Storyminers

JULY 7, 2020

How do you expect customer expectations to change in 2017? Customers will expect most of their vendors to serve them as well as their favorite vendors do. Prefer the customized recommendations you get from Nordstrom? It’s simply natural to let expectations creep between brands. Great design.

Contact Center 59

Contact Center Customer Expectations 2017 Management 59

ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2016

Exceeding Customer Expectations Is Nice but Not Necessary by Adam Toperek. CTS Service Solutions) Let me say it here once and for all: You do not have to exceed customer expectations to deliver great service. My Comment: Don’t just listen to your customers, listen to your employees as well.

2016 0

2016 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 0

Alida

DECEMBER 1, 2016

A report conducted by the tech company LinkedIn, the advisory firm Capgemini and the non-profit Efma found that half of banking customers around the world now use at least one product or service from a fintech firm. In the first quarter of 2016 alone, fintech startups saw an influx of $5.2 billion in funding.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Financial Banking 2016 193

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . Ignite) If you’ve heard feedback from your customers or fellow marketing experts that your brand could improve, let these must-dos below be your guide to an A grade from your customers. This is reactive customer service.

2016 69

2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

In recent years, consumers have placed greater importance on the quality of customer service than on the price and quality of products alone. As we enter 2016, it appears that this consumer behavior trend will continue through 2016 and beyond. These days, consumers expect easy access to customer service in every way possible.

2016 0

2016 Customer Service Social Media 2015 0

CloudCherry

MARCH 15, 2018

Today, customers aren’t just leaving some of the biggest telecom brands in the world (Comcast ring a bell?) Given what’s happening in the market, it is crucial for telecom brands to not go out all guns blazing and pump millions of cash into advertising and marketing to attract new customers. Source: Wikipedia.

Wireless 210

Wireless Customer Retention 2016 Call Center 210

Eptica

JANUARY 25, 2017

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 The 5 trends brands need to address for improved customer service. Author: Pauline Ashenden The latest Institute of Customer Service (ICS) UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) has a positive message for everyone involved in customer service. Published on: January 25, 2017.

Net Promoter Score 51

Net Promoter Score Brands Customer Service 2016 51

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. A shift to hybrid working has also forced brands, who hadn’t done so already, to digitally transform, increasing the speed of technology adoption.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service 2016 2022 Brands 98

Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

When I was asked to do a TEDx talk about a year ago, I keyed in on the message that your brand (be that your individual brand or your corporate brand) is little more than “what people say about you when you are not around.”. Of all things for which Ed is known, “signature baseballs” is a substantial element of his brand.

Brands 45

Brands Hotels Magazine Leadership 45

Stella Connect

MARCH 7, 2017

No matter what your customer experience looks like, the journey with your brand should be easy and engaging. It’s exactly what your customers want, expect, and deserve. Including—or especially—those customers who decide they’ve made the wrong purchase. Zappos is one brand that has mastered the art of happy returns.

Brands 40

Brands Retail 2016 2014 40

Ann Michaels and Associates

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Customers are reading reviews. 94% of customers read online reviews (Fan and Fuel, 2016). • 72% of customers don’t take action until they have read reviews (Testimonial Engine). Obviously customers are researching your company before they decided to do business with you. Consumer engagement with reviews. •

2018 73

2018 2017 2016 B2B 73

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Carlton Retland, Principal Solutions Engineer at Applause details how brands can successfully identify and remove barriers for new customers. Poor customer onboarding hurts your bottom line, increasing customer acquisition costs and driving down customer lifetime value. Common friction points for new customers .

Customer Journey 64

Customer Journey Touchpoint Entertainment Hospitality 64

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

So, how do brands best manage their customer service teams in a disruptive and unforeseen event such as the pingdemic? Meeting Changing Expectations. Despite the crisis, customers still expect the same level of service, particularly within the CX sector. The Future Is Flexible.

Transportation 96

Transportation Events Hospitality 2016 96

Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Meeting these expectations requires a comprehensive view of the customer and being accessible on their preferred channel at any time. Talkdesk , the cloud contact center for innovative enterprises, and Salesforce , the industry’s leading CRM system, have been partnering since 2016 to not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

Contact Center 68

Contact Center Omnichannel 2016 Touchpoint 68

Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Customer expectations are changing and growing just as rapidly as the channels and technology consumers are empowered with to engage, encouraging (if not demanding) that brands and organizations embrace a strategy of non-stop, customer-centric adaptation. 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report).

Customer Service 70

Customer Service 2015 2016 Contact Center 70

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Meeting Expectations Isn’t Always Enough. These results show us what the customers say their expectations are for their online shopping experience. But here’s where meeting expectations can get a bit dodgy. Sometimes, even if you meet these expectations, it might not be enough. Trade in Old Thinking for New.

Loyalty Programs 157

Loyalty Programs Books 2015 2016 157

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2016

Product Manager at Microsoft, and one of the top customer service influencers of 2016, Tricia Morris, about global customer service. Tricia shares stats and facts from Microsoft’s State of Global Customer Service Report and how customer service is changing globally. Tricia Morris.

2016 76

2016 Customer Expectations Customer Service Brands 76

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Research has shown that in the period between 2009 and 2014, the number of Twitter users using the platform for customer service doubled to 22%. Smart brands have embraced the concept of social customer service and know that it makes sense to engage with their customers, right there on social media. A stream of new ideas.

Social Media 145

Social Media Customer Service Multi-Channel 2014 145

OpinionLab

JUNE 17, 2016

The results published in our latest Customer Opinion Index (COI) Report say a lot about exactly what is going on in CX at the moment: namely the impact of mobile and how this is affecting customer expectations. The impact of smart devices on customer behavior is undeniable.

