eglobalis

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Originally posted at [link] Introduction In the realm of business-to-business (B2B) interactions, customer experience (CX) is often approached through standardized frameworks and prescriptive methodologies, frequently rooted in models from major industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and others. While these established tools offer foundational guidance and structure, they may fall short in capturing the unique essence, “personality,” and competitive edge of individual companies.

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Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Today’s interview is with Natasha Ratanshi-Stein, CEO & Founder of Surfboard, an award-winning workforce management (WFM) software provider. Natasha joins me today to talk about the […] The post The third wave of customer support – Interview with Natasha Ratanshi-Stein of Surfboard first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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eglobalis

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Introduction As companies mature, they face increasingly complex decisions about how to handle customer complaints and negative feedback on social media. Should they engage with every post or focus on resolving issues privately? Best practices suggest various approaches, but the decision is far from one-size-fits-all. This article explores the pros and cons of responding to negative posts, evaluates the effectiveness of following best practices from leading organizations such as BCG, McKinsey, a

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ECXO

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Critical Nature of Customer Experience in Medical Devices: Why Perfection is the Only Option In the medical devices industry, encompassing leaders like Medtronic, Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, and innovative players like Tandem, maintaining a flawless customer experience is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. Unlike other industries, where a lapse in service may cause inconvenience, in healthcare, it can mean the difference between life and death.

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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Conversation intelligence unlocks the hidden value within contact centers, transforming them from cost centers to essential drivers of business growth. Read this blog to learn more.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 28, 2024

How is your brand redefining loyalty in the age of the customer? The pursuit of customer loyalty has become a holy grail for businesses across industries. We pour resources into satisfaction surveys, loyalty programs, and elaborate customer journey maps designed to exceed expectations, hoping to secure that coveted repeat customer. Why Loyalty Matters: The ROI of Loyalty Investing in emotional connection and building genuine loyalty pays dividends.

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C3Centricity

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As consumers become more informed and discerning, the demand for brand transparency is intensifying, especially in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. People want to understand where their products come from, how they are made, and whether the practices behind them align with their personal values. This shift is pushing CPG companies to rethink how they manage and communicate their supply chains, transforming brand transparency into a strategic imperative.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I shared this quote on Instagram the other day… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adrian Swinscoe (@punk_cx) and it reminded […] The post The big list of little things that destroy your customer experience (reprise) first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

content Lumoa Product News for October 2024 Hey everyone! Lovely seeing you again, back with more exciting Lumoa updates! We have had a doozy of a month, with lots of features that we think will make Lumoa better for you. Let’s get started! Introducing Netigate EX! We spoke recently about how Netigate CX can help you capture the entire feedback lifecycle, and now we can do the same for your Employee Experience data: Automated Survey creation and distribution Report and analysis on Employee

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eglobalis

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As organizations aim to boost productivity, engagement and overall satisfaction, AI technologies are becoming essential tools The Gist AI boosts productivity. AI tools enable faster, more efficient service delivery, enhancing employee satisfaction and customer experience. Faster hiring process. Leveraging AI cuts recruitment time by half, ensuring quicker staffing with quality candidates for better service continuity.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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ECXO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Customer Service + AI = Customer Success 3.0 In the current extremely competitive (and sometimes even aggressive) market landscape, in which the power of the purchasing decision is in the hands of the customers and that quality and agility have become a given, organizations strive to provide exceptional customer experiences. customer support has become a critical differentiator for organizations across industries.

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The DiJulius Group

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Becoming, and Excelling as, a CXO In this episode, John talks with Debi Bush, Customer Experience Officer (CXO) at Technology Marketing Toolkit (TMT). Debi has revolutionized the experience TMT delivers to their members. Debi is a distinguished graduate of the Customer Experience Executive Academy (class 2022). She has not only helped take TMT to. Read Full Article The post 177: Becoming, and Excelling as, a CXO with Debi Bush appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Today’s interview is with Thomas Laird, founder and CEO of both the Expivia Interaction Marketing Group, a USA BPO omnichannel contact center, and OttoQA, a next-generation […] The post Basketball, false hustle and metrics that matter – Interview with Thomas Laird of Expivia/OttoQA first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hurricane Debbie dumped 17 inches of water in Colin’s home. It was a traumatic experience, from wading through the murky water to the neighbor’s house—hoping not to encounter the alligators that usually hang out nearby—to watching a team of 12 recovery professionals sweeping through and gutting what remained inside after the water subsided. The experience has been emotionally draining, especially since they didn’t have flood insurance, making the cost of repairs overwhelming.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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eglobalis

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brian Solis’s journey is one of consistent foresight and evolution, making him one of the most impactful voices in the fields of digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation. Over the years, he has established himself as a pioneer, helping leaders, teams, and organizations navigate a rapidly changing world with actionable insights and a profound understanding of technology’s potential.

