Customer Bliss

AUGUST 31, 2016

Guest Post by Robert C. Johnson: Robert is co-founder and CEO of TeamSupport.com , a cloud-based, B2B software application built to help customer-facing support teams serve clients better through stronger collaboration, superior teamwork, and faster issue resolution. Over the years, the B2B (business-to-business) industry hasn’t exactly taken to adopting the latest customer engagement technology as quickly as its B2C (business to consumer) counterparts.

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Citius – Altius – Fortius Faster – Higher – Stronger The Olympic motto is reflected in the growth of technology in today’s world. The algorithms of Facebook and Google have shifted the way we consume news and information. The rise of mobile phone networks and smartphones has transformed our connection to current events and other.

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Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2016

Are you heading to Dreamforce? It is one of NewVoiceMedia’s biggest annual events. In fact, we always seem to grow our Dreamforce presence year over year – bigger parties, bigger sponsorship and bigger customer showcases. And this year promises to be our biggest Dreamforce yet. We’ve kicked off our Dreamforce 2016 prep with a Gold Sponsorship, and we’ve officially launched our microsite , which details our party, booth information and meeting details.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 30, 2016

This year’s inContact User Conference (ICUC) is almost one month away and we want to prepare you for the extensive learning opportunities, networking and fun that are about to take place! ICUC is consistently an industry standout and this year is no exception. The lineup of distinguished speakers, exceptional training sessions, and hands-on workshops will provide you with instrumental tools to lead your organization into the future.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 25, 2016

Customers want personalized experiences with companies. Omni-channel customer support improves the customer experience one ticket at a time.

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Experience Matters

AUGUST 30, 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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InMoment XI

AUGUST 18, 2016

Recently, a large auto OEM uncovered data strongly suggesting that their competitors were outselling them with women. Of course, the first move of any auto OEM is to make changes in their advertising and marketing. But what about the disconnect occuring at the auto retail level…the CX level? That’s a real challenge, because OEMs have.

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Steve DiGioia

AUGUST 1, 2016

you created an atmosphere where no one can be successful or appreciated. This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. The boss is never wrong. His/her decisions are right and for all the obvious reasons; he knows better, he has the experience and he was put in charge because he’s the best qualified person the company has. Come on now, you know that’s B.S.!

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Alida

AUGUST 16, 2016

Online communities have become a necessity in today’s business world. To appreciate just how dominant they have become, consider these stats: According to Forrester Research’s 2015 Customer Lifecycle Journey report, 81 percent of companies now have community-type support channels—a steep increase from 2012’s 67 percent figure. The 2015 edition of the GreenBook Research Industry Trends report shows that 50 percent of market researchers now use online communities.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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Vonage

AUGUST 4, 2016

I was visiting a client last week and we started talking about the recent trend in customer experience which suggests that customers should come first over everything else. Over profits and stakeholders, over processes and policies and over employees. Although this sort of thinking has the right intentions, I think it’s a little misguided and could do more harm than good in the long run.

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ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2016

The truth – something most humans would HOPE they are surrounded by, yet in reality are rarely exposed to. From politicians; to acquaintances (and sometimes friends); to family – the majority of people in the world will regularly be either the deliverer or receiver of a white lie. Whilst it is difficult to deny that politicians are perhaps the most frequent exponents of the ‘mistruth’ , there are others who are possibly even more prolific at ‘pulling the wool’

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Experience Matters

AUGUST 22, 2016

In case you missed it, we labeled 2016 as The Year of Emotion in our annual listing of CX trends. To help organizations better understand customer emotions, we created the Intensify Emotion Movement. Why did we put so much of a focus on emotion? Because it drives loyalty. We tapped into our recent consumer benchmark study to […].

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 9, 2016

Big Data is back on the corporate agenda. I say ‘back’, it never went away for the CIO, it’s just moving with the times, bumped along by changes in operating systems, user technologies and digital transformation. In 2013 IBM reported over 2.5 exabytes of data were created every day; by 2014 this was 2.3 zettabytes.

