Inbenta

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

More than ever before, customers expect a near-immediate response to their questions and queries. So much so that many customers will now expect to encounter a chatbot, with a staggering 80% of people have interacted with one at some point. Which chatbot features will give your customers the best experience? The power of AI.

Multi-Channel 90

Multi-Channel Customer Experience Omnichannel Social Media 90

Team Support

JANUARY 9, 2024

There are more ways than ever for customers to get in touch with tech support. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. One of the early pioneers in CRM software was ACT!

Technology 59

Technology Call Center Social Media 2007 59

Talkdesk

JULY 26, 2016

Omnichannel experiences are all the rage these days. From marketing to customer service to sales strategy, omnichannel is the latest, greatest buzzword. In this week’s installment of the customer experience weekly, we’ll be diving deep into omnichannel customer experience. — SAP (@SAP) July 15, 2016.

Omnichannel 40

Omnichannel 2016 Social Media Customer Expectations 40

Talkdesk

MAY 17, 2016

Opentalk 2016 is upon us. The Talkdesk team will be spending the day at The Village in San Francisco talking to forward-thinking business leaders and learning more about the future of the customer experience. Happily, we’re diligently reporting on all the happenings and learnings at Opentalk 2016. May 17th is finally here!

2016 40

2016 Events Social Media Omnichannel 40

Eptica

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017 We Are In Denial About Omnichannel Engagement Being A Done Deal. Author: Guest author: Martin Hill-Wilson One of the masterclasses I run is on omnichannel engagement. Instead of charging ahead, most of the industry could benefit with some reflection on what omnichannel actually involves.

Omnichannel 55

Omnichannel Engagement 2017 Multi-Channel 55

OpinionLab

APRIL 28, 2017

While those poor delivery or return ratings aren’t telling you directly about website satisfaction, they are VERY LIKELY to influence whether your customers return to your site to purchase another item. Today’s customers expect a seamless omnichannel journey – your business structure is irrelevant to them. Other pair—well….really

Omnichannel 60

Omnichannel Customer Journey E Commerce Retail 60

COPC

JANUARY 6, 2017

have published an executive summary of the survey results for the 2016 Corporate Edition of the Customer Experience Management Benchmark (CXMB) Series. The CXMB survey focused on where brands stand as they transition from multichannel to omnichannel support for their customers. Execs In The Know and COPC Inc.

2016 40

2016 Omnichannel Customer Experience Management Consumers 40

CX Journey

APRIL 21, 2016

Image courtesy of Juju Insipired What customer experience challenges are you facing this year? Even though 2016 is already a third of the way over, I thought it would be interesting to share some findings about key customer experience challenges that have been identified for this year. That's pointless.

2016 43

2016 Omnichannel ROI Culture 43

Kayako

APRIL 12, 2022

As more and more customer transactions occur virtually, the quality of online help desks and customer service support is becoming an essential differentiator for companies. Customer satisfaction directly impacts the bottom line, too, as 84% of companies that work to improve their customer experience report an increase in their revenue.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 2006 Omnichannel 114

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.

2022 88

2022 Customer Service Omnichannel 2021 88

Kustomer

MAY 14, 2020

Reply is the first acquisition for Kustomer, reinforcing Kustomer’s commitment to AI and machine learning capabilities throughout the customer journey. With Reply, Kustomer will now offer enhanced chatbot and deflection capabilities through its customer service platform.

Technology 94

Technology Customer Service Omnichannel 2015 94

Cyara

JULY 10, 2018

We all know that customers want and expect to have the context of their interactions with an organization carry with them as they move from one channel to another. According to Salesforce, 75% of consumers expect consistency across channels (Salesforce, State of the Connected Customer , 2016).

Omnichannel 52

Omnichannel 2016 Consumers Connections 52

Talkdesk

MAY 18, 2016

Opentalk 2016 was a whirlwind. Talkdesk’s inaugural summit was jam-packed with valuable insights on the future of the customer experience. Empathy is the heart of the most successful customer experiences. Customer satisfaction can seem an amorphous goal at times.

2016 40

2016 Omnichannel Customer Centricity NPS 40

Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Talkdesk and Salesforce know that every interaction matters in acquiring and supporting your customers. Customers are contacting companies more and expecting a higher level of service. According to a survey by Accenture, 93% of customers agree that they expect every interaction with a company to be excellent.

Contact Center 68

Contact Center Omnichannel 2016 Touchpoint 68

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Customers are gravitating towards brands that fulfill great experiences, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands are beginning to realize that customer experience is directly tied to their revenue. Take a True Omnichannel (NOT Multichannel) Approach to Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Omnichannel 2002 Customer Centricity 59

Calabrio

JUNE 9, 2016

At Calabrio, we like to stay ahead of the curve so we can meet our customers where they want to be tomorrow, instead of where they were yesterday. One of the places I look for trends is in the 2016 Dimension Data Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report , the most extensive global contact center survey in the industry.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center 2016 Insights Banking 40

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

MAY 15, 2017

With malls looking at the writing on the wall, businesses are now focused at effective customer engagement strategies. This is the reason brands are focusing on a customer experience module so that they can handhold customers through this process. Key insights for customer handholding. Look at customer psyche.

