Interactions

MARCH 13, 2019

Although traditionally they may seem unrelated, marketing and your customer care strategy actually have a lot in common– the biggest thing being your customers. Customer care is a major touchpoint with your brand. When your customers reach out to your company, they are looking for a solution.

Customer Care 63

Customer Care Marketing Average Handle Time Customer Retention 63

Oracle

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

” One customer of a popular athleisure brand waited over a month for a refund on his girlfriend’s yoga pants, spending 90-minutes waiting to speak to an agent and, as he says, watching his emails go ignored for days. Customers haven’t lowered their expectations. Research of the week: The impact of service.

Customer Care 78

Customer Care E Commerce Retail Brands 78

Second to None

MARCH 18, 2021

By listening to their customers and measuring customer service standards, grocery brands can stay ahead of the curve and deliver what their customers need and want most— especially as consumer expectations and trends evolve. Measure Across All Grocery Customer Service Touchpoints.

Measurement 113

Measurement 2021 Brands Customer Experience 113

BlueOcean

MARCH 3, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Customer Service Team of the Year” category at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Our consumer cybersecurity team members are true A-players at Blue Ocean. About Blue Ocean.

2020 156

2020 Contact Center Insurance 2017 156

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At some point on a consumer journey, almost everyone has experienced background noise so unbearable you’ve had to repeat yourself – and your private information – over and over again. Not only is this a frustrating waste of time for you (the customer), it can also heavily affect a brand’s reputation.

Brands 59

Brands Average Handle Time Call Recording Technology 59

Oracle

JULY 9, 2018

What kinds of companies come to mind when you think of the world’s most respected brands? How do you suppose those companies became the most respected brands? The complete answer is “customer experience.” ” A brand can be thought of as an “identity or image regarded as an asset.”

Loyalty 106

Loyalty Brands Customer Experience Advertising 106

BlueOcean

JANUARY 21, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Customer Service Success – Technology Industries” category in the 14 th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Our solutions, and our teams, are founded on the relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction.

2020 156

2020 Customer Service Insurance 2017 156

BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2021

What do mattress sales, wildlife populations, and peak customer service times all have in common? Mattress sales have skyrocketed thanks to people spending more time at home—and discovering new sleep challenges as a result of the pandemic. This inevitably translates to higher contact volume in the customer care realm.

Tourism 156

Tourism Contact Center Customer Care 2020 156

NetBase

JUNE 1, 2020

SMWONE was an entirely online event this year and NetBase Quid was an eager participant in a good number of panels, sharing consumer and market intelligence insight. Because as we all know, the social web has opened up the world to brands – or at least to those ready to participate in it!

Consumers 64

Consumers Marketing Social Media Events 64

Provide Support

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Most important ingredients of social customer care. Today probably every business is sufficiently aware of the importance of social media for customer service. Just these facts alone are enough for companies to start giving basic attention to the quality of their social customer care. Read more.

Customer Care 88

Customer Care Social Media 2003 2015 88

NetBase

MAY 8, 2020

And we’re sharing five brands that are beating the odds and winning eCommerce buzz during a global pandemic. They did this to reach more consumers who are working out at home amidst social distancing. . So, when the brand was forced to shut their doors and shift to online retail, Lululemon didn’t seem to skip a beat.

Brands 64

Brands Social Media Consumers Insights 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My Comment: Gen Z will become the most powerful force of consumers in the next few years. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

2024 67

2024 Article Customer Service Social Media 67

COPC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Interview with Lance Gruner, Executive Vice President of Mastercard Global Customer Care Mastercard recently achieved certification to the COPC Customer Experience (CX) Standard for Customer Operations , a first for a Fortune 500 company. We aimed to make transactions not just safe but also simple, smart, and accessible.

Customer Experience 74

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 2024 Customer Care 74

NetBase

JANUARY 2, 2020

So, here are five ways brands must resolve to listen better in 2020 if they want to be counted among the success stories. Resolution #1: Brand Health & Proactive PR. If you’re not listening to what consumers are saying online, well – then you won’t know what they’re saying online, now will you? Resolution #2: Customer Care.

2020 60

2020 Brands Social Media Consumers 60

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Salesforce research says consumers like us belong to 4.3 If, for example, you’re a member of Nordstrom’s loyalty program, Nordy Club, you’re among a group of customers who are likely to spend three to five times more than non-members, and are consequently driving two-thirds of Nordstrom’s sales. loyalty programs on average.

Loyalty Programs 177

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Social Media Rewards Programs 177

Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

The long break in spending habits due to Covid-19 will cause customers to re-evaluate their relationship with brands. This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. People in Barcelona are buying a lot more ice-cream lately.

Loyalty 72

Loyalty Consumers Marketing Loyalty Programs 72

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Blue Ocean, an award-winning provider of customer care solutions, announces that Sean Miller has been promoted to Director of Workforce Management. Solutions range from consumer issue resolution to Tier 1 and Tier 2 tech support to emergency roadside assistance. Sean Miller, Director of Workforce Management. About Blue Ocean.

Management 227

Management Insurance Leadership Customer Care 227

Interactions

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Sure, the idea of talking to a bot online seems like it would be a quick and efficient way to solve your customer care inquiry, but is that really the case? Consumers think chatbots are more time-consuming than helpful. Consumers think chatbots are more time-consuming than helpful.

