Uniphore
AUGUST 16, 2018
Are Robots Replacing Humans? Are robots replacing humans? The proposed question sounds cliché, but it’s a relevant one for many enterprises today. It’s particularly relevant for the individuals responsible for vetting and choosing contact center technology solutions. Because they have a deep understanding of the technology stack, and thus for the people using it, they are more aware than most of those who may be replaced by robots.
InMoment XI
AUGUST 14, 2018
Applying statistical testing for NPS can be confusing. In this post, we’ll define the problem, break down the mechanics of how to solve it, and avoid math equations to keep things conceptual. In this way, it will be easier to understand what’s going on with stat testing of NPS scores. The Issue with NPS The. View Article.
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Customer Bliss
AUGUST 16, 2018
On today’s episode, we’re talking to Lee Roquet , the Chief Customer Officer at Yellowfin , a B2B SaaS company that provides a business intelligence analytics platform. We chat about his progression from running a call center to becoming a CCO, and the work he’s done to get employees and leaders to view B2B operations as more than just a sales approach, but as an overall customer experience journey.
CloudCherry
AUGUST 17, 2018
How do successful brands stand out from the rest of the crowd? It’s the constant and unending focus on the customer experience. The customer plays such a crucial role that organizations rely on customer data and analysis to best understand customer behavior and what gets them all the way to the end of the sales funnel. There’s such a healthy market for customer management and analysis software that they’ve now branched out into two distinctive categories: Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
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Today’s digitally savvy customers have high expectations of retailers for convenience, responsiveness, and ease of doing business both in-store and online. Our recent survey of over 2,000 US consumers found that retailers that can drive a seamless, omnichannel customer experience (CX) – across physical and digital channels – have huge benefits for brand relevance, profitability, and customer loyalty.
Experience Matters
AUGUST 14, 2018
Many common beliefs about customer experience are misguided, based on oversimplifications or a lack of consideration for real-world constraints. In this series of posts, we debunk these myths. CX Myth #2: You Need A 360-Degree View of Customers What’s Wrong: If companies had an unlimited set of resources to plow into their customer insights efforts and an equally unlimited number of people prepared to take action on those insights, then shooting for a 360-degree view of your customers woul
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GetFeedback
AUGUST 16, 2018
Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Businesses understand that great customer service isn’t optional–it can make or break a brand’s reputation.
QuestionPro Audience
AUGUST 14, 2018
From virtual assistants to facial recognition to personalization, AI (artificial intelligence) plays a large role in our everyday lives. We have grown accustomed to having these digital personal assistants make our lives easier and having “smart” homes and cars. Now, there is a lot of excitement about how AI is going to change healthcare. AI technologies are being used to help streamline administrative and health care processes.
ijgolding
AUGUST 12, 2018
Over time, several words have been used to describe the organisational focus on customers. They include: Customer Experience. Customer Focus. Customer Centricity. Customer Service. Customer Success. Customer Outcomes. Customer Relationship Management. Customer Management. I am sure you can add more to the list! The fact that there are so many variants, at least demonstrates that the world of business does, deep down, recognise that customers are connected to the reason their organisation exists
Steve DiGioia
AUGUST 13, 2018
you gotta be kidding with all these rules. This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. You took out a big loan to open your business; maybe even got a second mortgage on your home. Then, product and supplies were ordered on credit cards. You even convinced your spouse and kids to work there because there’s no money left for payroll. But you opened a “business of no”.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 If so, this webinar is for you! What was once a common practice in the call center is now a barrier to success. Manual call monitoring is no longer an option if you want to proactively coach your agents to ultimately improve the customer experience using data-driven insights. Join this webinar with Angie Kronlage and April Wiita of Working Solutions to discuss how you can modernize outdated, manual call review processes through the power of autom
GetFeedback
AUGUST 16, 2018
How do you know where you really stand with customers? Here’s a look at 11 customer service metrics that help companies measure support quality at scale.
QuestionPro Audience
AUGUST 16, 2018
We know that millennials are getting married later in life, if at all, than previous generations. How many times have you heard a baby boomer say, “By 30, I had two kids and had bought a house”. Times have changed. Not only are millennials getting married in lower numbers, and at later years, they are changing everything the wedding industry . SPENDING.
AskNicely
AUGUST 17, 2018
Why is Customer Obsession a Priority? A recent Gartner survey of CEOs found that 40% list growth as their number one business priority for 2018 and 2019. 28% say workforce. And 23% of CEOs list customer service as one of their top three business priorities. Savvy CEOs understand that growth and employee engagement can be created by listening to customer feedback while following one guiding principle: Be customer obsessed.
Beyond Philosophy
AUGUST 16, 2018
A theory is great. It gets you thinking, designing and planning. However, unless you take all the theory and the work you built around it and implement it, it is entirely useless. Today, I present six critical questions you need to ask when implementing Customer Experience theory in your Customer Experience reality. The concept of implementing the plans you make from theory is significant to me.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
GetFeedback
AUGUST 17, 2018
Are you getting the most out of the customer feedback you’re collecting? If your survey results are collecting dust in a spreadsheet, then probably not. The best way to drive immediate results with customer feedback is to integrate it with Salesforce, your source of truth for all things customer experience. With survey results on the Salesforce customer record, you can view feedback alongside the rest of your customer data.
