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Customer service trends for 2021: Top analyst predictions

TechSee

Challenged by continuing uncertainty and perhaps uncharted territory, it has never been harder to predict what lies ahead in the world of consumer trends and customer service. Customer service trends: Top predictions for 2021. More empathetic customer support is a critical trajectory for customer service in 2021.

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The time is now for omnichannel retail: 2021 consumer trends

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Consumer spending plunged amidst lay-offs and shelter-in-place orders. Niche and boutique stores without an online presence suffered the most, as consumers migrated to big box stores and online shopping to satisfy all their shopping needs in fewer trips. However, this decrease in spending did not affect all retailers equally.

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Top 5 Customer Experience Predictions For 2021

Kustomer

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. Sales and CX teams are using business VoiP services equipped with AI to quickly address customer queries and improve their communication. Remember, you heard it here first.

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Shep’s 2021 Top 10 Business Predictions

ShepHyken

So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Consider the result of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed for our 2020 Achieving Customer Amazement Survey. The word for 2021 will be empathy. Chatbots will do more than just communicate with customers. We found a whopping 96.2%

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Guest Post: Top 5 Ways to Support Your Customers in 2021

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The pandemic made these elements even more crucial in 2020 and will continue to do so into 2021. Customer Support Channels to Develop in 2021. The key going into 2021 is to take a lesson from effective project management – provide one point of contact for your clients. Going into 2021, consumers want to simplify their lives.

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2021: Emerging AI trends in the telecom industry

TechSee

billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 43.6%. Today’s communications service providers (CSPs) face increasing customer demands for higher quality services and better customer experiences (CX). The post 2021: Emerging AI trends in the telecom industry appeared first on TechSee. billion in 2016 to $17.67 The driver for this growth?

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7 Customer Preferences Shaping CX in 2021 and Beyond

Oracle

Let’s take a closer look at the top consumer traits that are driving CX strategies in 2021. Customers want convenient communication. This maxim certainly holds true for CX and indicates the importance of contextualizing communication in a unique way for each customer across various elements.

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