ClientSuccess
JANUARY 24, 2019
When it comes to dealing directly with customers, is there anything more anxiety-inducing for customer success teams than the dreaded handoff? Probably not, but it really doesn’t have to be this way. Typically, customer handoffs are such a complex part of the customer journey because they set the tone for how a relationship is actually going to work.
C3Centricity
JANUARY 21, 2019
If you commission or conduct market research, then this post is a must-read. It shares ten important reasons I have learned over the years for NOT doing research, but which are unfortunately still prevalent today. Which, if any, are you guilty of? Leave your comments below – I dare you! #1. WHEN THE ISSUE / OPPORTUNITY IS NOT CLEAR AND THE OBJECTIVES ARE NOT WELL DEFINED.
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Customer Bliss
JANUARY 23, 2019
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?
Experience Matters
JANUARY 21, 2019
The New England Patriots just won the AFC Championship, earning a trip to their third straight Superbowl. As a Patriots fan, I’m thrilled. I know that many people don’t like the team, but there’s no denying that the Patriots have built a dynasty and are one of the most dominant teams in recent history (across any sport). How do the Patriots keep achieving success?
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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.
GetFeedback
JANUARY 21, 2019
A successful content marketing strategy relies on good customer feedback. Without knowing what your customers want, it’s impossible to develop valuable content that generates brand loyalty and business leads. The better your content, the bigger impact you’ll have on the bottom line. . In fact, 2018 study by Clutch revealed that 73% of consumers made a purchase based on marketing content they’ve viewed.
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Steve DiGioia
JANUARY 21, 2019
Blinders. They’re used on racehorses to keep their focus on running straight ahead and to not be distracted by the horses on either side. For most horses, blinders are a good and productive means to an end. But for some of us humans working in the customer service industry, we’ve decided to wear blinders too. We focus on our job with little interaction with our fellow co-workers.
IntouchInsight
JANUARY 24, 2019
Learn more about some of the exciting new IntouchCheck features that have just been released.
GetFeedback
JANUARY 24, 2019
Today’s customers have high expectations for support. They want answers to their questions—and they want them quickly. In order to.
BlueOcean
JANUARY 21, 2019
Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a finalist in the “Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation” category in the 13th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Achieving finalist status ensures Blue Ocean will be presented with either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie when results are announced on February 22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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.
Centriam Customer Experience Lab
JANUARY 22, 2019
In my role, I get to talk with marketing and customer experience leaders across industries who work in organizations of all sizes. While each leader is focused on solving their organization’s unique problems, they all agree that competing on customer experience (CX) is a key priority— because when their customers have a good experience, their business directly benefits.
Customer Bliss
JANUARY 25, 2019
In today’s episode, I explore the basics of establishing a core CX foundation for your organization with Darin Byrne, Vice President of Client Experience and Delivery at Wolters Kluwer , a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, nurses, accountants, lawyers, tax specialists, and finance, audit, compliance, and regulatory sectors.
GetFeedback
JANUARY 21, 2019
A successful content marketing strategy relies on good customer feedback. Use this guide to develop a customer survey that'll help drive your content.
Kristina Evey
JANUARY 24, 2019
Successful teams are made up of the right people. This is true in sports and it is true in Customer … Read More Get the Right People on Your Customer Experience Team. The post Get the Right People on Your Customer Experience Team appeared first on Kristina Evey.
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.
NICE inContact
JANUARY 24, 2019
Let’s face it, no one enjoys waiting in line. Whether we’re getting a coffee, a car wash, or checking into a hotel, we all just want fast and easy service, so we can get on with our day. . This same rule applies when people call into your contact center. . And if you think that more people are contacting you via your digital channels instead of calling you, think again.
InMoment XI
JANUARY 23, 2019
Understanding the Importance of a Structured Data Management System Data management is complex, messy, and outright confusing, which is why most enterprise CX teams choose to lower it on their list of priorities. This mentality and lack of understanding has led to a serious industry problem—hundreds of millions of records from various data sources with.
GetFeedback
JANUARY 24, 2019
Today’s customers have high expectations for support. They want answers to their questions—and they want them quickly. In order to.
