Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

Customer Service 188

Customer Service Business Growth Start-ups Customer Acquisition 188

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 17, 2021

Jean-Bernard Baptiste is a Senior Manager of Customer Support at HubSpot , a platform built to enable business growth across marketing, sales, and customer service. Support is truly at the heart and soul of our business, and our main focus is to provide a world-class customer service experience.”.

Business Growth 138

Business Growth Customer Experience Start-ups Social Media 138

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Your call center’s customer service strategy dictates customer loyalty, agent satisfaction, and company growth. No matter what product or service you offer, your approach needs to be nothing short of “customer-obsessed.”. READ THE FULL GUIDE: Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth.

Customer Service 142

Customer Service Business Growth Customer Feedback Customer Satisfaction 142

Customer Think

MARCH 25, 2023

Self-service for customer service and support is just a first step in a much broader digital engagement strategy enabling brands to engage with customers online and via mobile devices throughout the entire customer journey – before and after they buy.

Business Growth 105

Business Growth Customer Service Customer Loyalty Technology 105

Totango

JULY 1, 2022

Customer loyalty weighs more heavily on revenue: where the loss of a B2C SaaS customer may be offset by the acquisition of other customers of equal value, the loss of a single major B2B customer may significantly impact a company’s revenue.

Customer Loyalty 114

Customer Loyalty Business Growth B2B Net Promoter Score 114

Hodusoft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

How AI and Omnichannel Support Elevate Customer Service in Call Center “Just as electricity transformed almost everything 100 years ago, today I actually have a hard time thinking of an industry that I don’t think Al (Artificial Intelligence) will transform in the next several years.”

Omnichannel 52

Omnichannel AI Customer Service Contact Center 52

Fonolo

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A good call center leader understands the importance of customer service. So what if you have an incredible product or service? That means nothing if your customers are displeased with their experience with your brand. . improving customer satisfaction; and . enhancing your business processes. .

Social Media 146

Social Media Customer Service Contact Center Close the Loop 146

Adrian Swinscoe

JANUARY 7, 2025

Todays podcast is with Marcel Barrera, Chief Strategy Officer at serviceMob Inc, a customer service enterprise technology company specializing in data ontology driven analytics.

Technology 147

Technology Technology Customer Service Artificial Intelligence 147

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on digital channels to interact with customers, the importance of empathy in customer service has never been greater. By prioritizing empathy, companies can foster stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive business growth.

Net Promoter Score 59

Net Promoter Score Artificial Intelligence Social Media Business Growth 59

Totango

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SaaS Tools to Jumpstart Your Business Growth: Five Essential Apps. Software-as-a-Service ( SaaS ) tools automate your business functions, fueling your growth by increasing efficiency. This promotes higher customer satisfaction and retention, elevating sales and increasing revenue. Financial planning.

Business Growth 71

Business Growth CRM Social Media Sales 71

Zendesk

JANUARY 18, 2022

This is likely something your customer service team observes, but it may not be as clear to those with budget authority. Being able to tie customer service to business growth is incredibly valuable and often what is needed to get leadership backing and the investment in customer service that they don’t have today.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Outlook Business Growth Customer Loyalty 98

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Satisfaction 125

Zonka Feedback

JULY 27, 2021

Customer Experience and Customer Service both are your priorities to keep your customers happy and achieve business growth. Both are part of a customer-centric approach and are considered the same thing. Thus, both the terms are used interchangeably but are they the same things?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Customer Experience Business Growth 98

Shep Hyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. by Janelle Estes.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Legal Customer Loyalty CX 108

Customer Think

JULY 25, 2023

These days, providing a delightful, personalized experience for customers is no longer just a luxury—it’s a necessity for sustainable business growth. While every business is personal, which we would do well to […] After all, no one wants to be good when they can be great!

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Customer Loyalty 52

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If customers don’t interact with your business, you really don’t have a business, which puts a well-strategized and successful customer service strategy at the forefront of contact center success. Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth. Click To Tweet.

Net Promoter Score 95

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Contact Center E-commerce 95

Aquire

JANUARY 7, 2022

In this customer-centric era, delivering exceptional customer service is crucial for long-term business growth. But no matter how great your customer service is, you can always improve by learning from industry experts. Customer Service is a very complex topic. Author: Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Business Growth Customer Experience 98

Hodusoft

JULY 21, 2022

How can insurance companies improve customer service? Call center software plays an integral role in the success of businesses in all sectors, including insurance. Modern customers today expect a fast, efficient, and seamless service. Leverage Real-time Analytics to Monitor Customer Interactions.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Omnichannel Artificial Intelligence Customer Loyalty 98

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you were a brick-and-mortar-only business pre-pandemic, chances are you quickly pivoted to provide online shopping options for your customers. Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth. Train your agents to be customer service obsessed. Not sure how? Click To Tweet.

