Futurelab

DECEMBER 6, 2024

#NoBullshitCX #20yearsFuturelab Ask for business. Last week I wrote about happy customers who would have no problem with actually recommending you. For some, a little nudge would be enough. Others would appreciate a voucher or giveaway to give to their peers. Others, particularly in business contexts, need to be asked openly and directly Our client, a distributor of electrical supplies in Germany, knew that their customerselectricians and installershad to have at least two separate suppliers.

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Were thrilled to introduce the Zonka Feedback Partnership Program , created to empower businesses, agencies, and technology providers to transform customer experience (CX) and drive shared growth.

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eglobalis

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Are We Injecting Empathy into Organizational Culture ? Over the past few years, empathy has become a buzzword in CX conversations—and while it’s great to emphasize understanding, empathy alone is practically useless if issues in B2B or B2C experiences remain unresolved. What good is being empathetic if customers still face recurring problems? Emotional design may help create empathetic, user-friendly solutions, but empathy without action falls flat.

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ECXO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unicorns Dependency in CX – Here Is How You Avoid This “Trap” If you’re plugged into the business world, you’ve likely heard the term “unicorn” tossed around in meetings, LinkedIn posts, or business articles. But we’re not talking about the mythical horse with a horn. In the context of the corporate landscape, the word unicorn holds a whole different meaning—one that can have a profound impact on your business, especially when it comes to customer experience.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Callminer

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Delivering exceptional patient care is as important as ever in today’s healthcare landscape. Explore challenges & opportunities in how healthcare contact centers can drive better patient experiences.

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Adrian Swinscoe

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Every December for the last five years, I’ve compiled a set of predictions about what is likely to happen in the customer experience space in the […] The post Cutting through the noise to get to the reality of customer service AI first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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ECXO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Decoding the Feedback Dilemma: A Strategic Framework for Evaluating Customer Requests Originally posted complete version at: [link] In the dynamic world of B2B customer experience, balancing responsiveness to feedback with long-term strategy can feel like walking a tightrope. Every feature request represents a signal—sometimes an isolated need, sometimes a broader trend—but responding to every demand can lead to resource strain, product dilution, and missed strategic opportunities.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The future of the call center is exciting, with more opportunities than ever to meet rising customer expectations with AI. Read this blog for 2025 call center trends and best practices.

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Futurelab

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

#NoBullshitCX #20yearsFuturelab “Ask for that recommendation” So you have done a really good job with your CX and got enthusiastic promoters. Now what? One of the pitfalls of a CX programme is to concentrate on detractors only. Yes, detractors are important as they point us to where we lose revenue. But leaving your happy customers unattended is also slowing down your growth.

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Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today’s podcast features a series of interviews I conducted with HubSpot executives when I attended HubSpot’s recent GROW Europe 2024 event at the Queen Elizabeth Hall […] The post Broken funnels, flywheels and human messaging – Key insights from HubSpot executives at GROW Europe 2024 first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Execs In The Know

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In our recent webinar , Mandi Geary, Director of Customer Care at BSN Sports, took us behind the scenes of her artificial intelligence (AI) journey with Gladly, sharing the wins, lessons, and strategies that have transformed how her team supports customers. Here are a few key takeaways from the webinar. You can watch it on-demand here. Your North Stars: Customers and Employees AI often promises efficiency, but BSN Sports’ approach is refreshingly balanced. “My consistent challenge is alway

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ECXO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Customer Success Uncovered: How SaaS and Manufacturing Win with Tailored Strategies Customer success has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to foster long-term customer satisfaction, boost retention rates, and drive sustainable growth. However, establishing an effective customer success function varies significantly between industries due to differences in operational models, customer expectations, and interaction dynamics.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

One of AI's most prominent uses is in customer service, handling tasks like training agents, summarizing customer interactions, and more. Read this blog to learn how AI is improving CX.

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Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I had a fascinating discussion with Dan Bennett, Senior Partner, Head of Behavioural Science at Ogilvy Consulting, the other day, where he introduced me to the […] The post Is channel snobbery holding back brands’ customer experience efforts? first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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C3Centricity

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many brands today claim to be consumer-first or consumer-led. However, their attempts often fall short of expectations, resulting in actions that lack the authenticity and depth consumers seek. Radical Consumer Centricity changes that. This approach involves embedding consumer insights into every part of a company, driving long-term success by anticipating and meeting consumer needs precisely.

