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A History of Customer Support Technology

Team Support

1980s-1990s: The Dawn of CRM Software The next two decades saw the adoption of computerized systems for customer support. Companies started using customer relationship management (CRM) software to manage customer information and interactions. In the late 1990s, live chat support emerged as a popular communication channel.

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From Chief Information Officer to Chief Customer Officer, With Brian Lillie – CB60

Customer Bliss

It’s often from Operations or Marketing, but in the case of Brian Lillie, he went from Chief Information Officer of Equinix , the world’s largest IBX data center and colocation provider, to CCO. Air Force, where he worked in space research and development, satellite operations, and military computers and communications.

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Part 3: Helping Companies Build Stronger Customer Relationships

Team Support

We conclude this series with Part 3, where Eric offers insight into the competitive market and what makes TeamSupport different. CIO Review: There are a number of companies out there that are vying for the top position in the B2B customer support software industry. What are the strategies employed by TeamSupport?

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Churn Monster: Black Swan

ChurnZero

There are a lot of unknowns and one of them related to our professional lives is how will this affect Customer Success. A Black Swan churn monster is a customer who is affected by an unforeseen and very unpredictable circumstance with potentially severe consequences and widespread impact. Customer Success Around the Web.

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What the SaaS Collapse Means for Every Leader

Gainsight

The fact is that the glut of capital in the past few years has resulted in too many companies in every market. The only solution is to consider more scalable ways to reach your customers, including: Automation through digital touches. Pooled approaches to customer success.

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CX Experts We Love

Wootric

Director Analyst: Senior research analyst & executive advisor on Customer Experience at Gartner. He has implemented successful CX, VoC, social media and marketing programs and led highly-engaged teams, both co-located and remote around the globe. He has had a rewarding career as both a thought and people leader.

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Expansion Selling Strategies: Tips for SaaS Companies

CSM Practice

It is no surprise that discretionary spending practices lead customers to reconsider whether or not they need to renew or expand certain subscriptions. Since most SaaS companies started after the 2008 financial crisis, this is the first test of the sustainability of the model during the crisis. 3. Changing Customer Priorities.