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15 Customer experience predictions for 2024

Adrian Swinscoe

For the last five years, around this time, I’ve compiled a set of customer experience-related predictions for the coming year. For each article, I gather together […] The post 15 Customer experience predictions for 2024 first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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How To Increase Customer Satisfaction By Asking the Right Questions

Doing CX Right

Customer experience expert Stacy Sherman and featured guest Marty Grunder, CEO and "Entrepreneur Of The Year," discuss the essentials to elevate customer satisfaction by mastering the right questions, sentiment tracking, internal culture, and roleplaying. Listen and apply Doing CX Right lessons now. The post How To Increase Customer Satisfaction By Asking the Right Questions appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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Journey Map or Process Map? What’s the Difference?

Seaton CX

What’s the difference between a customer journey map and a process map? This question comes up when I’m journey mapping with Customer Experience (CX) leaders and we bring other departments into the project. Often, those stakeholders haven’t been exposed to journey mapping and that leads to misunderstandings. “We’ve got three other teams in here doing process mapping,” an IT Manager told me, “I don’t know why we need you.

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The Spectrum of Data-Driven CX (And Why There’s No Magic Metric)

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Every team at an organization must prove how their work contributes to the bottom line — and customer experience is no exception. We know CX teams can deliver significant business advantages: Satisfied customers are much more likely to purchase more Revenue grows 40% faster by providing personalized experiences Businesses achieve a 2.3x higher customer lifetime value by prioritizing CX Now comes the tricky part: How can we connect day-to-day activities and specific investments to those undeniabl

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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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[Experience Action Podcast] Right and Wrong Ways to Use AI in CX

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Explore the horizon where artificial intelligence meets human touch in customer experiences with our host, Jeannie Walters. We’re traversing the fine line between the innovative prowess of AI and the essential need for empathy in customer service. Get ready to unlock the secrets of AI that don’t just streamline processes but fundamentally enhance the quality of customer interactions.

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Elevating Guest Experiences in Hotels with Integrated CX

InMoment XI

The hotel industry took a major hit during the pandemic, but the aftermath was even more curious. So much time locked inside caused a massive correction. Out of nowhere, citizens were flocking in droves to distant lands, as travel by plane, sea, and car surged. The coming year is no exception, as consumers across the globe plan to make travel a priority, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

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How Contact Center Optimization Can Improve Your Bottom Line

InMoment XI

Companies of all sizes are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line. Whether that be through cost-saving measures, increased operational efficiency, or strategic initiatives to boost revenue, the pursuit of financial success is a constant in the business world. As you look to improve your business, consider contact center optimization. This will improve your business by enhancing operational efficiency, elevating customer satisfaction, and fostering a more agile and responsive custom

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Reimagining Customer Loyalty Programs

ShepHyken

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more:    What are the latest trends in loyalty programs? How has the traditional concept of loyalty program evolved? How do loyalty programs impact a customer’s purchasing decision? How can companies effectively track and utilize customer data to drive loyalty?

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Introduction to CX 101.

Bill Quiseng

Welcome to CX 101. Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. It’s an elective for the B2B or the online/digital industry. This is not a customer service training class. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction.

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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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Product News – January 2024

Lumoa

Lumoa Product News for January 2024 Hey everyone! Lovely seeing you again, back with more exciting Lumoa updates! We have had a doozy of a month, with lots of features that we think will make Lumoa better for you. Let’s get started! GPT Summaries Improvements The AI that we use to create GPT summaries has been refined and improved, thanks to your feedback!

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Driving the Future: Integrated CX in Automotive Customer Journeys

InMoment XI

The automotive industry is in the midst of a huge transformation. It’s driven, in part, by product innovation. Advancements in electric vehicles are leading to increased adoption, and concepts that were once pipe dreams—such as connectedness and autonomous vehicles—are becoming a reality. At the same time, we’re seeing a massive shift in the way consumers want to browse and buy vehicles.

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Build an internal SaaS service with cost and usage tracking for foundation models on Amazon Bedrock

AWS Machine Learning

Enterprises are seeking to quickly unlock the potential of generative AI by providing access to foundation models (FMs) to different lines of business (LOBs). IT teams are responsible for helping the LOB innovate with speed and agility while providing centralized governance and observability. For example, they may need to track the usage of FMs across teams, chargeback costs and provide visibility to the relevant cost center in the LOB.

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Balancing High-Tech Solutions with Human Touch

Horizon CX

Balancing High-Tech Solutions with Human Touch: Ensuring Customer Experience Remains Personal Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital age, the allure of high-tech solutions and artificial intelligence can be irresistible for businesses seeking efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, in the pursuit of automation and streamlining processes, there’s a risk of losing the human touch that is vital for delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX).

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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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Gross Retention vs. Net Retention: What’s the Difference?

Totango

To make it to the Super Bowl, a football team must have two things: a strong defense and a strategic offense. The defense maintains a good field position and prevents the opposing team from scoring points, while the offense orchestrates smart plays to gain additional yards and score points. Similarly, to be successful, an enterprise needs to be able to prevent churn and increase revenue growth.

