Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 26, 2021

What Does Customer Research Mean to You? When you hear the term customer research , what comes to mind? Most organizations have a Voice of the Customer (or VoC) program; maybe that’s the first thing you think of. Voice of the Customer programs help organizations keep a finger on the pulse of how they’re meeting customer needs , with VoC data revealing how customers feel about the brand, their experience, and specific interactions and touchpoints at scale.

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eglobalis

JANUARY 27, 2021

Customer Experience and Adoption The Impact of Technology Change Requests. The post Customer Experience and Adoption: The Impact of Technology Change Requests appeared first on Eglobalis.

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Technology Customer Experience Customers Customer relationships 534

TechSee

JANUARY 26, 2021

The times they are a-changin’ World-wide changes have upended the best-laid plans and expert forecasts. Challenged by continuing uncertainty and perhaps uncharted territory, it has never been harder to predict what lies ahead in the world of consumer trends and customer service. Service leaders are facing the implications of the pandemic in a triple whammy of a changing employee work environment, evolving customer expectations, and the economic/operational impact of the coronavirus pandem

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 26, 2021

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Net Promoter Score NPS Course Tools 432

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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Kerry Bodine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Never in my life have I witnessed so many people collectively anticipate the turn of a calendar page. Yet many of the challenges from 2020 still remain. And, at least here in the United States, we’ve ushered in the new year with political turmoil that almost guarantees the year ahead will give 2020 a run for its money. Still, the turnover to a new year brings with it a sense of optimism.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 24, 2021

Globally, organisations experienced major business disruption over the course of 2020, and for contact centres, it was no different. Across the industry, we’ve seen a significant shift in the way that contact centres are managed, and how leaders and agents are responding to changing customer behaviours and needs. This shift will likely continue as we settle into the new normal and will impact two of the key factors in how we Work from Anywhere: people and technology.

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 26, 2021

How Carrefour relies on Voice of the Customer to continuously improve CX and strengthen its customer-centricity.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this article, we take a look at rating scales — what they are, how you can use them, and some of their advantages and disadvantages when conducting customer surveys. What is a Rating Scale? A rating scale is a closed-end survey question that is used to evaluate how survey responders feel about a particular product or statement. Responders are typically asked to choose from a range of options — which are scaled between two extremes— like Excellent to Terrible.

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Kerry Bodine

JANUARY 23, 2021

Amazon tells me that I last purchased Tony Hsieh’s book Delivering Happiness on August 26, 2010. The timing was fortuitous. I had recently moved back to San Francisco and, after a less-than-fulfilling detour into the world of marketing and advertising, was doing some soul searching about my next career move. I also had a trip to New York City scheduled for the following week.

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Advertising Customer Centricity Retail Culture 177

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Steve DiGioia

JANUARY 28, 2021

Yesterday my wife and I did a little shopping after work and stopped into our local Eddie Bauer clothing store. We were greeted by a mature woman with the biggest smile who showed a sincere interest in helping me find the exact pair of pants I wanted. With patience, poise, and grace, she asked the right “ qualifying questions ” to determine my needs, wants, and desires.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I Wish the CEO Would Try and Open This F@#!* Package” by Chip Bell. (Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging.

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Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 162

SuiteCX

JANUARY 29, 2021

Centers of Excellence are popping up all over the place in the corporate world. What does that term even mean? How do you know you are not only excellent, but at the center? Who do you bring in? Who do you leave out? When I landed at Delta Dental of California, CX was still in its infancy at the company. A voice of customer program had been set up, and some relationship and transactional surveys were underway.

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Customer Journeys How To Insurance Call Center 162

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 29, 2021

Many organizations want a silver-bullet solution for Customer Experience , one quick thing they can do that will fix everything. However, there isn’t one for Customer Experience. It takes constant attention and small, deliberate changes to improve Customer Experience. When faced with this expectation from my clients, I think of what Prime Minister Winston Churchill told his cabinet after the election: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.” People read books and

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Customer Experience Customer Journeys Software Customers 158

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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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NICE inContact

JANUARY 26, 2021

Life in the contact center can feel like a collective emotional journey, and that was never more true than in 2020. You and your customers rode the waves of the uncertainty that defined the year. There was disruption like never before. Contact centers had to adapt quickly to serve customers who were anxious and seeking help. Contact center traffic was also inconsistent and unpredictable.

