Shep Hyken

JULY 19, 2021

Standing still at any point means competition, innovation, and more will eventually surpass you. To maintain retail success in 2021 retailers will need to continue optimizing their digital experience. This article includes a summary of some key points along with some stats from my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement study.

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Logicalware

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In his End of Year Message, Puzzel CEO Frederic Laziou reflects on how 2021 redefined customer engagement. As 2021 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank our customers, employees, and partners for a remarkable year. In 2021, we worked extremely hard to deliver new products and more value to our customers.

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Uniphore

JUNE 15, 2021

Customers are 10x more likely to recommend a brand whose employees can answer their questions* 91% of call center agents are likely to quit their jobs in 2021 † 41% cite stress and burnout as their reason to leave †. and the 7 Surprising CX Insights They Reveal. Innovators Rethink processes and seek new ways to improve productivity.

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Execs In The Know

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 — Global customer experience (CX) industry leader Execs In The Know (EITK) is pleased to announce the Customer Response Summit (CRS) , a virtual event taking place October 18–22, 2021. PHOENIX, Ariz., Keynote speakers include Alice Sesay Pope from Visa, Inc.,

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 7, 2021

with some creativity and a lot of data insight, retail customer experience (CX) leaders can overcome many of these holiday season challenges.?Here’s Retail CX Trends in 2021: Holiday Retail Challenges You Can Turn Into Opportunities. But CX leaders can do more for customers beyond the transaction.

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Steven Van Belleghem

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Founded in 2008, Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott is a show about innovators, entrepreneurs and the stories behind their success. Though this channel has a broader scope than mere CX, you’ll find many talks there with top marketing gurus like Gary Vaynerchuck, Brian Solis and Seth Godin. Behind the brand. Simon Sinek.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Execs In The Know recently held its Fall 2021 Customer Response Summit (CRS) event (October 18–22, 2021) featuring nearly two dozen online, virtual sessions including engaging panels, a featured case study, highly informative Shop Talks, and five powerful keynote presentations from these top brands: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Jamie Hudson.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was all about being able to see customers and deliver experiences like never before. Sugar challenged the hassles of traditional CRMs by unveiling high-definition customer experiences (HD-CX), a step beyond the traditional 360-degree customer view. 2021 is the year we let the platform do the work. We Drove Innovation.

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Shep Hyken

JULY 26, 2021

There is something here for everyone, from a small business dabbling with AI to the major brand using AI to leverage insights that drive CX. Five Contact Center Innovations That Are Reshaping Customer Service by Kendal Rodgers. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 7-26-2021 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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Execs In The Know

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In October, Execs In The Know held its Fall 2021 Customer Response Summit (CRS) event featuring nearly two dozen online, virtual sessions including engaging panels, a featured case study, highly informative Shop Talks, and five powerful keynote presentations. Dan Allen, Union Bank. Deana Perrin, Blue Shield of California. Learn More.

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The company’s revenue has increased steadily since 2016, reaching more than $502 million in 2021. As part of Zendesk’s CX Moment virtual event series , we spoke with Upwork’s Vice President of Customer Support, Brent Pliskow, about the changing needs of American businesses and the international freelance talent they hire. “On

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Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? Chip Bell, author and a customer experience expert, has taken Van Gogh’s life story and found four valuable lessons that we can all use in our CX strategy. My Comment: We close out this week’s Top Five list with an article about online CX.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 30, 2021

DMG Consulting Releases 2021-2022 Robotic Process Automation Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2021-2022 Robotic Process Automation Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2021-2022 Robotic Process Automation Product and Market Report. When: Today, 30 June 2021. MEDIA ALERT. Background: .

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DMG Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

DMG Consulting Releases 2020 – 2021 Digital Customer Service Product and Market Report. Digital-first servicing drives improved CX and brand engagement. What: Releases 2020 – 2021 Digital Customer Service Product and Market Report.

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Execs In The Know

MAY 26, 2021

May 26, 2021 — Global customer experience (CX) industry leader Execs In The Know (EITK) is pleased to announce details about their upcoming Enabling Work-From-Home Briefing — a CX-geared virtual event developed exclusively for CX leaders at end-user corporate brands. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Learn about WFH 2.0

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Aquire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This may be a factor in the Great Resignation — the trend of workers quitting their jobs en masse during 2021 — which seems to be affecting multiple sectors and industries. In a professional setting, this can be anything you do to innovate or improve your work and your team. Creativity : Experiment and innovate.

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Uniphore

JUNE 22, 2021

You’ll see what we mean when you check out the videos and comics in Jacada’s Call Center Life: 2021 Edition. Jacada's Call Center Life: 2021 Edition. 3 AI and Robotics Will Not Save Your CX AI and automation are often prescribed as key ingredients in today’s recipe for digital transformation.

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Aquire

JULY 20, 2021

Here are 21 customer service goals to focus on in 2021: . 21 Customer Service Goals to Strive for in 2021. 21 Customer Service Goals to Strive for in 2021. Related: Top 5 Digital CX Trends for Insurers in 2020 . So, there you have it: 21 customer service goals to improve your support in 2021.

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ClearAction

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Assessment for Almost-Automatic CX Excellence Lynn Hunsaker. To propel your firm to world-class performance, an assessment for almost-automatic CX excellence is now available. You can fast-track your customer experience (CX) maturity with gigantic financial gains, as I learned when we faced a customer crisis early in my career.