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Understanding the Importance of Social Media Marketing

InMoment XI

In today’s digital landscape, the importance of social media marketing cannot be understated. Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly called Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn (among others) are essential for businesses looking to attract customers, gather valuable feedback, and foster customer loyalty. According to research: 47% of consumers reach out to brands on social because they have a product or service question.

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Automate the insurance claim lifecycle using Agents and Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock

AWS Machine Learning

Generative AI agents are a versatile and powerful tool for large enterprises. They can enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and decision-making while reducing costs and enabling innovation. These agents excel at automating a wide range of routine and repetitive tasks, such as data entry, customer support inquiries, and content generation.

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AI in CX Automation: It’s Not All or Nothing

TechSee

Customers expect a seamless and personalized experience from every business in today’s digital age. As a result, companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their customer experience (CX). AI-powered CX automation can help leadership automate routine customer tasks, personalize customer interactions, and automate customer service at scale.

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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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Hand-in-hand, not handoff: How a three-legged stool approach fuels growth

Totango

What’s on customer success’s in-and-out list for 2024? In: A hand-in-hand, three-team approach to customer success where Sales, CS, and Marketing work together to guide customers through the entire customer journey. Out: The old-school Sales-to-CS handoff. No more “Here’s your customer success manager, see you never!” emails from the sales rep. Totango Chief Marketing Officer Karen Budell refers to this cross-functional effort as the “three-legged stool” approach, and as she recently explained

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Google Reviews: Steps for Businesses to Succeed

InMoment XI

Google reviews are synonymous with success in today’s business environment. Whether you operate in retail, financial services, insurance, or any other industry, consumers will not purchase your product or services if you have poor Google business reviews. Some people may think that Google reviews are out of their control. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Automate mortgage document fraud detection using an ML model and business-defined rules with Amazon Fraud Detector: Part 3

AWS Machine Learning

In the first post of this three-part series, we presented a solution that demonstrates how you can automate detecting document tampering and fraud at scale using AWS AI and machine learning (ML) services for a mortgage underwriting use case. In the second post , we discussed an approach to develop a deep learning-based computer vision model to detect and highlight forged images in mortgage underwriting.

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Gamification in Higher Education: Tapping into Student Motivation and Engagement

Comm100

Gamification is quickly becoming part of our everyday lives. From fitness apps that turn exercise into a game to work environments that use game-like rewards, this concept is everywhere and still spreading its wings. In fact, the global gamification market size is projected to surpass $116.68 billion by 2032. It’s also changing how we learn, especially in schools and colleges.

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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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Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication

ShepHyken

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. It also falls under leadership and management. The topic is communication and transparency. I was recently interviewed by Megan Jones, an editor for Call Centre Helper magazine. We were talking about how to turn Moments of Misery™ into Moments of Magic ™. Her story is an interesting one.

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How to Write Magnetic Social Media Bios

Brandwatch CX

Master the art of social media bios with tips for brands and marketers. Elevate your online presence, attract followers, and boost engagement effortlessly.

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Deploy large language models for a healthtech use case on Amazon SageMaker

AWS Machine Learning

In 2021, the pharmaceutical industry generated $550 billion in US revenue. Pharmaceutical companies sell a variety of different, often novel, drugs on the market, where sometimes unintended but serious adverse events can occur. These events can be reported anywhere, from hospitals or at home, and must be responsibly and efficiently monitored. Traditional manual processing of adverse events is made challenging by the increasing amount of health data and costs.

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Lack of Leadership Training Is The Reason 1/3 of Employees Quit

The DiJulius Group

Do You Have Accidental Bosses? An article in Fortune titled “Nearly all bosses are ‘accidental’ with no formal training—and research shows it’s leading 1 in 3 workers to quit” shares research conducted by The Chartered Management Institute revealing that many of those promoted into managerial positions are all title and no training. These startling findings.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Navigating the SMS Landscape: Compliance, Strategy, and Innovation

NobelBiz

SMS (Short Message Service ) has become a pivotal channel in the contact center industry. This article, inspired by insights from Holly Depies , contact center software consultant and SMS expert at Nobelbiz aims to unravel the complexities of SMS marketing, from compliance hurdles to strategic innovations, equipping you with the knowledge to transform your SMS campaigns into potent engagement tools.

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The Benefits of Having Human Customer Service Representatives in the Shipping Industry

CSM Magazine

AI-powered chatbots have made significant progress in customer service over the years. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement, especially in the shipping and logistics industry. This was highlighted by the recent DPD chatbot incident where a malfunctioning chatbot received a lot of negative media attention. Although digital customer service solutions can be quick and efficient, they often offer generic and automated responses that are not personalised to individual customers.

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Integrate QnABot on AWS with ServiceNow

AWS Machine Learning

Do your employees wait for hours on the telephone to open an IT ticket? Do they wait for an agent to triage an issue, which sometimes only requires restarting the computer? Providing excellent IT support is crucial for any organization, but legacy systems have relied heavily on human agents being available to intake reports and triage issues. Conversational AI (or chatbots) can help triage some of these common IT problems and create a ticket for the tasks when human assistance is needed.