Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 30, 2015

Our Microinteraction of the Month comes from Stan Phelps of 9INCH Marketing who captured a rather unfortunate microinteraction that might offend customers. Why One Bad Customer Interaction Could Haunt Your Brand. A bad customer service email is just one interaction, but these kind of things could haunt your brand.

Brands 266

Brands 2013 2014 Retail 266

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Date: Friday, September 11, 2015 What the latest Apple launch tells us about customer service. Web customer service Online, performance in the sector dropped, from answering 70% of questions in 2014 down to 67% in 2015. Published on: September 11, 2015. Again, these figures are half those of electronics retailers.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service 2015 2014 Social Media 76

Tricia Morris

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Some brands overall have had competitive rivalries in sales and marketing (think of the great Cola Wars of the 1980s), but what if customer service teams, or better yet, obsessed brands began engaging in this type of competitive rivalry? Get your game-face on CEOs, CMOs, CIOs and Chief Customer Officers.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer 2015 Webinar 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This Best of 360Connext post was part of the Customer Experience Professionals Association’s 2013 Customer Experience Day celebration. The second annual #CXDay is October 7th, 2014. What’s the value of customer experience? The Second Annual #CXDay is October 7th, 2014. Come celebrate with us!

Customer Experience 297

Customer Experience 2012 2013 2014 297

Eptica

AUGUST 19, 2015

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Robots – the future of customer service? Author: Derek Lewis Recent Forrester research pointed out the importance of understanding customer emotion and creating empathy with consumers if brands are going to deliver a successful customer experience. Published on: August 19, 2015.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Wireless 2015 Contact Center 85

Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Time spent on mobile devices grew by 117% year on year between 2014 and 2015 and nearly half of all ecommerce transactions now take place on mobile devices. This shift to a mobile first world has a big impact on the customer experience and customer service.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media 2014 Contact Center 56

Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 19, 2015

CRMUG Summit 2015 landed record-setting attendance numbers recently with Microsoft Dynamics CRM users across sales, marketing and service converging to share use cases, tips and successes in their areas of expertise. Conference attendees landed some terrific takeaways including these five related to the Summit’s new customer service track: 1.

Wireless 89

Wireless Customer Service 2015 2016 89

Think Customers

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Since its inception in 2004, the 1to1 Media Customer Champions has grown into a one-of-a-kind awards program that honors and spotlights the individuals responsible for game-changing customer-focused strategies-- a truly unique event that honors the leaders who create innovative change in their organizations. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

2014 70

2014 2004 Events Loyalty 70

Eptica

JUNE 1, 2016

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 What is holding back chat in customer service? Author: Neil Cox Amongst consumers, chat is fast becoming a mainstream channel for customer service. Research indicates that millennials in particular are very comfortable using chat for customer service from their mobiles.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 2014 Contact Center 49

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Bain and company estimates that the amount spent to attract new customers as high as seven times more than keeping an existing customer. And the key to keep your customers is improving your customer experience because 68% of the customers that leave you do so because they are upset with the Customer Service they received.

Net Promoter Score 164

Net Promoter Score ROI Customer Experience 2014 164

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 31, 2014

A bad customer service email is just one interaction, but these kind of things could haunt your brand. Google Doodles are delightful and engaging, but imagine the surprise when they personalized it one day for a lady's birthay!! Disaster Alert: Proactive Customer Service to the Rescue.

2013 197

2013 E-support 2014 Social Media 197

Team HGS

AUGUST 29, 2017

3 Ways to Rethink Customer Service in the Subscription Economy. Customers are buying differently these days. Customers are buying differently these days. And that means evolving customer service to reflect the changing drivers and outcomes. . customer engagement. Customer Experience.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Magazine Retail 2014 52

Eptica

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 How to prevent utility customer service delivering a shock. Author: Michael Cheung Recent research from charity Citizens Advice found major differences between how UK utilities handle customer service. Delivering excellent customer service in the utility sector can be difficult.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service 2015 Social Media Contact Center 75

Think Customers

OCTOBER 24, 2014

In my latest report for Forrester, How Customer Experience Champions Transform Culture, I take a closer look at how companies are using these programs to drive customer obsession. In 2014, a number of companies have launched their own versions of these programs, so we thought it was time to take a closer look.

Culture 102

Culture Customer Experience 2014 Loyalty 102

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 21, 2015

One airline trying to understand the actual journey more for their customers is Virgin Atlantic. I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic back and forth to London a couple of times in 2014. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience.

Customer Journey 283

Customer Journey Customer Journey Mapping Airlines Magazine 283

Think Customers

OCTOBER 5, 2014

According to the Temkin Group''s recent report, The State of Customer Experience Management, 2014, six out of 10 large companies want to be their industry''s CX leader within three years. In many cases, customers who report having good experiences with companies are likely to recommend those brands to friends and buy from them again.

Customer Experience 93

Customer Experience 2014 Loyalty Customer Experience Management 93

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Too often, the worst case scenarios are all we hear about when it comes to showcasing customer experience. Their fanatical recognition of customer service reps who go above and beyond is a crazy example of getting it right. How can you get your organization to deliver an exceptional customer experience?

Customer Focused 275

Customer Focused Call Center 2014 Social Media 275

Think Customers

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

2014 wasn''t a good year to be average. Since 2007, the average customer experience in the industries that Forrester tracks has gone up across the board, and the number of truly awful experiences has dropped like a rock. So if your CX is average, it''s just not good enough to win, serve, and retain customers.

2007 88

2007 2015 2014 Loyalty 88

Think Customers

APRIL 10, 2015

In 2014, TeliaSonera International Carrier (TSIC) engaged Forrester Consulting to help assess its activities around customer experience, and to build a roadmap for its burgeoning CX program. TSIC is an international provider of telecommunication services with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and offices in 14 other countries.

