Sat.Jan 12, 2019 - Fri.Jan 18, 2019

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Seven Principles of Business Integrity

Integrity Solutions

Any company can put words on paper and talk about what their values are. But if people aren’t living business integrity in everything they do, it won’t matter what you say. “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” – Former Senator Alan K. Simpson. Integrity is important for businesses and individuals alike.

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Perspectives from a Danish CX Practitioner

InMoment XI

British companies have come a long way with utilizing their data to identify customer needs and predict their future behavior and estimate future profitability (the so-called customer lifetime value). Realizing the customer lifetime value is critical for a company so they can focus on the strategic initiatives that contribute most to the company’s future earnings and growth.

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2 Key Differences in B2B Journey Maps

Kerry Bodine

In our journey mapping bootcamps , we’re often asked whether there’s anything that organizations need to think about or do differently when creating business-to-business (B2B) journey maps. While the overall process for creating these maps is the same, there are two key differences. Difference #1: B2B personas align with job functions. Every journey map needs to clearly define whose story is being told.

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3 Tips On How To Measure Customer Experience

Lumoa

Wondering what is the optimal way to measure customer experience? Choosing customer experience metric seems to be a complex process? Don't let the variety trick you. Start collecting customer feedback and measuring customer experience with a simple and easy KPIs and metrics!

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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4 Steps to Improve Your Franchise's Customer Experience

IntouchInsight

Learn how to improve customer experience at your franchise with four useful steps.

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Be the Customer Experience Disrupter

Kristina Evey

Being a business owner or leader requires a paradigm shift around comfort… You must become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Knowing … Read More Be the Customer Experience Disrupter. The post Be the Customer Experience Disrupter appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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15 Net Promoter Score statistics you need to know in 2019

Lumoa

Did you know that NPS is the most popular customer experience metric? Find out the latest NPS data and statistics to power up your customer experience strategy in 2019!

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How to Connect Your Employees to Your Customers and Company Mission

Customer Bliss

In today’s episode, I chat with CCO Lisa Henken Ramirez, about implementing customer experience Netspend , a young, a finance-related company. Netspend is a leading provider of prepaid Visa ® and Mastercard ® cards for personal & commercial use. As the banking industry continues to focus more on customer experience and innovation, I think this is a good conversation to have at the beginning of 2019.

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When and How to Develop Customer Service Material

GetFeedback

As a customer service leader, you want to make sure your audience is supported at all times. Customers should have access to the information they need–whether it’s from a member of your team or from a robust knowledge base. Only in doing so, will you ensure each person receives the best customer experience possible. To ensure that your customers have the necessary support, you’ll need to develop and improve your customer service material.

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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Business Leaders Increase Success When Customer Experience is Clearly Defined and Understood

Kristina Evey

In a recent podcast, I discuss how CEO’s, C-Suite and Leadership Teams seem to understand the high-level vision of CX, … Read More Business Leaders Increase Success When Customer Experience is Clearly Defined and Understood. The post Business Leaders Increase Success When Customer Experience is Clearly Defined and Understood appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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8 Qualities of Effective Contact Center Agents

NICE inContact

What if the only human interaction your customers have with your brand is through an agent working at your contact center? Wouldn’t you make sure that agent was great “brand ambassador” material? Many companies, especially those with no brick and mortar presence, are in this very position. Contact center agents have a significant impact on customer experience and thus the bottom line.

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Do You Lead Your Organization With Clarity of Purpose?

Customer Bliss

In my Daily Dose video series, I explore the topics that chief customer officers must grapple with on a daily basis. Join me as I discuss what I’ve learned over the course of my 35-year career, so that you can more effectively do the work that needs to be done. Today’s video is an excerpt from my online course , inspired by my book, Would You Do That To Your Mother?

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When and How to Develop Customer Service Material

GetFeedback

How to create customer service material to support your team and ensure your customers have a stellar customer experience.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Episode 34 – Understand Customer Experience First to Disrupt for CX Changes

Kristina Evey

Episode 34 Shownotes: Understand Customer Experience First to Disrupt for CX Changes. CEO’s, C-Suite and Leadership Teams seem to understand … Read More Episode 34 – Understand Customer Experience First to Disrupt for CX Changes. The post Episode 34 – Understand Customer Experience First to Disrupt for CX Changes appeared first on Kristina Evey.

