Win the Customer

JUNE 7, 2016

From automated purchasing and shipping to simple returns and mobile-friendliness, these are the modern conveniences your online customers expect from your business. Today’s customer expects a lot. Online shoppers expect even more. And their expectations should not be ignored. Your customers expect it.

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ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

No matter how great your product your service is, you can’t sustain market competition without a top of the line customer service. As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. It keeps customer satisfaction up, cuts handling costs, and helps.

2018 111

2018 Omnichannel 2017 Technology 111

Second to None

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As technology increases, customers are interacting with brands in completely novel ways. Because of these new trends, brands need to constantly measure and update the value they are providing to customers at these different touchpoints. So what does the year hold for customer service? Those numbers will only rise in 2018.

2018 63

2018 Social Media E Commerce E-support 63

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Airlines 83

transcosmos Information Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

Since this trend is poised to continue for a long time, businesses should adapt and come up with different strategies to better serve customer demands and needs. Here are the top five trends for customer care service that will take your business to greater heights in 2018 and beyond: 1. Customer Service with a Human Touch.

2018 76

2018 Customer Service E Commerce E-support 76

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

7-Eleven is testing new ‘scan-and-go’ technology by Ilyse Liffreing. Digiday) 7-Eleven is making more moves to go cashierless — or at least give customers the option to. Starting Monday, 14 stores in Dallas will have scan-and-go technology built in the company’s mobile app, so customers can scan and pay for items on their phones.

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2018 Article Customer Service 2019 90

Answer Dash

JUNE 12, 2018

Customer expectations are at an all-time high, according to the Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report, released this week. Vala Ashfar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, states: “In 2018, technology is more ingrained in the customer experience, and trust has moved to the forefront of consumer minds.”

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Oracle

JANUARY 11, 2018

With ever-increasing competition in the customer experience landscape, taking a step back to reassess your business, values, and goals helps align with customer expectations and figure out what needs to change to meet them. As we move into 2018, every SMB should ask these four questions: Are we on the right road to success?

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2018 Social Media 2017 Customer Centricity 53

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Traditionally customers called. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. My Comment: Want to get better at customer service? Keep learning and stay at the top of your customer service game. Eight Unique Ways To Thank Customers For Their Loyalty by Young Entrepreneur Council. Now they like to text.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Domino’s Pizza Serves Up Innovations In Customer Experience (CX) To Drive Business Growth b y Brian Solis. Forbes) Businesses must now understand customer expectations as they continue to rise as a function of customer relationships with technology. How complicated can that be? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2018 Customer Service B2B 69

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

You’ll hear Matt’s thoughts on how technology has changed the way we do Customer Service, some of the biggest blunders businesses can avoid, and what technologies he thinks are making the biggest difference with customer experience. Hint: It all comes back to K.I.S.S.ing.).

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Storyminers

JULY 7, 2020

How do you expect customer expectations to change in 2017? Customers will expect most of their vendors to serve them as well as their favorite vendors do. Prefer the customized recommendations you get from Nordstrom? It’s simply natural to let expectations creep between brands. Absolutely.

Contact Center 59

Contact Center Customer Expectations 2017 Management 59

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

There are of course many trends taking shape, but we thought we would take a look at what we consider to be the three top loyalty trends for 2018, and the implications of these for both brands and customers. Brands are going to have to make a real effort to be transparent with customers in 2018.

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2018 Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs 49

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations. Organic Mobile Experiences Blur Channel Lines.

Exceptional Customer Service 40

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West Monroe

JANUARY 29, 2018

Last week at DistribuTECH 2018 in San Antonio, TX, energy professionals from all over shared ideas and perspectives on the future of the industry with one clear conclusion: our energy future remains uncertain, but “digital” will be a major driver in addressing this uncertainty.

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2018 Roadmap Technology Banking 40

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2018

When it comes to customer service and CX, you no longer compete against your direct competitor. You compete against anyone that has provided your customer a great experience. Your customers’ expectations are h igher than ever. New Report: Which Brands Deliver the Best Customer Experience? by Alex Jones.

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2018 Article Customer Service Social Media 39

ReviewTrackers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cultivating a high level of customer satisfaction is a priority for all restaurant brands because foodservice is one of the most competitive industries. How the rise of new technology shifted customer expectations. How to remap the customer journey. The Rise of New Technology in Food Orders.

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Customer Satisfaction 2017 Multi-Channel 2018 114

West Monroe

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As we saw with the October 2018 launch of Allina’s customer experience center in Coon Rapids and Fairview Health’s recent push to leverage technology to enhance their patient experience, Minnesota healthcare organizations are making significant investments in strategies focused on customer experience.

Healthcare 45

Healthcare Customer Expectations Net Promoter Score Competitive Advantage 45

Answer Dash

MAY 7, 2018

Now, more than ever, optimizing customer experience should be a #1 business priority. Today’s customer expectations are continuously on the rise, and a positive online experience could mean the difference between a conversion and a lost customer.