Telecommunications 79

Telecommunications 2014 Roadmap Consulting 79

Natalie Petouhof

JULY 16, 2015

Tweet How many of you have waited for the “cable guy” or “phone person” or experienced customer service that just wasn’t close to being the experience you wish the brands you do business with would provide? One way to show they care is by providing better customer care.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service ROI 2014 Brands 63

Think Customers

MARCH 17, 2015

This revelation is prompting a growing number of companies to establish a Chief Customer Officer (CCO) role and bring a more unified approach to customer centricity. According to The 2014 CCO Study conducted by the Chief Customer Officer Council, 22 percent of Fortune 100 companies have adopted the role.

Chief Customer Officer 85

Chief Customer Officer 2014 Customer Centricity Loyalty 85

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 24, 2015

It’s vital to get rid of acronyms and business speak so it doesn’t sneak into customer service conversations, sales calls, or customer conversations, because it inevitably will! Improving customer experience starts with a commitment to change the culture. curtis kopf (@ckopf1) March 20, 2014.

Insights 236

Insights Customer Experience Customer Journey Mapping 2015 236

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A prompt and thoughtful reply to reviews or feedback can demonstrate your commitment to customer service, turning even a dissatisfied reviewer into a loyal supporter over time. From 2014 to 2018, there was a noticeable decrease in the length of reviews. Reviews without comments experienced a corresponding decline of 5.95%.

2024 109

2024 Automotive 2023 Healthcare 109

PeopleMetrics

JULY 14, 2015

These individuals received the most customer recognition through PeopleMetrics customer experience software in 2014, proving their consistency in going above and beyond to deliver for customers. Brand Ambassadors focus on the people-side of business, which can be seen in the amount of customer recognition they generate.

Customer Centricity 88

Customer Centricity 2015 Brands 2014 88

Customers That Stick

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere. VOLUME 36: October 2014. Thoughts on the Customer: The Omnipresent Customer. The Month in Customer Service Blogging.

Omnichannel 147

Omnichannel 2014 Blog Mobile Customer Service 147

Customers That Stick

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere. VOLUME 35: September 2014. Thoughts on the Customer: Fewer Choices, More Happiness. The Month in Customer Service Blogging. In this post, we offer our answer.

Call Center 119

Call Center 2014 Exceptional Customer Service Blog 119

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2020

For organizations that experience high levels of churn, as seen in the mobile telecoms, insurance and energy sectors, a seamless customer journey can make the difference between keeping them onboard for another year, or losing customers to your nearest competitor.

Contact Center 64

Contact Center 2006 2009 Insurance 64

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 15, 2015

Alibaba Group did more than $390 BILLION in sales in 2014. Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

2015 217

2015 Leadership Innovation 2014 217

Customers That Stick

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere. VOLUME 37: November 2014. Thoughts on the Customer: The Sympathetic Holiday Shopper. The Month in Customer Service Blogging. Jon Picoult says no.

Contact Center 126

Contact Center Document 2014 Social Media 126

Eptica

JANUARY 8, 2016

However, not every retailer will have felt the benefit, as consumers focused on those that provided the right combination of customer service, price and stock availability. 33% of shoppers bought using their smartphones over the Thanksgiving/Black Friday period , with sales up 70% from 2014. Share this page on: Tweet.

2015 49

2015 E Commerce Customer Experience 2014 49

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Customer service leaders and chief information officers (CIOs) are often asked what are they doing about artificial intelligence and automation. Do they centre around increasing customer engagement? Established in 2014, EBI.AI Artificial Intelligence is here to stay but how do you turn hype into reality?

White Paper 52

White Paper Average Handle Time Automotive Transportation 52

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 24, 2014

1 Attraction ” on Thursday, October 30th, 2014. Downie, who I enjoy working with for many reasons, has an analogy he uses to describe his approach to improving Customer Experience: You have to gain these life experiences. 1 Attraction” on Thursday, October 30th, 2014. 3 Steps to Becoming #1 on Trip Advisor.

ROI 74

ROI Net Promoter Score CEM 2014 74

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2015

billion on Black Friday, British consumers are much less satisfied with retail customer service compared to Christmas 2014. 21% of consumers complained that it was impossible or extremely difficult to find information on retailers’ websites, a threefold increase from 2014’s 7%. Despite record UK sales of £1.1

2014 40

2014 2015 Customer Experience Retail 40

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

Organizations depend on a happy customer base for sustainable growth and long-term success. Delivering the best possible customer service starts with establishing a culture that puts employees and customers first. Allowing customers to connect with your team in a human way is what keeps them happy and coming back.

Culture 52

Culture 2014 Customer Satisfaction Customer Success 52

Natalie Petouhof

APRIL 12, 2016

What’s Happening With Messenger Facebook: Messenger’s growth is skyrocketing with its monthly active users growing from 500 million in 2014 to 900 million today. Often Marketing “owns” the Facebook page and had not worked out what to do with Customer Service issues.

2014 49

2014 Connections Leadership Customer Journey 49

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Given this importance of customer experience, the recent KPMG Nunwood 2015 UK Customer Experience Excellence Centre report , paints a worrying picture for British organizations. It shows there has been scant change to customer service levels, with no overall improvement since 2013. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Social Media 2015 2013 83

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The assembled experts reported that, at the end of March 2020, they had between 15% and 50% of contact centre colleagues working from home and that this had caused particular challenges for customer service colleagues working overseas. Cathal is an engineer who loves applying emerging technology to solve everyday problems.

Insurance 98

Insurance Webinar 2006 2009 98