ECXO

JULY 10, 2024

Gartner predicts that over 75% of organizations will move away from using NPS as a primary metric for customer service and support by 2025. The simplicity of NPS fails to capture the complexities of customer relationships and experiences, which are vital for improving satisfaction.

Sentiment Analysis 374

Sentiment Analysis Customer Feedback NPS Net Promoter Score 374

eglobalis

JULY 31, 2024

Ahead of the Curve: MarTech-Driven Customer Experience Evolution Introduction In today’s hyper-competitive market, delivering a superior customer experience (CX) is paramount for businesses striving to differentiate themselves. This article delves into the top ten MarTech solutions, that significantly improve CX outcomes.

Customer Experience 328

Customer Experience Social Media Predictive Analytics AI 328

LitmusWorld

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

CRM vs CEM – Why using only CRM platforms can kill your CX programme Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Experience Management (CEM) may sound like they both serve the same purpose – both deal Read more… Why using only CRM platforms can kill CX appeared on LitmusWorld.

CRM 85

CRM CEM CX Customer Relationship Management 85

eglobalis

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Likewise, if the feature is accepted but will take time, setting clear expectations helps maintain strong customer relationships. Challenges : Managing customer disappointment can be tough, especially with long-term clients. A large enterprise client requested deeper integration with their proprietary CRM system.

Customer Feedback 441

Customer Feedback Innovation Compliance B2B 441

ECXO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Become the King Midas of CX Once upon a time in ancient Greece, a king named Midas was absolutely crazy about gold. My focus here is to give you some tips on how you can be successful in your CX journey. The ECXO is an open access CX Professional Business Network. And guess what? 2.

CX 156

CX Social Media Predictive Analytics Net Promoter Score 156

Zendesk

OCTOBER 12, 2021

All that constant communication is made possible in part by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology. Sales reps use CRM systems to capture every interaction, keep contact info up to date, and manage accounts of all sizes. What does a CRM do? How do you know you’re ready for a CRM?

CRM 98

CRM Outlook Sales Social Media 98

ECXO

JULY 26, 2023

We thought it would be helpful to decode the strategies that CX leaders use to break away from the pack. Our focus in this article is on leveraging real-time customer data to provide richer, meaningful end-to-end customer experiences at every touchpoint. The more complete the customer view – the more accurate the predictions.

Predictive Analytics 296

Predictive Analytics Education Touchpoint CX 296

Win the Customer

JANUARY 1, 2016

Customer relationship management systems are now merging with social media capabilities enabling organizations to build stronger relationship with customers. Social CRM only makes sense as part of an organization’s overall social strategy. Examples are video’s, images and “pins” on Pinterest.

Customer Relationship Management 81

Customer Relationship Management Customer Relationship Social Media CRM 81

Taylor Reach Group

MAY 1, 2020

In a recent post, we looked at the cost of providing a poor Customer Experience (CX). Set aside a few hours each week to call customers who reached out to your Customer Service group within the prior week. You may need a query to your phone system, looking for incoming calls and matching them to customer profiles.

CX 140

CX Net Promoter Score Customer Relationship Management NPS 140

Zendesk

MAY 11, 2022

At Zendesk, we’ve long talked about the value and importance of fostering customer relationships. They are the foundation upon which customer loyalty is built, and these customer relationships are anchored in conversations. This is a step beyond what a traditional CRM has offered. The proof is in the data.

CRM 98

CRM B2C Compliance Customer Relationship 98

Fonolo

MAY 6, 2021

The contact center industry boasts some of the most intelligent and innovative CX technologies out there. One of the most talked about in recent years is the Visual IVR, for its hugely positive impact on customer experience. Six Crucial CX & Contact Center Trends That Will Shape 2021. Read on for a crash course! The results?

CX 132

CX Contact Center Omnichannel Customer Relationship Management 132

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 16, 2015

My concern is the focus on improving the Customer Experience is in danger of heading the same way as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), into failure if it’s not careful. IT systems are part of the reason many Customer Experiences are poor but only part of the reason. Customers deserve better.

