Intercom

APRIL 26, 2023

To understand the effects of AI on the customer service industry, we surveyed over 1,000 support leaders and practitioners. We asked them what they’re excited – and concerned – about, and how they’re adapting their strategies to set their teams up for success in 2023 and beyond.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As new customer service trends arrive, service that was once considered exemplary might no longer meet the growing customer demand. To help you prepare for the year ahead, in this article we’ll look at the key customer service trends of 2023 and how you can deliver on your consumers’ support expectations.

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Zendesk

MARCH 8, 2023

By leveraging AI and data analysis , businesses can meet this demand while providing effective, personalized support. The good news is that these custom conversational experiences can be delivered with agility and at scale, without having to adopt new tools or significantly boost headcount.

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DMG Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2023

DMG Consulting Releases 2022–2023 Enterprise Workforce Optimization/Workforce Engagement Management Product and Market R eport. AI-enabled solutions to meet CX and EX expectations and demands. What: Releases 2022-2023 Enterprise Workforce Optimization/Workforce Engagement Management Product and Market Report.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Reflecting on 2023, it’s evident that AI has made monumental strides from both a consumer and brand perspective. But across the undulating positives and negatives, there remains no question that AI will play a significant role in the future of businesses everywhere. So, will AI be our new superpower or our substitute?

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Zendesk

APRIL 3, 2023

Customers are more discerning than ever, so retaining their trust and business is paramount. Brands must be smarter about using the data they have to create better CX—or risk losing their customers entirely. 10 effective strategies to improve retail customer engagement 1.

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Intercom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Generative AI is transforming customer service faster than any other field, and we’re only just beginning to grapple with the implications for customer service. Welcome to the The Ticket podcast, featuring conversations with the customer service leaders and CX thinkers who are shaping the future of support.

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Execs In The Know

JUNE 7, 2023

Outsourcing customer experience (CX) functions has become increasingly popular as organizations strive to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. In an era where customers hold the power, their experience with a brand can make or break its success. Let’s dive in.

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Steven Van Belleghem

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

That goes for your customers, too. Yes, companies are facing hard times, but it is not up to your customers to care and forgive you for any suboptimal CX experience. CX that has a true emotional impact. The rise of empowered CX. Bright CX. Tesla saves money, and the customer is happier.

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Zendesk

APRIL 12, 2023

Even if you’re not familiar with generative AI or large language models (LLMs), you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, the remarkably human chatbot that can generate surprisingly conversational answers, passable college essays—even dad jokes. What are generative AI and large language models (LLMs)?

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Zendesk

MAY 3, 2023

You’ll want to be in the room(s) where it happens, and we’re not just talking about the inspirational keynotes and main-stage product announcements coming at Relate 2023. We’re betting those will prompt at least a gasp or a tear, but we know many of you are joining live to learn the how—not just the why—of customer experience.

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Zendesk

MARCH 2, 2023

This customer-centric approach provides exceptional customer support, whether in-store or by messaging, phone, or email. According to the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2023 , 64 percent of shoppers will spend more if their issues get resolved on the channel they’re already using.

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Zendesk

MAY 24, 2023

AI has been a part of pop culture for generations (enter: The Terminator), but the recent developments of ChatGPT and AI-powered bots have breathed new life into the conversation surrounding its role in business. How can AI help customer service? How can AI help customer service?

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CSAT.AI

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The customer service industry is constantly evolving and improving, and agile principles are a valuable component. Agile principles are based on the idea that customer service should be flexible and adaptive to changing customer needs. Customer service teams should constantly be looking for ways to improve CX (and EX too).

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What is AI as a service? AI as a service (AIaaS) is a service offered by third-party vendors that allows businesses to incorporate AI-powered tools and capabilities into their systems. Premiering in 1962, the cartoon accurately depicts many technologies we use today—including AI. If you’re new to this, no worries.

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SurveySensum

JULY 24, 2023

Customers want to experience all the cool trends but also want their needs and expectations to be met. According to Salesforce Customer Engagement Research 2022 , 73% of customers expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations. It’s like they know us better than we know ourselves!

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Zendesk

MARCH 24, 2023

Many employees are still remote, and customers expect to connect with your company on their mobile devices. Customers must be able to get the information they need, on demand. How Zendesk powers CX success at scale “The key is automation. This system allows us to be truly customer-centric in our approach to support.”

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). The pressure is rising for businesses to step up their CX game.

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Ameyo Callversations

AUGUST 24, 2022

While they expect unforgettable interactions with brands or businesses, responding to them via their preferred channel can be quite challenging. This is where conversational AI plays a vital role by delivering efficient customer interactions and fast responses to their queries. billion by 2026. But that’s not all of it.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It is no wonder, then, that businesses have started paying much closer attention to their customer experience (CX) strategy. A multi-dimensional CX strategy can be much more beneficial for your brand than one-dimensional customer service. This is because CX involves many factors that are outside your direct control.

