Customer Bliss

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we’ve recently shifted to a digitally-focused world, you may have faced some new challenges in the way leadership should approach customer experience. Despite any perceived hardships, this shift may actually present you with new opportunities to engage your employees and customers. . I recently shared some insights with The Sweeney Agency about ‘How to Elevate Customer Experience,’ and I’ve outlined key takeaways from my conversation below.

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Heart of the Customer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

CX is all about driving customer-focused change in your organization, with initiatives that drive top or bottom-line value. And in today’s world, 10 out of 10 of those initiatives will involve technology in some way. (Actually, given all the ways we’ve gone virtual due to COVID-19, make that 12 out of 10!) At Heart of […]. The post What Can the CX Tech Stack Do for You?

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inSided

DECEMBER 16, 2020

2020 has been a year filled with unique circumstances. While customer behavior and engagement preferences have already seen drastic changes in recent years, this year really upped the ante for CS teams around the globe.

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GetFeedback

DECEMBER 16, 2020

COVID-19 catapulted CX to the top of company priorities—but are these trends here to stay? Find out three top findings from our recent CX study and discussion with senior CX leaders.

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Storyminers

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Please don’t read ahead. I’m going to give you bullet points on a retail healthcare innovation that’s just been made public. You’ll get the gist of it. Then, I’ll ask you a few questions. You won’t have to write or do anything. Just think about them for a minute. Finally, I’ll show you the same innovation, but this time as a story. Ready? Here goes. –The innovation is to blend traditional pharmacy with a holistic medicine shop. –The pharmacists would know both approaches. –They

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It's tempting to put 2020 behind us and move on, but before you get out your shovel and put it in the ground, you should do some honest lessons learned about the past year and use the information to guide your 2021 contact center investments.

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GetFeedback

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Simplifying CX YouTube series video highlighting 2021 CX predictions.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A Case Study in Strategic Partnership. We’ve partnered closely with this multinational network technology corporation for many years, providing end-to-end order management support and customer success enablement. We enjoy the freedom they grant us in being able to creatively take on new challenges and goals. Read on to discover how we: Achieved a 96% success rate of a two-hour delivery window.

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Calabrio

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This guest post is authored by Steven Kaish , SVP, Product Marketing & Technical Partners at Glia. “I can see all obstacles in my way,” sang Johnny Nash* in his signature hit “I Can See Clearly Now.” He may have been singing about overcoming personal adversity, but this anthem of optimism is equally inspirational for business. The emergence of analytics has been one of the biggest trends of the past decade, providing companies with exponentially better insight into their data.

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If you work in a contact center, you know that business is different now compared to before the pandemic struck. The most obvious difference may be that most of your agents started working from home – and almost a year later, likely still are. But you probably also noticed a change in your call volumes and patterns. Many organizations experienced a spike in volume at the beginning of the lock downs as well as an increase in handle times.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already sold on the value of adding live chat to the list of technologies that you offer your clients. (If you’re not, will cover it quicky in this blog later). Now, you’ll be deciding which live chat vendor you should choose to partner with to help your clients take their customer service & support up a level.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2020

I’m often asked what the best way to disrupt the competition is. The answer is to not compare yourself to the competition, but to the best companies from other industries. In my customer service speeches, I’ll sometimes ask the audience to share who their favorite and easiest companies are to do business with. The typical answers are Amazon, Zappos, Walmart and other recognizable brands.

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Calabrio

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This guest post is authored by Steven Kaish , SVP, Product Marketing & Technical Partners at Glia. “I can see all obstacles in my way,” sang Johnny Nash* in his signature hit “I Can See Clearly Now.” He may have been singing about overcoming personal adversity, but this anthem of optimism is equally inspirational for business. The emergence of analytics has been one of the biggest trends of the past decade, providing companies with exponentially better insight into their data.