Social Media 133

Social Media E-support E Commerce 2016 133

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

Contact Center 83

Contact Center Omnichannel Social Media 2025 83

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.

2022 65

2022 Customer Service Omnichannel 2021 65

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome to the experience economy, where a winning customer engagement strategy sets your business apart from your competition. 77% percent of American consumers say that the customer experience is a critical factor in their purchasing decision, even if they have a strong affinity to a brand or product. Why customer engagement matters.

Customer Engagement 96

Customer Engagement Engagement Customer Journey Mapping Social Media 96

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As I talk to many new customers about why they are moving to the cloud, I’m seeing several trends that demonstrate how we’re helping companies achieve their goals. The top reasons we see many companies adopting the cloud : Achieving both customer experience and business goals. The contact center is truly the front line in this battle.

2016 49

2016 Contact Center Omnichannel E-support 49

Win the Customer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Cloud contact center solutions are becoming the new standard for customer service. billion in 2016 to $15.67 One major advantage being cloud-based represents for businesses is the ability to run customer service operations from any location. Omnichannel vs. Single Channel. percent, on track to increase from $5.43

Call Center 93

Call Center Contact Center Omnichannel 2016 93

Natalie Petouhof

JANUARY 24, 2016

Omnichannel marketing innovation. Reserve, Try and Buy: An Omnichannel Shopping Experience. Most Innovative Customer Experience Management Platform. The Kitewheel Customer Journey Hub. Salesforce Marketing Cloud: Personalize and Optimize 1:1 Customer Journeys. Samsung Note 4 Product Launch with Harte Hanks .

Innovation 40

Innovation 2016 Marketing Social Media 40

Tricia Morris

MARCH 28, 2016

Today’s retail customer is always shopping around – in store, online, on the phone. For customers, expectations are up. Yet, despite these increasing expectations, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index , customer satisfaction is on the decline from a survey high set two years ago. Are We There Yet?

Retail 58

Retail Customer Service Omnichannel Call Center 58

Avaya

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The evolving demands of digital-savvy customers have a deep impact on the contact center. In today’s highly connected society, customers are relying on other people around them to find information to solve issues. Despite playing such a crucial role in customer engagement, contact centers don’t always get the attention they deserve.

Contact Center 81

Contact Center Customer Experience Omnichannel 2016 81

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

Talkdesk

JUNE 7, 2016

We’ve taken a few weeks off of the Customer Experience Weekly because we’ve been completely overwhelmed preparing for Opentalk 2016! Opentalk is a celebration of all things customer experience. Our amazing speakers covered a wide range of topics related to customer communication and experience. Horowitz || Talkdesk.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience 2016 Customer Centricity Omnichannel 40

Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

Following Google’s announcement that its ads would generate over 30 billion calls last 2016, many declared that “call commerce” is still very much alive. Here are 9 ways how Magellan Solutions keep inbound call volume in check and improve overall customer experience: 1. Proper omnichannel support and training.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Multi-Channel Omnichannel 2016 52

Eptica

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The 5 rules of Retail Christmas Customer Experience. It is likely that consumers will be more careful in their spending, with rising prices and inflation leading to overall retail sales falling year on year between September 2016 and 2017. Published on: November 22, 2017.

Retail 73

Retail Customer Experience 2017 2016 73

Avaya

JUNE 17, 2016

One winner from Carlson Wagonlit Travel modified their website by adding a button which enables agents to connect with customers. The other winner joined us from The Standard and highlighted his ability to reduce five Avaya solutions to just two, creating applications with self-service, omnichannel communications.

2016 40

2016 Omnichannel Travel Events 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. She shares four excellent solutions to help manage your customer service more effectively. Shep Hyken. It’s a must-have.

Blog 94

Blog Technology Customer Service Management 94

Comm100

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Live chat has become the most popular communication channel partly for its convenience, with 73% of customers agreeing that it’s the most satisfactory method of communication. In the 2016-2017 academic year, 15.2% Omnichannel student engagement platforms connect every channel into one agent console. of young students.

Social Media 79

Social Media Omnichannel 2020 Communication 79

Stella Connect

JANUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, we’ve seen a major shift in brands’ approaches to customer service delivery and contact center performance management. How will emerging and growing trends change the customer service equation? Below, we’ll share our predictions and explain what customer service and contact center leaders must factor into their plans.

2018 40

2018 Customer Service Contact Center Omnichannel 40

Eptica

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 How are retailers working to improve customer experience? Published on: February 26, 2016. Author: Robin Tandon Customer experience is important to every industry, but particularly vital for retail. Driving online customers to the store In 2015 U.S. consumers spent $1.5

Retail 50

Retail E Commerce Customer Experience Apparel 50

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Customer experience has never been more important. Thanks to the internet every customer now has a voice and a wider selection of choices. Thanks to the internet every customer now has a voice and a wider selection of choices. To create content that’s optimized to send potential customers your way.

Social Media 170

Social Media Consumers Events 2016 170

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. Why is that?

Customer Experience 68

Customer Experience 2016 Social Media Feedback 68