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1 to 1

MARCH 2, 2023

Whether 2023 will usher in a mild recession or just an economic downturn, no one knows. Workforce reductions are tempting in the face of economic headwinds but technology and customer experience experts urge contact center leaders to take the long view, and resist. are getting louder by the day.

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InteractionMetrics

APRIL 16, 2024

Companies seem inordinately invested in their customer experience (CX) strategy. They send surveys, analyze touchpoints, and build out customer personas. But an alarming paradox has emerged: Customers are more dissatisfied than ever. Whatever you promote about your company sets up what customers expect.

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VOZIQ

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Customer engagement is crucial, but what if CEOs interacted with their audience personally? Would you be interested in knowing the strategic enablers of an AI retention program, or taking a brief look at Forrester’s predictions for subscription businesses in 2023? We have it all in December’s edition of customer intelligence.

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Social Media AI CX Customer Satisfaction 40

VOZIQ

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Customer engagement is crucial, but what if CEOs interacted with their audience personally? Would you be interested in knowing the strategic enablers of an AI retention program, or taking a brief look at Forrester’s predictions for subscription businesses in 2023? We have it all in December’s edition of customer intelligence.

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Social Media AI CX Customer Satisfaction 40

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s customer service and support world, expectations are high. Whether demanding faster responses, more personalization, or greater convenience – customers expect a lot when they communicate with brands, and almost all of them think that they’re falling short. It’s important to remember that bots aren’t infallible.

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AI Social Media CX Customer Expectations 40

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered how you can enhance user onboarding and improve your product not just to meet customers’ expectations but to exceed them? In-app surveys are short surveys that are launched inside the app and help you gather customer feedback at relevant touchpoints. With IN-APP SURVEYS. W hat are In-App Surveys?

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Customer expectations won’t change. One thing we know with certainty is that customer expectations continue to rise and that the way we meet our customers in times of duress is critical. That translates to higher volume—but also more opportunities to connect and build relationships with customers.

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Execs In The Know

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Hyper-personalization is tantalizingly close to the verge of the next boom in 2023. Crunching customer data is at the crux of it all, and applying data insights to decisions is the most challenging barrier to the success of a hyper-personalization strategy for 53% majority of marketing influencers, according to a report by Ascend2.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today, customers expect to have flexible and seamless shopping experiences. This increasingly vital retail customer experience helps customers communicate with businesses on the channel of their choice and allows for connected conversations. Here are some important omnichannel retail trends to watch for in 2023.

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SurveySensum

JULY 20, 2023

According to a report by the Baymard Institute on ‘ Cart Abandonment Stats 2023 ’, it was found that the average cart abandonment rate is 69.9%. This statistic is a reality that reflects the importance of evaluating and understanding your cart abandonment rate in order to improve customer experience in retail. And guess what?

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Customer expectations have evolved, today they use multiple communication channels to reach out to a business. A simple call no longer makes the cut, they expect a business to be responsive on social media, chat, and emails too. This eliminates customer frustration and aids agents in better understanding them.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

We are delighted and honored to learn that we’re ranked #1 across three categories in G2’s 2023 Best Software Awards : #1 Best Software Product #1 Best Customer Service Product #1 Product for Mid-Market Pop the champagne! At Zendesk, we love to celebrate successes, but we know that we succeed only when our customers succeed. “To

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Comm100

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Customers demanded digital services to meet their needs, and as organizations rose to the demand, these high customer expectations led to innovative new services. To help cut through the noise, we’ve looked at emerging data and expert opinions to predict the CX trends that we expect to see in 2022 for financial services.

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nowadays, every business needs to provide an outstanding customer experience (CX) , but the level and expertise of support varies by industry. If not, customer churn rates can skyrocket due to a misunderstanding of the software. When companies provide excellent SaaS customer support, they can better secure customer retention.

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ECXO

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AI and GenAI are the capital of everything possible In this article I want to take a step back from the glare and wall of noise about personalisation. I walk you through the practical steps you can take to overcome these challenges and personalise experiences in a way that delivers value for the customer and the business.

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Zendesk

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It also empowers customer service reps with the information they need to provide an exceptional customer experience (CX). Delivering excellent customer service can drive revenue, increase customer retention , stimulate business growth, and improve customer satisfaction.

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ClearAction

JULY 11, 2023

It collects an abundance of customer insights that are more valuable than the VoC you pay so much for! What is the value of retained customers where Customer Service was instrumental? How does that compare to the value of new customers that Sales is generating? 3) Stop Making Customer Service a Revenue Center!

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