BlueOcean

MAY 5, 2023

We’ve said it before and we’re not afraid to repeat it until the cows come home: using a boilerplate RFP in the process to find a new customer care outsourcer is a quick road to failure. You’re looking for a strategic partner who will interface with your customers day in and day out. That requires a custom RFP. And in the wake of the pandemic, that RFP also needs to be tailored to address the ways in which our world, industry, and business has shifted.

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TechSee

MAY 4, 2023

As we enter the next season of 2023, the field service industry is witnessing a significant shift towards the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address various customer-facing needs. The potential of AI is enormous, ranging from predicting equipment issues to optimizing technician scheduling, among other applications. One of the subsets of AI, machine learning, has lately emerged as a branch that goes beyond the core capabilities of AI.

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InMoment XI

MAY 4, 2023

Read a blog by Phil Sager, Expert Partner and Daniel Moellerhenn, Expert Partner, Bain & Company, speakers at the XI Forum in Cologne on June 13 & 14 Reports of record inflation, ongoing labor constraints, rising capital costs, and other macro trends are ongoing and have compounded in unique ways. As in previous cycles of historical uncertainty and downturns, these increased headwinds across the globe mean customers and companies are behaving differently.

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Bill Quiseng

MAY 3, 2023

Business leaders are happy because customers were satisfied with their product or service. But that’s not good enough. Satisfied customers feel that their experience was good, not better, just average. Nobody raves about average. And satisfied customers will not return as soon as they find an experience that is better or a price that is less expensive.

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Retently

MAY 2, 2023

The key to success for SaaS companies lies in prioritizing the positive experience of their clients through a customer-centric approach. While there are many ways to do that, measuring satisfaction levels and actively seeking relevant feedback is critical to improving customer journeys. Without a strong focus on these aspects, SaaS companies risk falling behind the competition and losing valuable customers.

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InMoment XI

MAY 3, 2023

When it comes to starting a customer experience (CX) program, the right vendor (and solution) can make all the difference. Choosing the right vendor for your CX program can be a critical decision, as it can have a significant impact on the outcome of your program. The right vendor will not only provide the necessary tools and technology, but also bring valuable expertise and experience to the table.

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BirdEye

MAY 3, 2023

The choice of the right marketing channel can make or break a campaign. A lot of time, money, and valuable resources go into designing and executing each campaign. Choosing the most effective marketing channel can make sure that your efforts bring results. This blog post deals with everything you need to know to leverage the right channels and boost your business revenue.

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ChurnZero

MAY 4, 2023

There’s a closely held growth secret among large B2B professional services firms, like consultants, accountants and law firms, that Customer Success Managers (CSMs) might appreciate: The more relationships a client has across a firm, the lower that client’s flight risk. Multiple relationships benefit clients and service providers since they get to know each other on a deeper business level.

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C3Centricity

MAY 2, 2023

The business world has significantly shifted in recent years, and I, for one, am excited to see so many companies adopting a customer-first strategy. However, like any strategy, a customer-first approach has pros and cons. Therefore I thought it would be helpful to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of a customer-first plan. Advantages of a Customer-First Strategy If you regularly read my posts, you will know that I’m passionate about companies adopting and improving their cust

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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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InMoment XI

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, delivering exceptional customer experience (CX) is essential for any organization to remain relevant and successful. However, many businesses struggle to find success with their CX program because of organizational silos. What Are Organizational Silos? The term “organizational silos” refers to the condition in which different teams or departments within a company operate in complete isolation from one another.

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Reference Culture Touchpoint Customer Centricity 260

BirdEye

MAY 1, 2023

Making the most of customer reviews to boost your brand awareness, sales, and earning potential is key. It’s essential to not only gather this valuable feedback but also understand how to harness its power. In this blog post, we’ll teach you ways to request reviews, use them to attract more customers, and professionally handle any negative reviews.

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Integrity Solutions

MAY 1, 2023

Many of our important decisions in life are influenced by both emotional and rational attributes, and often, the pull of the emotional is what rules the day. This simple truth goes a long way toward explaining why it takes more than just intellect and know-how to be a high-performing salesperson. As Daniel Goleman noted in his groundbreaking book , “Emotional Intelligence,” research shows that up to 90% of performance effectiveness is due to emotional savvy rather than technical know

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 4, 2023

Several readers and listeners of the podcast have reached out to me recently, asking for advice on how to start a consultancy. After over two decades with my global Customer Experience consultancy, it occurred to me that I have a lot of advice on the topic, which I boiled down into the 10 rules for building a successful consultancy. So, let’s look at the rules first and then dive deeper into what I mean by them. 10 Rules for Building a Successful Consultancy Be brave and be committed.

