ECXO

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A true global CX organization needs to speak and understand cultures, languages and differences. ECXO understands you, fluently. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. The quickly growing European Customer Experience Organization (ECXO), understands its diverse community on a unique level. We are a global community who thrives on celebrating everyone’s individuality and not creating a “one size fits all” approach.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In December, we announced European data hosting , the result of one of Intercom’s biggest ever infrastructure projects. We’re continuing to expand Intercom globally, and the lessons we learned while building out the infrastructure will be invaluable. Until now, Intercom has been a multitenant application hosted in a single region in AWS.

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Adrian Swinscoe

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is a guest post from Ross Daniels, Chief Marketing Officer at Calabrio. In my last article I discussed how to keep things simple in contact […]. The post Banishing complexity – 5 ways to turn theory into practice first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Inside Customer Service

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Company culture is an important consideration for job seekers. Many value it more than than money. That's from a 2019 Glassdoor report. At the time, the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.7 percent and employers were competing for good employees. In that respect, not much has changed. Today, the U.S. unemployment rate is still under four percent and culture is more important than ever.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Steven Van Belleghem

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Nike. End of January, Nike launched 5 different job-applications for metaverse-related roles. The news came a few weeks after it announced the acquisition of RTFKT, a non-fungible token studio that produces digital collectibles like digital sneakers. And prior to that, it had filed several new trademarks that indicate its intent to sell virtual Nike-branded sneakers and apparel.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

And no, we’re not talking about Austin Powers! Doug Kessler is the co-founder and creative director at Velocity Partners , a B2B Marketing Agency with a laser-sharp focus on content strategy, and the writer of articles such as The Search for Meaning in B2B , Crap , and Insane Honesty. Although he started his career as a suit on Ogilvy & Mather in Madison Avenue back in the 80s, it wasn’t until he shifted to B2B that he found his true calling.

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Shep Hyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It’s natural that you would gravitate toward a person you perceived as an expert. When someone demonstrates a level of expertise and shares information you didn’t know, you tend to trust them. That expertise creates confidence. . For example, when you go to Best Buy and are looking for a new TV, you’ll find there are so many to choose from. Even when they have them all hanging on a wall, turned on so you can compare the quality of the pictures, it’s still confusing as to why one would be so mu

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Customer Bliss

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As we head further into 2022, it’s apparent that companies are picking up steam and looking ahead to the future of their experience practices (customer experience, employee experience, and beyond). If you’re looking for resources to share with your team on experience leadership, I encourage you to take a look at the authors on this year’s Global Gurus list of customer experience leaders for inspiration (a sincere thank you to Global Gurus for including me in the list once agai

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The DiJulius Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

“We are at our best when creating enduring relationships and personal connections. When we are fully engaged, we connect with, laugh with, and uplift the lives of our customers—even if it is just for a few moments. It’s really about human connection.” —Howard Schultz, Starbucks Carpe Momento — “Seize the Moment.” There’s no better motto. Read Full Article.

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Customer Experience 108

Conversation Agent

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“All subject are a form of discourse,” says Neil Postman. It makes sense. Because you need language and conversation to discuss biology, physics, chemistry, history, geography, astronomy, etc. Dialectic is valuable, whether you're arguing to win, or have a loftier goal: that to understand. Cicero first said that the purpose of education is to 'free the student from the tyranny of the present.

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Education 106

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Shep Hyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? by Janelle Estes. (CMSWire) Today’s top companies rely heavily on human insight to guide their strategies and offerings.

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Help Scout

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

You have identified a small change that you’re convinced would really improve your customer service quality, but you’re having trouble persuading your team to change their behavior. Here’s one quick tip to make it happen.

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Customer Service 105

TeamSupport

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If your B2B business is aiming to grow in 2022 (whose isn’t?) then chances are that your sales team is chasing new business. It’s a reasonable strategy – new business acquisitions means more revenue. But what if this new business is replacing churned customers and there is no net growth? Even worse, what if this strategy is plugging a hole of capsized revenue left by more churned customers than acquired ones?

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Conversation Agent

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents will pull information for us on the basis of parameters we establish and control. They will deliver it to the social networks that exist inside our own data network. Web 3.0 is the true era of conversation, where the real dialogue begins.” I wrote those words here in 2007. Was I wrong! And late to the game; the hype started in 2004.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It may seem like technology is dominating the world of sales today. But no matter how many ways we find to digitize workflows, save time, and cut costs, nothing has been invented yet that can replace genuine human-to-human interaction. The buyer-seller relationship can be the cornerstone of customer loyalty. Plus, it’s a gold mine of opportunities for cross-selling , SPIN selling , and upselling.

