ECXO

MAY 16, 2024

Customer-centric leadership – what does it mean? In an increasingly competitive world where customer needs and expectations are continuously evolving, the concept of “customer-centric leadership” has become a cornerstone for driving successful businesses. So, what does it mean to be a customer-centric leader?

Touchpoint 69

Touchpoint Customer Journey Map Education CX 69

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Customer Satisfaction 93

Customer Satisfaction CRM Actionable Insights Social Media 93

Inside Customer Service

APRIL 8, 2021

Advertising disclosure: This blog participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We're working on ways to Wow our customers." What is a customer service wow?

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Sports Contact Center Customer Service Retail 183

MattsenKumar

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As organizations grow, outsourcing customer service has become necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. The expansion of organizations brings forth new challenges that require the expertise of a skilled customer service team to provide optimal solutions.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Contact Center CRM 84

CSAT.AI

JULY 13, 2022

Here are some aspirational customer experience quotes from the pros on practices to aim your business for the stars. If your brand is used in a sentence to position it as the brand that others should emulate, then you are operating at a Trademark level of service.” – Shep Hyken When Your Company Becomes a Verb , Hyken blog .

Customer Experience 93

Customer Experience CXM Contact Center Innovation 93

Customer Service Life

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The other day I was reviewing emails sent to our customers to make sure they were doing all of the following behaviors (Coincidentally, these are the behaviors on our quality form): Making a human connection. Reviewing the customer’s history and notes. Empowering the customer. Properly authenticating the account.

Customer Service 182

Customer Service Contact Center Gaming Education 182

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

Omnichannel 53

Omnichannel Social Media Customer Satisfaction AI 53

Customer Service Life

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Greatest Avenger of the CX Universe – If you were going to hire a character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to spearhead the customer experience effort in your organization, who would it be? Beyond “buy 10 get one free”: What is customer loyalty? Thanks for continuing to read this blog.

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Contact Center AI Customer Loyalty 149

Uniphore

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to Deloitte , retailers can expect sales to increase by 7-9% — a very merry holiday, indeed.?However, Customers may still flock to big online retailers and avoid brick-and-mortar establishments. customer service to adapt. Customer Service in Retail: 3 Ways to Solve Problems This Holiday Season.

Retail 130

Retail CX Omnichannel Artificial Intelligence 130

Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As any support team manager can attest to, the deleterious effects of stress and burnout have very real consequences for customer service teams. As senior manager of customer experience at the mindfulness app, Anzalone has more than a decade of experience in the customer support space.

Healthcare 69

Healthcare Customer Expectations Customer Service Customer Experience 69

Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. It also reduced agent attrition and requests to speak to a manager by 25 percent.” – McKinsey & Co.,

Innovation 81

Innovation Customer Service Omnichannel Social Media 81

Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

AI 77

AI Customer Service Technology Technology 77

Execs In The Know

APRIL 5, 2024

This narrative emphasized the evolving landscape of communication expectations, where seamless interactions across channels, without repetition, are now commonplace. Customers anticipate this level of continuity in their interactions with brands, reflecting a shift towards channel-agnostic, lifelong conversations.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center AI Social Media CX 52

Totango

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Recent years have seen an astonishing rise in the popularity of subscription-based products and services. The world of ownership is being replaced by Spotify, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and a host of other on-demand services. Naturally, short-notice or no-penalty cancellations also greatly increase the risk of customer churn.

Sales 113

Sales Customer Retention Innovation Customer Experience 113

Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 7, 2022

You entrust them with your most precious asset – your customers. So, how you manage outsourcers has a direct and lasting impact on customer loyalty and bottom-line growth. And what can organizations do to improve performance toward higher customer satisfaction and better overall results? Centralized Vendor Management.

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Scorecard Government Contact Center CX 98

Customer Service Life

APRIL 12, 2023

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay One of my favorite things about writing and speaking about customer experience, customer service, and contact centers is the opportunity to connect with others in the industry and talk about topics that are near and dear to my heart. In retrospect, this was a wonderful CX lesson.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Contact Center Voice of the Customer CX 78

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Why Do You Need to Elevate Customer Experience? customers say most companies need to improve the experience they deliver.

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience E-commerce Technology Technology 106

Fonolo

MAY 23, 2023

Customer service is all about meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Contact center managers know this implicitly. But did you know that hyper-personalization in the contact center is one of the best ways to delight your customers? Customers want to feel seen.

Contact Center 106

Contact Center Machine Learning Social Media Artificial Intelligence 106

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). More than 80% of business leaders see customer experience as a growing priority in 2024.

Sentiment Analysis 83

Sentiment Analysis Compliance AI Social Media 83

Lumoa

MARCH 21, 2023

You read blog posts and research articles if you want to learn more about a specific topic. For example, there are plenty of good customer experience books to read if you want to learn more about customer experience. To help you out, we have listed our top 10 must-read customer experience books. I hold nothing back.

