Think Customers

DECEMBER 15, 2015

In a blog post which lists the most important customer experience trends to watch out for next year, Temkin cites "the year of emotion" as the most important trend for customer experience professionals to track in 2016. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Digital customer engagement is always evolving. Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. Canadian Blood Services. Tangerine Telecom.

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ProProfs Chat

JULY 27, 2018

Customer engagement happens to be a very popular buzzword among most marketing and customer success teams these days. Be a part of any planning and strategy making discussion, and it’s almost impossible not to find a mention of phrases like customer service , customer engagement and customer experience.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Query volumes spiked as customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems, placing huge stress on customer service agents.

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Think Customers

JANUARY 11, 2016

It's the time of the year again when savvy customer experience leaders are planning their strategies for 2016. Separating their organizations from their competition is no longer about price and features; instead it's about providing quality customer experiences. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Conference attendees landed some terrific takeaways including these five related to the Summit’s new customer service track: 1. Service is a Growing CRM Investment. According to a newly published report titled Buying Intentions – CRM from Nucleus Research, service is a becoming a key CRM investment for more and more executives.

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Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Here is a collection of 16 statistics shaping customer service for today and tomorrow: 1. 76% of consumers say they view customer service as the true test of how much a company values them. 60% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service now than they did just one year ago.

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The push for mobile customer service. Published on: November 30, 2016. The rise of mobile is driving customer service change in five key ways: 1. Omnipresence We have our phone with us all the time – and get worried and stressed if we leave the house without it.

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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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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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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?

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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.

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Eptica

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Balancing investment between digital and traditional customer service. Published on: September 16, 2016. 47% said they were willing to pay more for better customer service. Of those, 65% revealed they would never return to companies they had left.

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Eptica

JULY 27, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Is customer service investment actually delivering? Published on: July 27, 2016. Making conversations count Despite what many consumers may believe, poor service is not normally deliberate. A good example of the benefits of overhauling customer service is budget airline Ryanair.

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Eptica

APRIL 18, 2016

Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 Hanging on for telecoms customer service. Published on: April 18, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the past telecoms has gained a reputation for poor customer service. Share this page on: Tweet. Share this page on: Tweet. There are a number of reasons behind this:

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Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Published on: June 03, 2016. This shift to a mobile first world has a big impact on the customer experience and customer service. There are three areas to focus on: 1. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Eptica

MARCH 18, 2016

Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 UK retail customer service failing to move forward. Published on: March 18, 2016. Customers are pushing retailers to innovate and deliver new services , improved experiences at lower prices. Author: Pauline Ashenden Retail is one of the most competitive sectors in the economy.

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Eptica

APRIL 22, 2016

Date: Friday, April 22, 2016 Chatbots and customer service. Published on: April 22, 2016. Consequently, Facebook ’s recent announcement of chatbots on its Messenger platform has significant interest for customer service teams. There are over 1.2 Share this page on: Tweet.

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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. out of 100 (up 0.5

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Eptica

JANUARY 29, 2016

Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Customer service lessons from the hotel sector. Published on: January 29, 2016. Author: James Gladwish Since the days of coaching inns, providers of accommodation have had to focus on delivering the right customer experience to their guests. I think it comes down to four areas: 1.

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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. Look no further than an organization’s customer service strategy to understand what I am talking about.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Has UK customer service turned a corner? Published on: February 12, 2016. This means that delivering the right levels of customer satisfaction is a journey not a destination. Author: Derek Lewis In today’s fast changing world consumer expectations are continually rising.

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Eptica

JULY 20, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 What do millennials expect from customer service? Published on: July 20, 2016. Author: Guest author: Chloe Hacquard We hear a lot about the impact of millennials on customer service, and how they are driving change in customer service. Two strikes.

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Eptica

MARCH 31, 2016

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Websites lead the way for UK customer service. Published on: March 31, 2016. Being able to find answers to their questions quickly is therefore a vital part of the customer experience. Average performance becomes the norm? Share this page on: Tweet. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Bringing light to digital customer service. Published on: August 10, 2016. Companies know they need to bridge this divide and have truly meaningful conversations with their customers. Author: Steve Nattress Imagine having a conversation in a pitch black room.

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Eptica

MARCH 11, 2016

Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 How good are UK brands at email customer service? Published on: March 11, 2016. However, UK brands are struggling to cope with the emails they receive , with performance overall worsening according to the latest Eptica Multichannel Customer Experience Study. There are over 4.35

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Think Customers

JUNE 28, 2016

1to1 Media's Tom Hoffman recently explored these issues and what the future holds for customer service with Shep Hyken, customer service expert and Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, at the Pegaworld 2016 conference in Las Vegas. But does this mean that voice support will disappear altogether?

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Eptica

JANUARY 22, 2016

Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 So how did customer service perform in 2015? Published on: January 22, 2016. In fact, 70% of the industries analyzed by the Index experienced dips in average scores for customer service. In store 40% were unhappy with the service they received.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Zenarate AI Coach is the “flight simulator” for customer service agents. In training, agents are immersed in life-like conversations, screen, and chat simulations to master high-impact topics they will face with live customers. Canada, Mexico, Philippines, India, and Europe.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Using email customer service to build emotional engagement. Published on: February 09, 2016. Author: Steve Nattress Email has been a mainstay of customer service since its inception , providing a digital alternative to the telephone for consumers.

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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.” It is through “otherness” and service that we matter!

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 12, 2016 Delivering the benefits of knowledge management in customer service. Published on: August 12, 2016. Domestic & General With more than 7 million UK customers, Domestic & General is the UK’s leading warranty specialist. of staff use Sherlock every day 75.6%

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Eptica

AUGUST 4, 2016

Date: Friday, August 5, 2016 7 ways to harness chat for improved customer service. Published on: August 05, 2016. Author: Gokcen Onur Chat is amongst the fastest growing channels for customer service. Chat offers major advantages as a customer service channel. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 Why email is more important than ever for customer service. Published on: August 19, 2016. Author: Neil Cox While it is widely considered a mature channel, email is becoming more, not less important when it comes to customer service. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Eptica

JULY 6, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Understanding 6 key trends in UK customer service. Published on: July 06, 2016. Author: Steve Nattress Customers are increasingly demanding about the levels of service that they receive from brands. This gives a faster, more comprehensive and efficient service.

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Eptica

JULY 29, 2016

Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 The importance of the Knowledge Manager to customer service success. Published on: July 29, 2016. Ensuring that knowledge powers your customer service isn’t just about technology – and certainly doesn’t stop when your knowledge base goes live.

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Help.com

MARCH 14, 2016

A recent study by Gallup shows that only 29% of customers are fully engaged. Think about what that means for your brand.

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