Customer Bliss

JULY 29, 2021

I’ve had the great honor of working with Southwest Airlines for many years and spent a lot of time talking to, not only Herb Kelleher, but Colleen Barrett who was the president (now president emerita). Once, I was talking to Colleen, and what she said was: Jeanne, at almost every board meeting, we have to fight to make sure that we don’t let those fees seep in, that we don’t start charging change fees or luggage fees, because that’s the foundation upon which people believ

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The DiJulius Group

JULY 29, 2021

Turn your company into the brand your customers can’t live without. And it shouldn’t take too much effort to do it. With the Customer Experience Cycle (CEC) as part of your company culture, you’re able to ensure consistent world-class, excellent customer experience. Also known as journey mapping, this technique looks at every stage and touch. Read Full Article.

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Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

Customer service has long been the subject of jokes, comedy skits, and memes. Why? Because everyone can relate. Whenever the topic of customer service comes up, everyone has a story to tell–and there is no holding back. People remember both the good, and they definitely remember the bad. Interactions recently surveyed 1,100 U.S. consumers to see what they like when it comes to customer service.

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C3Centricity

JULY 27, 2021

This week we have another guest post from Alan Hale of CMG (Consight™ Marketing Group) in Chicago. Exceptionally, I am publishing it as two separate posts because its length and value deserve the detail and effort he has put into it. If you can’t wait for Part 2 next week, you can download the full white paper HERE. I have been fortunate to have managed over 250 voice of the customer projects in B2B over the last four decades, with over 50 engagements on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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IntouchInsight

JULY 29, 2021

A customer experience management (CEM) program without a measurement strategy is like having a sports car without any gasoline. Data is the fuel that powers an effective program - helping to set benchmarks, track the impact of your actions over time, and inform future initiatives.

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Alida

JULY 30, 2021

This post covers the logistics of getting a discussion forum set up for your community. For more information about what to do once you're up and running, check out our Best Practices for Moderating Discussions post.

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TechSee

JULY 27, 2021

2020 and 2021 have been roller-coaster years for businesses, having to respond and pivot from one crisis after another. From a global pandemic and blocked Suez Canal, to natural disasters like the freeze in Texas, fires in California, and floods in Australia, to technical disasters like massive cyber-attacks and a global microchip shortage, businesses across all industries have been caught off-guard and unprepared.

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Kerry Bodine

JULY 25, 2021

Hard-hitting content. Sessions that fit into your workday. Our two-part virtual bootcamp delivers a practical primer on journey mapping that you can immediately put into action for your organization. Part 1: Introduction to Journey Mapping. This introduction will help you build a solid understanding of the journey mapping methodology and how you can apply it to specific business challenges.

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NICE inContact

JULY 26, 2021

For more information about modern call center design, download "The state of contact center transformation in the new digital world." It includes insightful information that can inform your digital transformation strategy. Or, if you’re ready to transform your customer experience and build relationships that last, speak to one of our digital experts to help get you started.

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Alida

JULY 29, 2021

Over the last 16 years, the barriers to change between competitors have decreased due to the rapid digitalisation of companies. With competitors being only one click away, having competitive pricing and high-end product quality is no longer enough. Since everyone can, in an instant, compare companies on all things related to the customer experience , delivery time, customer service, return policies, and even branding are included in the decision process.

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ReviewTrackers

JULY 28, 2021

Insurance and Social Media. Social media marketing for insurance is experiencing major growth. According to a report by consultancy firm ITDS: 100 percent of 20 major global insurers are active on Facebook. 100 percent are also active on LinkedIn and YouTube. 95 percent are active on Twitter and 75 percent are using Instagram. But there are challenges.

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ShepHyken

JULY 28, 2021

One of the big concepts we teach in our customer service training programs is the concept of Always. This is the backbone of creating customer amazement. When the customer uses the word always followed by something positive, you are creating a predictable experience, and even more important, you are operating in the zone of amazement. For example, your customers might say: “They are always so helpful.”.

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Michel Falcon Experience

JULY 30, 2021

To listen to this episode on an Apple device, click here. To listen on Spotify, click here. To listen to this episode on another platform, click here. Hello,… The post #8: 6 New Customer Experience & Company Culture Strategies I’m Using for Brasa Peruvian Kitchen (Join Me!) appeared first on.

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Alida

JULY 27, 2021

Summer is here, and the Alida team has been hard at work to deliver our third quarterly product release of the year—and it’s a big one!

