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A tale of two contact centres: Omnichannel versus multi-channel 

Logicalware

That’s right, omnichannel and multi-channel. While they share a common goal of providing customers with multiple ways to interact with a brand, they differ significantly in their approach. Historically known as the call centre, an omnichannel contact centre is so much more than just that one communication channel.

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What is omnichannel retail? Definition, examples, and trends

Zendesk

Today, customers expect to have flexible and seamless shopping experiences. This is where omnichannel retail comes in. This increasingly vital retail customer experience helps customers communicate with businesses on the channel of their choice and allows for connected conversations. What is omnichannel retailing?

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Guest Post: Is Your Customer Journey Aligned with Brand Expectations? If Not, It Could Be Costing You Sales

Shep Hyken

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. What do customers expect from contact centers? .

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Our Top 6 Picks for Call Center Automation Software

Fonolo

The ROI of Call-Backs for Your Contact Center Omnichannel Omnichannel continues to be the new standard for contact centers. Because your customers expect to be able to reach you on their preferred type of channel — this can include chat, email, social media, and more.

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Conversational CRM is the missing piece in your sales strategy

Zendesk

Zendesk found that 90 percent of business leaders acknowledged their organizations have to do more to support conversational customer experiences. But there is a silver lining—enter conversational CRM. What is conversational CRM? The customer journey is no longer linear. How a modern CRM can help.

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Elevating Customer Support: Five Goals to Strive for in 2024

TeamSupport

Embrace Omnichannel Support In 2024, customers expect seamless support across various channels. Embracing an omnichannel approach ensures that customers can switch between channels without losing the context of their requests.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Customer Support Software

TeamSupport

In today’s customer-centric market, providing exceptional support is non-negotiable. According to research by Microsoft, 59% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service than they did the year prior. Do they need to collaborate with engineering and other departments to resolve customer issues?