E Commerce 74

E Commerce Multi-Channel 2015 Telecommunications 74

Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 4 lessons from the Forrester CX Index. Published on: August 17, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden Forrester has just published its 2016 US Customer Experience Index , providing an update on the state of CX across multiple sectors.

2016 50

2016 Wireless Social Media Contact Center 50

Tricia Morris

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Love it or leave it, brands and organizations just can’t shake customer expectations for social customer service, and from Microsoft’s 2016 State of Global Customer Service Report responses, it looks like those expectations are only set to grow as time goes on and a next generation of customers comes of age.

Social Media 70

Social Media Customer Service 2016 Entertainment 70

Eptica

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Date: Monday, November 14, 2016 Are insurers embracing social customer service? Published on: November 14, 2016. Author: Chris Eideh Providing customer service through social media has multiple advantages for both consumers and companies. Done well, social customer service also benefits brands.

Insurance 68

Insurance Net Promoter Score Customer Service Social Media 68

ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In today’s age of customer reviews and online word-of-mouth, brand reputation is shaped not only by what a business says about itself, but also (and probably mostly) by what its customers are saying online about the business. When responding to reviews, it helps to let customers know that you welcome their opinions and thoughts.

Hotels 78

Hotels 2016 2018 Financial 78

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Through customer loyalty facts and trends, your business can pick up some of the pivotal ideas, and do’s and don’ts of the customer loyalty program. What’s more, these customer loyalty stats give an insight into factors that prompt customers to be loyal to a brand. Social Media & Customer Loyalty.

Loyalty 109

Loyalty 2020 Loyalty Programs Social Media 109

Tricia Morris

JULY 29, 2016

Just a few years ago, Gartner Research conducted a marketing spending survey where 89% of the responding companies said that by 2016, they expected to compete mostly on the basis of customer experience. Forrester Research recently published the results of its 2016 U.S. Customer Experience Index , and if the U.S.

Customer Experience 57

Customer Experience 2016 Wireless Webinar 57

Eptica

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 The 3 dimensions of customer service conversations. Published on: November 02, 2016. It avoids cherry picking, where teams naturally choose to answer less complex queries first, irrespective of the urgency or emotional needs of the customer.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Contact Center Social Media 2016 71

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

There are numerous situations where tips are neither given nor expected. What a Tip Jar Says about Your Brand. Entrepreneur detailed all the ways the tip jar hurts your brand. A tip jar also make your establishment look cheap, which is never a goal of a brand. When a tip jar is present, it also creates an expectation.

Hotels 126

Hotels Books 2016 Insurance 126

Lumoa

AUGUST 23, 2021

In any case, customer experience used to be the largest way to differentiate your brand among the turbulent sea of competition. New ways of interacting with customers A recent study from CMO found that 84% of companies were using social media for brand building and more than 54% have used it for customer retention.

Customer Experience 94

Customer Experience Social Media 2020 Customers 94

PeopleMetrics

APRIL 17, 2015

A recent Gartner survey found that 89% of companies plan to compete primarily on the basis of customer experience (CX) by 2016. Getting a customer has to cost less than the revenue generated by the customer. Finally, customer loyalty increases with an effective CX strategy because it turns customers into brand advocates.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience Marketing Wireless 2016 108

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This is exactly what customers expect from a brand when they approach them for support. Customer expectations are growing every day and because they form a strong foundation of every business. . The growing expectations are inclusive of: 24*7 support. However, long queues didn’t settle well with customers.

2020 90

2020 E-support 2018 Hospitality 90

ShepHyken

MAY 2, 2017

First Up: Shep Hyken’s opening comments focus on 1-800-Flowers’ competitive strengths, which all companies should be focusing on to provide outstanding customer service: Provide amazing response times. Exceed customers’ expectations, especially when responding to customer’s questions, problems, and complaints.

Competitive Advantage 83

Competitive Advantage Social Media 2016 Customer Expectations 83

Eptica

AUGUST 24, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Why CEOs need to focus on customer experience. Published on: August 24, 2016. Author: Olivier Njamfa Customer experience (CX) is moving rapidly towards the top of the CEO agenda as businesses realize its importance to the bottom line.

Customer Experience 49

Customer Experience 2016 Social Media Multi-Channel 49

Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Published on: June 03, 2016. So, what can brands do to ensure that they are delivering the mobile customer service that their customers expect? There are three areas to focus on: 1.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media 2014 Contact Center 56

Ecrion

MARCH 27, 2020

He and a couple of colleagues published a book on the topic in 2016 that included a chapter titled “Customers Expect You to Make Them Wildly Successful,” written by Nello Franco. Nello would have you, as a provider, ask three questions about your engagement with your customer: How are they measuring success?

Customer Experience 74

Customer Experience B2C Customer Journey Mapping Metrics 74

SurveySensum

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, I contacted the customer support of an electronics brand to address an AC installation issue. This misalignment can lead to financial losses and, when the truth surfaces, damage the company’s credibility, erode customer trust, and harm brand reputation.

NPS 52

NPS Customer Centricity Feedback Demo 52

Eptica

JANUARY 24, 2018

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Understanding your customers to transform CX. Author: Olivier Njamfa Organizations understand the importance of the experience they provide to winning and retaining customers, building brand reputation and their overall financial success. Published on: January 24, 2018.

Multi-Channel 49

Multi-Channel 2018 2017 Airlines 49

Tricia Morris

MAY 31, 2016

Customer expectations are changing, and to be successful, brands’ delivery on customer experience must too. Brands must approach everything they do, but especially service and engagement, with a customer experience mentality. The switching economy is costing brands trillions of dollars.

Customer Experience 55

Customer Experience 2016 Contact Center Loyalty 55