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The Evolution of Business Relationships: Not B2B nor B2C, but H2H

ECXO

The Evolution of Business Relationships: Not B2B nor B2C, but H2H In the ever-evolving world of business, a new paradigm is emerging that transcends traditional models and approaches to commerce, which I am a big defender of. Gone are the days when businesses primarily categorized their operations as Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C).

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5 trends shaping the future of customer experience

CX Network

Jeannie Walters explains five challenges that plague CX leaders and explains what you can do to overcome them

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CX Design: What Can Companies Do to Compete with Tech Giants? – Part II

Customer Think

CX Design: What Can Companies Do to Compete with Tech Giants? – Part II Medium and small players entering markets dominated by giants like SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce face some substantial challenges, with significantly fewer resources at their disposal. However, they also have unique opportunities to differentiate themselves and capture market share.

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Learning What Frustrates Your Customers from Unexpected Sources/ Making Your Entry-Level Positions More Attractive / How to Woo Job Candidates / Non-competes Banned / Is Starbucks in Serious Trouble?

The DiJulius Group

How to Woo Job Candidates Recently, I interviewed author Scott Greenberg on the Customer Service Revolution podcast episode 147. Scott shared a great example of how to woo potential job candidates during an interview process. One business owner reserves a parking spot right up front that says, “Welcome, Sherri.” Then, when the candidate walks inside, Read Full Article The post Learning What Frustrates Your Customers from Unexpected Sources/ Making Your Entry-Level Positions More Attractive / How

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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Ready to transform your career, customer support leaders?

Intercom

We’ve talked a lot about the positive changes AI is going to bring to customer experience and how support agents work, but what will it mean for support leaders? Until now, you’ve probably spent your days: Constantly putting out fires, moving from one problem to the next. Getting easily sucked into manual tasks, trying to figure out why the backlog is growing, who’s stuck and needs help, where you can reassign tickets and how many times customers have asked the same question.

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CPG Study: Complaint Handling is More Challenging. Yet 40%+ Delight is Attainable

Customer Think

A new CCMC study of 8,500 respondents has found difficult-to-handle Covid/Supply Chain/Inflation issues have come to the fore along with more intense emotions and social media use. And, surprisingly, much higher levels of delight with some responses, especially digital.

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[Research Round-Up] The Latest From NetLine On B2B Content Consumption

Customer Think

(This Research Round-Up discusses the 2024 B2B content consumption report from NetLine Corporation. NetLine publishes this report annually, and it consistently provides a wealth of real-world insights about how business professionals actually consume marketing content.

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The Complete Guide to Outsourcing Business Services

CallCare

In modern business operations, outsourcing business services refers to the strategic practice of delegating specific business functions or processes to external service providers. This approach allows businesses to simplify their operations, reduce costs, and access specialised expertise that may not be available in-house. Outsourcing has become a pivotal strategy for companies aiming to remain competitive and efficient in a dynamic market.

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CommBox launches Connect partner programme, offering market-leading automation and AI capabilities to customer service ecosystems

Customer Think

Opens CommBox's market-leading technology to the broader customer service ecosystem

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Service Recovery: How to Take a Customer from Hell to Heaven in 60 Seconds or Less

Service Quality Institute

Everyone makes mistakes. When you screw up and say, “I am sorry. Our mistake.” it is good customer service but NOT Service Recovery. Most organizations never admit mistakes and less than 1% practice Service Recovery. Keeping customers is critical to your growth. Gaining a new customer is expensive. When you lose one it is super expensive.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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[Experience Action Podcast] Gaining Frontline Buy-In

Experience Investigators

Unlock the secret to ensuring your customer-facing employees are as invested in your customer experience vision as you are! As your trusted guide, Jeannie Walters is delving into the critical strategies you need to align your frontline team with the customer experience goals that your C-suite has already embraced. We’ll dissect the challenges, pinpoint the missteps, and celebrate the successes that come from elevating your brand ambassadors—those who have the power to make or break your cu

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7 Must-Have Features for Next-Level Database Monitoring

SurveySensum

Is your database the powerhouse of your business operations? It ought to be. With data at its core, a robust monitoring system is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As systems grow in complexity, so does the need for features that not only track performance but also enhance reliability and inform strategic decisions. Database monitoring must go beyond basic functionalities.

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8 Keys to Better VoC Methodology

ClearAction

8 Keys to Better VoC Methodology Lynn Hunsaker VoC methodology is the starting point for buy-in and enthusiasm around customer insights. Do you want more executive support? Less pressure to show financial gains? Higher internal engagement in using customer insights for seamless journeys? In this Part 2 of 3 article series, we’re building on the 8 points explained in Better Measurement : 8 Voice of Customer Keys to CX ROI.

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Syncing Success: The Power of Marketing and Sales Alignment

SugarCRM

You might think that marketing and sales alignment only applies to lead generation. You might think that passing nurtured leads from the marketing department to the sales department is the only time these two groups interact. You might think that one department can be successful while maintaining independence from the other. But times have changed.

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Case Study: Key Insights on Wait Times and Customer Service

Faster response times mean happier customers Are your customers on hold too long? Nearly half of consumers find hold times unacceptable, and a quarter will leave your brand because of it. Our latest report reveals how companies are affected by wait times and the impact on customer satisfaction. Read the report to get insights into the impact of long hold times and areas for opportunities.