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Industries Which Have Had a Big Impact on Online Customer Services

CSM Magazine

Customer service has always been an essential factor for businesses in every industry, but it’s now more vital than ever before. The accessibility to a broader range of competitors online has meant that in order to succeed, your customer service really needs to stand out. With sites such as Trustpilot offering the ability for customers to leave feedback and reviews , delivering poor service in the modern world has consequences.

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Racing Against Time: Achieving a 96% On-Time Success Rate in a 120-Minute Delivery Window in the Midst of a Pandemic

BlueOcean

A Case Study in Strategic Partnership. We’ve partnered closely with this multinational network technology corporation for many years, providing end-to-end order management support and customer success enablement. We enjoy the freedom they grant us in being able to creatively take on new challenges and goals. Read on to discover how we: Achieved a 96% success rate of a two-hour delivery window.

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The CX stakes are rising in financial services and insurance

Talkdesk

As revealed in a new report by Talkdesk Research, customer loyalty is on the line at every touchpoint. Customer experience (CX) is the differentiator for businesses in all industries. CX stakes are rising, and customers have the power to vote with their wallets. Financial services and insurance institutions are left to balance delivery against customer expectations with the challenge of multiple legacy applications and new digital touchpoints.

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Top 10 Most Annoying Telephone Mistakes

CSM Magazine

Customer service expert Jeff Mowatt has created a list of Top 10 telephone turnoffs to avoid – or risk alienating your colleagues and clients. Like you, there are times in my work when emails and texts aren’t efficient and I actually need to phone someone and have a real conversation. I’ve made literally thousands of calls over the years and – since I pay particular attention to customer communication – I’ve created a list of Top 10 Telephone Turnoffs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Who Are Your Business Case Heroes And Heroines?

One Millimeter Mindset

Who are the business case heroes and heroines you leverage when working with colleagues and clients? Consider that every business case you create includes a cast of characters you either include or exclude. Possibly because you never even considered these people as part of your story. Or, if there is going to be a hero or heroine, and it is not your products or services, then, voila!

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7 Examples of What Businesses Can Achieve with Better Natural Language Processing

UJET

Natural language processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning algorithms to help computers understand natural human language—not just what people are saying but also what they mean when they say it. There are examples of NLP in nearly every customer service process powered by AI. Companies at the forefront of customer experience solve some of the most frustrating human-software interactions and stay ahead of today’s customer expectations by applying advanced

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The Power of Connection with Sioban Massiah

Kustomer

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Sioban Massiah from Twitter to discuss the Power of Connection and how to retain customer loyalty. Learn how Sioban connects with customers by listening to the podcast below. Growing Your Connection to Retain Business. Partner Experience Manager at Twitter , Sioban Massiah, has quite the diverse background in customer advocacy and support.

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7 Examples of What Businesses Can Achieve with Better Natural Language Processing

UJET

Natural language processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning algorithms to help computers understand natural human language—not just what people are saying but also what they mean when they say it. There are examples of NLP in nearly every customer service process powered by AI. Companies at the forefront of customer experience solve some of the most frustrating human-software interactions and stay ahead of today’s customer expectations by applying advanced

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Instantly regain control of a conversation and de-escalate using this technique

Myra Golden

When customers are venting, they’re stuck in the right side of the brain. We’ve talked about the right emotional brain and the Communication Chain. Here’s a tactic you can use to move on. Ask your customer three closed-ended questions back-to-back. Closed-ended questions are questions that can be answered in one word: “Do you like Italian food?” is a closed-ended question.

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The 2023 Verint Experience Index: Retail

Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper

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WATCH NOW: Planning for Customer Experience (CX) in 2021 | PeopleMetrics LIVE!

PeopleMetrics

Planning for Customer Experience (CX) in 2021. What can you do NOW to get your CX program ready for 2021. What are the key touchpoints you must measure in 2021? How has COVID-19 changed the way we measure customer experience (CX)? In this edition of PeopleMetrics LIVE!, we provided some practical tips and guidance for what you and your team should be planning for NOW in order to deliver the best possible customer experience (CX) in 2021.

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Beyond the 1:1 Interview: Involved, Engaged Remote Moderated Research

dscout People Nerds

Here are some advantages you may not have considered, some methodologies you might not have tried, and some best practices you should lean on, when advancing your remote moderated research practice.

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What Is Version Control?

Ecrion

What Is Version Control? | How It Works | Who Can Benefit from It? |. What to Look for in Version Control Software. Having a solid IT infrastructure is essential when it comes to facilitating the long-term success of your business. A large component of this includes implementing proper version control software, but not every entrepreneur understands what this involves.