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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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The DiJulius Group

MAY 1, 2023

Every so often I like to discuss several related topics under one umbrella. The underlying theme here is the power each member of every organization has to offer its customers either a true secret service company experience, where the customer journey has an almost magical flow or one that causes the customer to ultimately jump. Read Full Article The post Of CEOs, Mice & Men: Great Leadership Leads To A Great Customer Experience appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Leadership Customer Experience Customer Journey Article 118

BirdEye

MAY 4, 2023

There are some listing and review sites out there that can have a significant impact on your business. And if you’re in the home improvement sector, Houzz reviews should definitely be on your priority list. Home professionals represented on Houzz with positive customer reviews tend to have more credibility with potential customers. Moreover, developing a strategy to tap into the lead-generating power Houzz has to offer can boost your business in a big way.

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Social Media 2009 Magazine Feedback 96

IntouchInsight

MAY 4, 2023

Whether you’re launching a new mystery shopping program or improving an existing one, third party mystery shopping providers, aka MSPs, are a big help. A professional mystery shopping company not only manages the execution of your program, but is also an objective partner.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

Top Takeaways: Brands sometimes invest more in products and in how their retail stores look without focusing on the experience. No matter how nice the brick-and-mortar store is, if your employees are not trained to properly welcome and pay attention to your customers, they will leave and buy from your competitors, go or online, where it is faster and more accessible.

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Culture Retail Customer Service Employee Experience 64

Speaker: Liran Meir Frenkel, Performance Management and RPA Sr Product Marketing Manager at NICE; Harpreet Makan, Practice Director at Everest Group; & Santhosh Kumar, Practice Director at Everest Group

As contact centers navigate the challenges of delivering excellence within budget constraints and adapting to evolving employee expectations, optimizing agent tasks becomes crucial. Discover a holistic approach across three pillars - people, process, and technology - that is essential to excel in this dynamic landscape, and explore how next-gen technologies such as generative AI, performance analytics, and process intelligence play a pivotal role in transforming contact centers into advanced CX

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One Millimeter Mindset

MAY 3, 2023

Quality time is mission critical to project success. Is the time you spend with colleagues and clients really high quality time? Or do you (and they) feel short-changed at the end of meetings? What quality is missing from your interactions? Alternatively, what topics are avoided, instead of introduced and, yes, even debated? Even if you are reviewing spec sheets or project templates, everyone’s time is important.

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BirdEye

MAY 5, 2023

How well you reach your customers to pitch your products depends on how effective your advertising is. If you had a never ending budget, you’d run ads everywhere, all the time. But if you’re like most small and medium-sized businesses, ad budgets don’t grow on trees. And it means you have to get selective about how, when, and where you advertise your business.

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Advertising 2023 Automotive Retail 98

IntouchInsight

MAY 1, 2023

From Consumer Trend Reports to the Annual Drive-Thru Study , Intouch Insight has been a trusted source of customer experience data for years. Now, in 2023, we're launching a new annual report - Emerging Experiences. In this series, we will examine some of the most impactful trends shaping customer experiences today.

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2023 Consumers Insights Customer Experience 107

Steve DiGioia

MAY 1, 2023

It’s the age-old mantra: “ Provide great service and customers will come.” But is that really true? In this article, we’ll explore why relying solely on great service is actually a trap that could lead to the downfall of your business. Here are 4 Reasons Why Great Service is a Trap That Will Ruin Your Business Great Service is Expected Customers expect a certain level of service when they interact with any business.

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Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty Innovation 64

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MyCustomer

MAY 5, 2023

Download this Whitepaper Lead goal 0 TM Form Not a TM Form Internal or External External Disable T&Cs requirement Email intro text Thank you for downloading our resource. Download this guide to learn more about the behavioural problems that blight businesses and damage customer loyalty - and how to address this.

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BirdEye

MAY 3, 2023

If you wanted to run a marathon, you wouldn’t start your training with a 20-mile run. Instead, you would break down your goal into smaller pieces, such as shorter distances and cross-training. In the same way, achieving critical business outcomes requires a series of short-term goals that build upon each other. Marketing objectives are actions that’ll help you achieve your marketing goals.

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Marketing Social Media Net Promoter Score Measurement 98

Middlesex Consulting

MAY 1, 2023

Customer Quiet Quitting Customers are not obligated to spend more money with you after their initial purchase unless they purchase something under a special agreement. However, you know that they will eventually need support, replacement parts, software upgrades, training, consumables, and on-site service work. You should be concerned if your company has not heard from […] The post Quiet Quitting Is Not Just for Employees — Customers Are Doing It Too appeared first on Middlesex Consulting.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 29, 2023

If you have been listening to us for a while now, you probably know about our “I’m in a Pickle” podcasts and the “5 Rules” series. If so, and you’re a fan, today is your lucky day because this podcast is a mash-up of both series. Not only that, but we also added in 5 more bonus rules for 100% more rules. It seems that quite a few people in our audience have a pickle.

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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.

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