InMoment XI

JANUARY 18, 2022

InMoment’s Strategic Insights Team collected data from both consumers and employees of brands across North America from 11 different industries including retail, financial services, entertainment, grocery, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, restaurants, and more. How can brands meet their needs?

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Oracle

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 was a year that left brands and businesses scrambling to adapt to rapid changes while still providing excellent customer experience. So where does that leave businesses and consumers in the new year? So where does that leave businesses and consumers in the new year? 2021 brings forth a focus on customer loyalty.

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BlueOcean

MAY 13, 2021

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. We quickly got used to holding everything and everyone at arm’s length – and for many customers, that included the brands they had once been loyal to. Big brands—ones with resources and manpower—were ahead of the game.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

9 New Findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report by Tricia Morris. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This is underlined by a January 2021 survey , where 65% of U.S. consumers reported requiring technician assistance during the current pandemic. The same survey indicates that the demand for remote assistance is high, with 52% of consumers willing to use remote guidance to resolve issues themselves due to safety considerations.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Consumer behaviors have shifted dramatically due to the pandemic, and trends are pointing straight at a refined customer experience in 2021. Forbes breaks down 11 customer experience changes that are taking place right now to meet the 2021 consumer, but we want to take in a more specific direction.

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SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

COVID killed brand loyalty. Brand loyalty took a nosedive during the pandemic with 75% of consumers trying a new shopping behavior since COVID started. This includes trying new brands, new retailers, and new generics. But the great brand realignment isn’t over. Why Consumers Switch. Why Loyalty Matters.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

CMSWire) By understanding and tapping into those emotions, brands can build powerful connections that create fierce advocates. Customer Service Benchmark Report – 2021 by Hiver. Consumer Reports) Public rants may not get the results you want. Customer Experience Starts – and Stops – With Emotions by Kristi Knight.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 25, 2021

Luckily, technology keeps on adapting to help deliver tools that can make customer experience (CX) a truly seamless experience for companies and consumers. So what are the trends that will shape CX in 2021 that organizations need to know in order to win customers’ business? Customer service goes remote.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. B2B International) Our recent research shows that the majority of B2B business leaders feel that understanding their customers is a focus area for improvement throughout 2021 and beyond.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 11, 2022

If you weren’t yet online, it didn’t take long for brands to adapt when brick and mortar businesses across Asia Pacific were forced to shut down in 2020 and 2021. . It’s not been easy for e-commerce brands. So what can these brands do to get ahead of customer expectations? The key is to dive into your customer data.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

My Comment: One of the questions we asked in our soon-to-be-released 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement study was if colleges should require a course in customer service. Out of 1,000 consumers, 65% said, “Yes.” Why would customers stay loyal to brands that are slow or can’t offer help? Pun intended!) by James Heskett.

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Oracle

APRIL 15, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the top consumer traits that are driving CX strategies in 2021. For this reason, when customers decide to commit to a brand, they go all in. Consumers expect their brands to offer a digital experience in the modern retail age. 21 CX Predictions for 2021.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

New data from Dixa , a leading customer engagement platform, has today revealed that brands are struggling to meet evolving consumer demands and expectations in the realm of customer service. . The cumulative result is that, after just one poor experience, 92% of consumers say they would stop shopping with that brand if they could.

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Clarivate

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A new report from Clarivate, Luxury brands: Re-calibrating brand strategies for a changing world , looks at how luxury brands – long-standing source of aspiration for consumers – are adapting their brand strategies. When it comes to brand premiumization, there is a lot we can learn from luxury brands.

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NetBase

JULY 27, 2020

But since COVID-19 hit, brands are considering fewer choices for consumers. Brands offering everything from toilet paper to cars are scaling back to ease pressure on factories and stores, instead devoting time and money toward extra, seemingly unnecessary items. But what will be cut and what do consumers think?

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NetBase

JULY 22, 2020

Many brands are still adjusting alongside the coronavirus, yet the social concerns of customers continue to evolve as well. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the some of the changes taking place in the market and what luxury brands are doing different to meet the needs of consumers right now. and European luxury markets.

