Fri.Jun 14, 2024

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IT’S PASSION

Futurelab

#NoBullshitCX #20yearsFuturelab “Make your work rewarding.” Last week my company held a conference to exchange knowledge and experience with partners and clients. We all had a great day of workshops, presentations, and networking. The topics covered anything from customer metrics to AI. For the evening, we all went to a nice restaurant nearby the conference venue.

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Is Surge Pricing a Game-Changer or Deal-Breaker for Customers?

Beyond Philosophy

Surge pricing, a form of dynamic pricing, involves raising prices during spikes in demand to balance supply and demand. It is a rational economic solution to manage demand effectively, but it can generate negative emotions among consumers who feel they’re being unfairly charged. Surge pricing is a specific flavor of dynamic pricing or, depending on your perspective, price discrimination.

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Help Scout Works Best When

Help Scout

While you’re the only one who can decide if Help Scout is the right tool for you, here’s the advice our support team would give someone trying to make that decision for their business.

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Navigating the Embedded Finance Revolution: Transforming Financial Landscapes and Innovating Business Strategies

Customer Think

In recent years, a transformative wave has been sweeping through the financial industry, reshaping landscapes and redefining traditional business strategies. This phenomenon, known as embedded finance, is not merely a buzzword but a profound shift that holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses operate and interact with financial services.

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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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Institute of Customer Service Annual Conference

The Customer Service Blog

Ticket sales have just opened for the Institute of Customer Service Annual Conference 2025, which takes place on 4th March 2025 at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane This year, the theme is ‘The Service Nation: Leading with Purpose’, emphasising the critical role of leadership in navigating today’s dynamic landscape and shaping a better tomorrow. This year’s event will be chaired by well-known TV presenter Amol Rajan, and it promises to be an inspiring experience, featuring a stellar speaker l

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Customer Experience for Vertical Takeoff

Customer Think

VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing vehicles) are projected to hit mature industry status in 2035 (Aviation International News). In just over ten years, the entire aviation ecosystem will be radically different than it is today in terms of utilization, opportunity, and customer expectations.

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Your Customers have figured it out. Have you?

Customer Think

My local grocer has a problem. All of us who shop there are aware of it, and even compensate for it. But it doesn’t seem that they even realize it. Ours is a pretty urban location in the midst of a university neighborhood. Sure, there are a few families with their 2.

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Selling to the C-suite: Asking Better Questions in Sales Calls

Customer Think

As I sat down to continue my series on selling to the C-suite, I challenged myself to identify a gap that both senior executives and new salespeople share. Now, you might think I racked my brain for hours staring down a blank Word document.

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Evolving into a new CX era: How AI will augment the humans of CX and create more opportunities to deliver top-notch customer experiences

Customer Think

The rise of AI-powered solutions has sparked concerns about widespread job displacement, and nearly every industry has felt its impact. The customer service sector offers a glimpse into this future, as chatbots increasingly handle a variety of inquiries.

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How AI in Business Intelligence Takes Your Business to the Next Level

Customer Think

The business world is practically swimming in an abundance of data, all of which is generated from every interaction, transaction, customer touchpoint, etc. This has led to the creation of a massive pool of information — one that is continuously growing.

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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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The Evolution of CRM: From Rolodexes to AI-Driven Solutions

Customer Think

Credit:Unsplash+ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have dramatically transformed over the years. From the early days of handwritten notes and Rolodexes to the sophisticated AI-driven solutions we see today, CRM has become an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes.

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How to Develop a Digital Transformation Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide

Customer Think

Digital transformation is more than just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental shift in how organizations leverage technology to improve business processes, deliver value to customers, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The journey to digital transformation can be complex, but with a well-structured strategy, it becomes manageable and achievable.

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When customers leverage AI

Customer Think

Source: Getty Images For the last 12 months, most that has been written or discussed about GenAI for marketing, sales, service and CX has focused on the company’s use cases and value to the company.

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7 Deadly CX Sins Revisited

Customer Think

Years ago – actually nine years ago, in February 2015 – I wrote about The 7 Deadly Sins of Customer Experience. I shared that article on LinkedIn recently and recognized that the sins may need some updating.

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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.