CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. Changing Expectations. Digital First Mentality.

Contact Center 266

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 266

CSAT.AI

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Gallup employee engagement meta-analysis of 2020 showed companies with high employee engagement and quality EX had 21% higher profits than those with low EX. In The Salesforce State of Service Report 2022, 85% of decision makers felt EX and CX are directly linked. Then work to smooth those sections of customer service strategy.

CX 82

CX Customer Service Non-Profits Sentiment Analysis 82

Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

63% of customers churn after a bad experience* 60% of agents state they more helpful tool to handle complex customer interactions † 53% of contact centers find it harder to train agents effectively*. Effective coaching not only keeps agents from walking out, it also makes them better customer service providers.

Contact Center 147

Contact Center AI NPS Technology 147

Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition and expectations go hand-in-hand – as the former rises, so too does the latter. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Healthcare AI Artificial Intelligence 87

Comm100

JUNE 5, 2018

It’s therefore essential to analyze ‘what’s out there’ in customer service AI and adjust our expectations accordingly. How AI can be Used in the Contact Center. AI has some viable uses in the contact center sphere that managers can employ to improve their CX and the efficiency of call centers.

Contact Center 49

Contact Center AI Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning 49

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. Changing Expectations. Digital First Mentality.

Contact Center 182

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 182

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Social Media Omnichannel Technology 91

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While this sparked big challenges for contact centers suddenly faced with overwhelming call volumes , it did have an unexpected silver lining around remote work. By the end of 2020, 71% of employed adults were working from home. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Staffing and turnover.

Technology 87

Technology Technology Contact Center Artificial Intelligence 87

Fonolo

APRIL 4, 2023

Customer service expectations in the contact center continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. Customer service statistics show that superior CX generates more return customers, increases loyalty, and helps generate higher profits. Source: ArenaCX Customers are 5.1

Contact Center 81

Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Artificial Intelligence 81

Uniphore

JANUARY 25, 2022

As more companies incorporate emotion AI into their customer journey, customer comfort with, and subsequent demand for, the technology grows. Post-2020 could easily be called the start of the Zoom Era. Expect those numbers to grow as the technology matures and video becomes a more prevalent – and even preferred – CX channel.

AI 130

AI Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Legal 130

Callminer

AUGUST 6, 2019

Service is a big part. “As As you will certainly know, customer service is critical – but you need to ensure that your call center software has the best customer service ever. Know the latest call center trends. As more customers seek to engage businesses through other channels than voice (e.g.,

Contact Center 140

Contact Center VOC Social Media AI 140

Shep Hyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This week we feature an article by Janine Hunt, Client Partnership Director at Kura , a company that provides customer service solutions by outsourcing contact center services and software solutions. She shares how customer service is the deciding factor to your customer’s loyalty to your business.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer Retention Customer Service Omnichannel 52

Fonolo

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service expectations continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. The statistics show that superior customer experiences generate more return customers, increased loyalty, and higher profits. Statistics that Demonstrate the Value of Good Customer Service. Source: Bain&Co.

Customer Service 142

Customer Service Social Media Contact Center Artificial Intelligence 142

Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Throughout 2020, many new trends arose and call center solutions continued to evolve to meet fresh challenges in the space. A new need for more adaptive service options, including improved omnichannel customer experience, has shown up as a strong trend with few signs of letting up. Video customer service is coming.

Technology 376

Technology Technology E-commerce Contact Center 376

Fonolo

JANUARY 9, 2020

Advances in communication technology are forcing rapid change in the contact center. To accommodate consumers’ growing expectations and provide 24/7 omnichannel customer support, we’re expecting to see a mass exodus, with as many as 70% of contact centers moving ‘to the cloud’ in the next 12-24 months.

Contact Center 67

Contact Center Artificial Intelligence Omnichannel AI 67

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We thought we were bold when we said more than 65% of contact centers would move to the cloud in 2020. Read the Full Industry Report Here: The State of the Contact Center in 2020. We’ve spoken to the experts for our State of the Contact Center 2020 report. It just got done.

Contact Center 135

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 135

Hodusoft

APRIL 17, 2024

As per a report released by Cision PR Newswire, global auto attendant systems are expected to grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2020 to USD 6.7 As per a study conducted by the Aberdeen Group, auto attendant technology can reduce customer service costs by up to 30 percent. Is Your Phone System Outdated?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Hospitality Hospitality Healthcare 52

Ameyo Callversations

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contact centers make the spine of your customer experience. Any piece that you miss in the contact center eventually disturbs the experience for the customer. Over the last few years, AI and digital transformation have evolved some new trends, and contact centers fall under that transitioning verticals.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Sentiment Analysis AI Finance 98

Fonolo

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Updated June 2020. In 2013 , CCMC and NOVA1 Contact Centers conducted a “Customer Rage Study” which found that customer problem rates have increased by five percentage points over 2011 (50% vs. 45%). The easier it is for customer service agents to do their job, the better they can handle customers.