Retail 87

Retail Customer Service Net Promoter Score Contact Center 87

Retently

MARCH 11, 2025

They act as a bridge between the customer and teams working with product, marketing, logistics, and support to ensure customer insights lead to tangible fixes. Their work directly impacts business growth by reducing complaints, improving support efficiency, and enhancing customer retention, they drive higher revenue and lower churn.

CX 120

CX Customer Experience Net Promoter Score NPS 120

CommBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 2021, Gartner found that 80% of the service industry leaders in B2B and B2C organizations rate migrating to self-service as their top priority, then upgrading contact center technology (79%) and automating customer service processes (77%). . Chatbots can help businesses save up to 30% on their customer service.

AI 96

AI Customer Service B2C Real Estate 96

SurveySensum

JUNE 24, 2023

According to the Zendesk Customer Service Report 2020 , 80% of customers stop doing business with a company if they experience poor customer service. It measures how well a company meets or exceeds customer expectations and fulfills their needs and desires. Anything else would you like to improve?

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Business Growth Net Promoter Score Text Analytics 52

ECXO

JULY 26, 2023

CX pioneers boost their capabilities by investing in customer data platforms (CDPs) to give them a unified, 360-degree view of customers – across devices, channels, location, culture and time. Improve the omnichannel experience Real-time data enables businesses to provide a seamless omnichannel experience for customers.

Predictive Analytics 296

Predictive Analytics Education CX Touchpoint 296

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 2, 2020

In the return of the Scale podcast, Pam details her support philosophy and the investments she’s making to drive better customer outcomes, for the long term. This is Scale , Intercom’s podcast series on driving business growth through customer relationships. It’s an effective strategy for building customer loyalty.

Construction 253

Construction Start-ups Business Growth Customer Loyalty 253

Customer Think

APRIL 20, 2023

In the age of digital communication, it’s crucial for businesses to maintain a strong customer service presence. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems have long been used to streamline call center operations, but their limitations often lead to customer frustration.

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Customer Service Customer Experience Contact Center 52

Helpt

MARCH 10, 2023

This is where outsourced on-shore technical support comes in, providing businesses with the support they need to grow and thrive. In this article, we will explore how outsourced technical support can be the key to business growth. It could be the key to your business growth.

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Customer Satisfaction Start-ups Customer Acquisition 52

Fonolo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Customer experience surveys can tell you a lot about the service callers are receiving from agents, and NPS is a key statistic you should be considering when reviewing how successful your contact center is at providing exceptional customer service. Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth.

Net Promoter Score 153

Net Promoter Score NPS Contact Center Business Growth 153

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Retail B2C Start-ups 81

Shep Hyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Customer Retention Manufacturing Business Growth 12

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Social Media Retail Customer Loyalty 69

ECXO

APRIL 7, 2024

It is the narrative of a customer’s journey from the moment they hear about your brand until they become advocates for your solutions. It is the backbone of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, business growth. The answer lies in human creativity and the uniqueness of our existence.

AI 333

AI CX Artificial Intelligence Predictive Analytics 333

Intercom

APRIL 29, 2025

Were committed to delivering the highest standards of security for our customers, and we’re proud to announce that were one of the first AI customer service platforms to have achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification the worlds first international standard focused on the governance of artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS).

AI 52

AI Artificial Intelligence Government Compliance 52

Intercom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

. “For our third annual report, we surveyed 1,700+ support leaders in multiple countries” To help support teams get ahead of the curve for 2023, we’re delighted to launch The Intercom Customer Service Trends Report for 2023. They shared which trends they predicted would shape customer service in 2023.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service E-commerce Finance Business Growth 59

Fonolo

JULY 8, 2021

Companies use all sorts of metrics and techniques to evaluate their customers’ satisfaction with their products and services. Google reviews, social media activity, and customer service surveys all help companies learn about their customers’ experiences. Passives (7-8): These customers are neutral.

Net Promoter Score 142

Net Promoter Score Contact Center NPS Customer Satisfaction 142

Aquire

AUGUST 3, 2021

This list of customer service tips will ensure your company provides an excellent experience for 2021 and beyond. All customers want an excellent customer experience. But how can businesses ensure that they’re offering the customer service they ought to? Listen to your customers.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Social Media Start-ups CRM 76

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2020

Our Senior Managing Editor Fiona Lee sat down with Yoli to learn exactly how embracing a conversational mindset has accelerated the company’s growth. This is Scale , Intercom’s podcast series on driving business growth through customer relationships. Listen to the full episode above or get Yoli’s key takeaways below.

Social Media 209

Social Media AI Sales B2B 209

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today’s customers expect a more human experience from companies to fulfill their needs with speed and ease. According to Nate Brown , the companies that move from reactive customer service to a more holistic, proactive customer experience (CX) approach will be the ones that ultimately survive and thrive.

CX 218

CX Voice of the Customer Close the Loop Sentiment Analysis 218