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ECXO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Reflections on The Matrix: A Journey into the Depths of Customer Experience The Matrix, a groundbreaking film sequence first released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its thought-provoking narrative, stunning visuals, and philosophical undertones. Beyond its surface-level action and sci-fi elements lies a profound commentary on perception, reality, and choice.

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The DiJulius Group

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This Marketing and Sales Consulting Company Created A CX Certification Program for their Customers Technology Marketing Toolkit (TMT) works with IT service companies that are managed service providers (MSPs). Over the last 20 years, TMT has experienced enormous growth. Nothing can ruin a company’s customer experience faster than rapid growth. CEO & Founder of TMT, Read Full Article The post How to Make Your Customers Be Great at Customer Service appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Recently, I spoke to Shahar Chen, co-founder and CEO of Aquant, a field service management software provider, about some new research they had just published. One […] The post Addressing the aging workforce crisis in field service management first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Intercom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

AI is revolutionizing customer service as we know it, and businesses that seize this moment will lead the charge into the future. Let’s put it this way: when we first got into this business in 2011, online customer service wasn’t exactly thrilling. The landscape was a bit stagnant, there was very little energy, and plenty of companies treated customer service as an afterthought.

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Totango

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key takeaways : 97% of corporate leaders believe customer expansion is the key to driving revenue growth in their organization. But many organizations focus too inward—on internal operational tactics, rather than prioritizing the customer outcomes that drive customer-led growth. To drive customer-led growth, organizations need to assign ownership for expansion, align tactics to value drivers, measure post-sales funnels precisely, streamline communication post-sale, and use automation to create

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SixteenVentures

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Meetings as a Value Metric:Too often, we mistakenly equate the number of meetings with the value we’re providing to the customer. The assumption is that more meetings equal more engagement, and thus more value. However, this approach is fundamentally flawed. Value isn’t derived from the frequency of meetings; it’s derived from the outcomes those meetings […] The post Meetings as a Customer Success Metric: The Misguided Path appeared first on Customer-centric Growth by Lincoln Murphy.

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The DiJulius Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The leading organizations worldwide and in every industry focus on creating a world-class customer and employee experience. The DiJulius Group has spent decades researching world-class organizations and discovered what sets them apart. Those insights now form the heart of our proven methodology. Our consulting team is here to help you implement these strategies and customize.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Help Scout

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Help Scout has officially joined the Shopify Plus Certified App Program! This milestone only deepens our commitment to being a go-to customer support solution for businesses running and growing on Shopify.

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Intercom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Email is an essential channel for support, but email conversations lead to slower resolutions for customers when compared with synchronous channels like live chat. With the advent of AI-first customer service, a lot of frontline customer queries are now being dealt with by LLM-powered AI agents. Our own Fin AI Agent resolves more than 50% of customer queries immediately.

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Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Customers are constantly sharing their experiences—some directly, others through subtle cues—creating an invaluable stream of data. Yet, transforming this flood of feedback into actionable insights is no small feat. This is where survey companies excel, moving far beyond basic questionnaires to capture and decode customer sentiment at scale.

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SixteenVentures

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Meetings are the most expensive activity in Customer Success Management, yet we often overlook their true cost. If we fully understood the financial and strategic impact of meetings, we would likely conduct far fewer unproductive ones. There are three key types of costs associated with meetings: Direct Cost, Opportunity Cost, and Prioritization Cost.

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The DiJulius Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The age-old proverb “One bad apple spoils the barrel” is a perfect metaphor for workplace culture. We found the results of the following experiment to be an aha leadership moment. Will Felps, a professor at Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands, conducted a fascinating study demonstrating contagious behavior in the work environment. He split.

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Experience Investigators

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tune in to this CX Pulse Check as we uncover the vital role of communication in driving customer experience transformation. Tamsen Webster, founder of the Message Design Institute, sits down with Jeannie Walters to reveal how communication missteps often hinder change, drawing insights from Tamsyn’s latest book. Through examples across industries, they highlight proactive messaging strategies that build trust, even amid challenges like credit card fraud, and explore how acknowledging customers’

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“Just Do It” – now that’s a recognizable slogan! Nike is one of the most reputable apparel and shoe brands in the sports industry, boasting a value of over 30 billion US dollars. It also holds a steady market share in the athletic footwear industry at 24.7%, surpassing its competitors Adidas, Puma, etc. Not just that, Nike NPS score is currently at 36 which can be considered a good NPS score as the retail and consumer goods industry’s average NPS score is 41.

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Zonka Feedback

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Stuck with flat feedback? The Likert Scale goes beyond surface-level responses, capturing a wide spectrum of customer sentiment across every category. With its ability to reveal nuanced, actionable insights, the Likert Scale, through the use of a Likert scale survey question, uncovers what truly drives satisfaction or frustration—making it an essential tool for CX leaders aiming to elevate their customer experience strategy.

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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