July, 2013

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Video: As Margins Get Squeezed, How Are Your Accessory Sales?

InMoment XI

Manufacturers and dealers can make a lot of money on accessories. And as margins continue to get squeezed, looking to this part of the operation will become increasingly important. But how do you measure up? This week we look at how much North Americans spend on accessories, as well as some other important stuff. View Article.

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Customer Journey Mapping - A Powerful Organizational Transformational Tool

Horizon CX

'Organizations that intend to deliver an exceptional customer experience must first understand what the customer experiences at every touch-point and, most importantly, this needs to be articulated by the customers themselves. It is tempting to shortcut the process by adopting simply an internal viewpoint of the customer experience as representative of the actual customer experience.

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Recruiting talented employees to enhance customer service

Service Untitled

'Happy employees make for motivated people who want to deliver the best customer service they can to assist consumers and clients. These are the people who become the eyes, ears, and voices for any organization, often beginning at the receptionist desk and progressing all the way up the corporate ladder to the person in charge of operations. Recruiting and keeping talented employees therefore is very important when building relationships with people and developing a company’s brand, becau

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Putting Customers First: If Not You, Who?

ClearAction

Putting Customers First: If Not You, Who? Lynn Hunsaker In all my years of meeting about customer responsibilities, I have never once been in the same room both with those who actually lead the move to customer centricity and with the people that prevent the move to customer centricity. There are two reasons for this: first, organizations don't think much about how the business [.

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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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Text to 9-1-1 – It Really IS Coming!

Customer Interactions

'After years of discussion, it really is coming! Text to 9-1-1 is just around the corner, and, as with any change of this nature, there’s a lot to consider. A natural tendency is to dive deep into the technical aspects of how this new form of communication will come into the PSAP. Someone, of course, has to do that – but please don’t think that’s all you have to consider.

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Video: As Margins Get Squeezed, How Are Your Accessory Sales?

InMoment XI

Manufacturers and dealers can make a lot of money on accessories. And as margins continue to get squeezed, looking to this part of the operation will become increasingly important. But how do you measure up? This week we look at how much North Americans spend on accessories, as well as some other important stuff.

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I Can’t See the Forest—the Trees are in the Way

Horizon CX

'As a Bank of America (B of A) customer over the last 15 plus years, [and having arrived here more as the result of acquisition than by choice] I have been a loyal customer in the sense that I have stayed and have not migrated to another banking institution. Call me a creature of habit, but nothing has yet driven me to defect from B of A. Like Starbucks, my personal choice when I desire a cup of coffee, they are everywhere I go and they are consistent if nothing else.

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Personalize your customer service

Service Untitled

'Everyone wants to be treated as an individual with their own specific needs catered to; in the perfect world that’s the epitome of “wow” customer service. Of course whether we use one company or service over another usually stems from past reputation, helpfulness, integrity, or a friendly referral. That personal touch is an ever developing finely tuned rapport emanating from new products, discounts, and the knowledge and behavior of those valuable customer representatives who

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Service Level vs. Quality

Brad Cleveland Blog

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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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Need for Speed: Surprising Similarities between PSIM and F1 Racing Cars

Customer Interactions

'As the eyes of the motor racing world were turning to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix recently, NICE and invited guests were getting an up close look at some iconic Formula One racing cars at the annual NICE UK security conference. The venue for the conference was Mercedes-Benz World, home of the famous Brooklands race circuit in Surrey. Many delegates took time to look around the motorsport museum and at its centerpiece, a Mercedes F1 car.

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As Margins Get Squeezed, How Are Your Accessory Sales?

InMoment XI

Manufacturers and dealers can make a lot of money on accessories. And as margins continue to get squeezed, looking to this part of the operation will become increasingly important. But how do you measure up? This week we look at how much North Americans spend on accessories, as well as some other important stuff.

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Fake Reviews – Now Things are Getting Serious

InMoment XI

This week I saw an interesting article in Automotive News here. It talks about Edmunds.com suing a social media reputation management firm for allegedly posting false reviews for 25 of its automotive dealer clients at Edmunds.com. If you don’t know Edmunds, it is one of the premier automobile review sites and they also have a.

