Call Center Reps Gone Wild! ” In it, John writes rather colorfully about the apparent lack of balance in many organizations between efforts to create great customer experiences , on the one hand, and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures, on the other.

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Dr. Bob Weighs in on Outdoor Perimeter Protection

Customer Interactions

'NICE’s Dr. Bob Banerjee recently sat down with Security Sales & Integration Assistant Editor Ashley Willis to talk “perimeter protection.” In this interview, Bob reveals why maximizing detection and minimizing false alarms can be a tough balancing act. He discusses the pros and cons of thermal cameras, shares different options for deploying PIDs analytics, and explains why PTZ cameras are essential for perimeter intrusion detection.

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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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PSIM: Ready for Takeoff

Customer Interactions

'Airport environments are anything but simple – and that makes securing them evermore complex. Toward this end, airports collectively spend billions on aviation security annually. While this technology has automated and greatly improved many functions, it has also created some challenges – precisely the types of challenges that PSIM was created to address.

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Companies Using Access Strategies to Bolster Their Brands

Brad Cleveland Blog

Brad shares examples of organizations that are shaping access strategies that support and further their brands. Brad shares examples of organizations that are shaping access strategies that support and further their brands.

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Is Social Media a Channel or a Strategy?

Brad Cleveland Blog

What is social media? A channel? A strategy? How we use these terms matters! This podcast is also available as an article: Is Social Media a Channel or a Strategy? What is social media? A channel? A strategy? How we use these terms matters! This podcast is also available as an article: Is Social Media a Channel or a Strategy?