Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Edge of Service™ Newsletter, Issue 15: Getting Mobile Customer Service Right There are an estimated 7 billion active mobile phone subscriptions today—one for every living person on the planet, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Here is a collection of 16 statistics shaping customer service for today and tomorrow: 1. 76% of consumers say they view customer service as the true test of how much a company values them. 2015 Aspect Consumer Experience Survey ). 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report).

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The Edge of Service® Newsletter, Issue 15: Getting Mobile Customer Service Right There are an estimated 7 billion active mobile phone subscriptions today—one for every living person on the planet, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Tweet Cloud-Based Customer Service and Customer Experience. announced its acquisition of Contact Solutions , a leading provider of real-time, contextual customer care solutions. This will advancing mobile self-service and engagement. Verint ® Systems Inc. Tomorrow is too late!

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 6, 2013

Where are organizations in providing mobile customer service? According to a recent ICMI (International Customer Management Institute) study of contact center professionals, only 25% of companies currently have a mobile customer service strategy in place, while 33% are in the planning stages.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 6, 2013

Where are organizations in providing mobile customer service? According to a recent ICMI (International Customer Management Institute) study of contact center professionals, only 25% of companies currently have a mobile customer service strategy in place, while 33% are in the planning stages.

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Tricia Morris

MAY 18, 2015

Customers are changing the game when it comes to customer service, by changing the channels they use most. While the voice of the customer may be heard less often over the phone, it is clearly stating a growing preference for digital engagement. 43% don’t ever review assisted service processes.

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Bold360

APRIL 20, 2016

s important for businesses to cater to every aspect of a customer?s s mobile experience. From adopting mobile marketing strategies to optimizing your website for mobile use to streamlining mobile customer service, there are a lot of ways to offer customer support and enhance customer service through mobile solutions.

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Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Author: Steve Nattress For increasing numbers of people mobile is their preferred means of connecting to, and communicating with, the outside world. This shift to a mobile first world has a big impact on the customer experience and customer service.

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 Why email is more important than ever for customer service. Author: Neil Cox While it is widely considered a mature channel, email is becoming more, not less important when it comes to customer service. Published on: August 19, 2016. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

Mobile is developing at lightning speed—literally by the day. It represents a serious threat to organizations that don’t evolve their services—but is a significant opportunity for those who shape strategies that meet or redefine customer expectations.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

Mobile is developing at lightning speed—literally by the day. It represents a serious threat to organizations that don’t evolve their services—but is a significant opportunity for those who shape strategies that meet or redefine customer expectations.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shaista Haque, writes about the millennial generation’s use of technology and how it is affecting their customer experience. The millennial consumer must be understood in order to deliver an Amazing customer service experience.

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Customers That Stick

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere. Thoughts on the Customer: The Omnipresent Customer. The Month in Customer Service Blogging. VOLUME 36: October 2014. ” Plus a great way to act on it.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2015

billion on Black Friday, British consumers are much less satisfied with retail customer service compared to Christmas 2014. This is according to new research from multichannel customer engagement software provider Eptica. 37% of Britons are unhappy with the experience in store, with 27%. Despite record UK sales of £1.1

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Natalie Petouhof

MAY 27, 2016

The As-a-Service Economy: CX and IOT Mean You Have to Deliver Great Experiences- Upcoming. The As-a-Service Economy: CX and IOT Mean You Have to Deliver Great Experiences- Upcoming. Customer Experience IOT in the Automotive Industry-Upcoming. **. . •

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Considering this importance, we have brought a list of 75 customer experience statistics to you. These will help you efficiently create an excellent experience for your customers. General customer experience statistics. Companies with a greater focus on customer satisfaction have 1.5x

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Calabrio

JANUARY 19, 2017

At Calabrio, we know that to achieve those goals, successful companies are constantly analyzing what is and is not resonating with customers and driving those insights back into the business. Organizations with engaged employees outperform those with low employee engagement by 202 percent, which has a direct, positive impact on customers.

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Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Mobile customer service is very important, as more and more customers are using their mobile devices. Getting help on a mobile device can be very frustrated and companies need to evaluate their ability to service their customers on this very important device / channel.

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Win the Customer

JUNE 5, 2017

But it takes more than a telecommute policy to successfully manage a thriving remote customer service team. Empower your representatives with the right tools and processes from the start to transform their role into proactive customer service agents. Keep your mobile team highly engaged with ongoing virtual meetings.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 5 Technologies for Delighting Connected Customers by Vala Afshar. Next in Tech) Consumers and business buyers expect emerging tech to change their experience with your company. Here are my top five picks from last week. That’s 48 ideas.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations. GM recognized that customers are increasingly turning to social channels for customer service, and established a response …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Brad Cleveland Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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GetFeedback

MAY 9, 2018

This is a guest post by Alexa Lemzy, customer service manager of TextMagic. Excellent customer service is a cornerstone of most successful businesses. Today, customer service goes beyond the call center. With mobile purchases on the rise, excellent mobile customer service is becoming more important.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision. Goal 1: Deliver on today’s customer expectations. GM recognized that customers are increasingly turning to social channels for customer service, and established a response …

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Sure, your customer service agents need to be able to switch seamlessly from chat to voice and have all customer information in one easily accessible location. But omnichannel was always supposed to unify the customer journey, too. ByNext, and Instacart are using this simple focus on customer experience to drive big wins.

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UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Sure, your customer service agents need to be able to switch seamlessly from chat to voice and have all customer information in one easily accessible location. But omnichannel was always supposed to unify the customer journey, too. ByNext, and Instacart are using this simple focus on customer experience to drive big wins.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Mobile apps are an important part of the emerging customer service landscape. In results that are probably no surprise, a recent Compuware study found that customers have little tolerance for glitchy or unstable mobile apps. Don’t dither getting there. But by all means, ensure they are ready for prime time.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels. 2% of organizations, as of 2013, had adequate technologies and processes in place to provide a consistent customer experience across …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MAY 19, 2014

Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels. 2% of organizations, as of 2013, had adequate technologies and processes in place to provide a consistent customer experience across …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

GM, America’s largest automobile manufacturer, has more than 17 million social brand mentions and engages in more than 400,000 customer care conversations each year. GM set (and met) two aggressive goals to support their customer-centric vision.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? Here are some time-tested tips: If your organization messed up, acknowledge it in a sincere way—and in plain language.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

When customers are clearly upset? How often as a customer do you see or hear the scripted words, “We regret any inconvenience this may have caused”?) How equipped are your agents for those situations when something is going wrong? As writing …

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Brad Cleveland Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Source: Forrester, 2015 report) 71% of in–store shoppers who use smartphones for research say their device has become more important to their in-store experience. Retailers reported that sales via smartphones grew an average of 87% in 2014.

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