Customer Experience Matrix

OCTOBER 29, 2023

My definition had changed very little when we launched the CDP Institute in 2016, and has been the same ever since: “packaged software that builds a unified, persistent customer database accessible to other systems”. A successful concept like CDP quickly takes on a life of its own. All that said, I’m not yet ready to redefine CDP.

Technology 59

Technology Technology 59

Customer Think

APRIL 25, 2024

When a store charges less than $2 for a 12-ounce package of cereal, it’s not thinking outside the box; it’s thinking inside it. Which makes one wonder: Why wasn’t Aldi, the value-priced grocery chain from Germany, among the “aggressive” competitors Kroger and Albertsons named in defending their $24.6

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 12, 2024

Messente , a dedicated business messaging platform, notes the surge in package delivery scams. What’s more, a 2023 study highlighted that nearly half of all fraudulent emails and texts revolved around package delivery. If you think that is bad, get this: it’s supposed to rise to $48 billion by the end of this year.

E-commerce 89

E-commerce Customer Experience AI CX 89

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Previously, things like “broken package”, “torn parcel”, and “damaged letter” all mean the same thing, but the Topic AI wouldn’t realize that. Topic Modeling Improvements We wanted to give you a peak under the hood and talk about an improvement we are making into how our AI creates Topics.

AI 83

AI Start-ups 83

Customer Think

MARCH 4, 2024

Imagine your representatives shipping the wrong package or mishandling a customer complaint. These common mistakes can happen within every organization, yet their repercussions are detrimental to customer loyalty and lifetime value.

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Think

MARCH 15, 2023

In 2022, an estimated 260 million delivered packages were stolen in the U.S., Whether it’s damage, loss, or porch piracy — last-mile anxieties are increasing for shoppers and merchants alike. according to a report from SafeWise—up from 210 million the year prior.

Customer Expectations 105

Customer Expectations Customer Loyalty 105

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Setting aside time to sift through resumes, interview candidates, and negotiate packages—all this takes up valuable time from your managers. You’re not the only call center on the block—if your agents notice more attractive packages elsewhere, they won’t hesitate to leave. Add more value to compensation packages.

Contact Center 137

Contact Center Customer Feedback Start-ups Customer Satisfaction 137

Fonolo

JANUARY 12, 2023

Most managers also rely on an analytics package (or several, depending on how integrated your software is) to monitor KPIs. In practice, you’ll probably interact with AI powered analytics as part of your contact center software package. They are also popular advancements in automation that employ varying degrees of AI.

Artificial Intelligence 138

Artificial Intelligence Contact Center Sentiment Analysis AI 138

ModSquad

MAY 13, 2021

As the popularity of unboxing videos shows, we love opening up new packages. Companies like Apple have been lauded for their elegant packaging. And while you may not have the resources of an industry giant, there are steps you can take to make the customer think twice before tossing their opened package into the recycling bin.

Customer Loyalty 119

Customer Loyalty CRM Customer Relationship Management Sales 119

ECXO

MAY 16, 2023

The CDP Institute defines a customer data platform as “packaged software that creates a persistent, unified customer database that is accessible to other systems.” What is a Customer Data Platform?

Technology 98

Technology Technology Customer Experience 98

Customer Think

AUGUST 6, 2021

The trick is making those feelings good ones, by seeing what the shopper sees when that package arrives. There are a trillion reasons why online retailers have to pack each delivery box with something that captures the emotion of the moment. Online retail sales are predicted to reach nearly $910 billion in 2021 – up 13.7% […].

Retail 133

Retail Sales Customer Loyalty 133

Customer Think

MAY 2, 2023

Forget 30-roll packages of toilet paper. For two days in mid-April, members of Costco Wholesale could buy a beautiful she shed (or he shed) at a discount of $7,000, and then have it shipped directly to them. Which raises the question: Wow, Costco, what’s Next?

Customer Loyalty 83

Customer Loyalty 83

Zendesk

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For this budget, let’s assume a photography business offers three photo packages: Package A (three prints – one size), Package B (five prints – two sizes), and Package C (10 prints – three sizes). Below is an example of how they might outline their sales budget for each package.

Sales 93

Sales CRM Start-ups Gaming 93

SurveySensum

JANUARY 29, 2024

Make Unboxing Brilliant: The Packaging Panache Let’s face it. We all judge books by their covers and products by their packaging. Skip the bland box and aim for a packaging experience that’s got more flair than a Fourth of July fireworks display. Use durable materials, sure, but get creative with design.

Sales 52

Sales Customer Experience Social Media Gaming 52

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My definition had changed very little when we launched the CDP Institute in 2016, and has been the same ever since: “packaged software that builds a unified, persistent customer database accessible to other […]

Technology 52

Technology Technology 52

The Customer Service Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

Customers who are affected by the scam are being advised that there is no cause for panic, but they should report the unwanted package to Amazon. People who have been targeted should report the package and change their password. This scam has been uncovered by the consumer organisation Which? How do 'brushing' scams work?

Social Media 52

Social Media Retail Sales Customer Service 52

Customer Experience Matrix

APRIL 26, 2024

What was new about CDP was that it was packaged software that was building a customer database. Before then, customer databases were custom projects, like a data warehouse, and the only packaged marketing software was applications like campaign management systems or predictive modeling tools.

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AI Education Hospitality Hospitality 52

Shep Hyken

APRIL 6, 2022

They like the instant email confirmations, the ability to track a package, a notification when the package is delivered, and the comfort of knowing that if the item is damaged or lost – or they simply don’t like the product – Amazon will take care of them.

