InMoment XI

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Over the last few weeks, there have been several announcements from large tech players in the world of VoC (voice of customer) and CX (customer experience). My name is Melanie Disse and I have over 10 years of industry experience—most recently in a VoC role at Mercury New Zealand. You might be thinking, so what?

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Social Media Call Center Metrics 493

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2022

My name is Ton Luijten, Customer Success Director + Data Science Lead in APAC—and in this post I’ll help you unlock a new take on ROI —through failure demand. First Up, What Is Failure Demand? To reduce failure demand, we first need to measure it. Let’s take a look at how considering failure demand can help you prove ROI.

ROI 493

ROI Call Center Return on Investment Measurement 493

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Every team at an organization must prove how their work contributes to the bottom line — and customer experience is no exception. We know CX teams can deliver significant business advantages: Satisfied customers are much more likely to purchase more Revenue grows 40% faster by providing personalized experiences Businesses achieve a 2.3x

Metrics 270

Metrics Net Promoter Score NPS Effort Score 270

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

The landscape of consumer expectations is constantly evolving, and understanding the value of customer experience has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage. But today’s C-Suite is still questioning the value of customer experience and asking if investing in CX is worth it.

ROI 143

ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 143

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I speak with customer experience professionals every day. Some of them have fancy, customer-focused titles like Chief Customer Officer or Vice President of Customer Experience. Others have more common org chart regulars, like Chief Marketing Officer or Voice fo the Customer (VoC) Director.

Leadership 259

Leadership Customer Experience Customer Centricity Net Promoter Score 259

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer care QA processes are moving from limited sampling to real-time, holistic analysis thanks to emerging conversation intelligence technologies that impact every corner of the contact center for the better. Coaches would get to know the agents on their teams. She was blunt. But she wasn’t wrong.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Care Technology 177

Comm100

APRIL 10, 2024

AI is reshaping countless industries and services, and customer service is one such area that is changing for the better. We will also consider how AI algorithms are used to process customer data patterns to predict their service requirements – dealing with issues before they even arise. The result?

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Customers Social Media Customer Satisfaction 84

BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

For many, the buzz about ChatGPT is evoking the same exploratory wonder they once experienced when the Internet itself first debuted. Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. Those first three are what we’d expect. So let’s get into it.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Customer Experience Average Handle Time Customer Care 156

Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

When customers shop in physical stores, they might have several questions about a product: Is it available in a different size? The scenario is now much the same for online customers who increasingly expect a seamless, personalized experience. But it also allows agents to handle several customer queries at once.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Touchpoint Omnichannel 83

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 3, 2024

Exceptional customer service is essential for staying competitive. Customers expect convenient, affordable, and 24/7 support. With BPO chat support, your customers can receive instant assistance through a user-friendly chat interface 24/7 at an affordable cost. Keep customers happy with prompt and efficient service.

Exceptional Customer Service 96

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Average Handle Time Measurement 96

Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In an economy that’s pitched more than a few curveballs over the last five years, retaining and growing a loyal customer base is consistently a winning business strategy. As a contact center leader, the top agents you hire, train, and manage are the clutch players. How Do You Identify Top Customer Service Talent?

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Measurement 2022 Culture 88

BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customer experience is much more than just a buzzword, especially in the insurance industry. And that is why it is time to understand the factors contributing to customer experience in the insurance industry. Zendesk reports that 50% of consumers will switch to a competitor after one bad experience.

Insurance 111

Insurance Customer Experience Social Media Omnichannel 111

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). That’s where customer experience platforms come in.

Feedback 83

Feedback Multi-Channel Consulting Social Media 83

Playvox

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In a buyer’s market, customers have choices and can take their business elsewhere should they receive less-than-optimal products, service, and support. Likewise for agents, if they don’t feel engaged, appreciated, or see a growth path, they too can take their talent to another organization. Attract new talent?

Engagement 73

Engagement Contact Center Culture Metrics 73

Playvox

MARCH 12, 2024

When you’re working in a contact center, this is your reality — taking contact after contact, call after call, from people who either need support or are angry about their experience with your company’s product or solution. Learning how to motivate agents in this kind of environment can seem difficult, if not impossible.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Call Center Feedback Engagement 78

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes.

Customer Service 359

Customer Service Virtual Agent Social Media Multi-Channel 359

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

Customer Journey 123

Customer Journey Brands Contact Center Sales 123

Call Experts

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Whether seeking assistance with a complex issue, making a critical inquiry, or simply wanting to connect with another human being, the phrase “I need to speak to someone” holds a special significance. This simple statement underscores the importance of genuine human interaction, especially regarding customer service.