Social Media 70

Social Media Contact Center Customer Expectations CX 70

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

Consequently, as newer technologies enable more ease in performing business transactions, consumers will have higher expectations when it comes to customer service and sales support. In recent years, consumers have placed greater importance on the quality of customer service than on the price and quality of products alone.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Social Media Non-Profits Sales 0

Ameyo Callversations

JUNE 21, 2022

Back in 2020, due to the pandemic, many business owners switched to operating remotely. As businesses these days are considering remote work in their long-term plans, it is imperative to consider contact center solutions as communication from home and office is seamless. What is a Cloud Contact Center?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center CX Customer Satisfaction Touchpoint 52

1 to 1

OCTOBER 28, 2020

“As technology makes it possible, your customers will demand an increasingly frictionless customer experience,” Peppers predicted back in 2013 in a post presciently titled, “May You Live in Frictionless Times: Imagining the Customer of 2020.”. Other experts agree. “If

CX 26

CX Customer Loyalty Voice of the Customer AI 26

Callminer

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The World Economic Forum has found that over a third of the core skills required of the workforce by 2020 will be different from those today. Meanwhile, customers expect companies to provide new products and services more frequently than ever before, and it takes more than ever to impress them.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Construction Social Media Innovation 186

Ameyo Callversations

AUGUST 1, 2022

Irrespective of the business category, the competition in the markets has mostly increased, making businesses give significant importance to customer interactions for both sales and support. . CTI is a call center technology meant for customer service teams that provides them the ability to access telephone services through a desktop.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer Satisfaction CRM Technology 52

Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Today’s customers expect digital communication channels from the businesses that they connect with. It’s well documented that millennials hate phone calls , and to meet the needs of these customers, businesses are undergoing digital transformation to remain competitive. Meeting Customer Demand. Business Goes Digital.

Contact Center 90

Contact Center Social Media Omnichannel Technology 90

1 to 1

AUGUST 18, 2021

At the 2020 National Retail Federation , on the eve of the pandemic, our writers noted that the future of retail was about removing barriers. How do we make interactions ‘effortless’ for customers? The modern retail customer craves personalization, seamless conversations, and communication at every point in the journey.

Retail 26

Retail Omnichannel Contact Center Start-ups 26

1 to 1

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In 2020, brands discovered how empathy can drive profitability and win lifetime loyalty, even during trying times. Are we keeping our CX vows to customers and employees? It should embody your brand values and provide a shining example of what exceptional customer experiences should look like in your organization.

CX 26

CX Customer Journey Map Customer Retention VOC 26

Zendesk

AUGUST 11, 2021

The way customers expect to interact with businesses has changed. Service has moved from customers calling at the first sign of trouble to wanting to communicate with businesses on more convenient digital channels they’re already using in their personal lives—email, live chat, and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

E-commerce 64

E-commerce Customer Service Social Media AI 64

SurveySensum

JANUARY 26, 2022

Top customer experience trends in 2022. A boost in multi-channel service. Optimizing customer experience for mobile devices. Meeting customer expectations. Alteration in the operation of the contact center. Providing instant fulfillment for online customers. Meeting customer expectations.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Contact Center Machine Learning Omnichannel 59

Fonolo

JULY 16, 2014

Updated May 2020: Companies place a great deal of importance on meeting customer expectations. According to Forrester, nearly 95% of leaders say that providing a good customer experience is a top strategic priority, and 75% want to use customer experience as a competitive advantage. What do customers really want?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Customer Expectations Social Media Contact Center 67

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Simply put, customer experience (CX) is how customers perceive all of the interactions they have with a company at any given point in the buyer’s journey. Here’s 40 insightful customer experience statistics to consider this year. Investing in CX is imperative to retaining customers and driving growth.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience AI Contact Center CX 98

Comm100

JANUARY 6, 2022

67% of customers said they would spend more money if they received a better customer service experience. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind why we believe 2022 will be the year of digital CX excellence, and why it is so important in today’s customer service world. Personalized . Accessible.

Customer Experience 91

Customer Experience Omnichannel Social Media CX 91

Fonolo

AUGUST 4, 2020

A swing in customer opinion may not destroy your business, but it will almost certainly lead to lost revenue, market share, and reputation. In 2013, a report by Walker indicated that customer experience will overtake product and price as the key differentiators for brands by 2020. They were right. But how do you do that?

Social Media 120

Social Media Sports Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction 120

Fonolo

MARCH 7, 2023

Customer self-service, or CSS, refers to any type of electronic or automated support that allows customers to find answers or resolve problems without having to connect with a customer service agent. TIP: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options. Ask for feedback.

Social Media 87

Social Media AI Technology Technology 87

Comm100

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It’s hard to remember a time when Chatbots weren’t a hot (albeit, polarizing) topic in the customer service and tech industries. From customized Chatbots on major brand websites to Siri and Alexa in our own homes, it seems like Chatbots have entered the discussion (and our lives) for good. Source: Alex Knight.

Contact Center 53

Contact Center Artificial Intelligence AI Social Media 53

Intercom

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The report highlighted how support teams were adopting conversational support tools to meet rising customer expectations and a flood of inbound queries. We asked 1200+ customer support leaders about their experiences, and lo and behold, customer expectations are higher than ever, and support teams face even more pressure to meet them.

E-commerce 105

E-commerce Start-ups Customer Expectations Technology 105