Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This year has been the year of AI. We hosted the Global Customer Service Experience Director of Alvarez & Marsal Alex Mead ( alexmead@sky.com ) recently to talk about it, and I wanted to share what we discussed here with all of you, too. One thing I appreciate about Mead is how his opinions make me think. For example, I asked him about the short-term implications of AI, meaning in the next one to five years.

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Callminer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As we venture into 2024, AI for the contact center, CX and other business applications continues to evolve rapidly. Read this blog for five AI trends impacting organizations in the year ahead.

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Futurelab

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Shifting Landscape In the not-so-distant past, market research teams were perceived only as information providers, distanced from the whirlwind of business-generating processes. Generating data and offering recommendations was their main job; the responsibility of actively driving change was outside of their scope. Whether core business would decide to act on the data or not, didn’t impact the KPIs of the ones who delivered the reports.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Across business sectors, the stark reality is that delivering subpar customer experiences (CX) quickly translates into lost customers. This is where AI becomes more than a technological advancement; it’s an essential tool in an organization’s CX strategy arsenal.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell

Brands used to look for a vendor who could do everything. Over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, and they added, added and added. Now they need all their vendors to work well together. That’s composable, and only some will make the cut. As customers — and your board — expect you to be in new channels and to rapidly adapt to shifts in the market, the need for true composability is more crucial than ever before.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and time for one of our favorite traditions: looking back on what we learned. Each of us has three things we learned in the past year that we think can help all of us moving forward into 2024. Reflection is a key part of the growth process. That’s why we are excited to continue our tradition of reflecting on the past year and what we learned during it.

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Callminer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Understanding how customers use and feel about the products they buy is critical. This blog looks at how product intelligence can help companies make better decisions about products and improve CX.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In an era where technology is deeply integrated into customer touchpoints, the responsible use of AI holds immense potential to revolutionize customer experiences. The ethical deployment of AI not only improves customer satisfaction but also fosters trust and transparency. Here are 15 impactful ways to implement responsible AI and elevate customer touchpoints: 1.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Generative AI took the world by storm in 2023, massively impacting businesses in every industry seemingly overnight. As a result, nearly all venture capital-backed companies (90%) have plans to embed generative AI into their products, according to a Productboard survey from earlier this year.

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In today's data-driven world, collecting data is the lifeline of decision-making, strategy formulation, and innovation. Picture this: a healthcare provider leveraging a mobile app to gather patient feedback instantly after appointments, a retail chain conducting on-the-spot inventory checks using tablets, or a field researcher capturing environmental data with a few taps on a smartphone.

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Help Scout

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how companies are currently using AI to improve customer experience, and we’ll offer some options for tools to consider if you’re ready to add an AI layer to your efforts.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, enhancing the patient journey stands as a paramount goal. Recent statistics underscore the pivotal role patient experience plays in defining the quality of care provided. Recognizing this significance, healthcare institutions are increasingly turning to a powerful solution. – Patient Feedback Patient feedback serves as a beacon, providing invaluable insights that illuminate the path toward refining operational strategies within healthcare settings.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What is Master Data Management (MDM)? Why it is Essential for Businesses Today? How it can Transform the Sales and Marketing Efforts of an Organization? In this blog, we are going to shed light on all such questions related to master data management solutions and services.

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MyCustomer Experience

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This year has been the year of AI. We hosted the Global Customer Service Experience Director of Alvarez & Marsal Alex Mead (alexmead@.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Approximately 306 billion e-mails are sent and received every day worldwide. And over the next two years, this number is projected to increase to over 376 billion by 2025. As email marketing continues to ramp up, marketers should spend even more time perfecting their craft since it has been proven to be one of the best ways to improve conversion rates.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Building and sustaining strong client relationships is paramount in the legal profession, where trust serves as the cornerstone for success. The importance of actively seeking and incorporating customer feedback cannot be overstated, as it provides invaluable insights into client needs, aids in service enhancement, and fosters continual improvements in client relationship management.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Survey finds 63% of consumers shopped via mobile apps this Cyber Weekend, compared to 57% who expected to Glassbox, a leading provider of digital experience intelligence for web and mobile applications, announced the results of a new consumer shopping survey, “Digital Holiday Shopping Experiences: Expectations vs. Reality.

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ECXO

DECEMBER 26, 2023

02 2 Best Customer Experience Books 2023 in Digital Data, Design and Centricity – The famous 3 Ds: Digital, Data, Design. This article was originally posted at [link] During 2022 and December 2023, We read a series of 56 books that I found interesting and valuable for us in CX, Design, and Services. The good news was that many different authors and approaches emerged more practical and different from the typical mindset of thought leaders.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Mazars is a leading international audit, tax, and advisory firm established in the UK. As you would expect, with such expansive operations come some challenges. One was improving customer experience, building better customer relationships, and improving operational efficiency. They realized that one way of tackling those challenges would be through a CRM deployment.

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Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the competitive world of real estate, keeping customers happy plays a pivotal role in differentiating your services and enriching your reputation. For realtors seeking to leave a lasting positive impression on their clients’ minds, understanding how to measure and track customer satisfaction is paramount. This invaluable process offers insights into precisely what clients want and expect from their realtor.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Today, digital interaction critically influences online business growth. Hence, the concept of custom web application has emerged from its chrysalis. Now, it plays a dominant role in ensuring web application accessibility. The more inclusive the application, the better the chances of facilitating conversions. Convenience is no longer the criteria for web accessibility.

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Zonka Feedback

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Forget clunky forms and generic questions. The future of surveys is here, powered by AI! In the ever-evolving landscape of data collection and analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer for survey tools. These innovative technologies are reshaping the way we gather and interpret information, providing unprecedented insights and efficiency.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What would you choose? A product with exceptional customer service Or a bug-free product? In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the ongoing debate regarding whether customer service or bug-free product should take precedence continues to fuel discussions. So, we dedicated ourselves to taking up this discussion on the internet and asked top CX experts about their opinions on the ‘CX Question of the Day’ initiative.

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 25, 2023

I remember the excitement when I ordered a new phone. It seemed like the ultimate device, promising a seamless experience. But as I began using it, disappointment hit hard. The battery drained in a blink, and apps crashed more often than they worked. The initial thrill turned into disappointment with every glitch. The real struggle began when I attempted to return it.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an essential tool for businesses to improve their customer experience. AI-powered tools can help businesses to better understand their customers and provide personalized, efficient, and effective customer service. With the help of AI, businesses can identify customer needs, anticipate customer behavior, and provide tailored solutions that meet their needs.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay It’s been 10 years since I wrote an article on this blog about the importance of never saying “No” to customers. I also shared about how the company I worked for at the time went even further and banned the word “unfortunately” from our ticketing system.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Today where competition is fierce and customer expectations are ever evolving and increasing, the role of a Customer Success Head or Client Relationship Manager is more critical than ever.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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