Customer Satisfaction 105

Customer Satisfaction Connections Exceptional Customer Service Technology 105

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Like any other industry, there’s always room for improvement in call center customer experiences. Call centers must deliver the best customer experience from jump, or else risk dealing with an unsatisfied customer, and getting negative press. Be Responsive. Be User-Friendly. Be User-Friendly. Be Proactive.

Call Center 157

Call Center Customer Experience Omnichannel User Experience 157

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

How Can the Bar be Raised to Surpass Customer Expectations? A dedication to understanding your customers ensures that every interaction is personalized and purposeful, alleviating the pain of lengthy wait times and ensuring each conversation is met with effective, personalized assistance. What’s an IVA?

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Omnichannel Metrics Innovation 62

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Whether seeking assistance with a complex issue, making a critical inquiry, or simply wanting to connect with another human being, the phrase “I need to speak to someone” holds a special significance. This simple statement underscores the importance of genuine human interaction, especially regarding customer service.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Technology Connections Exceptional Customer Service 52

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Truly successful contact center agents require more guidance than just initial onboarding and training. If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. What is Customer Service Coaching?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Contact Center Feedback Call Center 98

Team Support

JULY 25, 2023

As a customer support leader, you know how important it is for your customers to be serviced in a timely manner. So, your company invests in the training needed to ensure your agents know the product and can help the customer use it. Siloed systems is one of the most prominent obstacles customer service teams face today.

Poor Customer Service 98

Poor Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Demo Customers 98

Lumoa

JANUARY 24, 2024

After that frustrating experience, I had a newfound appreciation for customers who have to deal with unresponsive customer experience (CX) teams that fail to act on customer feedback! Just like a hapless tourist, customers are eager to share details of their experience.

Feedback 83

Feedback Net Promoter Score 2024 Metrics 83

Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There have been several implications in this space that compound each other, with the net result being a more challenging environment for all forms of customer service. Agent morale suffered which led way to rising turnover and the Great Resignation. Agent morale suffered which led way to rising turnover and the Great Resignation.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Customer Experience 2023 Customers 78

Comm100

JANUARY 23, 2023

2023 looks to be a year of great change in customer experience (CX). Smart companies are spotlighting the employee experience, as much if not more, than they are on the customer experience. They have learned that it’s just as important to attract and keep good employees as it is to attract and keep customers.

2023 120

2023 Customer Experience E-support Customers 120

Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Call Center 2027 Customer Satisfaction 105

CSM Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

A key to retaining your existing business, growing your brand, and attracting new business is keeping your customers happy. Brian Tuite of Zenarate reveals new technologies that will help improve customer service. Customer service agents are a company’s most important asset to keeping customers pleased.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Contact Center Banking Healthcare 94

Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There have been several implications in this space that compound each other, with the net result being a more challenging environment for all forms of customer service. Agent morale suffered which led way to rising turnover and the Great Resignation. Agent morale suffered which led way to rising turnover and the Great Resignation.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Customer Experience 2023 Customers 78

Team Support

JUNE 20, 2023

Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. As customer support demand continues to increase by 11% per year, reduced staffing levels is causing 75% of customer service agents to face a serious risk of burnout.

Customer Satisfaction 97

Customer Satisfaction Webinar Culture Interaction 97

Playvox

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not only do contact center agents want additional flexibility in their work schedules, but many leaders saw that agents did not need to be in a defined office space to get their jobs done well. First, let’s define remote work. However, managing remote teams effectively comes with its own set of challenges.

Management 88

Management Contact Center Communication Feedback 88

Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center. During the best of economic times, it’s a smart business practice.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Measurement Call Center Average Handle Time 74

Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Maximizing the potential of live chat outsourcing companies relies on mastering digital-first customer service. Step into the competitive battlefield of customer support , where live chat and messaging have revolutionized real-time engagement. Outsource the complexity and own the customer experience. Did you know?

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Loyalty ROI Technology 52

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. So, let’s embark on this AI-powered journey together and unlock the true potential of customer experience. Nexcom A/S and COPC Inc.

Customer Experience 114

Customer Experience Customer Journey Insights Technology 114

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center 2027 Customer Satisfaction 52

Lumoa

MARCH 9, 2023

In the world of customer experience, “customer empathy” is not just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer. Put simply, it means genuinely caring about the experience your customers have with your brand. Customer empathy is at the heart of Lush’s approach to building trust with its customers.

Customer Experience 169

Customer Experience Social Media Customers Insights 169

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Call Center Call Recording Customer Satisfaction 52