Eptica

AUGUST 26, 2016

Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 What do consumers want from brands today? Published on: August 26, 2016. Author: Derek Lewis Companies understand that meeting customer needs is central to business success. New research from the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) therefore provides some vital insight.

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Alida

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

For instance, NewsCorp Australia, a 2016 Visionary Award Finalist for Asia Pacific , runs many studies within its insight community, engaging over 5,000 media consumers regularly. The ability to scale customer engagement is a huge motivation to launch an insight community. million in open opportunities.

ROI 269

ROI Measurement Brands Net Promoter Score 269

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With an overwhelming 68% of consumers letting reviews guide their choices, enterprises must know the pulse of the market to craft a stellar reputation. In this blog, we’ll delve into the latest online review trends, insights, and strategies to help you paint a detailed picture of consumer behavior and use it to your advantage.

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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 Establishing a customer-centric culture.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Financial Banking 2016 193

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals.

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2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 61

Alida

MARCH 21, 2018

Similarly, customer experience (CX) and market researchers must look beyond just fixing individual transactions and in-the-moment interactions with consumers to effectively demonstrate the return-on-investment (ROI) of their research efforts to the executive suite. Relationships bring better customer experiences.

ROI 252

ROI Net Promoter Score NPS Telecommunications 252

Michelli Experience

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Here are my 6 commitments for 2016, I will be asking you to share your targets at the end of this post: Show-up : Surely, you have run across people who perpetually make excuses or you’ve had interactions with those who seem to be in a constant state of “trying.” If you focus on the negative, your worldview is shaped accordingly.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Several years ago, the idea of customer engagement was much simpler. Merchants could interact with customers in-store or could send them marketing materials via post and email. While the customer is on the train on their way to work, while they are waiting in line for a coffee, or while they lie in bed before they go to sleep.

Customer Engagement 40

Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media Loyalty 40

Bold360

MARCH 9, 2017

Consumers no longer peruse and purchase in the same ways, and we cannot approach them as we used to. As Forrester posited, we are in the Age of the Customer, and in this era of immediacy and availability, offering digital self-service is a requirement for any company hoping to provide high-level service for consumers.

Consumers 65

Consumers Connections Customer Service Touchpoint 65

Tricia Morris

JANUARY 29, 2016

This evolution, from corporate to customer control of relationships, is known as customer engagement – and without it, your business will become vulnerable to competitors, disruptors, and yes, even those pesky Creepers. So what can Minecraft teach us about customer engagement? You never win. And it is breathtaking.

Customer Engagement 71

Customer Engagement Engagement Travel Innovation 71

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals.

2017 40

2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 40

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals.

2017 40

2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 40

Martin Hill-Wilson

JUNE 4, 2015

Once you’ve consumed this post please have a look at what he has produced. The average proportion of employees engaged at their work could be as low as just 13%. Engagement levels are lowest in sales and service functions, where most interactions with customers occur. You can grab the sources from his article.

Customer Engagement 56

Customer Engagement Engagement 2015 Roadmap 56

Alida

JULY 28, 2016

To learn more about this topic, join us at the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit , where Lauren Meewes, senior program manager of seller at eBay, and Catherine Makk, vice president of global insights at HarperCollins, will share how to use customer feedback to give context and meaning to big data.

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TechSee

MAY 1, 2018

While more than 90% of utility companies’ overall budget is dedicated to infrastructure and other operating costs, with less than 10% allocated towards customer service, the picture is very different when it comes to AI. Gartner reports that the vast majority of utilities’ investment in AI is earmarked for customer service.

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2016 2017 Call Center ROI 132

CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2018

In fact, 72% of consumers claimed to have donated to charity during their purchase, despite the 44% saying they did not know anything about the cause itself. A 2016 study by Deloitte, revealed that millennials were more likely to rate their corporate culture as positive if they participated in community and outreach activities.

Customer Engagement 40

Customer Engagement Engagement Sports 2016 40

Tricia Morris

JUNE 17, 2016

Consumers today expect to engage with brands just as easily online and on their mobile devices as they do on the phone or in person (if not more so). Microsoft’s 2016 State of Global Customer Service Report shows that globally, 55% of consumers’ customer service interactions now begin online rather than on the phone or in person.

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Interaction Customer Service 2016 Webinar 55

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 Aspect Consumer Experience Survey ).

Customer Service 70

Customer Service 2015 2016 Contact Center 70

Alida

JULY 11, 2018

In a panel session moderated by our very own Karen Eisen, experts from Canadian Tire, Jamieson Laboratories, CIBC and Flipp shared how they are using customer insight to improve the customer experience. Canadian Tire: Use insight to meet the needs of different customers. Flipp: Work collaboratively with your CX team.