2018 54

2018 Customer Experience B2C B2B 54

Oracle

JULY 31, 2018

This week, the SmarterCX.com team is in attendance at Insight 2018 , the second annual conference hosted by PipelinePros, the Oracle ATG, Endeca, and Oracle Commerce Cloud user group. We’ll be covering more from Insight 2018 throughout the week, so check back as we chat with commerce leaders and share additional key takeaways.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

No explanation is provided by ACSI, but you can take a look at the years and make some guesses based on the key drivers, which are expectations, perceived quality, and perceived value. To give you a window into how the industries fared on this metric, here are the top 10 industries based on their scores for 2018. Download the Toolkit.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

AinsCo Fire and Security is using BigChange field service management software and mobile workforce management technology to drive business growth. Using the cloud-based platform, AinsCo has made efficiency gains across the board, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. ” About BigChange.

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Talkdesk

JANUARY 19, 2017

Technology changes fast. These advances increase what customer experience teams can do, but that also comes with a rising level of customers expectations. These advances increase what customer experience teams can do, but that also comes with a rising level of customers expectations.

Contact Center 42

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Alliance by IFS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

As a recognized leader in field service management software , Astea was proud to sponsor “The Future of Field Service 2018 ” special edition of Field Technologies Magazine. Better Use of Today’s Technologies to Meet Customer Demands. Better Use of Today’s Technologies to Meet Customer Demands.

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2018 Magazine Technology Article 20

Oracle

JANUARY 15, 2019

The SmarterCX team is on location at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week getting an inside look at the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology. Here are some of the hottest trends, technology, and takeaways from NRF 2019. An up-close look at advancing technology.

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2019 Retail Customer Experience Omnichannel 100

Oracle

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The National Retail Federation estimates that 2018 holiday retail sales will increase by as much as 4.1%, and Digital Commerce 360 predicts online shopping will climb 15.5% For retailers, this adds another dimension to the customer experience: delivering packages to customers on time. over last year.

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Second to None

APRIL 11, 2018

Consumer preferences are continually shifting, and brands that manage to update their CX platform to meet this moving target are positioning themselves to provide a great value to customers. Check out the following five trends in the Customer Experience world, curated by Dom Nicastro for CMSWire.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In 2021, evolving customer experience trends shook up the financial services industry. Customers demanded digital services to meet their needs, and as organizations rose to the demand, these high customer expectations led to innovative new services. Between 2018 and 2020, the adoption of chatbots increased by 67%.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And just like these new phrases have become commonplace now, new customer experience trends are popping up as well. Not only has the world changed, but technology has improved, and companies have been finding new ways to provide customers with a great experience. Fortunately, technology is keeping up with these demands.

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2023 Customer Experience Competitive Advantage 2021 83

GetFeedback

JULY 25, 2018

When customer support team members aren’t equipped to offer a customized, helpful experience via rich profiles with a 360-degree view of the customer’s data, they often fail to deliver the support experience those shoppers have come to expect. Higher customer expectations. Source: Zendesk.

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Omnichannel Net Promoter Score E-support E Commerce 150

Answer Dash

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Today, this is really necessary in the modern technological climate. Tech-savvy customers expect instant satisfaction, and they want to find the information they’re looking for when they want it, at their point of need. The report contains data of the base year 2018 and historic year 2017.

Marketing 52

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

For telecom and device companies launching 5G networks and devices, they could be setting themselves up for a Customer Experience fail. 5G refers to the fifth generation of wireless technology. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint all have plans to use the latest and greatest generation at the end of 2018 and early 2019.

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Interactions

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It’s fair to say that a lot of financial service organizations struggle when it comes to customer satisfaction. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, satisfaction with banks steadily fell from 2018-2020, though leveled out more in 2021. . Utilize your assets to exceed customer expectations.

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Banking 2022 Contact Center Financial 62

Team HGS

MARCH 6, 2019

Companies worldwide are putting significant effort and technology investments into improving the customer experience, providing the people, process, and technology to support an omnichannel environment. How HGS Supports Increasing Customer Expectations.

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Multi-Channel 2018 2019 Magazine 40

Oracle

MARCH 21, 2018

Because of the speed customer experience (CX) is moving, executives leading the charge often have mixed up perceptions about their own proficiencies and how prepared they are to face the future. Rapidly changing data and smarter technology keeps changing what customers expect from brands.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Intercom, the Conversational Relationship Platform that helps businesses drive faster growth, today released the 2021 Customer Support Trends Report , which examines the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on support teams’ budgets, plans, and technology investments in 2021. 25% plan to do the same for customer renewals.

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Quadient

JULY 26, 2022

Integrates compliance into the design of customer communications thereby reducing risk. 10 best practices in customer communication. Done well, CCM requires the combination of people, process and technology to facilitate the transmission of information between a company and its customers. Embrace omnichannel delivery.

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