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10 massive business trends that will shape 2017 and beyond

Alida

We’ve collected 10 of the most insightful predictions that we believe will define not just 2017, but also the years ahead. Consumers have less faith in brands than ever before. Gaining customer trust will become a more significant source of long-term competitive advantage. Global uncertainty. Trust as a business currency.

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Why the retail apocalypse is really a renaissance, and what your company can do about it

Alida

Despite headlines painting a bleak picture of a coming retail apocalypse , there is data to support that the industry is poised to grow. In fact, retailers such as Target, Walmart, Nordstrom and Home Depot all reported growth in both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sales, and Deloitte is pegging the retail industry’s growth at 11.7%

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The Authenticity challenge: 25 marketing, CX and innovation takeaways from the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit

Alida

The two-day annual conference featured keynotes and presentations by some of the world’s leading customer-centric brands. Customers, especially Millennials , expect transparency and honesty—and they support companies they perceive to be truthful and real. Brands are failing to meet customer expectations.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Live Chat Outsourcing

Magellan Solutions

As revealed in Live Chat Statistics 2020 , 79% of customers prefer live chat support. Having a live chat option on your website gives you a competitive advantage. Besides traditional phone and email support can’t stand the competition alone. What are the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your Live Chat Support?

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Horizontal vs. vertical integration: Which fits your needs?

BirdEye

For example, let’s say you run a retail business and you purchase an e-commerce company. Both companies supported the sale. It posted revenues of $20 billion in 2020, up from eight billion dollars just three years earlier, in 2017. Regulatory hurdles In 2014, Comcast Corporation wanted to buy Time Warner Cable.

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Experience TV Episode 4: CX in Our Cities Featuring City of LA and Timetrade

Oracle

Welcome to Experience TV, a LIVE show on social channels about the economic revolution we’re living through, the Experience Economy, where brands compete on the quality of their customer experiences. after the City of LA in 2017 — is focused on the citizen experience. Do I need to use it on my rent?

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Your Ultimate Guide to Brand Perception

ProProfs Chat

Be it a small or a big business, good brand perception is the common business goal. The ultimate verdict on any brand is given by its customers. Brand perception is a crucial indicator of how well your customers are able to connect with your brand: What are their feelings and emotions when they think of you?

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