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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. Gaining customer trust will become a more significant source of long-term competitive advantage. Forrester Research is predicting more espionage, ransomware and privacy breaches in 2017.

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

Alida

Customers, especially Millennials , expect transparency and honesty—and they support companies they perceive to be truthful and real. SRO to hear 4 great brands talk how connecting with community gives competitive advantage #mrx #innovation #vcsummit pic.twitter.com/4kJDSW4uFz. See you at the 2017 Customer Intelligence Summit!

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

Oracle

Episode 4 was all about our communities, the constituent experience in the public sector, and how digital technologies enable all teams to connect in safe, scalable, and personal ways. This annual report recognizes cities using technology to better serve citizens — including new challenges brought about by the pandemic.

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Top 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers of 2020

SurveySensum

He specializes in customer success, customer experience, SaaS start-ups, B2B & B2C marketing strategy, and e-commerce. A Customer Experience Thought Leader and Influencer, Mila Widyani is a dynamic professional who strongly believes that CX is the key to driving a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s economy.

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Top 50 Customer Service Leaders – Best Customer Experience Influencers

Storyminers

At Storyminers, we are grateful for the acknowledgement, and we realize the real credit goes to the professionals on the front lines of the daily challenge to win support for the ideas that will positively change companies and deliver more value to customers. Thought leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Barry Dalton. Bruce Temkin.