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10 massive business trends that will shape 2017 and beyond

Alida

We’ve collected 10 of the most insightful predictions that we believe will define not just 2017, but also the years ahead. Consumers have less faith in brands than ever before. Gaining customer trust will become a more significant source of long-term competitive advantage. Global uncertainty. Trust as a business currency.

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Why the retail apocalypse is really a renaissance, and what your company can do about it

Alida

Despite headlines painting a bleak picture of a coming retail apocalypse , there is data to support that the industry is poised to grow. In fact, retailers such as Target, Walmart, Nordstrom and Home Depot all reported growth in both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sales, and Deloitte is pegging the retail industry’s growth at 11.7%

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CX Lessons from 2016: 31 Customer Experience Pros Share Their Plans for 2017

Bold360

Dubbed “The Year of the Customer” by thought leaders and analysts back in Q1, 2016 is the year in which businesses are learning valuable lessons about the importance of placing the customer at the center of marketing, onboarding, and ongoing customer support processes. Meet Our Panel of Customer Experience Pros: Daisy Jing.

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Customer Service in the Digital Age

CSM Magazine

Emergent technologies have forever changed traditional customer service support. Rising customer expectations and increasing brand loyalty competition are driving the need to provide greater value-driven service to both consumers and stakeholders. In this in-depth article, Reina G. Wiatt and Jolene A. Omni-channels.

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How Customer Service Conversations Can Resolve Tricky Situations

Kustomer

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what defines a positive customer service conversation, some of the benefits that come with having an optimal customer service team and how Kustomer can help your agents better support your customers. Additionally, 21% of those consumers admit that they’ll never go back after walking away.

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The Authenticity challenge: 25 marketing, CX and innovation takeaways from the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit

Alida

Customers, especially Millennials , expect transparency and honesty—and they support companies they perceive to be truthful and real. Start by clearly defining what your company stands for, developing an understanding of how customers engage with your brand and prioritizing lasting emotional connections with consumers.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Brand Perception

ProProfs Chat

Stackla research brings forth the fact that 86% of customers look out for brand authenticity before they support a brand. Consumers consider different aspects of your brand like quality, value, website responsiveness, values, and so on to form an opinion about your brand. (a) b) E-Commerce Industry – AMAZON.

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