Beyond Philosophy
JANUARY 23, 2019
Your customers are people and people’s behavior is complicated, especially as customers. Many psychological theories exist to help explain why people do what they do, and when those theories apply to how people behave as customers, they are called Behavioral Economics. I have been studying Behavioral Economics for a few years now and applying those principles to Customer Experience.
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.
TechSee
JANUARY 24, 2019
Innovative ways to provide customers with immediate assistance, guidance and support lies at the heart of every customer-centric organization. Live video support – where service is provided over a live video connection – has proven to be an effective method of driving high customer satisfaction ratings and building customer loyalty through personalized service.
InMoment XI
JANUARY 22, 2019
This is the second part of a three-part blog series. In this blog series, I’m focusing on the three questions I’ve been asked the most over my 20 years in various research consulting roles at MaritzCX. Last month I answered the question: “How do I increase response rates? Should I shorten my survey?” You can. View Article.
CX Accelerator
JANUARY 25, 2019
Originally posted on ICMI.com November 5th, 2018 People love to talk about Employee Experience (EX), especially in the context of Customer Experience (CX). Sadly, it's often just talk. Establishing a meaningful connection between your employee experience and the Customer Experience is very difficult. Does this make it any less important? Not at all.
NICE inContact
JANUARY 24, 2019
Meaningful data and reporting are critical elements for any contact center. Without an accurate read on performance and the quality of the service being provided to customers, managers can’t know where—or how—to improve. That’s the situation City Furniture, a leading home furnishings and accents retailer in Florida, found itself in with an on-premise Cisco system that consistently provided inaccurate information.
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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.
Kayako
JANUARY 25, 2019
Customer experience expert Jeanne Bliss joined us for a webinar where she spoke with us about her new book ‘Would You Do That to Your Mother’, and how businesses can provide customer service that would quite literally “make mom proud!”. Bliss urges companies to make business personal to earn ardent fans and admirers, by focusing on one deceptively simple question: “Would you do that to your mother?
InMoment XI
JANUARY 22, 2019
This is the second part of a three-part blog series. In this blog series, I’m focusing on the three questions I’ve been asked the most over my 20 years in various research consulting roles at MaritzCX. Last month I answered the question: “How do I increase response rates? Should I shorten my survey?” You can. View Article.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 23, 2019
Not long ago I wrote about Dr. Neil Baum’s Win-Wynn story. A few people went to his website and read his promise to his patients that he appropriately calls “My Personal Promise to You.” The feedback and comments about this promise were excellent, so I thought it was worth sharing with everyone. By the way, at the end of this article, I’ve shared a very important call-to-action for you.
NICE inContact
JANUARY 23, 2019
If there is one single area you want to focus on in 2019 for contact center improvement, consider Performance Management. The contact center industry has always experienced higher attrition rates than many other industries, and with current workplace turnover at an all-time high, this has not changed. Overall turnover statistics in the call center industry as a whole vary greatly, but on average, turnover is between 30 and 45 percent.
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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.
Vonage
JANUARY 24, 2019
Colin Greenwood and Richard Ogley are here to help. Specifically, they’re here to help you; the customer. As Senior Experience Director at Wolff Olins and Senior Manager of Service Design at Whitbread, respectively, Greenwood and Ogley spend their days head-scratching, chin-stroking and, ultimately, problem-solving to ensure your journey through the end-to-end consumer experience is memorable for all the right reasons.
InMoment XI
JANUARY 21, 2019
I wish we had a crystal ball but we don’t. Despite that, we made a prediction back in the fall that the worlds of CX and CRM would continue coming together since it results in many benefits both for customers and organizations. Then, low and behold, in November SAP announced they were acquiring Qualtrics for. View Article.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 25, 2019
This week we feature an article by Dr. Marlene Caroselli shares a rhyme that will help you to communicate with customers and provide customer satisfaction. – Shep Hyken. Especially when an angry customer is calling your office, it’s important to have a verbal safety net that will rescue you should the metaphorical tight rope become difficult to navigate.
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