July, 2023

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Unlock the power of customer feedback analysis in 2023

BirdEye

Barclays has shown that 85% of small and medium-sized businesses say online customer feedback has benefited them. Further, Barclay estimates that optimizing for the feedback economy could yield a $3.2 billion opportunity in the next decade in the UK alone. All these prove why businesses need to focus more on customer feedback analysis to unlock more opportunities.

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The Secret to Data-Driven Customer Support Success

Team Support

The data collected in your customer support department does not begin and end with customer support personnel. The benefits of the data collected here touches every other aspect of your business including hiring, product support, marketing strategy, and more. Your customer data is an incredibly rich source of information, particularly if your communication channels are optimized for customer use.

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Let Data Storytelling Boost the Impact of Your Research

Alida

Discover the power of storytelling in maximizing the business impact of customer insights. Learn how to craft compelling research debriefs.

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What is VOC Analytics and What Are its Benefits

Helpware

Listening to the voice of the customer is crucial. Detailed VOC analytics will improve customer experience and give you a leg up on the competition.

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Your Expert Guide to CX Orchestration & Enhancing Customer Journeys

Speaker: Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor at Medallia

Join Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor, in this new webinar that will focus on: Understanding CX Orchestration Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of what CX orchestration is, its significance in the customer experience landscape, and how it plays a crucial role in shaping customer journeys. This includes the key concepts, strategies, and best practices involved in CX orchestration. 🔑 Connection to Customer Journey Maps: How to effectively integrate customer journey mapping into the

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Counting What Counts: Pitfalls of Service Metrics in Customer Service

Brad Cleveland Blog

In the 1960s, as mainframe computers were entering the business world and inspiring much awe, sociologist William Bruce Cameron observed that wouldn’t it be nice if everything could be represented in numbers and run through an IBM machine? But he warned, “Not everything that counts … Continue reading → The post Counting What Counts: Pitfalls of Service Metrics in Customer Service appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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On-Site vs Virtual Procurement: The Best Way to Find Your Contact Center Outsourcer

BlueOcean

It seems so long ago now that Lockdown Life has faded into some barely-remembered bad dream, but the global changes it triggered are still top of mind, especially the ongoing dialogue/debate about the relative merits of work-at-home versus work-in-office. 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.

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How to Overcome Objections and Win Support for New Customer Experience (CX) Initiatives

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

How to Overcome Objections and Win Support for New Customer Experience (CX) Initiatives 9AM on Thursday, 7/13 Register Here In today’s uncertain business environment, some leaders are hesitant to invest in customer experience (CX) initiatives. But what if the decision-makers in your organization understood their top objections are actually reasons to support CX?

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How To Build A Customer Community And Improve CX

Alida

Community is a feedback collection method built on trust. There are four reasons you might consider building one: deeper access, stronger engagement, faster time to insights, and centralized customer experience.

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Right-to-Repair and AI: Empowering Consumers and Supporting Companies

TechSee

Introduction The right-to-repair movement has gained significant momentum in recent years, giving consumers the ability, and resources needed to repair their electronics and devices themselves rather than relying solely on authorized repair centers. This movement aims to promote sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and consumer empowerment. Alongside this, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology have revolutionized support centers, field service, and self-servi

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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A customer complaint is a gift.

Bill Quiseng

QUI QUOTE: A customer complaint is a gift. Take the perspective that your customers complain because they want to help your business. Otherwise, they would say nothing and walk away, intent on never returning. A customer may not always be right. But they are always your customer. Do whatever it takes to make them feel right. Listen and allow the customer to vent.

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Can You Count on ChatGPT Customer Experience Survey Questions?

InMoment XI

It seems like the internet is full of ChatGPT “hacks” these days. We are all inundated by articles and webinars that start with “How to Use ChatGPT to…” I have also had way too many conversations with my Gen-Z son and millennial colleagues about how they use the tool to make everyday tasks go by more quickly. And I wouldn’t be the true customer experience nerd that I am if I didn’t ask: “Could we customer experience (CX) professionals leverage ChatGPT customer experience survey questions?

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Championing the Championship: Outsourced Customer Care for a National Sports Association [A Case Study]

BlueOcean

Every year, this national sports association holds their annual pro championships. However, along with everything else in the world, the pandemic forced them to cancel the 2020 event. In 2021, the championship went forward but with many restrictions. By 2022, fans were starved for action. As a result, record numbers of attendees and, consequently, record-high inbound customer service volume were projected for the 2022 championships.

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Reinvigorate Your Customer Experience Plan: A Mid-Year Review and Refocus for CX Professionals

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

In this webinar replay, you’ll discover: How to tell if your CX goals were reasonable and set up properly to achieve success 5 questions you can use to ensure that other leaders within your organization understand – and appreciate – what you’re trying to accomplish An easier way to ensure that everyone in your organization understands CX – and buys into their unique role in delivering excellence Whether you’re gathering the right feedback for the goals you’re trying to achieve

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7th Annual CX Report by The Northridge Group Uncovers Priority Training Focus

JUST RELEASED! New research reveals 92% of business leaders would like to provide additional training to their customer service representatives. Soft skills training stands out as a priority area of investment and/or improvement. Check out The Northridge Group’s latest CX research report —the 7th annual CX survey of 1,000 customers and 250 business executives—to see additional statistics as well as insights that businesses can use to benchmark their customer service and improve the overall exper

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The Role of Human Interaction in a Digital-First World with Tom Martin

ShepHyken

Top Takeaways: In the age of advanced technology, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritize the overall customer experience. While chatbots and digital solutions are valuable, human-to-human interactions still plays a vital role, especially when technology falls short. Understanding and predicting customer needs are key to effective customer engagement.

