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Beyond Deliverables: How AI and Customer Centric Strategies Are Redefining Professional Services

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Introduction In professional services, the stakes are high, and the margin for error is razor-thin. A single misstep—be it an overlooked deadline or a missed client update—can strain, or even sever, client relationships. But imagine transforming each client engagement into an indispensable experience that not only meets but anticipates and exceeds client expectations.

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[Experience Action Podcast] So Many Improvements! Where to Start?

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

How do you prioritize customer experience improvements in a way that truly makes an impact? Discover the answer as an insightful question from Allison Shapira (www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshapira/) sets the stage for an engaging exploration into aligning customer experience enhancements with your organization’s core goals. By mapping out the customer journey, we uncover the pain points and opportunities that matter most, using a combination of customer feedback and operational data to guide

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Top Ecommerce Growth Strategy Tips to Skyrocket Your Sales

Retently

Table of Contents Key Takeaways Why Ecommerce Growth Strategies Are Essential 1. Analyzing Market Trends and Customer Behavior 2. Personalizing the Customer Journey 3. Expanding Revenue Channels 4. Optimizing Conversion Rates 5. Building Customer Loyalty for Retention 6. Boosting SEO and PPC Efforts 7. Leveraging Social Media and Influencer Marketing 8.

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The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience.

Bill Quiseng

English writer Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. Because nobody can remember Number Four. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

ShepHyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. I recently wrote an article that included 14 customer service and CX metrics that CX leaders should consider, and today, I’m going to cover three of them that anyone who has any interaction with a customer, whether in sales, support or just might happen to answer a customer’s call, should pay attention t

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CX University Partners with CRM Middle East to Launch First-Ever Online Customer Experience Training in Arabic

CX University

CX University (CXU), a leading provider of online Customer Experience (CX) education, has partnered with CRM Middle East to introduce the first comprehensive online CX certification program delivered entirely in Arabic. This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for specialized CX skills in the Middle East region. Set to launch towards the end of 2024, the program will offer a comprehensive curriculum covering essential CX concepts, strategies, and best practices tailored to the uniqu

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Your Customer Service Isn’t Great (but it could be)

Northridge Group

Is your customer experience good? Maybe even great? Are you sure? In a recent poll, more than 70% of CX leaders said they expect AI agents to be an extension of their brand’s identity, reflecting its values and voice (Zendesk). In that same study, leaders said they believe generative AI will provide warmth and […] The post Your Customer Service Isn’t Great (but it could be) first appeared on Northridge Group.

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Birdeye View 2024: AI innovation at its finest

BirdEye

Keeping customer experiences consistent across multiple business locations can be tough. Every location has its own problems, making it difficult to maintain a strong brand image and keep customers happy. That’s where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in as a game-changer. AI adoption is skyrocketing, with 72% of organizations now using AI, up from 50% last year.

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Customer LLMs: Adapting Large Language Models (LLMs) for Customer Engagement with Interaction Data

Blueshift

By harnessing the power of interaction data, companies can create more tailored, meaningful experiences that resonate with their audience. This blog will explore how adapting LLMs using customer behavior insights can elevate engagement, boost satisfaction, and drive growth.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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How to Develop Good Rapport in Customer Service

CSM Magazine

Building strong rapport with customers is crucial for any business, as it promotes loyalty and satisfaction, and can be a differentiating factor in today’s competitive market. For customer service professionals, rapport is the bridge that connects empathetic communication with successful resolutions, fostering positive experiences that can last a lifetime.

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The Symbiosis of Algorithms, CX and Experimentation: Redefining Tech and Biotech B2B Design

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The companies that thrive today aren’t just adopting AI; they’re embedding it into their DNA to design groundbreaking technologies and solutions that deliver unmatched value to customers. From healthcare breakthroughs to cutting-edge industrial systems, algorithmic experimentation empowers organizations to test, iterate, and refine their approaches rapidly, driving faster innovation and reduced risk.

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[Experience Action Podcast] CX Pulse Check – August 2024

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Ready for another CX Pulse Check? Special Co-host David Avrin joins Jeannie Walters on Experience Action to highlight current events and innovations in customer experience (CX) and discuss their impact for CX leaders. What would our world look like if businesses prioritized protecting their service workers from abusive customers? First, we navigate a cultural revolution in Japan, where companies are redefining traditional norms to support their employees.

