2012

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Mystery Shops To Help Build Process Improvements

InMoment XI

I have some homework for you as you plan your summer vacation. I want you to do some mystery shops for me. Try dropping in to various dealerships in and around where you live. Shop different brands, not just your own, and see what happens. It can be incredibly enlightening to see how you.

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Customer-Obsessed Service

Customers Rock!

Social media has pushed customer service to the forefront for many organizations. Responses are often faster in social media than they are in traditional service channels, since social media makes everything extremely visible. And when things go wrong, customers often flock to social media to air their grievances; a perfect example is the article I recently co-authored for Forbes Online, with Mark Fidelman , about the Southwest Airlines 3 Million Fan Flash Sale fiasco.

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Where Does Customer Experience Management Fit in an Organization?

Customer Input

'Customer experience is a multichannel, cross-departmental concern and while every department in the company affects the customer experience, the role of managing it should belong be a new, separate function with leverage across the organization.

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How ramping up customer service is paying off for Home Depot

Service Untitled

Years ago when contractors were so busy building houses, supply giant Home Depot paid a lot more attention to the builders than to the do-it-yourself home owners. After all, the economy was booming and a realtor could scarcely keep any home inventory available for new buyers, and so the prices kept climbing while customers lined up at the cash registers.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Even Your Dog Deserves Excellent Customer Service

Pretium Solutions

I sent my husband off to work today with our two St. Bernards, Otis and Rosie. Both stood on the back seat of his little car, one gigantic head sticking out of each back window, on their way to a very personal experience at the groomer – bath, brush and beautification. They are always an amusing sight that draws attention and smiles from passersby. My husband’s task is simple – drop off Otis and Rosie at the groomer on the way to a meeting, wrangle the collective 280 pounds of beasts into

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Customer-Centricity Is Not the Solution; It’s the Problem

Sampson Lee

I just read a blog post by Bob Thompson titled “Starbucks is customer-centric, because it listened… to ME.” To summarize the post in a few sentences: Bob is a regular customer of a Starbucks store near his house. He had an unsatisfactory experience with that store. He then wrote to Starbucks to voice his dissatisfaction. […].

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My Vision of the PSAP of the Future

Customer Interactions

'As an industry, 9-1-1 is on the threshold of some big changes. NG9-1-1 and consolidation are two. But those aren’t the only trends that will shape the PSAP of the future. Let me share my vision with you. Every week, I read about more and more municipalities undertaking or expanding city-wide video surveillance initiatives. Of course, the focal point for these programs is typically the city surveillance center.

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Consider Posting Customer Service Statistics

Brad Cleveland Blog

Posting statistics on your customer services can be smart move. It tells your customers that you care, emphasizes important aspects of performance, provides your team with focus and, yes, provides useful information to customers. Real time and rolling stats can be posted in many places, including your website, mobile apps, overhead screens like this example (London’s Heathrow Airport), and elsewhere.

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Social CRM: An Idea Whose Time has Come?

Customers Rock!

Social Media CRM, or Social CRM, is getting a lot of air time these days. But where does it fit? Today’s post is by Laurie Shook. Laurie is a technology marketer creating solutions that help people communicate and collaborate more effectively. When not blogging, on Twitter, or on Facebook, she is marketing WikiThreads , her small business featuring Dallas t-shirts and logo embroidery.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Using Social Media to Build Relationships

Customers Rock!

A lot of businesses love social media because they feel it helps them spread the word about their organization and what they do. And it does. However, I strongly feel one of the most effective uses of social media is to build and deepen relationships with customers – be they consumers, clients, donors, or constituents. I predict this will be a big focus for social media in 2012.

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Combine Text Analytics and Data Mining to Uncover Deeper Customer Insights

InMoment XI

The explosion of digital and social media has changed the way we communicate – as people, as consumers, and as companies. While this has made hearing the voice of the customer easier than ever, it has also introduced a new challenge: too much information (or, as the Twitter Generation would say, TMI). Much of this content is unstructured text in comments or social media postings.

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Measuring the Impact of Social Media

Customers Rock!

This post is part of the Social ROI Blog Carnival at Think Customers: the 1to1 Media blog. Visit the blog carnival post “ Calculating the ROI of Social Media ” to check out the full list of posts from numerous well-known social media thought leaders. There are many ways to measure the success of social media at an organization. Some of these metrics are often focused only on tactical results (ex: number of followers or fans).

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Customer Experience Food for Thought

Customers Rock!