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Is the Chief Experience Officer a Worthwhile Addition to the C-Suite?

Retently

How do you approach customer happiness in your company? Do you simply rely on the generic “the customer is always right” speech, or do you have a customer-centric culture in place that’s overseen by a professional who understands how customers think and feel, and who knows how to get that point of view across to other employees too? The second approach definitely sounds more complex, expensive and demanding in terms of effort.

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How to Prevent This Catastrophic Error So Many Are Making With AI

Beyond Philosophy

Organizations are making a common mistake with AI. From a strategic standpoint, organizations are losing opportunities to improve their ability to enhance their Customer Experiences with this impressive and impactful technology and, well,…building them wrong. Changing the strategy could create a significant competitive advantage. For example, a large telecom company designed an AI system to identify customer churn.

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The Role Of Employee Self-Service In Workforce Management

Playvox

When thinking about workforce management (WFM), often people think of forecasting and scheduling. However, some of the quickest ROI can come from the employee self-service (ESS) aspects of a WFM solution. Much of a team leader’s time is taken away from their key role of providing coaching and development to their people when they have to get involved in manual, immediate, repetitive, and cumbersome tasks like leave approval and shift swaps.

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When Customers Win, You Win: How to Deliver Value That Transforms Your Customer Experience

Speaker: Donna Weber - Customer Onboarding Expert

Customer onboarding is so much more than going live with your product and driving adoption. The truth is, onboarding is the most important part of the customer journey. When you set positive first impressions, establish trusting relationships, and quickly deliver meaningful outcomes, you create customers for life. Invest an hour with Donna Weber to learn why your customer onboarding is critical to your success.

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Driving Business Growth through AI in Outsourcing

Magellan Solutions

AI-powered outsourcing solutions have become crucial for driving growth and shaping traditional outsourcing processes. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in outsourcing has become a game-changer for businesses as technology develops. It enables enterprises to improve efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and allocate resources. Companies can step up their game by adopting AI in outsourcing.

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[Linkedin Learning] Customer Experience (CX) Foundations

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) Jeannie Walters outlines foundational skills in key CX areas, like how to: identify your organization’s strategic vision for your customers; leverage tools, best practices, and techniques to deliver on your CX vision; achieve competitive advantage with superior customer experience. Disclosure: This item uses an affiliate link to Linkedin Learning.

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Will AI Make Us Dumb??

ShepHyken

I was just at an industry conference focusing on AI (Artificial Intelligence). Someone commented, “AI is going to make us stupid.” Elaborating on that statement, the commenter’s reasoning was that it takes thinking and problem-solving out of the process. We will be given the answer and won’t have to know anything else. I can see his point, but there is another way of looking at this.

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The Benefits of Implementing Net Promoter Score in Small Businesses

Retently

From GE to Apple, many of the world’s biggest companies use Net Promoter Score ® to measure and track customer sentiment. Most swear by NPS® as the most accurate and effective means to measure loyalty and satisfaction among customers. But what if you’re not one of the world’s largest companies? What value can NPS provide for your much smaller, more hands-on business?

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How Government Services Can Provide Better Citizen Satisfaction & Experience

Attention government agencies and BPO partners! CXperts is your go-to solution for improving citizen experience. Our omnichannel and digital contact center solutions are designed to supply superior CX, reducing costs and maximizing efficiency. Plus, we are a Minority Owned Business (MBE). With our certifications, we are the perfect partner to help government agencies meet their CX goals and fulfill federal deal requirements.

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Future-Proofing Your Business with Unstoppable CX Leadership and Innovation

Doing CX Right

Victoria Pelletier, a corporate leader known as "the turnaround queen," and Stacy Sherman discuss practical strategies to elevate customer experiences, engage teams, and drive business growth through unstoppable CX leadership. The post Future-Proofing Your Business with Unstoppable CX Leadership and Innovation appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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How to Measure Contact Center Agent Productivity and Five Ways to Boost It

Playvox

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. During the best of economic times, it’s a smart business practice. But with economic uncertainty, it’s a must — along with controlling costs. To ensure your contact center agents spend a vast majority of their time with customers resolving issues and as little time as possible on administrative tasks and after-call work, agents need the right kind of tools, processes,

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A Day In The Life Of A Gen Z Service Agent: Why AI Is Causing A Customer Service Revolution

Kustomer

The workforce is rapidly changing. According to Zurich , Gen Z is expected to make up nearly 30% of the workforce by 2025. As CMO of Kustomer, I have shadowed many customer service agents, doing hundreds of ride-alongs and stakeholder interviews, many of them with individuals from this rising generation. What I’ve noticed is that Gen Z does things differently, and they expect their work life to be like the rest of their life – supported by technology and AI.

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Product Engagement: The Most Important Metric You Aren’t Tracking For Your Business

kommunicate

Last Updated on July 28, 2023 Product engagement acts as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and loyalty in any business. It shows how deeply users interact with your product, highlighting their level of interest, adoption, and ongoing value. Without tracking your product engagement, you’re essentially flying blind. As a Founder/CEO, you can’t answer the [.

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The Ultimate CX Solution: Combining Software + Service

In today's competitive business landscape, customer experience (CX) has emerged as a critical differentiator. Companies are increasingly investing in CX services to optimize customer satisfaction, drive customer loyalty, and ultimately, enhance their bottom line. Traditionally, businesses have had to choose between a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) approach or a full-service model, where an agency handles the entire CX program.