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The CX stakes are rising in financial services and insurance

Talkdesk

As revealed in a new report by Talkdesk Research, customer loyalty is on the line at every touchpoint. Customer experience (CX) is the differentiator for businesses in all industries. CX stakes are rising, and customers have the power to vote with their wallets. Financial services and insurance institutions are left to balance delivery against customer expectations with the challenge of multiple legacy applications and new digital touchpoints.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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Product Experience Trends And Tactics In 2021

SurveySparrow

Based on a research from PWC, 86% of customers are willing to pay a premium for a better shopping experience. That’s why companies these days care deeply about the product experience for their customers. They know that no matter how wonderful a product they have built, if it doesn’t provide a great experience for the customer, then there is a lot to worry.

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Please! Experience Your Customer’s Experience!

Innovative CX

“Terrified. Mortified. Petrified. Stupefied”, so said Russel Crowe’s character, John Nash, in the movie, A Beautiful Mind. And so, I am (am I)! Here’s a sampling of my recent experiences with a broad range of companies across a wide range of industries (consumer goods; automobiles; business services; big box retailers; online marketers; financial services): · Mobile applications that have constant chat window pop-ups that impede your ability to complete an order?

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4 Simple Ways to Strengthen Communication with Customers

Call Experts

Communication is a pillar of success in business. If you cannot communicate effectively, you will lose essential customers and never acquire new customers who can change your business. Poor communication fosters negative customer experiences, misinformed decision-making, unorganized processes for your team, and always frustrates customers. Protect your brand and prioritize communication with your customers and team. .

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November Atlas Highlights

Lithium

Hello, to all of our Atlas members! We’re announcing our 2020 Autumn Launch to help our customers develop this important form of connection with their own customers. Our newest innovations will help brands improve their community management, team collaboration, and customer engagement processes. Read the highlights of Khoros innovation here! Our virtual assistant, Maia , has been busy learning new ways to enhance your Khoros experience.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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4 Secrets To Improving CX That Will Transform Your Business

CSM Practice

Improving CX customer service is a challenge for many companies, and the number of organizations that are doing this is growing daily. Many people think that it’s not worth the effort to improve customer service or too hard to do it. The truth is that enhancing CX customer service can change the way your business operates and how well your customer relations operate.

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User Onboarding Strategies To Develop An Effective Retention Strategy

Gainsight

Growth teams manage reducing churn and improving retention. To solve this, they may allocate budget on win-back campaigns or promotions with the hope of luring customers back. These campaigns often yield low engagement and conversion rates because the customer experience leading up to churn is more lasting than a price discount, especially after a poor product or service experience.

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Episode 17: 2020 “In” Review

C Space

Episode 17. 2020 “In” Review. We look inside ourselves for what breaks through. 2020 “In” Review. In March of 2020, we launched “Customer, Now” as an exploration with 504 people in China, Germany, India, Japan, UK and the US, to understand how people’s lives are changing amidst the new realities thrust upon us in 2020. As a study of humanity, COVID-19 created the context of the world’s biggest deprivation study – having forced people everywhere to spend time without.

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Experience TV Episode 4: CX in Our Cities Featuring City of LA and Timetrade

Oracle

Welcome to Experience TV, a LIVE show on social channels about the economic revolution we’re living through, the Experience Economy, where brands compete on the quality of their customer experiences. Here on SmarterCX, you’ll find the replay of each episode and all resources mentioned within. Follow me, Katie Martell, on Twitter , LinkedIn , or the show’s Facebook page to catch future episodes.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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2021: The High Street Lives on 

CSM Magazine

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. With restrictions still in place, the high street has undoubtedly taken a hit. In fact, footfall is still low with data from Springboard revealing that during the first week of December numbers were still 41% below last year’s figures.

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“Players Who Feel Safe Are More Likely to Stay With A Sole Operator For Longer”

Optimove

The interactions that gaming operators have with their players have a tremendous effect on the players’ likelihood of either adopting healthy habits or developing problematic behaviors. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell where the player is headed. This is what Sally Gainsbury, a clinical phycologist, is working on solving. As the Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic director at the University of Sydney, Australia’s only university-affiliated gambling treatment and research cente

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Uncover the “missing middle” of customer experience feedback with text analytics | 6 components your TA solution needs

SMG CX

Analysis of open-ended feedback is critical in surfacing what customers are saying and why they are saying it. And an efficient text analytics solution is a crucial component to gleaning those insights you need to take informed action on customer feedback.

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2021 Predictions on the Future of Voice Technology

CSM Magazine

As we approach 2021, Michael Tansini at Speechmatics explains how automatic speech recognition can result in better conversations while offering a 360-degree view of customer interactions. Remote working has seen an operational revolution take place in workplaces across the globe. With video conferencing now the norm, many companies are missing a trick by not extracting valuable information and data from these interactions.

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The Open CCaaS Advantage Report

Over the next 12 months, what do you think will have the biggest impact on your CX automation efforts? When asked the same question, only 10% of CX leaders surveyed by Verint chose telephony. It’s no longer the engagement channel leading CCaaS conversations. The customer engagement challenges facing organizations have changed – so a new approach is needed.