Customer Experience 94

Customer Experience Customer Experience Management CX Start-ups 94

The Customer Service Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

I invested in them because I thought that Royal Mail (now officially known as International Services PLC) was a company heading for success. The service delivered only 73.7% This caused considerable harm to customers, and Royal Mail took insufficient steps to try and prevent this failure. How wrong I was!

Government 75

Government Customer Service 75

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions, according to the latest McKinsey & Co. In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. By doing so, it pools together all customer data from across every touchpoint.

Sentiment Analysis 72

Sentiment Analysis Omnichannel AI Customer Service 72

Fonolo

MARCH 28, 2023

Customer experience managers in the contact center have never mattered more. Because even though most businesses work hard to offer excellent service , today’s savvy customers notice so much more. Managers must ensure their agents have the skills and knowledge to provide excellent customer service.

Customer Experience Management 81

Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Contact Center Net Promoter Score 81

Hodusoft

MARCH 6, 2024

E-commerce Customer Support: How BPO Can Elevate Your Service Experience Are you an e-commerce business struggling to provide seamless and efficient customer support services? Primarily, the success of e-commerce or any customer service-related company is measured through increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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E-commerce Contact Center Social Media Gaming 52

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For one, Eoghan McCabe , our Co-founder and Chairman, returned to the role of CEO , the position he had held from our founding in 2011 until 2020 – and he is bringing a renewed focus on the customer service space, so you can expect to see even more innovation from us in that area. Zara Burke , Principal Editor. And breathe!

Innovation 118

Innovation Customer Retention Machine Learning Customer Service 118

Totango

JANUARY 22, 2024

We polled our Customer Advisory Board (CAB) at the end of last year to gauge which way they saw the pendulum shifting for CS in 2024. Most expect to see CS emerging as a growth engine. At the intersection of product, customer, and business insights, CS is uniquely positioned to steer businesses through these changing environments.

AI 96

AI Engineering Business Growth Customer Acquisition 96

Execs In The Know

APRIL 7, 2024

Workforce management (WFM) provides several benefits to agents, including improved focus, additional resources, and valuable assistance. By Lilith Shoemaker, Staff Writer As an agent, I understand the customer-facing side of the service experience better than most.

Scorecard 52

Scorecard Start-ups Education Customer Experience 52

Hodusoft

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

7 Key Indicators Your MSP Call Center Needs a Revolutionary Shift For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), a call center is extremely crucial. That’s one of their most potent tools to deliver exceptional customer service. Managing call volume can be challenging while maintaining service quality.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Social Media Compliance AI 52

ClientSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2022

What is a Customer Advisory Board (CAB)? A Customer Advisory Board (CAB) is a powerful tool for SaaS companies to maximize customer success. It helps drive better relationships between customers and the company, ensure customer satisfaction, and increase loyalty. Build Your CAB with the Right Mix of Customers.

Social Media 87

Social Media Start-ups Customer Satisfaction NPS 87

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Why Do You Need to Elevate Customer Experience? customers say most companies need to improve the experience they deliver.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience E-commerce Technology Technology 88

Comm100

MARCH 20, 2024

This blog explores the decline of public trust in government, backed by data from the U.S., Perceived corruption and inefficiencies within government institutions have significantly impacted public perception, leading many to question the integrity and effectiveness of their leaders and public services.

Government 78

Government Social Media Artificial Intelligence Legal 78

Doing CX Right

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Who owns customer service? It isn’t what you expected. 8 strategies to get great customer service based on YOUR actions: 1. Pay attention to HOW you speak to customer service associates as well as WHAT you say. Customer service reps may be having a worse day than you are.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Social Media CX Customer Satisfaction 126

Execs In The Know

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This shift in mindset will enable companies to improve their staffing strategies, optimize their efficiency, and provide a delightful and consistent experience for customers every time. . Operating in multiple languages adds complexity and management overhead.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 98

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Does it spell doom for your business? Well, not so fast.

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NPS Sentiment Analysis Start-ups Net Promoter Score 83

Hodusoft

MAY 10, 2024

Now, they’re the cornerstone of customer service and support, enabling seamless communication and collaboration with the help of call and contact center software , regardless of physical location. As per recent stats the number of remote call center agents is expected to grow by 60 percent from 2022 to 2024.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Social Media Compliance Artificial Intelligence 52

CSAT.AI

MAY 3, 2023

Today we’re following up on our improper ticket closing blog. 1) Assembly Line Service When the customer’s issue is assigned a number sometimes the customer themselves is left behind. A baseline of good customer service is letting the customer know their issue has been received and is being addressed.

CX 77

CX Sentiment Analysis AI Customer Relationship 77

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Why Do You Need to Elevate Customer Experience? customers say most companies need to improve the experience they deliver.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience E-commerce Technology Technology 83