CEM 122

CEM CX CRM Customer Experience Management 122

ECXO

MAY 29, 2024

The Transformative Power of Cross-Functional Teams in Upgrading CX We all know the crazy and competitive landscape we are currently living in, right? This extremely challenging scenario of the modern business environment makes it essential for organizations to prioritize surpassing customer expectations. Let’s make some music!

CX 156

CX Innovation E-commerce Real Estate 156

CSAT.AI

MARCH 27, 2023

Customer relationships impact the amount of business a company does. To have these great relationships companies need to create great CX. Here are some actions that help build the kind of customer experience that makes lasting, beneficial relationships. How is your company creating great CX?

Customer Relationship 63

Customer Relationship CX Sentiment Analysis Social Listening 63

Experience Investigators

JANUARY 18, 2022

Why does Customer Experience Training Matter? It’s common for Customer Experience (CX) to be misunderstood as reactive customer service, support, or even ‘just being nice to customers.’ ’ CX is much more than these, though. I like to define Customer Experience as: A mindset.

Education 137

Education CX Customer Feedback Customer Experience 137

SugarCRM

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I was listening today to one of my favorite industry podcasts called CRM Playaz , hosted by two intelligent dudes, Paul Greenberg and Brent Leary. At the front end of the show, they debated the topic of “is it CRM or CX?” Many in the (legacy) CRM industry have recast the sector as the CX industry.

CRM 49

CRM CX E-commerce Sales 49

Heart of the Customer

JANUARY 17, 2017

Dawn Mergenthaler has been leading CRM marketing teams for healthcare, retail, and Software-as-a-Service companies for over a decade. She works closely with customer experience (CX) professionals to understand the insights gained that can be leveraged for CRM.

Customer Relationship Management 60

Customer Relationship Management Customer Relationship Healthcare CRM 60

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Customer Experience Management vs. Customer Relationship Management – What are the Key Differences? Good customer experience goes beyond a transaction — it’s about making your customers feel heard, valued, and understood. But as customer expectations evolve, so do the tools to manage them. Why CRM Matters?

Customer Relationship Management 52

Customer Relationship Management Customer Experience Management Customer Relationship CXM 52

ECXO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As I reflect on this cinematic masterpiece, with the experience and knowledge I have acquired since then, I find intriguing parallels between its themes and the modern concept of customer experience (CX). Similarly, in the realm of customer experience, personalization is key.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Social Media Artificial Intelligence CX 156

Experience Investigators

APRIL 23, 2024

The landscape of consumer expectations is constantly evolving, and understanding the value of customer experience has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage. But today’s C-Suite is still questioning the value of customer experience and asking if investing in CX is worth it.

Net Promoter Score 94

Net Promoter Score CEM CX Customer Experience 94

Experience Investigators

AUGUST 20, 2024

Why does Customer Experience Training Matter? Customer Experience (CX) is commonly misunderstood as reactive customer service, support, or even just ‘being nice to customers.’ CX is much more than these, though. And no, you can’t just say “be customer-obsessed” and hope for the best.

Education 102

Education CX Artificial Intelligence Start-ups 102

ECXO

MAY 11, 2023

In other words, they are truly customer-centric. Businesses with a customer focus are relentless in finding new ways to create value. They know that CX maturity is not an end game. But, as we discussed in a recent post, there is still work to do in Europe to improve CX maturity and transition to customer-centric models.

Customer Journey Map 156

Customer Journey Map CX Transformation CX Education 156

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Most marketing CRM software has these capabilities, so it makes sense to harness their power for your contact center. Customer interactions Automated customer interactions are exactly what they sound like. CRM integration The more background information an agent has on a customer, the more effective their support will be.

Contact Center 142

Contact Center Omnichannel CRM Sentiment Analysis 142

SugarCRM

MARCH 17, 2022

Top industry experts consider CX transformation projects the primary fuel that drives business growth in the last 12 months. Nevertheless, disruptions caused by the pandemic in the last year revealed a lack of holistic, real-time view of the customer journey. SugarCRM Awarded “Best CRM Platform” in CX Today’s Inaugural CX Awards.

CRM 52

CRM Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Sales 52

Experience Investigators

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A desire to focus on listening to customers, doing right by them, and getting their organizations on board with the many, many benefits of a strategic customer experience program. Customer experience (CX) has become a critical factor in the success of businesses worldwide.