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Intercom

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this episode of The Ticket, Nick Clark from the Boston Consulting Group joins us to discuss the transformative impact of AI on customer service. He talks with Intercom VP of Customer Support Declan Ivory about how generative AI is reshaping customer interactions, the emergence of new roles within customer service teams, and the importance of professionalizing career paths in this evolving landscape.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized customer service, automating routine tasks and improving response times. However, while AI offers significant advantages, it cannot fully replace the human touch. A successful customer service strategy involves a careful balance between AI-powered automation and human interaction. Understanding the Role of AI AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle a wide range of customer inquiries, from simple questions to complex troubleshooting.

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Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Adrian Swinscoe

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Todays podcast is with Gregory Kennedy, VP of Marketing at Alembic Technologies, which provides AI-powered marketing analytics for C-suite executives. We talk about how Alembic is [] The post Pandemic maths and measuring all of marketing Interview with Gregory Kennedy of Alembic Technologies first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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The DiJulius Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Stop Blaming the Younger Workforce The most common complaint I get from my audiences and consulting clients is about how bad the young labor force is and how this generation doesn’t want to work hard. I cannot disagree more. I also believe this is a crutch many leaders use to avoid building a better employee. Read Full Article The post How Chick-fil-A Gets Their Young Workforce to Deliver a World-Class Customer Experience appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Service Quality Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Very few organizations understand the Power of the Service Strategy. In 1979 I decided to develop the world’s first customer service program because I saw firms working night and day to drive customers away. It’s worse in 2024 than in 1979. There is more hype and more BS today. By Service Strategy I mean how do you dominate and own the market.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and automation, it’s easy to overlook the power of human connection. As businesses increasingly rely on digital channels to interact with customers, the importance of empathy in customer service has never been greater. By prioritizing empathy, companies can foster stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive business growth.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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InteractionMetrics

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Improving customer service is more crucial than ever in 2024. Research shows that customers are 2.4 times more likely to stick with a brand when their issues are resolved quickly, yet over half will abandon companies that fail to anticipate their needs. This blog will explore how to improve customer service, common pitfalls to avoid, and metrics that ensure your efforts are on the right track.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Custom er loyalty and satisfaction are crucial when it comes to banks. More than often, customers are attracted to banks that value them and offer good service. But when every bank strives to achieve the same, how can you get a competitive edge? This is where Net Promoter Score comes into play. This CX metric has the ability to gauge customer loyalty and predict business growth.

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Provide Support

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Today multitasking is integral part of customer service workflow. However, what are the main challenges agents face when handling multiple chats and how to overcome them?

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Totango

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a world where customer expectations are sky-high and data complexity is ever-increasing, Totango Unison is the game-changer that customer success and post-sales teams have been waiting for. Imagine a tool that not only predicts customer churn with laser precision but also unlocks new avenues for growth, ensuring your business thrives in today’s competitive landscape.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In today’s competitive market, understanding your customers’ experiences is paramount. Customer Journey Mapping (CJM) is a powerful tool that helps businesses visualize and analyze the interactions customers have with a brand throughout their lifecycle. By mapping out these journeys, businesses can identify pain points, opportunities for improvement, and moments of delight.

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Experience Investigators

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Customer experience leaders, you arent the only ones expected to prove ROI on your initiatives! Every business team or department has to measure its results to understand what is and isnt working (or worth the organizations investment): Marketers show how social media campaigns and ebooks attract new leads Salespeople explain how account-based tactics help land big-ticket sales Human resources pros tie culture initiatives to improved retention and faster recruitment Customer experience teams are

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CX Network

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From brand development to customer resistance to AI, here are four things we learned from All Access: Future of CX

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Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Today, customer feedback has become of utmost importance as it reveals how customers perceive your product, their experience, and pain points. It's like a mirror reflecting areas for improvement to drive product growth and innovation. Collecting customer opinions through feedback tools can help you get ideas for enhancing products, improving service quality, shaping brand perception, and measuring key customer experience metrics like NPS, CSAT, and CES.

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