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1 to 1

JANUARY 11, 2022

A year ago, still in the throes of the pandemic, many turned hopeful eyes to 2021 expecting the world—and the customer experience landscape—to largely return to “normal.” 2021 prediction: Employees will be eager to return to the workplace. 2021 prediction: The economy will bounce back post-pandemic, just as quickly as it declined.

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DMG Consulting

OCTOBER 13, 2021

DMG Consulting Releases 2021 – 2022 Cloud-Based Contact Center Infrastructure Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2021 – 2022 Cloud-Based Contact Center Infrastructure Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2021 – 2022 Cloud-Based Contact Center Infrastructure Product and Market Report. When: Today, 13 October 2021.

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Zendesk

APRIL 7, 2021

put it during the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2021, the antiseptic motions of customers and associates “became sterile for my health but deadly for my shopping experience.” Related read: The hottest CX trends for retailers are anything but trendy ]. “ As Mitch Joel, Founder of Six Pixels Group Inc., The Great Compression.

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

10 Best Qualtrics Competitors and Alternatives to check out in 2021. 10 Best Qualtrics Competitors and Alternatives of 2021. So, here are the 10 Best Qualtrics Competitors and Alternatives of 2021. After some research, we’ve listed out the top 10 Qualtrics International competitors and alternatives for 2021. The Merger!

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Logicalware

JANUARY 25, 2022

Analysts say this year will be all about digital-first customer experiences, with virtual assistants and video exploding onto the CX scene. Forrester also believes ‘ human-centred technology ‘ will be one of the biggest drivers of innovation in 2022. 2] Lloyds Bank: UK Consumer Digital Index 2021. [3] Your people.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the CX landscape, creating new opportunities for customers to engage with brands, where they want to interact — and for whatever reason — from tech support and customer service to buying something. Where could AI be most effective for your CX operations? Where to start.

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Steven Van Belleghem

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Customers are smarter than ever and know what a good CX looks and feels like. Jeremiah Owyang, Tech Analyst @ Kaleido Insights: Brands are using NFTs to Drive Customer Engagement and Loyalty for their CX Strategy. There are two thoughts I have on CX in 2022 and beyond. The customer’s expectations continue to evolve.

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Execs In The Know

APRIL 20, 2021

April 20, 2021 — Global customer experience (CX) industry leader Execs In The Know (EITK) is pleased to announce the addition of Carolyne Truelove, Head of Global Fan Experience at Fanatics , to the company’s 2021 Corporate Advisory Board. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jennifer Hanson, Senior Director, Target.com, Target.

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1 to 1

JANUARY 4, 2021

Luckily, TTEC’s Liz Glagowski reunited with CX expert Dan Gingiss for their second LinkedIn Live ask me anything, EX for What’s Next: Most Standout Trends in Employee Experience for 2021. This is a prime opportunity for employees to share innovation and ideas within their organization.

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Customer Think

AUGUST 2, 2021

The NICE CXone Summer 2021 release empowers enterprises to engage customers where their true journey begins and delivers answers faster than ever, ensuring next-gen, digitally fluent CX.

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SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As 2021 draws to an end, we want to celebrate our customers who push the boundaries of SugarCRM’s platform for breakthrough customer experience (CX) and business growth. With that in mind, we’re happy to announce the winners of our 2021 Customer Breakthrough Awards and recognize our customers’ success.

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Experience Investigators

JUNE 13, 2023

The Standalone CX Department Some organizations have embraced the importance of CX by creating a standalone department, often headed by a Chief Customer Officer (CCO) or a Chief Experience Officer (CXO). However, embedding a customer-centric culture can be challenging when CX is isolated from other departments.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 25, 2021

For businesses to grow, they must rise above the constant stream of issues and deflection strategies and shift to a proactive CX approach. Proactive experience, reliability, and innovation. And then, in terms of a listening path, what advice would you give to a CX leader who wants to move their team beyond surveys?

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Doing retail well means giving CX the attention it deserves as both a competitive differentiator and a business priority. Listening to customers to create better CX. Leanna Nazzisi, Senior Manager of Customer Operation and Communication at Birchbox, talked about how the pandemic has changed CX.

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Execs In The Know

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Interestingly, a 2021 Medallia Institute/Josh Bersin research study found that companies who are employee experience leaders were 12x more likely to indicate revenue growth of more than 20% over the last year. #3: The post Connecting CX and EX to Deliver An Effective Hybrid Contact Center Workforce appeared first on Execs In The Know.

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Execs In The Know

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Interestingly, a 2021 Medallia Institute/Josh Bersin research study found that companies who are employee experience leaders were 12x more likely to indicate revenue growth of more than 20% over the last year. #3: The post Connecting CX and EX to Deliver An Effective Hybrid Contact Center Workforce appeared first on Execs In The Know.

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ECXO

JUNE 20, 2023

CX is everywhere. Businesses want a seamless CX just as they do in their personal lives. It can be more important than innovation or market dominance. Employees that are driven by shared purpose and values feel more motivated, engaged and empowered = a better CX. Where B2C goes, B2B follows.

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1 to 1

JANUARY 25, 2021

They are expecting easier, better, and faster CX in 2021. Although there are many ways to synergize machines and humans in the call center, CX experts agree these four are primed to deliver the greatest outcomes in 2021. Innovation in technology moves at lightning speed and can become outdated and clunky very quickly.

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