Oracle
AUGUST 14, 2018
At this year’s Modern Customer Experience conference, the SmarterCX team met a variety of exhibitors and learned how their companies are creating smarter customer experiences. It was a pleasure speaking with Canine Therapy Corps , Yamaha , Vitamix , as well as another one of my favorites, Pepper the Robot. Pepper is a humanoid robot manufactured by SoftBank Robotics.
AskNicely
AUGUST 15, 2018
You have a Net Promoter Score (NPS). How did you get that score? What does it mean? Why should you care? I know it sounds like something from Black Mirror season three’s “Nosedive” episode. You know the one where members of Charlie Brooker’s dystopian society are judged by a numeric rating given to them by their interactions with other people – better interactions can lead to a higher rating, while bad ones lead to a lower one?
CX Accelerator
AUGUST 16, 2018
Only a handful of months ago, CX Accelerator started with a dream to create a small virtual community exclusively for CX professionals. 400 people and 14,000 messages later, the slack work space has become something far more meaningful than anyone could have anticipated. Our wonderful members have shaped it into a fountain of knowledge and encouragement.
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.
GetFeedback
AUGUST 15, 2018
It’s no surprise that successful brands are built on the positive relationships they create with their customers. After all, modern consumers want more than just a product —they want a personalized experience that addresses their unique needs and expectations. And nowhere is this better reflected than the field of customer support. According to a 2016 study conducted by Ubisend , 51% of customers polled feel that brands should be reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Omnicus
AUGUST 12, 2018
Lessons Learned Through Laughter Sometimes in the world of customer experience, we all just need to have a good laugh. Some situations can be frustrating, some downright ridiculous, and sometimes it goes so well it is actually surprising. Humor is a great way to ease tension, and there are plenty of cartoonists out there who capture the ups and downs of customer service perfectly.
ReviewTrackers
AUGUST 13, 2018
Tracking the right customer satisfaction metrics will help you better understand how to retain your current customers — as well as attract new ones. In an increasingly crowded marketplace, merely being able to sell your product or service doesn’t always guarantee business growth. You also have to make customer satisfaction a top priority. It’s a key competitive differentiator that will increase your customer lifetime value, strengthen your brand reputation, and positively impact your bottom line
Experience Matters
AUGUST 12, 2018
Temkin Group has been using the Temkin Well-Being Index (TWBi) since 2012 to track the overall quality of life for U.S. consumers. The TWBi is based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers in January. The overall index is an average of three measurements representing the percentage of adults (18 and older) who agree with these statements: I am typically happy I am healthy I am financially secure In our Q1 2018 survey, we also asked questions about consumers’ political views.
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The 5 Essentials of a CX-First Platform Customer experience was once considered a soft metric, or a “nice to have.” But it is now a board-level priority for many brands. The experience you provide your customers is a defining way to differentiate your business from the competition. But how can you really make CX a priority when you have competing budget and resource constraints?
GetFeedback
AUGUST 15, 2018
Customers love live chat. It's fast, easy, and casual. But with instant gratification comes added responsibility. Learn how to ace the live chat experience.
Omnicus
AUGUST 12, 2018
Lessons Learned Through Laughter Sometimes in the world of customer experience, we all just need to have a good laugh. Some situations can be frustrating, some downright ridiculous, and sometimes it goes so well it is actually surprising. Humor is a great way to ease tension, and there are plenty of cartoonists out there who capture the ups and downs of customer service perfectly.
Experience Investigators by 360Connext
AUGUST 13, 2018
Have you had enough of the term omnichannel? It blasted into our vocabulary a few years ago, shoving out multichannel as the preferred ubiquitous business speak of our time. Omnichannel paints a picture of an all-knowing customer journey. It’s agnostic about your specific channel sins, and instead is forgiving and welcoming to all. It’s an inclusive way to invite more customers into your well-prepared and personalized customer experience.
C3Centricity
AUGUST 13, 2018
What is the secret to success in business? That’s easy! It’s how well you know the competition. Alright, maybe this is a slightly over-simplified perspective, but it always surprises me how many companies work with a primarily internal focus. I have written many posts about knowing your customers, such as “Why Customers Are The Answer To All Your Problems (If You Ask the Right Questions).” Watching and listening to them in order to fully understand their rational needs a
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Ready to explore 2024’s CX landscape? Join experts from SMG and guest Forrester as they discuss prominent trends actively shaping the industry and dive into a stack of bold predictions for the year ahead. Will the average customer experience improve? How can leaders leverage their CX metrics to establish financial linkage? What will global firms achieve using customer-facing generative AI?
GetFeedback
AUGUST 16, 2018
How do you know where you really stand with customers? Here’s a look at 11 customer service metrics that help companies measure support quality at scale.
IntouchInsight
AUGUST 16, 2018
Christopher Rios, CX Executive Search Leader shares how and why he builds his recruiting practice around customer experience.
Uniphore
AUGUST 14, 2018
Traditional RPA vs Customer Service RPA. As we move into the era that is attempting to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning more and more, one emerging technology gaining momentum is RPA - robotic process automation. While most businesses are already familiar with RPA in a generic sense, as an automation solution for backend processes, a new form of RPA is arising on the front end , one who is delivering effective, cost-saving solutions to customer service technological and oper
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