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Best Intercom Alternatives in 2019

Kayako

Looking for an intercom alternative that’s easy on your pockets and doesn’t skip on any functionality? Well, we’ve done some homework and put together a list of 3 intercom alternatives that are packed with features and functionality you’d look for to engage visitors, convert prospects, and support customers as your business grows. . First things first – What do you use Intercom for?

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How can the Forrester Wave directly impact your RFP/RFI quality?

NICE inContact

The ultimate value of independent research reports hinges on the depth and breadth of their approach to the subject at hand. Is the field of evaluated vendors broad enough? Were the criteria evaluated rich enough? And maybe most importantly, were the outcomes directly relevant to the audience’s needs? In the case of Forrester Research and the Forrester Wave for Cloud Contact Centers, Q3 2018 , I think you’ll find all these boxes clearly checked.

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5 Survey Tips for Getting Better Customer Data

GetFeedback

The best customer experience starts with great customer data. Collect actionable customer data with these 5 online survey tips.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

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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The 20 Most Liked Pictures on Instagram

Brandwatch CX

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CX 101: What Is Customer Experience, Anyway?

Oracle

While businesses across industries and verticals are making efforts to improve their overall customer experience (CX), the term “customer experience” is often misinterpreted or vaguely understood. The SmarterCX team hit the streets to find out just how many people are or are not familiar with the term “CX” — so if you think you’re the only one who’s not 100% sure, this may put your mind at ease.

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Automate Contact Center Outbound Calls and Texts for Positive ROI

NICE inContact

For many companies, making outbound calls and texts to customers makes up a large volume of everyday work that their live agents handle today. Outbound calls and texts are used in a variety of ways, such as to preempt situations or to keep customers up-to-date. They are often used to remind customers about important or upcoming appointments, deliveries, and confirmations, typically helping businesses run smoothly.

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When and How to Develop Customer Service Material

GetFeedback

How to create customer service material to support your team and ensure your customers have a stellar customer experience.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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How Academic Research Can Improve Customer Experience

Beyond Philosophy

I have always been surprised by the massive wealth of data in academia that doesn’t get used. The reason, I believe, is the language. The way academic research is written is like a reading a legal brief; it’s impenetrable. You come away from it thinking the person who wrote it is very clever, but don’t understand what he or she said at all. My co-author and podcast co-host Professor Ryan Hamilton jokes that academic research is not written for a human audience.

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Five AI-Driven Customer Experience Solutions: A survey of the market

CX University

A lot of customer experience pundits are talking about AI. They say it is ushering in a new age, a Customer Experience 3.0. OK. As a notorious heckler, I thought I would have my team research the market, as it stands, in the closing weeks of 2018. My question was: Who cares about promises; I am exhausted by all this thought leadership; I want specific examples; what are AI-driven solutions capable of achieving for customer experience, right now?

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Artificial Intelligence Tech: What Is It, and How Can It Create Jobs?

Oracle

In the next several years, artificial intelligence will transform how humans interact with businesses. This technical transition is one of the most powerful shifts in computing that the world has ever seen—and it has the potential to be a force of good. According to research from the McKinsey Global Institute , AI could add $13 trillion to global output by 2030 and raise GDP by 1.2% annually.

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How to Implement Automated Email Surveys With GetFeedback

GetFeedback

Use this guide to learn how to apply and optimize this new survey distribution feature. .

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Case Study: Key Insights on Wait Times and Customer Service

Faster response times mean happier customers Are your customers on hold too long? Nearly half of consumers find hold times unacceptable, and a quarter will leave your brand because of it. Our latest report reveals how companies are affected by wait times and the impact on customer satisfaction. Read the report to get insights into the impact of long hold times and areas for opportunities.

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Are You A Risk Taker?

Beyond Philosophy

Are You a Risk Taker? We all have varying levels of risk tolerance. When we shy away from risk, we call that risk-aversion. This episode of The Intuitive Customer discusses the concept of risk aversion and how it affects customers’ behavior in your Customer Experience. People like sure bets better that come with less significant gains over risky ventures, even when the risky venture proposes a substantial benefit.

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Guest Blog: Are You Setting the Right Customer Experience Goals?

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. This post is an excerpt from Humach’s latest eBook, The Guide to CX Success , which can be found here. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives.

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NRF 2019: 3 Days of Retail Customer Experience Takeaways

Oracle

The SmarterCX team is on location at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week getting an inside look at the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology. This year’s event features 37,000 attendees including 16,000 retailers representing 3,500 retail companies. Here are some of the hottest trends, technology, and takeaways from NRF 2019.

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