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 13, 2020

We connected with our team of subject matter experts to get their opinions on the top issues facing the 2021 contact center and what customer experience leaders need to keep in mind as they brace for the future. Here’s what they had to say.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Strong partnerships are a force for change – and that is best highlighted in the strengthening of the relationship between TechSee and Salesforce – both sides bringing to the table the capability to drive and support businesses with streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Last month, we announced this exciting partnership , which was the culmination of a mutual journey that began with an investment by Salesforce Ventures two years ago, an offering in the Salesforce AppExchange, a

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ReviewTrackers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A positive online presence for healthcare professionals is a must, which makes it critical to manage Vitals reviews. Vitals.com features over 1 million doctors in its database along with 165,000 facilities. Consumers use Vitals to find information on a potential healthcare provider, and they rely on feedback from other users. A Software Advice survey showed that 72 percent of patients use online reviews as the step to finding a new doctor.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Learning from Santa’s customer service success. Published on: December 16, 2020. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager When it comes to customer service, Father Christmas has been delighting children for countless years. Our last blog of the year looks at the secrets of his success – and how contact centres can learn from him.

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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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Totango

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Customer success is the key to building strong customer relationships. When your brand helps your customers succeed at their goals, they want to continue your relationship. Customer success nurtures the positive experiences of your brand, promoting repeat business and retention. In this blog, you’ll learn: Why customer success is so important. How customer success drives customer experience.

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Myra Golden

DECEMBER 17, 2020

When customers are venting, they’re stuck in the right side of the brain. We’ve talked about the right emotional brain and the Communication Chain. Here’s a tactic you can use to move on. Ask your customer three closed-ended questions back-to-back. Closed-ended questions are questions that can be answered in one word: “Do you like Italian food?” is a closed-ended question.

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Vanilla Forums

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Hello and welcome to the end of 2020! It’s been quite the year here at Vanilla, and despite all the twists and turns, it hasn’t slowed our teams down. Most recently, we wrapped up our Conversations event in November, which showcased over 35 speakers across the industry and gave us a chance to highlight all the functionality that’s been added to Vanilla over the past year.

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Zeisler Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The other day I spent about 45 minutes round-trip (short by standards…read on) and about $45 mailing Christmas cards. Happy Holidays to our family and friends who receive one from us! I use the word “mailing” deliberately because that’s all I was doing. I wasn’t shopping for them, digging through my computer to find the file where I keep my list, writing them, addressing them, or stamping them.

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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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Wired and Dangerous

DECEMBER 14, 2020

John’s mother passed away several years ago. One thing he remembers vividly about his mom in her later years was how much she enjoyed receiving flowers on special occasions. When she was about to celebrate her 90 th birthday he sent her a special arrangement of flowers the week before her birthday! Obviously a very special time and a time for great celebration!

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2020

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. The 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. (CXM) The digital transformation of companies accelerated significantly in 2020.

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Talkdesk

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As revealed in a new report by Talkdesk Research, customer loyalty is on the line at every touchpoint. Customer experience (CX) is the differentiator for businesses in all industries. CX stakes are rising, and customers have the power to vote with their wallets. Financial services and insurance institutions are left to balance delivery against customer expectations with the challenge of multiple legacy applications and new digital touchpoints.

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Zeisler Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Wall Street Journal has a daily column called “Best of the Web Today.” Its originator, James Taranto, created it as a bit of a light-hearted end-of-the-day quick-hit piece with a bit of political commentary thrown in as well. A recurring gag is to make little jokes about headlines published around the Web that, regardless of the actual story attached, sound funny or irreverent when read on their own.

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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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The DiJulius Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The results are in! The DiJulius Group top customer service blogs, podcasts, and videos from 2020 are listed below. I recommend sharing this with your entire team. Our Top Blogs from 2020 How to Make 2021 Your Greatest Year by Weaponizing Adversity The Incredible Opportunities Out of the Coronavirus Crisis in Your Personal. Read Full Article. The post The Best Customer Experience Content from 2020 appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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dscout People Nerds

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Researchers often want to include people with access needs in their studies but don’t know where to begin. This three-part series covers the various considerations for adapting your practice to include people with disabilities.

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Talkdesk

DECEMBER 18, 2020

A 10-year acceleration in ecommerce buying driven by the pandemic, in combination with the seasonal spike in gift buying, is about to create an unprecedented volume of holiday retail returns. Salesforce estimates that approximately 30% of all global holiday purchases in 2020 will be returned—about $280 billion worth of lost merchandise sales. Salesforce also forecasts a 30% increase in service demand for the 2020 holiday season.

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