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The DiJulius Group

JULY 26, 2021

Are you fighting “Woe is Me” syndrome? By Dave Murray Many organizations today, regardless of business model or industry, are experiencing the same struggles – customer demand is at an all-time high and staffing is a major issue. This toxic combination can leave even your best team member saying, “woe is me…we need help!” As. Read Full Article. The post How to Avoid the “Woe is Me” Employee Mentality appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2021

This week we feature an article by Nathan?Liao, the founder of CMA Exam Academy. He writes about how businesses can be more successful by implementing changes that will boost client satisfaction. Social distancing regulations have ended in many areas, people are booking up their social calendars with events, airports are once again filled with excited travelers… it seems like the COVID-19 crisis is starting to become a thing of the past.

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Help Scout

JULY 29, 2021

There are many excellent reasons to create and publish FAQ content for your product. First, 70% of customers prefer to use a company’s website to get answers on their own. Having a knowledge base full of how-to articles and answers to frequently asked questions empowers your customers to find their own solutions to the problems they’re encountering.

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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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Cyara

JULY 26, 2021

All around the world, Cyara's global Professional Services team has been busy running load tests. And regardless of the customer or the region, some things are common with these tests. Today, we're sharing a few details about types of load testing because, as Sir Francis Bacon once wisely said, "knowledge itself is power.".

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Totango

JULY 28, 2021

Following best practices for hiring a customer success manager can make a critical difference in the quality of your customer relationships. Customer success managers serve as the face of your company in dealing with clients, playing a key role in ensuring satisfying experiences of your brand. This can determine whether customers renew or churn and whether they become loyal ambassadors for your brand.

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Daniel Group

JULY 29, 2021

What are the Best Practices for Customer Feedback Analytics Tools? New business intelligence tools (BI) like Power BI and others have made it even easier for you to understand Customer Feedback data in real-time. Unfortunately, with almost any new and highly effective tool, there are often better ways to use them. Let’s discuss the best practices for Customer Feedback Analytics tools to get the most out of your data.

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Heart of the Customer

JULY 28, 2021

Journey orchestration is the ability to deliberately create individual journeys for customers based on your data, sending the right messages at the right time to the right customer. Platforms from Salesforce, Adobe, and others incorporate this capability into their platforms, and third-party offerings from Thunderhead, Kitewheel, Usermind, and Pointillist work across systems, without having to […].

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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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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many 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. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR Dive) Dissatisfied employees were more than 2.5 times more likely to say they do not provide excellent customer service and twice as likely to say they do not deliver q

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One Millimeter Mindset

JULY 28, 2021

Collaboration-resistant colleagues are tough to work with. Because there is not one idea you can introduce to the table they haven’t heard of before, thought of themselves, or already learned. Or so they say. Do you work with collaboration-resistant colleagues? . Your collaboration-resistant colleagues are “been there, done that” folks. Not knowing, not having an answer is not an option for them.

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ProProfs Chat

JULY 30, 2021

Be it a small or a big business, good brand perception is the common business goal. The ultimate verdict on any brand is given by its customers. Brand perception is a crucial indicator of how well your customers are able to connect with your brand: What are their feelings and emotions when they think of you? How familiar are they with your products or services?

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Sampson Lee

JULY 27, 2021

Unless the tech giants have paid their due taxes, it is not right for the CX industry to advocate effortless experience (except for companies whose brand promises are “fast and easy”). This is because it will lead to three negative consequences: Exacerbate income inequality Reduce the competitiveness of enterprises Damage the customer experience profession Two […].

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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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ShepHyken

JULY 27, 2021

Choose Your Customers. How To Compete with the Digital Giants. Shep Hyken interviews John Wass, CEO of Profit Isle. They discuss how companies can identify and focus on their most profitable customers. Top Takeaways: Businesses need to know which customers are most profitable for them and what value they can offer that makes them unique. It is critical for brands to choose the customers that their business model, team, and company DNA engages with the best.

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dscout People Nerds

JULY 29, 2021

Social Workers Who Design Founder and Principal, Rachael Dietkus, takes us through her journey of blending social work with design and the untapped collaboration potential between the two sectors.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 24, 2021

Benedict Bleimschein, COO and Vice President of Customer Success at Mindbreeze looks at the challenges for customer service employees working in a hybrid workplace and suggests new tools that can help them. One size does not fit all when it comes to customer service strategies. The most successful companies will be those that adapt to and appropriately manage the hybrid workforce that is becoming the new standard among businesses today.

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