ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2020

H e explains how and why expanding customer care operations to include online chat and brand communities can elevate both self-service and customer care. “Hi, That little chat box in the bottom right corner of the screen promises to answer every customer question — but will it? Hi, how can I help you?”

Customer Care 142

Customer Care E-support Consumers Customer Satisfaction 142

BlueOcean

JULY 12, 2018

The only constant in the customer care world is change, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. That’s why we’ve compiled these must-read articles to keep you updated and give you some food for thought as you think about the future of your outsourced customer care. The Role of Chatbots in Customer Care. “

Customer Care 185

Customer Care Contact Center Competitive Advantage B2B 185

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

For clients with complex care scenarios – whether that is enterprise customer success management or providing critical support direct to consumers – change is never taken lightly. This is what relevant service level metrics look like in today’s customer care center. Are Your Customers Happy?

Customer Care 156

Customer Care Contact Center Net Promoter Score Metrics 156

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Those metrics were born in an era when customer service was a race, where whoever got to the finish line first (i.e. off the phone) – upsetting the least number of hurdles, extra points for a graceful gait – was the champion, the most successful, the most likely to win “customer service agent of the year.”. But where do we start?

Metrics 219

Metrics Customer Care 2019 Measurement 219

BlueOcean

APRIL 15, 2019

How outsourcers build that connection between agent/customer/client brand is the secret sauce – and if you are going to RFP for a new customer care provider, that’s where you should be probing for specific examples and process details. How to Support Your Toughest Customers. Read this next!

Customer Care 189

Customer Care Social Media Contact Center 2019 189

BlueOcean

JANUARY 22, 2019

Let’s get real: once-transformative technologies that allowed businesses to respond to consumer needs with speed and agility no longer elicit the oohs and aahs they once did. Below, we break down the consumer trends that will reign supreme in 2019 and how businesses can rise to the challenge.

2019 204

2019 Consumers Customer Experience Contact Center 204

Hello Customer

MAY 19, 2021

The profitability of selling to an existing customer is 60-70% , while the profitability of selling to a new prospect is only 5-20% ( Invespcro ). 96% of consumers state that customer service is an important factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand ( Nextiva ). Customer Experts. Human channel. To wrap up.

Competitive Advantage 98

Competitive Advantage Customer Care 2021 Customer Centricity 98

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Customers of health-related products—such as over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, medical devices, wearables, and animal health products—typically have higher expectations of manufacturers than do users of other types of consumer products. Proactive outreach. Product recall support. Ability to Escalate.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Care Document Insurance 52

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We would wager, that even with the evolution of AI, brands serving consumers in the Americas will continue to benefit from providing support in French, Spanish, and, for some organizations, Portuguese through a live agent model. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. It’s our thing.

Contact Center 310

Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

certification across delivery centers and geographies) CX Impacts Business Research shows companies have made progress on the level of customer care provided, but brands still must do better. Customers are seeking out faster, simpler transactions, more consistency across channels, and easier access to live support.

Consumers 59

Consumers E Commerce Multi-Channel E-support 59

Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Social distancing has altered how people purchase goods, communicate and work, and banks have had to reduce their dependence on humans, when possible, to become a lights-out business that meets customer demands for 24/7, omnichannel access to services. For years, customers have been demanding more from their financial institutions.

Banking 95

Banking Customer Care Competitive Advantage Omnichannel 95

Second to None

MARCH 2, 2021

Your brand experience is a multi-layered avenue that draws a connection between you and consumers — positively or negatively. You can, and should, use the brand experience as a frontline tool to turning consumers into customers — and loyal ones. How Do Consumers “Experience” a Brand? Customer effort. Social media

Consumers 109

Consumers Brands Social Media Loyalty 109

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 2, 2021

In BC, I’m the public service director responsible for the government social media customer care for our ministry, but my dad still doesn’t understand what I do. How much has the consumer sentiments changed in your space during 2020 and how is 2021 going to look like? “Yes, but what do you do? Thanks, Dad.

Social Media 52

Social Media Government Customer Care Transportation 52

Interactions

JUNE 11, 2021

And with that, consumer reliance on technology as well as consumer comfort in using that technology, has also increased. Many consumers were using AI and becoming dependent on it. Survey says…consumers love Alexa and personalization. However, consumers aren’t ready for all AI applications.

Consumers 62

Consumers Hospitality Healthcare Customer Care 62

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Is your customer care strategy prepared to meet the demands and overcome the challenges of 2022? Shifting Customer Expectations – Top Customer Care Trends for 2022’ features insights from senior leaders from Nationwide, PVH Corp & Hootsuite! Göran van Hese, Customer Care SC Leader Global, Hootsuite.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care 2022 Webinar Hotels 52

InMoment XI

APRIL 11, 2022

After a whirlwind of COVID-spurred digital transformation, rapid brand expansion, and supply chain woes, consumer expectations and their relationships with e-commerce brands have changed before our eyes. So what can these brands do to get ahead of customer expectations? The key is to dive into your customer data.

E Commerce 493

E Commerce Roadmap Customer Care 2021 493

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Zenarate , the leading Simulation Training solution, today announced the release of the Consumer Edition of the 2022 CX Leaders Trends & Insights report. Zenarate partnered with Execs In The Know to gather current consumer preferences and perceptions related to customer service and customer experience channels.