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Help Scout

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you’re looking for a dedicated support tool, Crisp may not be your best option. Check out our list of seven Crisp alternatives.

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TeamSupport

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If your B2B business is aiming to grow in 2022 (whose isn’t?) then chances are that your sales team is chasing new business. It’s a reasonable strategy – new business acquisitions means more revenue. But what if this new business is replacing churned customers and there is no net growth? Even worse, what if this strategy is plugging a hole of capsized revenue left by more churned customers than acquired ones?

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B2B Sales NPS Customer Service 98

Hodusoft

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

How to Find Best Hybrid workforce Contact Center Software in 2022. Contact centers and several other industries’ survival through the first few months of COVID-19 meant swift operational reboots primarily through work from home transitions. Striking a balance between protecting employees from the pandemic and continuity of business is still a major concern for most businesses in 2022.

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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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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The worst thing a prospect can do isn’t to say no. The worst thing a prospect can do is waste your time. Unfortunately, there are consumers out there who specialize in doing just that. They have many names: entitlement clients, clueless shoppers, confusion clients, and price hunters. All of them are tire kickers, and they’re dangerous to your sales productivity and success.

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Ameyo Callversations

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are slowly becoming conventional territories for several industries. In today’s scenario, a chatbot is considered the most trending technology. Whether it’s an emerging startup or large enterprise, chatbots have a crucial role to play where automation is the need of the hour and the banking sector is no exception.

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Myra Golden Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Is every other customer demanding, “Get me a manager?” Do you find your customers more intense ? Are your employees burning out or quitting? It’s not just you. Everyone is seeing this change. I just read this quote from the New York Times. “The meanness of the public has forced many public-facing industries to rethink what used to be an article of faith: that the customer is always right.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Today’s customer service expectations are at an all-time high, and many organizations are failing to meet the demand. New data outlined in a report by Acquia shows a massive disconnect between organizations and consumers. Only 10% of customers say that most brands are meeting their expectations for a “good experience”. However, 82% of marketers believe that they are meeting customer expectations.

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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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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Consumers aren’t always willing to make a purchase on a whim. It can take days, weeks, or even months of careful thought before they commit to buying. And if you wait to interact with them until the end of their decision-making process, you’re missing out on profitable sales opportunities. That’s where the buyer’s journey comes in. What is the buyer’s journey?

Social Media 98

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Ameyo Callversations

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Customer engagement is a tricky business. Organizations now use multiple tools to communicate with customers according to their preferences. Yet, these messages sometimes fail to show drastic improvements in the engagement metrics. It could be due to the incessant stream of communications leading to increased spam rates, concerns over user privacy, and other data misuse risks.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

My company had a significant birthday this year. Twenty years ago, in January 2002, I established my global Customer Experience consultancy, Beyond Philosophy. This year, the Financial Times recognized us as one of the best management consultancies for the fourth year in a row. I have learned a lot over these past two decades on how to ensure your business is booming, and I thought I would share them here with you. .

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Finance Management Consulting Start-ups Education 88

Totango

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Do you know your love language ? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, every person has a primary love language in which they need to be spoken to in order to feel cared for and loved. The five love languages include: Receiving Gifts. Quality Time. Words of Affirmation. Physical Touch. Acts of Service. While Dr. Chapman’s original research on this topic was intended for use in romantic relationships, it has since been expanded to apply to any type of relationship – including between an organization and

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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

2001: A Space Odyssey is a cult classic; the quintessential “evil robot takes over” science fiction tale featuring a soft-spoken killer robot with the neighborly name of HAL. Arthur C. Clarke, who wrote the story that the 1968 movie was based on, went through several creative bot names before landing on HAL (Heuristically Programmed Algorithmic computer).

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Though customers should be the key focus of all call centers, agents are the driving behind-the-scenes force who ensure these customers enjoy a timely, empathetic, and efficient experience. From live voice interactions to online chatting, social media messaging, and post-interaction administrative work, call center agents must juggle multiple tasks on a daily basis.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The future of customer strategy is providing proactive experiences based on the predicted needs of your customers. The key to unlocking this future is your customer data, particularly the data you have collected about customer behavior. You have most of what you need to predict your customers’ next move in your customers’ past behavior. This concept is predicated on the idea of Customer Science.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Scaling and growing an internal team can be all-consuming and often daunting for many CSM teams. While customer success leaders, HR representatives, and other key stakeholders are often involved in the hiring process at every step of the way, the structure of your organization could warrant additional team members from different departments being involved in the hiring process.

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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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