CX 94

CX Customer Experience CX Transformation Net Promoter Score 94

UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Improving the customer experience isn’t just a product of your agents having everything in one dashboard; it’s customers transitioning from chatting with your agent to speaking with them over the phone—without needing to reauthenticate and reexplain their problem. This is state-of-the-art CX for the modern shopper.

Omnichannel 90

Omnichannel Contact Center CX CRM 90

Zendesk

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We were able to make the Qumu support team a competitive advantage, and we know for sure this wouldn’t have been possible if we had stayed with the previous solution,” says Chad Sears, Vice President of Customer Success at Qumu. Focus on customer experience improvements to build loyalty and reduce churn. gated-cta-in-post].

Innovation 98

Innovation CX Omnichannel Predictive Analytics 98

SugarCRM

JUNE 7, 2022

A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is valuable to an organization when its users happily run their day-to-day activities within the platform. But when six in ten (58%) marketing and sales leaders think their CRM system wastes money, organizations must adapt to both opportunities and threats.

CRM 48

CRM Artificial Intelligence Sentiment Analysis Customer Relationship Management 48

SugarCRM

JUNE 9, 2022

This is achieved by understanding customers’ needs as they research, evaluate, shop for, buy, and use your product or service. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has emerged as the solution for this customer-first transformation. But modern CRM has come a long way from its more modest beginnings.

CRM 49

CRM Manufacturing Gaming Engineering 49

ECXO

MAY 14, 2024

While H2H emphasizes human connections, technology plays a pivotal role in facilitating these relationships at scale. For instance: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools can help businesses understand individual customer preferences and history, enabling personalized communication and offers.

B2C 156

B2C B2B Artificial Intelligence Non-Profits 156

SugarCRM

JUNE 25, 2020

Most professionals and leaders are well aware of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems’ basic benefits. When it comes to CRM adoption, there are several reasons why most implementations fail. Marketing automation is an integral component of customer relationship management.

CRM 49

CRM Education Artificial Intelligence Customer Relationship Management 49

Confirmit

APRIL 16, 2018

For quite some time, the default assumption has been that an organization’s Customer Experience (CX) team should be the exclusive owners of initiatives to listen to the Voice of the Customer (VoC) and improve the Customer Experience. Let’s be honest: B2B customer relationships can be fragile.

CRM 40

CRM Customer Experience Close the Loop VOC 40

Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 27, 2022

As the new wave of Customer Science comes in, the old tide of Customer Experience (CX) is receding. I have seen it before with other influential business concepts, like Total Quality Management, Business Re-engineering, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). I expect the same will be true for CX.

CRM 78

CRM Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction CX 78

SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

That’s how your sales and customer relationship management work when you don’t have the right tools. CRM analytics can help. CRM analytics can help. What Is CRM Analytics? CRM analytics are the metaphorical instruction sheets in your box of LEGOs. 5 Benefits of CRM Analytics.

CRM 49

CRM B2B Customer Relationship Management B2C 49

Zendesk

DECEMBER 21, 2021

CX expectations are on the rise. Customer experience expectations are skyrocketing as we move out of the pandemic. In order to fulfill CX expectations, your company needs to be fast, accessible, personable, and technologically up-to-date. Why the rush to improve CX? The most important trend is a strong CRM.

Sales 98

Sales Social Media CRM B2B 98

UJET

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Improving the customer experience isn’t just a product of your agents having everything in one dashboard; it’s customers transitioning from chatting with your agent to speaking with them over the phone—without needing to reauthenticate and reexplain their problem. This is state-of-the-art CX for the modern shopper.

Omnichannel 72

Omnichannel Contact Center CX CRM 72

Fonolo

MAY 10, 2018

Luckily, those seeking reliable sources for CX and CS-related topics can still rely on a special corner of the digital sphere, one which has made a comeback in recent months: Blogs. Intercom’s blog is fundamental reading if you’re keen to learn about building customer relationships, creating trust, and nurturing a healthy help center.

Customer Experience 113

Customer Experience Contact Center Innovation Omnichannel 113