eglobalis

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This article was originally posted at: [link] Ready to disrupt your CX strategy? Its time to stop guessing and start experimenting. The Gist Experimentation eliminates CX guesswork. Move beyond assumptions by using data-driven experimentation to refine your CX strategy. Testing turns insights into action. Experimentation helps you turn customer feedback into actionable improvements that drive satisfaction.

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Winter 2024 is heating up the CX landscape! Generative AI is making waves, societal shifts are redefining expectations, and customer experience design is evolving beyond transactions into transformative journeys. CX leaders face a thrilling challenge: staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Lets dive into the hottest trends and their implications for experience improvement.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Customer experience leaders, you arent the only ones expected to prove ROI on your initiatives! Every business team or department has to measure its results to understand what is and isnt working (or worth the organizations investment): Marketers show how social media campaigns and ebooks attract new leads Salespeople explain how account-based tactics help land big-ticket sales Human resources pros tie culture initiatives to improved retention and faster recruitment Customer experience teams are

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Losing customers never feels good, especially in a hyper-competitive market. You could replace them, but thats easier said than done. In fact, it costs five times more to acquire new customers than it does to keep an existing one. But, what if you could predict and reduce customer churn to retain customers at risk of leaving you? With the right strategies and tools, you can prevent customers from taking their business elsewhere.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How to handle angry customers is a topic Ive covered in the past. Recently, I was interviewed by three different reporters/authors about this topic within a week. Why, all of a sudden, is there a renewed or greater than usual interest in this topic? Ive been reading a lot about how the tough economy can cause customer frustration or anxiety. Maybe this is part of why some customers lash out at employees when theres a problem.

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ECXO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Leading a Commercial Team Through Major Transformations Change is the only constant in the world of business. As organizations evolve, they often find themselves introducing new technologies, shifting market strategies, or restructuring workforce dynamics to adapt to an ever-changing environment. These transformations, while essential for growth and innovation, can create a sense of discomfort and uncertainty among team members.

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Blake Morgan

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to customer service, Samsung stands outnot because they do things the easiest way, but because theyre committed to doing things the right way. Recently ranked number one in multiple categories by American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for the second year in a row, Samsungs commitment to customer care is unmatched.

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Thematic

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Reviews are a treasure trove of information. That’s where your customers tell you exactly what they do and don’t like about your company. Large organizations typically have vast quantities of reviews that are packed with valuable insights. Making sense of these requires a systematic approach. Review sentiment analysis using AI tools helps you unpack what your customers feel about particular topics and track how that changes over time.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What is survey fatigue? How can negative feedback act as a valuable tool in preventing customer churn? Why should companies prioritize genuine feedback over high survey scores? What are the best practices for creating effective and concise customer surveys?

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Modern customers interact with many touchpoints before making a purchase. One of the most crucial touchpoints in their journey is the call center. In fact, 89% of customers say that a quick response to an initial inquiry is important when deciding where to take their business. Therefore, a positive call center experience is essential for business growth.

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C3Centricity

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The consumer landscape is transforming profoundly, presenting CPG companies with challenges and immense opportunities. Based on the results of a recent poll I ran on LinkedIn, the key trends predicted to dominate in 2025 are: Ultra Personalisation (44%) Digital Engagement (25%) Sustainability (19%) Wellness (13%) Although the sample was small and skewed toward professionals, the respondents were primarily corporate leaders, so I was happy that the results were similar to those of more representa

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IntouchInsight

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Discover five key strategies to boost restaurant efficiency, from streamlining orders to upgrading technology, enhancing service, and improving csat.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What if you could transform customer dissatisfaction into a golden opportunity for building trust and loyalty? Join me, Jeannie Walters, on this episode of the Experience Action Podcast, where we explore the art of managing customer expectations and strategies for when reality doesn’t quite meet those expectations. We’ll discuss how acknowledging and empathizing with your customers can be a game-changer, offering practical communication techniques to bridge gaps and mitigate disappoi