Consumers 54

Consumers 2017 2019 Definition 54

Team HGS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

CX Day Thoughts on Brand-behind-the-Brand Storytelling. That’s precisely why brand storytelling is all the rage in today’s world. In the competitive marketplace, brands need a strong narrative to connect to customers—one that engages with empathy and bridges values, preferences—even lifestyle—of company and consumers.

Brands 40

Brands Social Media Contact Center 2006 40

NetBase

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve all heard that consistency is essential to brand marketing, and it is – till it isn’t. And that point is when it crosses the line and becomes a brand killer. Brand Marketing Madness. When launching a new campaign or pursuing a new direction with your brand marketing, the excitement is palpable. It depends!

Brands 56

Brands Consumers Marketing Sales 56

NetBase

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve all heard that consistency is essential to brand marketing, and it is – till it isn’t. And that point is when it crosses the line and becomes a brand killer. Brand Marketing Madness. When launching a new campaign or pursuing a new direction with your brand marketing, the excitement is palpable. It depends!

Brands 56

Brands Consumers Marketing Sales 56

Qualtrics

APRIL 27, 2020

Customer Care Managers are used to dealing with regular surges in demand. Most customer care centers (also referred to as contact centers) have an established process, planned months in advance to ensure they cope adequately and maintain the customer experience. Future of Customer Experience, PwC 1.

Customer Care 36

Customer Care Airlines Retail Social Media 36

C Space

JUNE 3, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 3, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Fourteen weeks ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

2020 52

2020 Brands Social Media Financial 52

Interactions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Coming out of the holiday shopping season there was a newfound sense of optimism and the fervent belief that nothing could stop the American consumer. National Retail Federation President & CEO Matthew Shay noted back in mid-January that – before COVID-19 effectively changed the retail marketplace – “this is a consumer-driven economy.” .

E Commerce 71

E Commerce Retail Consumers Customer Care 71

TechSee

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Whirlpool’s leading UK consumer brand, Hotpoint, has made exemplary advancements in customer experience. The company’s colleagues are tasked with liaising with customers, diagnosing faults, and carrying out repairs either via a mobile phone or by an engineer in person.

2023 124

2023 Customer Experience Call Center Innovation 124

BlueOcean

JULY 20, 2023

In our world of outsourced customer care solutions, one of the big challenges we continue to wrestle with on the sales side of things is the significant change in the contact center RFP process. Yes, it’s more time-consuming and potentially more costly. The Shortlist Pitch Best Format: In-person, your place or theirs.

Contact Center 294

Contact Center Travel 2020 Culture 294

Kustomer

AUGUST 11, 2022

billion active internet users across the globe, there’s no doubt that your customers are browsing your website, social media platforms and review sites to get to know your brand. While we’d like to think that every website visit has positive intentions, some customers may come to complain or discuss their negative experience.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Competitive Advantage 98

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

There is heavy competition among brands on social media. Social media marketing is important for businesses of all sizes as it helps you reach your target audience, build relationships, and foster a community that aids brand recall efforts. You can no longer afford not to have a social media strategy for your business.

Social Media 104

Social Media Measurement Brands Leadership 104

Natalie Petouhof

JUNE 12, 2015

Tweet Social Customer Care has become an expectation amongst consumers. In this session learn how HP, ALEX AND ANI and Honeywell not only provide exceptional service to their customers through social channels, but how they capitalize on these interactions as a marketing opportunity. Speakers: Jessica Woodbury, Sr.

Customer Care 58

Customer Care Social Media Connections Marketing 58

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. Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . Follow up with customers after-sales.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Advertising Customer Expectations 2011 100

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Today’s consumers might browse products online before purchasing in-store or use their smartphones to compare prices while shopping at a physical location.

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Customer Experience Loyalty Programs 78

Oracle

JULY 14, 2020

Below is a look at a few of these trends, including contactless consumer experiences, the ability for employees to “Work From Anywhere”, virtual engagements, and the acceleration of messaging as a channel. Contactless consumer experiences: payments. The consumer holds a payment device (e.g.

Customer Experience 111

Customer Experience Consumers 2025 Wireless 111

NetBase

MAY 14, 2019

Tasked with providing products and services that are ‘better than yesterday’s best’ is where most CPG brands find themselves living these days. And we see many of these brands consistently clearing that hurdle thanks to customer experience (CX) analytics informed by Next Generation Artificial Intelligence (AI). Green is Good.

Consumers 43

Consumers Events Metrics Social Media 43

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. Think about it: who would you rather get customer service from?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service 2016 2022 Brands 98

BlueOcean

AUGUST 9, 2021

Simply request pricing for our outsourced customer care solution. 84% of contact centers around the globe already have some capability in data analytics as it relates to the customer experience, particularly in the realm of data collection. Contact Center Data Analytics. How could an outsourced partner help?

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Technology 2024 Healthcare 156

Bold360

JANUARY 18, 2018

Every week, the average consumer sends hundreds of text messages to friends, family, and increasingly, to brands. Text messaging offers what most customers want from support: direct, immediate, and personal responses. Ninety percent of consumers read new messages within three minutes reports VentureBeat.

Brands 45

Brands Roadmap Consumers Retail 45

Clarabridge

JUNE 29, 2017

Only 15% of newly introduced consumer goods will be around in two years, per a study from Neilson. With the consumer’s constant thirst for new products and services, monitoring and managing brand lines have become incredibly complex. I wish …”) to design and develop products consumers already want to buy.

Consumers 40

Consumers Social Media Touchpoint Feedback 40