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Benefits of Virtual Fitting Rooms for Ecommerce CX

Retently

Shopping online is more than just convenient – it’s the new normal. But as ecommerce grows, so do customer expectations. Today’s shoppers aren’t just looking for products; they’re looking for experiences. A seamless, personalized, and engaging buyer journey is the difference between a one-time shopper and a loyal customer. This is why Customer Experience has become the heart of online retail success.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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You can’t satisfy customers with disengaged employees. Start there. CARE for your people first. 

Bill Quiseng

QUI TAKEAWAY: You can’t satisfy customers with disengaged employees. Start there. CARE for your people first. COMMUNICATE openly, interactively, frequently, and continuously any information your people need and want to know. Listen empathetically to their concerns, questions, and complaints. Express compassion and encouragement. APPRECIATE your people’s roles and responsibilities.

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Six Ways to Create Your Brand’s Experience Personality

ShepHyken

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ? How to Create an Experience Personality I want to take it a step further this week.

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Building Rapport In Sales Is An Essential Selling Skill – Here’s Why

Integrity Solutions

Building rapport in sales is essential for establishing trust and fostering long-term relationships with clients. While technology has made it easier than ever for buyers to access information, B2B buyers in particular are looking for insights and advice from a salesperson they can trust and who they believe has their best interests in mind to help them make good decisions.

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Introducing the Clarivate Academic AI Platform

Clarivate

We have released the first version of the Clarivate Academic AI Platform, serving our suite of AI-powered Research Assistants. Discover how it is going to help address the needs of students, researchers and librarians for trusted AI. At Clarivate TM , we understand the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the academic realm and the imperative to introduce AI thoughtfully and responsibly into research, teaching and learning environments.

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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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The Importance of Involving Leadership Teams in Workforce Planning

Northridge Group

Whether you are a blue chip, mid cap or small company, workforce planning has never been more critical. This is especially true with the boon of AI integration and leveraging more automation technology to manage labor demands. WFM processes, positioning within the business, empowerment and data alignment is more important than ever before. Siloed and […] The post The Importance of Involving Leadership Teams in Workforce Planning first appeared on Northridge Group.

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Your 24/7 silent salesperson: Google business reviews

BirdEye

Ever wondered how your business can reach potential customers even when you’re asleep? Or how can you get honest feedback from your customers without asking directly? The answer might surprise you: it’s Google reviews for business. Think of Google business reviews as your 24/7 silent salesperson, working tirelessly to promote your business and attract new customers.

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CDP Spotlight: 7 Key Takeaways From Industry Experts

Blueshift

Customer data plays a pivotal role, yet it often remains inaccessible to marketers. When harnessed by savvy marketers, this goldmine of data becomes the driving force behind personalized, engaging customer experiences. Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) are designed to tackle this challenge head-on by seamlessly unifying and making customer data accessible for marketers.

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10 Tips for Better Customer Service in Real Estate

CSM Magazine

In the competitive world of real estate, exceptional customer service can be the key differentiator that sets you apart from the competition. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, clients seek agents who are not only knowledgeable but also responsive, attentive, and approachable. Let’s explore ten valuable tips that can elevate your customer service game and help build lasting relationships with your clients according to Verde Trader.

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Revolutionizing Contact Centers: Next-Gen Tech for Enhanced CX

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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Stuck in an Outdated CX Framework? Here’s Why You’re Missing Out on Real Results

eglobalis

Originally posted at [link] Introduction In the realm of business-to-business (B2B) interactions, customer experience (CX) is often approached through standardized frameworks and prescriptive methodologies, frequently rooted in models from major industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and others. While these established tools offer foundational guidance and structure, they may fall short in capturing the unique essence, “personality,” and competitive edge of individual companies.

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2024 Retail and eCommerce Marketing Trends to Watch

Braze

Find out the top 2024 retail and eCommerce marketing trends to watch, according to the latest analysis from the fourth-annual Braze Global Customer Engagement Review.

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Streamlining Feedback With Email Signature Surveys

Retently

Imagine transforming every email you send into an instant feedback opportunity. That’s exactly what email signature surveys can do! Without adding any extra steps or disrupting your recipient’s flow, you can gather real-time insights with every interaction. As email continues to be a major touchpoint for customer engagement – set to grow into a $17.9 billion market by 2027 – this simple addition to your signature could be your key to unlocking deeper insights into customer sentiment.

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The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Deliver the World’s Best Customer Experience

Bill Quiseng

The “World’s Best” experience is not as “the world” sees it, but as one customer personally FEELS it. Customers pay for their experience. And they seek the best value in their experience for the price you are asking them to pay. So, a person living in Detroit, MI who has a five-figure salary feels the best value isn’t a luxury plane to the Alps, but rather a four-hour drive UpNorth to Boyne Mountain.

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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.