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Fake Reviews – Now Things are Getting Serious

InMoment XI

This week I saw an interesting article in Automotive News here. It talks about Edmunds.com suing a social media reputation management firm for allegedly posting false reviews for 25 of its automotive dealer clients at Edmunds.com. If you don’t know Edmunds, it is one of the premier automobile review sites and they also have a.

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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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Fake Reviews – Now Things are Getting Serious

InMoment XI

This week I saw an interesting article in Automotive News here. It talks about Edmunds.com suing a social media reputation management firm for allegedly posting false reviews for 25 of its automotive dealer clients at Edmunds.com. If you don’t know Edmunds, it is one of the premier automobile review sites and they also have a.

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Road Warriors’ Problems

InMoment XI

I travel a fair amount. Being a Platinum member with two airlines, I am painfully aware of what irks me about the airlines and hotels where I stay. One of my biggest desires is just for service providers to be consistent. Board the plane the same way, keep the rental car experience pickup the same, View Article.

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Road Warriors’ Problems

InMoment XI

I travel a fair amount. Being a Platinum member with two airlines, I am painfully aware of what irks me about the airlines and hotels where I stay. One of my biggest desires is just for service providers to be consistent.

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Road Warriors’ Problems

InMoment XI

I travel a fair amount. Being a Platinum member with two airlines, I am painfully aware of what irks me about the airlines and hotels where I stay. One of my biggest desires is just for service providers to be consistent.

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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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Going Undercover

InMoment XI

My wife and I set aside Friday night to just relax on the couch. We have two young kids and are both busy, so this doesn’t happen often enough. We were going to watch a movie, but nothing seemed to hit the mark. There are no good movies out right now—trust me. So we decided.

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Going Undercover

InMoment XI

My wife and I set aside Friday night to just relax on the couch. We have two young kids and are both busy, so this doesn’t happen often enough. We were going to watch a movie, but nothing seemed to hit the mark. There are no good movies out right now—trust me. So we decided.

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Going Undercover

InMoment XI

My wife and I set aside Friday night to just relax on the couch. We have two young kids and are both busy, so this doesn’t happen often enough. We were going to watch a movie, but nothing seemed to hit the mark. There are no good movies out right now—trust me. So we decided.

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Video: Using Technology in the Showroom to Sell More Cars

InMoment XI

To enhance the customer experience, Sonic Automotive is equipping all of their client-facing people with iPads to walk customers through the entire buying experience. They’re not alone. Here’s a few thoughts. Until next time. @christravell.

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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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Video: Using Technology in the Showroom to Sell More Cars

InMoment XI

To enhance the customer experience, Sonic Automotive is equipping all of their client-facing people with iPads to walk customers through the entire buying experience. They’re not alone. Here’s a few thoughts. Until next time.

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Using Technology in the Showroom to Sell More Cars

InMoment XI

To enhance the customer experience, Sonic Automotive is equipping all of their client-facing people with iPads to walk customers through the entire buying experience. They’re not alone. Here’s a few thoughts. Until next time.

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Penny Wise or Pound Foolish?

InMoment XI

It often seems to me that there is a widespread belief among companies that if they make things difficult enough, customers will change behaviors, allowing the company to save on costs or increase revenue for the company. One practice that seems extremely widespread is hiding phone numbers on company websites. I get it. Staffing. View Article.

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Penny Wise or Pound Foolish?

InMoment XI

It often seems to me that there is a widespread belief among companies that if they make things difficult enough, customers will change behaviors, allowing the companyto save on costs or increase revenue for the company. One practice that seems extremely widespread is hiding phone numbers on company websites. I get it. Staffing a.

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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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Penny Wise or Pound Foolish?

InMoment XI

It often seems to me that there is a widespread belief among companies that if they make things difficult enough, customers will change behaviors, allowing the companyto save on costs or increase revenue for the company. One practice that seems extremely widespread is hiding phone numbers on company websites. I get it. Staffing a.

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Why Should Your Bank Improve CX? $7m in Share of Wallet (Part 3 of 3)

InMoment XI

I shared the details of the retention and acquisition increases in my last two posts. Here are the details for share of wallet.

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Video: Test Drive Study – Part II

InMoment XI

About a year ago we published a study that looked at the number of North Americans who take a vehicle out for a test drive. Surprisingly, we found the number was lower than anticipated. This year, I wanted to revisit that study with the latest numbers from 2013 to see if the situation has. View Article.

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