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Hello Customer

MAY 19, 2021

To make sure you don’t, we listed some statistics for you: 84% of the people will spend more money with brands that provide personalized customer service , which makes it an excellent way to realize customer loyalty within your organi z ation ( Ultimate.ai ). Human channel. To wrap up. And it won't disappear any time soon.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As the pandemic continues and businesses continue shifting focus to accommodate necessary changes, we’ve seen brand new drivers of customer experience (CX) success arise. The below three drivers of CX success will help to keep customer loyalty strong as we move into 2021. Supporting a Distributed Workforce.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. AdAge) Personalization is now table stakes, and according to a new study by Twilio Segment of 3,000 businesses and consumers, 75% of businesses feel the same. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The two-day event was loaded with insights from CX influencers and leaders from the world’s most future-focused brands including Spanx, Delivery.com, Rappi, Ring and more. Read on for our recap of Kustomer NOW 2021, What’s NOW and What’s NEXT in CX. Utilizing the Pandemic as a Launchpad for Innovation. So what do I mean by that?

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Optimove

OCTOBER 20, 2022

With inflation continuing to run at 40-year high levels, consumers are more careful about getting the most out of their dwindling purchasing power. Any consumers with variable interest rate debt, such as a home equity line, have seen their monthly payments increase in line with the rising interest rates. Less confidence, less spending.

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ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

How to Nurture Your Online Customers And Turn Them Into ‘Brand Evangelists” by Peggy de Lange. (B&T) B&T) Building a connection with existing customers is just as integral to any marketing strategy as winning new ones, but how do we turn customers into spokespeople for our brands? Guess what?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Martech Series) Organizations have emerging opportunities – and threats – to consider as consumer loyalty increasingly takes into account broader relationships to companies. My Comment: Pay close attention to these findings.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Holiday season performance is ‘make it or break it’ for the entire year for most retailers, and Holiday 2021 is certainly no exception. Retailers are already feeling the effects of pandemic-related seasonal headwinds, putting pressure on consumer confidence, full-time and temporary staff, and the supply chain. In August 2021 alone, 4.3

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. What Makes an Optimal Customer Experience in 2021?

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Super Bowl 2021 won’t look the same as previous years. It’s how consumers will show up to watch the big game and what they’re doing to prepare that’s pivoting because of the pandemic. Consumers are still planning on celebrating. Wondering how consumers will purchase their food and drinks?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

(strategy+business) In a recent PwC customer survey, almost 60% of B2B customers reported they had never had an experience with a brand that made them feel special. Loyalty programs are not just for consumers. Service and experience have not typically been strengths of consumers/citizens dealing with government agencies.

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Talkdesk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

I think we’re all more than ready for 2021, and if we apply the spirit of innovation sparked by 2020, it’ll be a very good year. Stay bold, adapt and evolve At Talkdesk we have a bold mission: to help organizations around the world build brand trust and loyalty by delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Kustomer

MARCH 23, 2022

In a crowded marketplace, where consumers are often bombarded with marketing claims made by brands, it can be difficult for them to know who to trust. What is a Brand Ambassador? A brand ambassador is someone who promotes your product or service in their interactions with other people via relevant communication channels.

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Think Customers

JANUARY 11, 2022

A year ago, still in the throes of the pandemic, many turned hopeful eyes to 2021 expecting the world—and the customer experience landscape—to largely return to “normal.” 2021 prediction: Employees will be eager to return to the workplace. 2021 prediction: The economy will bounce back post-pandemic, just as quickly as it declined.

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Second to None

APRIL 3, 2018

Capturing new customers is a foundational pillar of a successful fast-casual restaurant brand, but the ability to retain these first-time patrons is the true signifier of a leading Customer Experience. Online ordering for both takeout and delivery is wildly popular, with food delivery estimated to grow by almost 200% between 2016 and 2021.[2]

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Think Customers

JUNE 21, 2021

In a new report, the 2021 US Customer Experience Index , Forrester Research set out to determine how brands did in making abrupt CX changes with very little preparation. The effectiveness at which brands met customer needs and expectations, however, varied across industries.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Brands must stay on top of CX trends. Below are five emerging trends that we predict will shape CX in 2021. But don’t worry, 2021 isn’t going to feature any giant robots wielding machine guns. Improved CX With AI.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Unfortunately, some companies or brands lose sight and focus too much on the tech and end up losing their human-to-human connection. 4 Ways to Build a Stronger Brand-Consumer Relationship Using Social Media by Jonathan Riff. Top Customer Experience Keynote Speakers for 2021 by Michelle Joyce. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

(Business 2 Community) While it’s far better to add a thank you page than to simply create a confirmation message, most thank you pages are not optimized as they should be, making for missed opportunities to build your brand. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 7-26-2021 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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