Insights 141

Insights Brands Banking ROI 141

Eptica

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 What customers want this Christmas when it comes to service. Published on: October 14, 2016. over the course of 2016 holiday shopping season in the US, hitting $655.8 Author: Neil Cox New figures from the National Retail Federation point to sales increasing by 3.6%

E Commerce 65

E Commerce 2016 2015 Social Media 65

Alida

MARCH 30, 2017

Price Chopper Supermarkets, an American grocery chain with 136 stores, has one answer: customer insight. At a recent Vision Critical webinar, Sam Trimboli, consumer insights specialist at Price Chopper, joined us to discuss how customer insight is helping the company thrive in the increasingly fragmented grocery industry.

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Customer Insights Insights Webinar Innovation 145

Eptica

JUNE 1, 2016

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 What is holding back chat in customer service? Published on: June 01, 2016. Author: Neil Cox Amongst consumers, chat is fast becoming a mainstream channel for customer service. In the 2016 study it again grew exponentially, to 44% of brands surveyed.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 2014 Contact Center 49

Eptica

JANUARY 6, 2016

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 What were the key customer experience topics in 2015? Published on: January 06, 2016. Author: Olivier Njamfa As we enter 2016, I’m already seeing plenty of predictions about what the year will bring for the customer experience and customer service markets.

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2015 Customer Experience 2016 Social Media 50

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. Share this page on: Tweet.

2016 50

2016 Wireless Social Media Contact Center 50

Eptica

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Why you need to take a customer-centric view of digital transformation. Published on: November 23, 2016. Customers want the ability to switch between channels during their journey. Why is this? Augie Ray of Gartner believes it comes down to three factors : 1. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Centricity 73

Customer Centricity 2016 Touchpoint Customer Experience Management 73

Alida

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Member and customer engagement was a hot topic at our Customer Intelligence Summit in Chicago this year. Frequent and fun activities are generally more effective than long, time-consuming surveys. Vision Critical (@visioncritical) September 20, 2016. Engagement, not entertainment.

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Engagement Entertainment Insights 2016 250

Eptica

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 Turning service into sales with chat. Published on: October 28, 2016. Author: Angus Prentice Good customer service leads to happier, more loyal customers who stay with you longer, spend more and are more likely to recommend your business to family and friends. The result?

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Sales E Commerce E-support Contact Center 79

Eptica

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The push for mobile customer service. Published on: November 30, 2016. No wonder that 72% of consumers in the U.S. As consumers have their smartphone with them all the time, they have the ability to access information 24x7, driving demands for fast, effective service, day and night.

Mobile Customer Service 72

Mobile Customer Service Customer Service Social Media 2016 72

OpinionLab

JUNE 8, 2017

In my last blog , I explained why listening to customers can provide greater customer understanding than merely observing their behavior. Many companies seem to agree as evidenced by the number of Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs that exist and increasing amounts of feedback consumers are being asked for.

Customer Experience 68

Customer Experience 2016 Social Media Feedback 68

Eptica

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Connecting with your customers across APAC. Published on: November 09, 2016. Author: Vincent Giraud Traditionally brands have segmented their customer bases by demographic factors such as age, and used this information to drive specific customer experiences for each group.

Connections 72

Connections Social Media 2016 Innovation 72

Eptica

JANUARY 20, 2016

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Looking into the customer service crystal ball. Published on: January 20, 2016. Author: Robin Tandon Having recently looked back on customer experience in 2015 , what is predicted for the coming year?

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 2015 E Commerce 49

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.

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Insurance Net Promoter Score Customer Service Social Media 68

Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The report finds that CRM buyers are budgeting for 2016 now, and projected 2016 CRM spend will be up 22% over 2015. Read more about how higher education and customer service go together here. Microsoft is Focused on the Future of Customer Service. CRMUG Summit 2016 will be held in Tampa, Florida, October 11 – 14.

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Wireless Customer Service 2015 2016 89

Eptica

JANUARY 25, 2017

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. Overall, consumer satisfaction has risen to 77.8, compared to January 2016, marking the fourth straight improvement in results.

Net Promoter Score 51

Net Promoter Score Brands Customer Service 2016 51

Eptica

MARCH 18, 2016

Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 UK retail customer service failing to move forward. Published on: March 18, 2016. Transformed by the internet, new entrants and ever more demanding consumers, retailers cannot afford to rest on their laurels. 10% fewer companies allowed non-customers to email them compared to 2015.

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Retail E Commerce Customer Service Entertainment 49

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Balancing investment between digital and traditional customer service. Published on: September 16, 2016. However, new research from Accenture Strategy underlines the importance of offering a full range of channels to meet all consumer needs.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Social Media 2016 Consumers 75

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