I want to eat there! As many of you know, I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately, speaking about my book and sharing the Customers Rock! message all over the world – most recently in Bogota, Colombia! As most travelers are aware, the customer experience is especially important when you are away from home; it becomes something we are truly living.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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5 Point Versus 11 Point Scales – Part 2

InMoment XI

In my last post , we looked at the correlation between 5pt and 11pt scales over time. We saw that they were very well aligned in how they changed together. However, an average score is not a complete picture.

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5 Point Versus 11 Point Scales – Part 1

InMoment XI

At MaritzCX, we are often asked, “Which scale should I use on my customer experience study?” In this three part series, we will look at some of the analytical differences between scales that can be attributed to only the scale itself. MaritzCX clients use a variety of rating scales for different reasons. In some cases a.

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Thank You for a Great Year!

InMoment XI

As 2012 draws to a close, we want to thank all of you for another great year. Because of your support, not only did we have strong growth, but Allegiance also gained major customers and key personnel, announced innovative new products and was recognized with many awards.

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Thank You for a Great Year!

InMoment XI

As 2012 draws to a close, we want to thank all of you for another great year. Because of your support, not only did we have strong growth, but Allegiance also gained major customers and key personnel, announced innovative new products and was recognized with many awards.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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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Thank You for a Great Year!

InMoment XI

As 2012 draws to a close, we want to thank all of you for another great year. Because of your support, not only did we have strong growth, but Allegiance also gained major customers and key personnel, announced innovative new products and was recognized with many awards.

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December 21, 2012, End of the World Edition

InMoment XI

So, the Mayans supposedly said that the world is ending on December 21, 2012. Like many of you, I don’t swallow this stuff without a bit of evidence, and I’m delighted to have found a video published by NASA that refutes this. However, as non-alarmist as this video might be, I wonder why they published.

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December 21, 2012, End of the World Edition

InMoment XI

So, the Mayans supposedly said that the world is ending on December 21, 2012. Like many of you, I don’t swallow this stuff without a bit of evidence, and I’m delighted to have found a video published by NASA that refutes this. However, as non-alarmist as this video might be, I wonder why they published.

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December 21, 2012, End of the World Edition

InMoment XI

So, the Mayans supposedly said that the world is ending on December 21, 2012. Like many of you, I don’t swallow this stuff without a bit of evidence, and I’m delighted to have found a video published by NASA that refutes this. However, as non-alarmist as this video might be, I wonder why they published.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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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It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that …. emotion!

InMoment XI

Well, this is not about music. But as songs can be very emotional, also brands often try to create strong feelings. In particular in times when products and services hardly differ, emotional branding offers opportunities to appear somewhat special and unique. This is even more interesting because an emotional relationship can create a strong link. View Article.

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Video: Reindeer Customer Satisfaction and Santa Support Study Just Released

InMoment XI

Hot off the press – the 2013 RCSASSS determines who is really worthy of leading Santa’s sleigh on Monday night. Enjoy and all of the best for the holidays from your friends at Maritz. Chris @christravell on Twitter.

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It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that …. emotion!

InMoment XI

Well, this is not about music. But as songs can be very emotional, also brands often try to create strong feelings. In particular in times when products and services hardly differ, emotional branding offers opportunities to appear somewhat special and unique. This is even more interesting because an emotional relationship can create a strong link.

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Video: Reindeer Customer Satisfaction and Santa Support Study Just Released

InMoment XI

Hot off the press – the 2013 RCSASSS determines who is really worthy of leading Santa’s sleigh on Monday night. Enjoy and all of the best for the holidays from your friends at Maritz.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that …. emotion!

InMoment XI

Well, this is not about music. But as songs can be very emotional, also brands often try to create strong feelings. In particular in times when products and services hardly differ, emotional branding offers opportunities to appear somewhat special and unique. This is even more interesting because an emotional relationship can create a strong link.

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Reindeer Customer Satisfaction and Santa Support Study Just Released

InMoment XI

Hot off the press – the 2013 RCSASSS determines who is really worthy of leading Santa’s sleigh on Monday night. Enjoy and all of the best for the holidays from your friends at Maritz.

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Transactional Surveys Provide Actionable Insight

InMoment XI

As consumers, we're often asked to take a survey directly from the point of sale or point of interaction - via a sign at the store, a toll-free number or web address on the bottom of a receipt, on a restaurant satisfaction card, in a pop-up invitation during a website visit, or in other, increasingly creative ways as technology continues to expand. Why do companies commit considerable time and valuable resources to transactional surveys?

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