Customer Service 112

Customer Service Retail Customer Experience 112

Service Quality Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2022

He had a package from Switzerland that had arrived Monday at my former office. He had been looking for me for 3 days and had given up and sent the package to be returned. Scott called the US Post Office where he works and found the package was still there. I moved 13 months earlier.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Healthcare Government 52

Customer Experience Matrix

JUNE 27, 2021

That should go without saying, but there’s sometimes an assumption that a highly-rated package will have all the features they want, so there’s no need to define their requirements or check out the package in detail. If the processes are unique to the company, but not exceptionally odd, a low-code package should work.

Sales 98

Sales Engineering Start-ups Technology 98

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It’s akin to framing; how you package information alters its perception. Defensiveness is not a positive interaction with a brand, even at a subconscious level. Similarly, how you phrase prices or present choices can influence customers’ decisions. So, why be casual about the language employed in customer communication?

Customer Experience 89

Customer Experience CX 89

1 to 1

JULY 17, 2017

This article appeared originally in Customer Strategist. Consumers exist in a marketplace that has evolved into a digital landscape of effortless online orders and virtual storefronts. Often lost in the evolution are the physical and sensory elements of the shopping experience.

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Execs In The Know

APRIL 9, 2024

Sweeten the Pot With increasing demands and competition in customer care, competitive salaries and benefits packages are essential to retaining top talent. A comprehensive compensation package shows agents their contributions are valued, making happy associates more likely to stay with your organization.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center AI Technology Technology 52

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 17, 2015

It’s all in the packaging. Gressingham Foods, a pre-packaged food company in the UK, wanted to change their brand image at the store. They hired Elmwood , a design firm that took a good look at their packaging and came up with a strategy to help them stand out. The idea a package influences a buying decision is not a new one.

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Sales CEM Customer Experience Customer Experience Management 151

Steven Van Belleghem

JUNE 15, 2021

Unfortunately, his planning was thwarted when his package was sent to the wrong location. It was the day before Jay had to fly to the wedding, and UPS refused to hold the package for him at the shipment center. Desperate, Jay called Zappos to see if they could do something to help.

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CX Social Media Sales 98

Myra Golden Media

DECEMBER 15, 2017

In this article, we’ll look at four things you should consider when it comes to the vacation part of your compensation package. Your vacation time or Paid Time Off (PTO) is part of your compensation package. And as part of your compensation package, it’s negotiable. Think of Your Vacation Time As Negotiable.

Customer Service 119

Customer Service 119

Customer Think

AUGUST 28, 2023

That is what Americans are paying today, on average, for a package of chocolate chip cookies. Loyalty apparently does have a price. For many shoppers, that price might be $5.11. The price reflects an inflation rate of nearly 8% per year since 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. is what […]

Customer Loyalty 64

Customer Loyalty 64

Shep Hyken

DECEMBER 17, 2021

From porch piracy to lost cargo to damaged packages, these unprecedented events can have a drastic impact on the customer experience, and the business’s overall performance this holiday season. To create a simple process for the customer, including a return label in the original packaging. Conclusion.

E-commerce 74

E-commerce Retail Business Administration Gaming 74

C3Centricity

JANUARY 30, 2021

In many cases, packaging is the first personal contact a customer has with a brand. Dishonest packaging. In a time where consumers are asking manufacturers to be more responsible, such as making less waste in their packaging, General Mills is going in the opposite direction! Such a shame – but it does make a fun read!

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Start-ups Social Media Engineering 71

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 14, 2022

As a result, I also get Amazon Prime streaming as part of the package, but it wasn’t the driving force behind my decision. Now, the irony is that I choose Amazon Day delivery to reduce how many shipping packages I receive. Many years ago, I subscribed to Amazon Prime to get faster shipping.

Management Consulting 78

Management Consulting CX Customer Experience 78

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Package tracking template Use case: E-commerce Another useful template you can add to your chatbot is a package tracking template. Great for e-commerce businesses, this template lets customers quickly find out where their package is and when they can expect to receive it, without waiting for a live agent response.

E-commerce 52

E-commerce Net Promoter Score CX NPS 52

Aquire

AUGUST 30, 2021

Amazon’s frustration-free packaging, smooth delivery, product reviews and more, keeps their customers satisfied. C) Caring about product packaging – Product packaging is simple but sleek. Many manufacturers don’t give packaging much thought, other than making sure it protects the product sufficiently. Customization.

Customer Experience 64

Customer Experience Non-Profits Retail Manufacturing 64

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Shep Hyken interviews Dan Balcauski, founder and principal consultant for Product Tranquility , where he focuses on helping high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. Defining Success from the Customer’s Perspective. Top Takeaways: Anything can be a subscription.

B2B 72

B2B Education Technology Technology 72

Intercom

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The true genius (outdated Spotify reference I couldn’t resist) of Spotify Wrapped isn’t in the numbers, it’s in the way they’re packaged and presented. And can support teams do the same to convey their true value within their companies – and, in particular, convince other teams of the value of AI-powered support tools?

AI 97

AI Customer Service Customer Experience 97

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Finally, you receive an email that informs you the package was delivered. Sometimes there is a picture of the package next to your door. Think about placing an order with Amazon and immediately receiving an email that confirms the order is placed. Then you receive an update that the order has been shipped.

Customer Loyalty 93

Customer Loyalty Real Estate Social Media Touchpoint 93

Zendesk

JUNE 30, 2022

Upgrade your packaging. Packaging may not be the first thing that comes to mind for after-sales service improvement, but as tens of thousands of YouTube videos prove, the unboxing process is a great opportunity to delight customers. Use packaging as a chance to lean into value selling.

Sales 98

Sales Non-Profits Customer Retention Social Media 98

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In most companies, a system is built and used for storing and delivering document packages. These documents are collected and stored in repositories, also known as personal and shared drives labeled according to the name of folders and subfolders.

Technology 64

Technology Technology 64