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Steve DiGioia

AUGUST 29, 2016

Never take your existing employees for granted This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. The schoolyard created natural leaders. They were the ones that chose the teams. They were the first ones at bat, their friends sided with their opinions and they led the way with their rebellious streak. You can spot them a mile away. In business it’s not always that easy to find a leader.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 15, 2016

As a customer centricity champion, just like you, I spend a lot of my time researching the topic. I’m always trying to understand exactly what customers want. My regular searches include customer service, customer satisfaction, customer care and similar areas. Google is my best friend! However, I recently came across some surprising facts, which prompted this post.

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Vonage

AUGUST 2, 2016

It’s hazardous to think of customers in the plural, as if they’re really a homogenous group that exists in the aggregate and can be thought of and served as a whole. The better way to think of customers is as follows: There’s just one customer, the one you’re facing right now. There’s only Jim. One Margo. One Alecia. Let your competitors keep thinking of customers as an abstraction.

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 9, 2016

Episode Overview. In this episode, we explored yet another unexpected place where customer experience is taking hold: the government. Stephanie Thum, Vice President of Customer Experience for the Export/Import Bank of the United States, explains how the mandate for service in government has led to wide spread action across many government agencies to address and rethink how they serve. .

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Experience Matters

AUGUST 24, 2016

Why do employees leave their companies for another job? To examine this question, I tapped into our Q3 2015 consumer benchmark study which included more than 5,000 U.S. full-time employees. The analysis compared two groups of employees, those who were likely to look for a new job in the next six months and those who […].

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 15, 2016

The concept of improving customer experience is not a new one, but it is certainly gaining more popularity, as every business is looking for more and more effective ways to improve their operations, which will eventually increase their revenue. In the early days of the Internet era, for a business to follow modern trends, it.

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Kayako

AUGUST 11, 2016

This is a guest post by Maria Lebed , Customer Support Adovcate and Writer at Provide Support. No doubt, live chat has many benefits not only to the customer, but to a business also. There’s many conveniences involved with providing a live chat service: Live chat is cheap. It costs companies $5-30 for each inbound phone call to a customer service rep.

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Storyminers

AUGUST 31, 2016

Note: This article comes from the perspective of the author’s work in the science and the art of customer experience. Its implications may be more broadly received. At the beginning of their customer experience enhancement journeys, many organizations go after so-called low-hanging-fruit projects. These are the ones that minimize the need for change while increasing economic outcomes at the same time.

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Vonage

AUGUST 15, 2016

A customer’s experience lives long beyond the purchase. Customers experience several touch-points with your company after the sale – from checking information on the website, viewing ads, reading articles, comparing brand experiences with peers, friends or influencers to contacting customer service. So, how well are we managing this 360-degree experience?

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 25, 2016

Customers want personalized experiences with companies. Omni-channel customer support improves the customer experience one ticket at a time.

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Experience Matters

AUGUST 15, 2016

Companies that have voice of the customer (VoC) programs (including NPS) often put in place a closed-loop process. Those efforts often focus on closing a single loop, immediately responding to a customer after they respond to a survey. But this represents only one of four loops that companies need to close. In the report, Make Your VoC Action-Oriented, […].

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 18, 2016

Recently, a large auto OEM uncovered data strongly suggesting that their competitors were outselling them with women. Of course, the first move of any auto OEM is to make changes in their advertising and marketing. But what about the disconnect occuring at the auto retail level…the CX level? That’s a real challenge, because OEMs have. View Article.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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.

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Alida

AUGUST 8, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Winning the Research Revolution , an e-book exploring how technological changes pose both a threat and an opportunity for the world of research. Get your copy of the e-book and catch Ray Poynter’s presentations at the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit to learn more. In my upcoming presentations at the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit in Chicago and London , I’ll be sharing actionable tactics on how to thrive as a modern market researcher.

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Storyminers

AUGUST 30, 2016

Every once in a while, you come across a customer experience that just stands out for being so good. That happened to me as a consumer this summer and I wanted to share it with you. My 14-year-old daughter is in her first year of high school in an IB (international baccalaureate) program. Her summer work included brushing up on her Spanish. We ordered the suggested textbook and companion listening exercises workbook from a third-party book reseller.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 3, 2016

I heard this question while speaking to a group not too long ago. It’s a great – and surprisingly complex – inquiry. When I quizzed the group, here are a few ideas I heard: “The minute someone decides to buy, that’s when they become a customer.” “The first time the customer has a problem or […]. The post When Does Your Customer Experience Start?

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