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 26, 2021

Carrefour setzt mit VoC auf die Stimme des Kunden, um die Kundenerfahrung kontinuierlich zu verbessern und seine Kundenorientierung zu stärken.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2021

I was recently asked what three traits I think are most important for someone in customer service to have. I’d like to broaden the topic to anyone dealing with someone else’s problem or question, be it a customer or another person inside the organization, also known as an inside customer. My response to the question was quick: Empathy , which I have chosen as The Word of the Year.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Meeting 146

Comm100

JANUARY 29, 2021

By now, you likely already know. You know that the best AI chatbots reduce operational costs and provide cost effective 24/7 availability. You’ve read it before. You’ve seen chatbot examples. Maybe you even calculated the ROI your specific company can generate by using chatbots. Now it’s time to take the next step – choose the best chatbot platform for your website and significantly improve your customers’ and agents’ experiences.

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Chatbots Technology Social Media ROI 135

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 27, 2021

There's more than its products contributing to Wine Country Gift Baskets' growth. The company’s philosophy informs its everyday practices, which are built around a family-based culture, relationships, the quality of its interactions with customers, and the tools it provides to workers. And with baskets being ordered by and shipped to customers all over the world, the company’s contact center is central to its customer satisfaction and success.

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Connections Contact Center Culture Customer Satisfaction 156

Brandwatch CX

JANUARY 25, 2021

Social Media 132

Social Media Management 132

Alida

JANUARY 26, 2021

ALIDA KICKS OFF 2021 BY STRENGTHENING OUR CXM & INSIGHTS PLATFORM. We are only a month into the new year, but we are firing on all cylinders. After a much-needed and well-deserved break for the holidays, the Alida team came back and hit the ground running to deliver our first product release of 2021.

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MyCustomer

JANUARY 26, 2021

Engagement How to prove CX ROI without mentioning money.

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Eptica

JANUARY 29, 2021

Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager How to pick the right contact centre technology for your business. Published on: January 29, 2021. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Successfully delivering high-quality customer service starts with having the right technology infrastructure in place.

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Technology How To Video Customer Service 127

Brandwatch CX

JANUARY 26, 2021

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Management Marketing 126

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Reality of Offensive Customer Behavior. How to Protect Employees While Preserving the Customer Experience. Shep Hyken interviews Eric Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of CallMiner. They discuss offensive customer behavior and how companies can help support their agents. Top Takeaways: Certain insights from AI and data can be brought down to the call center to help agents improve the customer experience in real time.

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Call Center Contact Center Loyalty Interaction 125

One Millimeter Mindset

JANUARY 28, 2021

The first month of 2021 is nearly completed. I don’t know about you. However, to me, it felt like the month’s progress was a tug-of-war. What a stop-start entry into the new year. So let’s get going, shall we? Because you and I have lots of work to do this year. And even more to accomplish together. Our focus is change: you either are open to change or you just do not want to deal with it.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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The DiJulius Group

JANUARY 27, 2021

It is the Service Stupid | How one company increased profit by $400k a month by improving customer experience 4 Quick Tips to Help you Make Price Irrelevant 1. It is the Service Stupid A small number of companies have now redefined what customers expect from brands. In short, the most successful companies in the. Read Full Article. The post Want to Know the Secret?

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Russel Lolacher

JANUARY 25, 2021

Are you taking the necessary approach to build customer trust? . “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffett. Trust is essential in any good and great relationship. The reason – it’s considered in every aspect of it, that includes the relationship your organization has with its customers.

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Integrity Solutions

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s important to understand what it’s really going to cost you when you lose a sales rep — and what steps you can take to minimize your turnover rates. Every sales leader can relate to that pit-in-the-stomach feeling when a star sales rep says they’re moving on. There goes the talent, the institutional knowledge, the continuity of relationships, the momentum.

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