March, 2013

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Bad Customer Experience Is Worse Than Crap

InMoment XI

Okay, I used a crass headline to get your attention. But it turns out to be true. I recently stumbled upon a 2010 Consumer Reports study where Americans rated poor customer experiences like hidden fees and incomprehensible bills as more annoying than dog poop. And the fun doesn't stop there. By my count, eleven of the top twenty annoyances are customer experiences (and a few others are arguable).

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Walmart’s dismal customer service scores drive customers away

Service Untitled

Since 2007, Walmart department and discount stores repeatedly have been labeled with the dubious distinction of having the “worst customer service in America.” The Bentonville, Arkansas based retailer scored a 71 out of 100 rating; the lowest grade for customer service as rated by The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) , an independent national benchmark of customer satisfaction in the United States.

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Customer service: the great rotation

Very Best Service

'The customer service "great rotation " is inspired from the investment community''s current hot topic whereby worldwide money managers may reallocate part of their assets towards more risky investments, for example switching from fixed income instruments to equities. This is done in order to benefit from higher equity yields especially given that interest rates will have to stay low for a while to fuel the economic recovery.

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Three Ways Technology Can Make Cities Safer

Customer Interactions

'Pundits have long debated the root causes of crime and how to combat it, such as investing in education, early intervention, and programs to reduce unemployment. Those may be successful strategies from a social perspective, but what about technology? Can technology also be a safe-city enabler? Here are three ways that cites can apply technology to enhance safety: Leverage Existing Security Systems to their Fullest Potential – Let’s face it – government agencies already invest

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Consumer's Perspective: A Dozen Ways to Get Better Service

Brad Cleveland Blog

I am often asked, both by individuals and journalists who cover consumer-oriented topics, what consumers can do short of a rant on twitter (see tip 12), to get better service when interacting with organizations. Here are a dozen recommendations: 1. Be prepared. Know what you want and have relevant information ready (account information, statements, etc.). 2.

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Bad Customer Experience Is Worse Than Crap

InMoment XI

Okay, I used a crass headline to get your attention. But it turns out to be true. I recently stumbled upon a 2010 Consumer Reports study where Americans rated poor customer experiences like hidden fees and incomprehensible bills as more annoying than dog poop. And the fun doesn't stop there. By my count, eleven of the top twenty annoyances are customer experiences (and a few others are arguable).

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Video: What Women Want

InMoment XI

No, this is not about the 2000 movie telling the story of Nick Marshall and Darcy McGuire, but something more pertinent as automakers and dealers head into the 2013 spring selling season. If you are considering a strategy to bring more women to the brand or dealership, there are some things you need to consider. View Article.

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Quick–I Need an Answer!

InMoment XI

To paraphrase a familiar saying—Data, data everywhere and not an answer in sight. Gone are the days when business people did not have enough data. Most of us have too much —way too much. Take customer experience professionals, for example. Organizations whose customer experience programs are transaction based routinely survey hundreds of thousands customers.

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Video: What Women Want

InMoment XI

No, this is not about the 2000 movie telling the story of Nick Marshall and Darcy McGuire, but something more pertinent as automakers and dealers head into the 2013 spring selling season. If you are considering a strategy to bring more women to the brand or dealership, there are some things you need to consider.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Quick–I Need an Answer!

InMoment XI

To paraphrase a familiar saying—Data, data everywhere and not an answer in sight. Gone are the days when business people did not have enough data. Most of us have too much —way too much. Take customer experience professionals, for example. Organizations whose customer experience programs are transaction based routinely survey hundreds of thousands customers.

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What Women Want

InMoment XI

No, this is not about the 2000 movie telling the story of Nick Marshall and Darcy McGuire, but something more pertinent as automakers and dealers head into the 2013 spring selling season. If you are considering a strategy to bring more women to the brand or dealership, there are some things you need to consider.

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Quick–I Need an Answer!

InMoment XI

To paraphrase a familiar saying—Data, data everywhere and not an answer in sight. Gone are the days when business people did not have enough data. Most of us have too much —way too much. Take customer experience professionals, for example. Organizations whose customer experience programs are transaction based routinely survey hundreds of thousands customers.

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Listening to your Employees… Is it really worth it?

InMoment XI

This post originally appeared as a podcast on Allegiance Radio. Do you care what your employees think? Is it worthwhile to build a Voice of the Employee (VOE) program? What are the benefits? Where do you start? We chatted with Bruce Parkinson, Director of Employee Engagement at Cummins, on an Allegiance episode last August. Bruce. View Article.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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Victoria’s Not So Secret Brand Crisis

InMoment XI

The internet is all-a-twitter (pun intended….sorry) over the latest social media-induced brand crisis. This one is about the new Victoria’s Secret “Bright Young Things” ad campaign that many people feel inappropriately targets highly sexual underwear to tweens and teenagers. Much of the uproar has come through the social media channel, particularly from an open letter.

