InMoment XI

JANUARY 6, 2022

Though customer experience (CX) programs are always changing and evolving, one element that many brands constantly consider is whether to add a CX incentives program to those initiatives. . On its face, such a program may seem quite straightforward—directly reward experience outcomes or add incentives to existing programs, and you’re good to go. However, there are actually quite a few factors that organizations need to look at while weighing an incentives program, not the least of which is ensur

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Comm100

JANUARY 6, 2022

If you found out that your customers would pay more for a better customer experience (CX), would you consider investing in improving this experience? In a recent study, this exact finding was discovered. 67% of customers said they would spend more money if they received a better customer service experience. With so much riding on CX, alongside momentum from the pandemic, 2022 will see digital CX excellence become a key growth strategy across industries.

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Help Scout

JANUARY 5, 2022

The new year brings new opportunities to create the customer experiences we all want to deliver. Here are our predictions for customer service trends in 2022.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 5, 2022

Imagine yourself a year from today. Your company has surpassed its annual goals for customer retention, referrals, and satisfaction. C-level leadership is thrilled, and the customer experience program you helped develop was instrumental to this success. How did this happen? It started with a plan – including immediate foundational steps to take, secondary growth, and longer-term strategies for continued success.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 4, 2022

We’ve all been there. You’re shopping for something online and you start to compare options on different websites. You’re excited to explore a particular item, but as soon as you click into the brand’s website, a little window pops up asking you what you think of the website experience. “What experience?” you think. “I barely just entered the page!”.

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C3Centricity

JANUARY 3, 2022

Happy New Year to all you Customer-first strategists. May your year by bright and your customers surprised and delighted! Each January we like to celebrate our most popular posts on customer centricity that were published on C3Centricity during the year. Just like 2020, covid has forced all of us to be a little more creative and a little less demanding in our work.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 2, 2022

“ Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. ” Bill Gates No matter what industry you’re in or how excellent your products or services are, you’ll always have unsatisfied customers. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of doing business. Unhappy customers can potentially damage your brand’s perception, spreading negative vibes about your business and seriously tarnishing your brand reputation.

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Comm100

JANUARY 5, 2022

It’s unarguable that live chat can help improve communication between government and citizens. The real-time and accessible nature of live chat caters perfectly to today’s consumer expectations, while providing government agencies with an efficient and cost-effective channel. However, the effectiveness of this channel can vary widely depending on the live chat software.

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Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 3, 2022

Is customer service the frontline? Really? Are we called to duty on the frontline battling customers? Doctors and nurses don’t serve their ailing patients. They care. So shouldn’t customer service be customer care? Or even better …. We are the Customer CARE team. We CARE for each member of our team: We COMMUNICATE with each other. We listen to our team’s questions, concerns, and complaints with empathy and compassion.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2022

I love to receive great examples of outstanding customer service. I’m always on the lookout for great stories, whether I personally experience them, or they are sent in by our followers. What I share with you today is a great example of personalized and proactive communication. While I provide the lessons, the example comes from one of our subscribers, Dawn Mushill, who shared a letter that BarkBox wrote to one of its customers.

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ECXO

JANUARY 6, 2022

test3. The post test3 appeared first on ECXO - European Customer Experience Organization.

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TechSee

JANUARY 4, 2022

As 2021 comes to a close, TechSee takes a look back on a memorable year, as detailed in the ‘Year in Review’ article below. TechSee’s visual assistance solutions simplify the way people deal with technology, and are being quickly adopted far and wide as more and more companies embrace visual transformation. Check out our year in review infographic for a visualization of TechSee’s 2021. 2021 Year in Review.

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ReviewTrackers

JANUARY 4, 2022

What are Online Listings? Online listings are pages that display your business’s information on directory websites, search engine results pages, social media and business review sites. Popular sites found in the top business directory list include Google, Yelp, Facebook, Tripadvisor, and Trustpilot. . When people search for your brand or business name online — or when they search for the types of products and services you provide — your online local listings are (ideally) displayed in their sear

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JANUARY 4, 2022

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 1, 2022

Our listeners have problems and they let us know about it. For our I’m in a Pickle feature on the podcast, Tina in New Zealand wrote to us because the engineering firm she works with thinks customer relationships are a waste of time. She wants to know how to convince the engineers that customer relationships are what get the customer strategy gears turning toward long-term success.