2022 52

2022 Consumers Insights Telecommunications 52

NetBase

MAY 17, 2019

Luckily, luxury brands in all stages of growth can use predictive capabilities to stay ahead of demanding consumer needs and edge out competitors. If you want social consumers to talk about your brand – and of course you do! Is creating experiences enough to win you loyal customers for life? Customer Care Isn’t a Luxury.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Engagement Fashion Social Media 52

NetBase

MAY 23, 2019

When we talk about customer care, we now know we’re talking about the entire customer experience – not just isolated moments in-store, or when things go wrong. How does social listening impact customer care in one of the most experiential categories – i.e., Travel & Hospitality? Here are some ways!

Travel 56

Travel Customer Care Information Hotels 56

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 98

Oracle

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, the article notes, weekly customer-service chatbot sessions for retailers and consumer-goods brands increased nearly fourfold since the pandemic began. Customers haven’t lowered their expectations. Trend of the week: Customer care is the new marketing. Research of the week: The impact of service.

Customer Care 78

Customer Care E Commerce Retail Brands 78

Interactions

MAY 14, 2020

Changing Consumer Behavior. This month, we investigated just how much consumer behavior has changed since the pandemic. Previous studies found that as much as 87% of consumers preferred to deal with human representatives. A customer has the right to know if they are dealing with a human or an automated system.

Consumers 71

Consumers Contact Center Virtual Agent Social Media 71

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A huge part of this is repetitive and time-consuming, but it is necessary for the enterprise to achieve success. Business e-mail traffic is increasing by 6% annually and consumer e-mail by 3%. Therefore, 5 years ago we decided at Dynamic AI to fully automate repetitive work in customer care in real-time. Ievgen Sliusar.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Competitive Advantage 2014 Definition 52

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

Avaya

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Sheila McGee-Smith is a leading communications industry analyst and strategic consultant with a proven track record in new product development, competitive assessment, market research, and sales strategies for customer care solutions and services. More online activity—improved customer access to digital interaction channels.

Customer Care 94

Customer Care Contact Center 2018 Government 94

COPC

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

According to the latest edition of the CXMB Consumer Survey. and Execs in the Know have published survey results of the 2016 Customer Experience Management Benchmark (CXMB) Series Consumer Edition, which focuses on customer journey insights from the consumer’s perspective. Each year COPC Inc.

2016 40

2016 Customer Care Consumers Multi-Channel 40

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) completely transform the consumer experience and bring contact center software out of the dark ages? Our global findings reveal that consumers perceive CX and AI significantly differently than businesses think they do. Probably not for some, but it does hold promise!

Customer Care 55

Customer Care Contact Center Call Center Webinar 55

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Reuters Events are excited to announce their next free customer service webinar: ‘Meeting Consumer Demands for Frictionless Mobile Support Experiences’. In the age of digitalization, loyalty is fleeting – Consumer demands are constantly evolving, and 2020 has seen a reinvigorated demand for digital and mobile experiences.

Webinar 52

Webinar Consumers Mobile Customer Service 2020 52

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

Customer Bliss

JANUARY 18, 2018

“I have a passion for customer service and customer care, and I know that I have high expectations.” ” says Kathy Tobiasen , VP of Customer Experience at The Nature’s Bounty Company. ” In this episode, Kathy talks to me about her path to the role of leader of customer experience.

Leadership 128

Leadership Consumers Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer 128

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. Ryan Baker, Social Customer Care Manager, Nutrisystem. And this also endears them to brands, building brand loyalty.

Consumers 64

Consumers Marketing Social Media Events 64

Joe Rawlinson

APRIL 16, 2014

Navigating today’s consumer marketplace is rather like walking a tightrope on a windy day. Fierce competition, rapidly changing technologies, and a customer base that is exposed to an omnipresent barrage of marketing campaigns are making it increasingly difficult to stay the course. Hire the right people.

Customer Care 121

Customer Care Management Call Center Customer Service 121

Kayako

APRIL 11, 2017

She will guide you through why customer care is so important and how teams can feel empowered to help their customers. You love doing everything that you can for your customers. How do you train your employees to offer the same level of care? How to teach customer care.

Customer Care 76

Customer Care Culture Customer Service Representative Customers 76

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 59

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 59

NetBase

JANUARY 23, 2020

Brands monitoring social media with next generation AI-powered social listening are taking full advantage of all online offers by engaging playfully, and relevantly, with consumers in real-time. Nor can you rely solely on customer care folks to sound the alarm, as they quickly end up in the weeds once a crisis is in play.

Consumers 67

Consumers Engagement Social Media Sports 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. As we all know, nowadays, consumer behavior is prejudiced by various aspects. Customers are connected.

Consumers 96

Consumers Technology Blog Chief Customer Officer 96

BlueOcean

MAY 13, 2021

Across all sectors, second quarter online sales surged 32%, with consumers spending $211.5 A recent report shows that at the crux of the crisis, 64% of consumers in the U.S. If a brand couldn’t prove its value to a frugal customer, it more than likely experienced a drop in sales over the last year.

Loyalty 156

Loyalty Brands Average Handle Time 2020 156