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Listening to your Employees… Is it really worth it?

InMoment XI

Listen to this episode: This post originally appeared as a podcast on Allegiance Radio. Do you care what your employees think? Is it worthwhile to build a Voice of the Employee (VOE) program? What are the benefits? Where do you start? We chatted with Bruce Parkinson, Director of Employee Engagement at Cummins, on an Allegiance.

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Victoria’s Not So Secret Brand Crisis

InMoment XI

The internet is all-a-twitter (pun intended….sorry) over the latest social media induced brand crisis. This one is about the new Victoria’s Secret “Bright Young Things” ad campaign that many people feel inappropriately targets highly sexual underwear to tweens and teenagers. You can read an ABC news article about it here. Much of the uproar has.

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Listening to your Employees… Is it really worth it?

InMoment XI

Listen to this episode: This post originally appeared as a podcast on Allegiance Radio. Do you care what your employees think? Is it worthwhile to build a Voice of the Employee (VOE) program? What are the benefits? Where do you start? We chatted with Bruce Parkinson, Director of Employee Engagement at Cummins, on an Allegiance.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

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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Victoria’s Not So Secret Brand Crisis

InMoment XI

The internet is all-a-twitter (pun intended….sorry) over the latest social media induced brand crisis. This one is about the new Victoria’s Secret “Bright Young Things” ad campaign that many people feel inappropriately targets highly sexual underwear to tweens and teenagers. You can read an ABC news article about it here. Much of the uproar has.

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The Biggest Threat To The Customer Experience Profession Is Tunnel Vision

InMoment XI

I've written in the past about some of the big challenges facing the customer experience (CX) discipline, such as a lack of real understanding among executives and a confusing tech market. Those issues are still around, but they've been pretty well documented lately and have CX leaders appropriately on guard. Now there's a more insidious threat on the horizon: tunnel vision.

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The Biggest Threat To The Customer Experience Profession Is Tunnel Vision

InMoment XI

I've written in the past about some of the big challenges facing the customer experience (CX) discipline, such as a lack of real understanding among executives and a confusing tech market. Those issues are still around, but they've been pretty well documented lately and have CX leaders appropriately on guard. Now there's a more insidious threat on the horizon: tunnel vision.

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The Biggest Threat To The Customer Experience Profession Is Tunnel Vision

InMoment XI

I've written in the past about some of the big challenges facing the customer experience (CX) discipline, such as a lack of real understanding among executives and a confusing tech market. Those issues are still around, but they've been pretty well documented lately and have CX leaders appropriately on guard. Now there's a more insidious threat on the horizon: tunnel vision.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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It is Simple Things Done Well That Make a Difference!

InMoment XI

A recent business trip took me from London to Minneapolis and one particular restaurant experience really stood out – for all the right reasons. I was traveling alone so what else was I to do in Minneapolis on a Sunday but visit the Mall of America. After a few hours of wandering aisle after aisle. View Article.

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It is Simple Things Done Well That Make a Difference!

InMoment XI

A recent business trip took me from London to Minneapolis and one particular restaurant experience really stood out – for all the right reasons. I was travelling alone so what else was I to do in Minneapolis on a Sunday but visit the Mall of America. After a few hours of wandering aisle after aisle.

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It is Simple Things Done Well That Make a Difference!

InMoment XI

A recent business trip took me from London to Minneapolis and one particular restaurant experience really stood out – for all the right reasons. I was travelling alone so what else was I to do in Minneapolis on a Sunday but visit the Mall of America. After a few hours of wandering aisle after aisle.

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Fatal Mistakes in Voice of Customer Programs

InMoment XI

Did you know that the typical response rate of Voice of Customer (VoC) programs ranges from 2% to 14%? In fact, survey developers who get a 10% response rate are usually happy, noting that it’s at the high end of “the industry standard.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Tales of Customer Service

InMoment XI

Terry O’Reilly (@terryoinfluence) is a Canadian advertising executive and broadcaster who has a program on CBC Radio called ‘Under the Influence‘ It’s a fascinating weekly view into the world of marketing and advertising. This past weekend he presented a program entitled ‘Tales of Customer Service’ Make time to listen to it because those of us involved in.

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Fatal Mistakes in Voice of Customer Programs

InMoment XI

Did you know that the typical response rate of Voice of Customer (VoC) programs ranges from 2% to 14%? In fact, survey developers who get a 10% response rate are usually happy, noting that it’s at the high end of “the industry standard.

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Tales of Customer Service

InMoment XI

Terry O’Reilly (@terryoinfluence) is a Canadian advertising executive and broadcaster who has a program on CBC Radio called ‘Under the Influence‘ It’s a fascinating weekly view into the world of marketing and advertising. This past weekend he presented a program entitled ‘Tales of Customer Service’ Make time to listen to it because those of us involved in.