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Zeisler Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2022

So, here’s a controversial statement, but keep in mind what I’m not saying*: Usually, your flight crew, including the pilot, is the least motivated people on the plane to get where you’re going, let alone on time. This occurred to me last year when I went on a mileage run. The same crew that flew me from Denver to Los Angeles was flying me right back again about 45 minutes later on the exact same plane.

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The DiJulius Group

JANUARY 3, 2022

The 3 Worst Customer Service Stories Last Year Hotel kicks out grandma & granddaughter at night, after they left a bad review The Baymont Inn & Suites called the police to remove a 63-year-old grandmother and her 6-year-old granddaughter after they responded to an email asking how their room was. CEO of Better.com fires 900. Read Full Article.

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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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ChurnZero

JANUARY 6, 2022

Customer Success represents a large source of revenue-generation for SaaS businesses. Though Customer Success was originally regarded as a post-sale cost center, you can flip its narrative with the right metrics, positioning, and forecasting strategy. In this article, we cover how profit centers and cost centers differ, as well as how Customer Success teams can position themselves to be viewed as a profitable function by: Emphasizing their value with the right metrics.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 4, 2022

How do you build a long-term relationship with customers? Tina works for an engineering company in Australia and recently joined the New Zealand office. Tina’s key focus is on Customer Experience and development, and she wants her team to change their transactional approach to customer strategy. So, today, we will talk about convincing people that having a relationship with customers is a good idea.

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Optimove

JANUARY 6, 2022

Some questions are as old as time. Take the whole chicken and egg thing. In comparison, Acquisition VS Retention is a much newer concept. Still, it’s such a critical business question that we’ve been writing about it for years. And, if you’re reading this right now, it’s safe to assume you care about it a little more than you do about poultry reproduction mysteries, with all due respect to any oviparous roaming the face of the earth.

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Hello Customer

JANUARY 6, 2022

Customers nowadays want everything easy and we can't really blame them for that. Not everything has to be hard and complicated, especially when you're using a service or browsing online. Long queues, having to wait for hours to talk to customer support or browsing an old website that you have to refresh every 2 minutes. It can be the last straw that will make your customers leave you for someone else.

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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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Russel Lolacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

Whether you’re trying to start a successful social media presence for your public service organization or grow an existing one to better serve the public and your organization, there are a few key ingredients you’ll need to be impactful. And if you don’t have them, you’re going to suck or stall. And certainly not meet the growing expectations the public has for digital engagement.

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BirdEye

JANUARY 5, 2022

David Bowie once belted out the lyrics, “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, Turn and face the strange.” This popular and iconic song has withstood the test of time. Why? Because the lyrics are true. Changes are a part of life, and Google, the most prevalent search engine is not immune to changes. Google just rolled out its Google product reviews 2.0 update on December 1st, the last time product reviews were revamped was in April 2021.

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Adrian Swinscoe

JANUARY 4, 2022

This guest post by Dave Hoekstra, a Product Evangelist at Calabrio, reflects on lessons learned by contact centres in 2021 and offers a glimpse into 2022, […]. The post A glimpse into 2022: How can contact centres plan ahead? first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 5, 2022

In this episode of The CX Leader Podcast, Steve Bederman of NobleBiz joins host Steve Walker to discuss the impact of call centers on customer experience and how contact center technology and culture can have a large impact on customer experience. The post Get Comfortable Saying “Yes” | Steve Bederman on the CX Leader Podcast appeared first on NobelBiz®.

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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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DemandJump

JANUARY 3, 2022

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for your digital marketing strategy. Getting your website to rank high in search engine results can lead to more traffic to your website. Organic search drives 53% of all site traffic , according to a BrightEdge study.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 5, 2022

It’s not uncommon to find it difficult to grasp the concept of Customer Experience vs. Customer Success. The two are seemingly cut from the same cloth. For some, the Customer Experience definition is not that different from the one for Customer Success. So, are Customer Experience and Customer Success really the same? If not, what are the differences that set them apart?

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Kapta Customer Success

JANUARY 3, 2022

Quarterly business reviews (QBR) are an essential part of a key account manager’s practice. They help you stay in touch with your client and ensure you are serving them to the best of your ability. However, these aren’t the same as your average business reports, so you can’t expect to prepare the same way. In this article, we’ll cover what a QBR is, its purpose, and how to prepare for a productive QBR.

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