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Comm100

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The world of iGaming is fiercely competitive, with countless platforms vying for players’ attention and loyalty. While attracting new players is essential, the real challengeand opportunitylies in retaining them. The rule of thumb is that it costs five times more to acquire a new player than to retain an existing one. Player retention isnt just about keeping users coming back; its about building long-term engagement, fostering loyalty, and ultimately maximizing lifetime value.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2024

2024 promised groundbreaking shifts in customer service, with experts forecasting transformative technologies and strategies. Some of these predictions hit the bullseye, while others missed the mark. Let’s revisit the five biggest predictions for service innovation in 2024, evaluate their outcomes, and uncover lessons for shaping the future. Each of these predictions is based on an analysis of the leading service trends in 2024 presented at conferences, as well as those most discussed by i

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Earlier this year, we published the first in a series of posts about how AWS is transforming our seller and customer journeys using generative AI. In addition to planning considerations when building an AI application from the ground up, it focused on our Account Summaries use case, which allows account teams to quickly understand the state of a customer account, including recent trends in service usage, opportunity pipeline, and recommendations to help customers maximize the value they receive

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Were thrilled to introduce the Zonka Feedback Partnership Program , created to empower businesses, agencies, and technology providers to transform customer experience (CX) and drive shared growth.

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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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Retently

DECEMBER 10, 2024

QuestionPro has been a go-to for many, but the competition is heating up. With new players offering innovative features and established names upping their game, 2024 might be the right time to rethink your survey strategy. From sleek interfaces to powerful analytics, these alternatives are all about helping you listen to and learn from your customers.

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Zeisler Consulting

DECEMBER 10, 2024

I recently had a particularly silly experience with the US Postal Service.* I mailed an envelope (containing nothing more than a copy of my very thin, light book) from Denver across the country to a client. The estimated arrival time on the east coast was to be two days. In fact, I sent two identical packages from the same place at the same time to two equidistant (from me) places on the east coast.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EBSCOlearning offers corporate learning and educational and career development products and services for businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations. As a division of EBSCO Information Services, EBSCOlearning is committed to enhancing professional development and educational skills. In this post, we illustrate how EBSCOlearning partnered with AWS Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) to use the power of generative AI in revolutionizing their learning assessm

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Top 30+ Customer Experience Statistics to Know in 2025 by Viraj Mahajan (Notta) If you were to list a businesss most crucial operations in 2024, customer service would probably be among the most important ones.

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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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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The cryptocurrency industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, with more businesses and individuals adopting digital currencies. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace. 1.

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Adrian Swinscoe

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Todays podcast is with Edwin Margulies, Chief Evangelist at Nextiva, a provider of a unified customer experience management platform. Edwin joins me today to talk about [] The post An eight-step discovery process to help master the customer experience Interview with Edwin Margulies of Nextiva first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Amazon Q Business is a generative AI-powered assistant that enhances employee productivity by solving problems, generating content, and providing insights across enterprise data sources. Beyond searching indexed third-party services, employees need access to dynamic, near real-time data such as stock prices, vacation balances, and location tracking, which is made possible through Amazon Q Business plugins.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How AI is Transforming CDPs Download Now >> Why it Matters: Marketers will learn how AI and Generative AI are revolutionizing the industry by putting creativity back into their hands, enabling them to craft meaningful campaigns faster and with greater precision. Plus, readers will learn more about the “ Position-less Marketer ,” empowered by technology to transcend traditional role silos and seamlessly manage diverse responsibilities.

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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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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Customer support is a challenging area of work. It requires strong communication abilities, empathy, assertiveness, a thorough understanding of an organization, and resilience. It is an important component of any organization that provides services or products to other people, so its essentially part of every industry, including iGaming. Customer support in iGaming presents several unique challenges that affect how support workers and entire teams approach their work and serve each customer.

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Keatext

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keatext and QuestionPro, two companies leading innovation in the CX space, are announcing a new partnership that supports joint customers with conversational analytics and unified contact center insights.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2024

With access to a wide range of generative AI foundation models (FM) and the ability to build and train their own machine learning (ML) models in Amazon SageMaker , users want a seamless and secure way to experiment with and select the models that deliver the most value for their business. In the initial stages of an ML project, data scientists collaborate closely, sharing experimental results to address business challenges.

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