ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve by Tara Bartley and Ashitha Bhanu. It proved to be, for many businesses, an accelerator of new processes and adaption of technology/innovation.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 1, 2021

The Verint Customer Engagement Cloud Platform draws on the latest advancements in AI and analytics, an open cloud architecture, and The Science of Customer Engagement to meet ever-increasing, ever-shifting consumer interactions and demands. Customer Experience Information & Resources. A massive gap exists.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As the evolution of the high street continues, Andrew Howell, Global Marketing Director at K3 Business Technologie s reveals his predictions for the retail industry in 2021. Shopping, after all, is a social event and one consumer’s will not give up easily. All of which is positive news for consumers.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

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. Two major trends in AI customer service software that will continue to grow in 2021 are chatbots and virtual assistants. Customer Service Goes Remote.

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Episode 7 looked at the state of small businesses, how some are pivoting to accommodate COVID restrictions and consumer behavior, and how customer experience (CX) expert Jay Baer recommends driving growth in a time of yurt dining. I asked my social followers what they thought about this new technology.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Customer expectations around delivery are changing. This movement has also highlighted a consumer requirement for improved communications. In 2021 38% of adults in the UK received the dreaded “sorry we missed you” card through their door – despite being home at the time. It’s now a point of differentiation.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. Estimations show that about 78% of consumers on a transaction did not choose to make an intended sale. . Expectation: Customers expect innovation.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. While the Covid storm still isn’t over, it’s more important than ever that small businesses create mindful, strategic approaches to customer service in 2021. – Don’t forget email.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Despite a rise in digital interactions, the phone call still holds a special place in consumer hearts. Graeme Meikle at Calabrio highlights 3 areas to make sure agents are speaking your customers’ language. Recently, Calabrio surveyed 250 consumers around the world and the results were impressive. It’s good to talk!

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. His specialty is exploring the connection between customer service and technology.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Business leaders will benefit from reflecting on how these changes – shutdowns, communication changes, and working from home – have impacted their relationships with their consumers and consider how this season has improved or harmed business continuity. Changing Expectations. What has changed that our customers need to know about?

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

IT/technology problems inhibiting ability to Work from Home. Difficulty supporting business growth due to technology limits. Customer expectations have increased since February of last year. With this, we have a balanced distribution of work to humans and technology. Supplies and consumables. Travel costs.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The new way of working that 2020 forced upon CX teams will have lingering effects, and consumers are now used to doing business in a whole new way. We’ve outlined the changes and challenges we predict will stick around into 2021 and beyond, and how organizations should prepare to cope with them long-term.

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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. Technology investment boom. billion globally in banking.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2021

With herd immunity even further off than originally expected — and customers both wary of on-site assistance and increasingly embracing the concept of remote engineers — remote customer support has become an effective long-term solution for enhancing service quality, reducing operational costs, and improving the customer experience.

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Interactions

JUNE 24, 2021

Jumping back to 2021, we recently conducted a survey that found that only 7% of consumers rate today’s customer experience as excellent. Does this mean that the bar set by consumers is just continuing to rise, and companies will never be able to attain truly great customer experience? Agent optimization.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Business leaders will benefit from reflecting on how these changes – shutdowns, communication changes, and working from home – have impacted their relationships with their consumers and consider how this season has improved or harmed business continuity. Changing Expectations. What has changed that our customers need to know about?

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Interactions

AUGUST 19, 2021

Often, in the hopes of a quick fix, brands get creative on how to “remove” pain points from the customer journey. And it’s no secret that a long wait time is the most notorious pain point for consumers. 3) Customer Care Today: The top 4 things consumers want you to know. 4) Why isn’t customer experience working?

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Happy or Not

APRIL 7, 2021

As one of the most disrupted industries throughout the pandemic, retail businesses have been working hard to best serve customers while also complying with constantly changing restrictions. . To read the in-depth Forbes article on this topic, visit: www.forbes.com/3-ways-retailers-can-drive-growth-in-2021/ . Additional resources.

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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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Interactions

JULY 22, 2021

A recent study by the UK Institute of Customer Service found that complaints about poor customer service are at their highest levels since 2009. While initially sympathetic, consumers are now tired of being told that their long wait times on the phone or late deliveries are simply “because of Covid”. billion in 2020 , up 32.4%

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2020

New technology has driven organizations to undergo digital transformations, as a result, we see a shift in consumer behavior. Apps, machine learning, AI and other types of new technology have made it possible for consumers to do almost whatever they want- whenever they want– wherever they want.

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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But what are the best practices that set customer-first companies apart from the rest? For answers, our team at Stella Connect by Medallia commissioned a research study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK to uncover key drivers of customer sentiment , behavior, preferences, and loyalty.

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Comm100

MAY 20, 2022

Customer service expectations have never been higher. Thanks to the development of technology, consumers expect fast, accessible, and accurate support all day, every day. The burden now firmly sits with organizations of all sizes and industries to match these expectations – or lose out on business.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2021

A combination of advanced tech and human interaction gives the customer the best possible experience. Data is constantly talked about in the CX world as more and more leaders are starting to recognize the benefits of utilizing consumer data. Yeah, I mean, boy, that’s going to be interesting to see how that continues in 2021.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Both 2020 and 2021 have been witness to an e-revolution across the entire retail landscape. While businesses and consumers had embraced and integrated e-commerce and social shopping into their company structures for some time, the last two years accelerated those efforts with dizzying speed. Customer Experience Vs Customer Service.

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Oracle

MARCH 18, 2020

When it comes to attracting, converting, pleasing, and retaining customers (both online and off-line), the sands are constantly shifting. trillion in global sales in 2021 ( Betakit ). 68% of consumers acknowledge that personalized experiences are important ( Oracle and Jeanne Bliss ). of direct-to-consumer brands and 41.1%

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Arguably, in 2021 the industry experienced a seismic shift. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams.

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C Space

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Evolving our progressive brand Mercedes-EQ, a holistic brand that offers a comprehensive range of all-electric products and smart services, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, advanced design and sustainable innovations. To further exploit image potential, we define focus topics such as sustainability, future technologies etc.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

Your in-house talent acquisition team is probably hiring for the whole organization, with staffing your customer care roles somewhere on the list of necessary tasks but perhaps not the priority task. The theme of 2021 in many major U.S. cities seems to be “Available Labor Shortage.”).

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Tumultuous economies, unpredictable landscapes, and increasing customer expectations create even more angst here. Leaders are expected to “deliver” but aren’t really aligned with what that actually means. Customer experience is NOT a tool or technology or feedback system. Leaders lose their jobs.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Black Friday is a time of year when consumers can get the best deals for the things they want, and on occasion the things they didn’t know they needed. Price sensitive consumers will be willing to do a lot of research to compare prices and ensure their money goes as far as it can. Inflation in December 2021 stood at 6.4%

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. It is the third highest reason why consumers switch brands , only sitting behind better deals and superior product quality. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. Speed to meet customers’ expectations.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My Comment: The business word for 2021 is “empathy.” Customers still want it, yet with a push for a digital or automated customer service platform, how can you achieve that? In short, empathy at the right time creates a better customer experience. Fear of AI and AI Trends for 2021 by Kazimierz Rajnerowicz.

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West Monroe

JULY 26, 2022

But an in-depth examination of their digital offerings and customer expectations reveals those gains may be fleeting—with non-traditional rivals like fintechs poised to swoop in. West Monroe asked banks in Q3 2021 to assess the maturity of their digital products and services. Threats from non-traditional players.

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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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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

These changes have occurred across industries and have accelerated the adoption of new technologies. Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Challenges have emerged in the past two years.

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