Callminer

MAY 31, 2020

What are some ways companies can drive customer satisfaction in today’s consumer-centric landscape? Here’s our curated list of 25 tactics.

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Customer Satisfaction 254

Heart of the Customer

JUNE 4, 2020

A key outcome of our work at Heart of the Customer (HoC) – and the essence of CX as a discipline – is to create empathy. That’s how we help our clients better understand their customers. When empathy is high, organizations are more likely to serve their customers better. They invest in the right initiatives […]. The post Empathy. appeared first on Heart of the Customer.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 4, 2020

In our last issue of Why Customers Buy, we discussed how doing things differently than your competition could be the most reliable path to success for your brand. Today, we are going to discuss in more detail why this works and what you can do to implement these surprising ideas that don’t make sense to encourage the success of your brand. Before we get into that, let me remind you that this issue is based on a conversation we had on our podcast recently with advertising legend Rory Sutherlan

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Management Consulting Start-ups CX Technology 156

Kerry Bodine

JUNE 1, 2020

This post celebrates Service Design Day and everyone who’s working to create our new normal. While walking across the Millennium Bridge in London a few years ago, I noticed a group of people standing around and looking down curiously at a man who was laying at their feet. My first thought was concern: Is this man alright? Is he sick? Does he need help?

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Touchpoint CX 146

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Callminer

JUNE 4, 2020

Customer satisfaction is your top priority. As you work toward boosting satisfaction while reducing average handle time, cost reductions will follow.

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Customer Satisfaction 226

Taylor Reach Group

JUNE 5, 2020

By Colin Taylor. Roughly three months into the COVID-19 shutdown, there has been a lot of discussion around what COVID-19 has done to our society, our economy, our elderly and; if you live in my little corner of the world; our customer experiences and contact centers. Contact centers for many organizations could not stop operating, so they pivoted to a Work-From-Home (WFH) model, deployed additional communication channels (think chat, text and messaging) and looked for high-volume, low-complexit

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Contact Center Start-ups Customer Experience CX 106

ProProfs

JUNE 5, 2020

The era of digitalization has dramatically revolutionized almost every aspect of our daily lives. The ongoing technological advancements and innovations have changed our entire lifestyle for the best. From the breakthroughs in communication to new trends in business operations, everything is undergoing a transformation. . Gone are the days when education was limited to books and lectures.

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Callminer

JUNE 3, 2020

We reached out to 21 analytics professionals & business leaders to learn their most creative uses of predictive analytics in the call center.

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Predictive Analytics 182

UJET

JUNE 3, 2020

Right now, your support team is either mostly or entirely remote. Agents can access the platform from any location and are fully capable of helping customers resolve issues. But what if you were used to having your entire team in one office and usually spoke to them in person. How can you manage a dispersed team effectively when everyone is remote? Use the Right Technology.

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The DiJulius Group

JUNE 3, 2020

1. Feature Article This is How to Pay it Forward in Difficult Times By Jess Pischel, Customer Experience Consultant As the country struggles with the pandemic, more and more companies are stepping up to help healthcare and frontline workers, sick patients, and others in the community. With so much negative news lately, it is. Read Full Article. The post This is How to Pay it Forward in Difficult Times appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Healthcare Customer Experience 79

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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ProProfs

JUNE 5, 2020

When we meet a new person, we don’t really make a split-second decision whether we would want to see them again. We do rounds judging them on their appearance, their interests, the way they speak, or the occupation they hold and then make our decision. . Oftentimes, we would not want to see them again while sometimes, we would take interest and build a relationship with the person.

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Fonolo

JUNE 2, 2020

Depending on which news outlets you follow, you may be under the impression that traditional brick-and-mortar contact centers won’t survive the pandemic. Undoubtedly, the contact center as we know it will change. But there are far too many sunken costs and entrenched values to make such a sudden change. A lot has changed in the past few months but there should be no question that contact centers will return to their physical offices in some shape or form once the pandemic abates.

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UJET

JUNE 3, 2020

Right now, your support team is either mostly or entirely remote. Agents can access the platform from any location and are fully capable of helping customers resolve issues. But what if you were used to having your entire team in one office and usually spoke to them in person. How can you manage a dispersed team effectively when everyone is remote? Use the Right Technology.

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Start-ups Technology Technology Customer Experience 72

ClientSuccess

JUNE 2, 2020

Whether your team is figuring out a short-term remote work strategy or if you’ve received word that you’re going to be working remote until 2021, one thing is for certain: there will be more working from home ahead. Even as companies start to phase back into offices, capacity limits and restrictions means that there will still be some people working from home for the foreseeable future.

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Gaming Start-ups 69

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The DiJulius Group

JUNE 3, 2020

In this highly competitive world of business, price and quality can only bring you so far. What will then set you apart? Genuine customer care = highest customer satisfaction But that can only be achieved under a strong banner of leadership. Today’s guest is Ritz-Carlton royalty, Jim McManemon. A veteran in the hospitality industry, Jim. Read Full Article.

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TeamSupport

JUNE 3, 2020

We introduced this blog series in Part 1 by walking you through what to expect after the onboarding process, starting with your dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM). In Part 2, we explore all of the self-service options available within the TeamSupport platform. Help Yourself. Many, if not most times, it’s more time efficient for you and your agents to solve simple issues yourselves , rather than submitting a ticket, sending an e-mail, or calling support.

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Totango

JUNE 2, 2020

Crises are an unfortunate fact of life. All the planning in the world cannot prevent every emergency or protect against every potential hazard. However, having a plan in place ahead of time can make all the difference in how well your business copes with, and recovers from, unexpected challenges. Having a good customer success crisis plan can help you maintain good relationships with customers.

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Start-ups Customer Retention 62

Comm100

JUNE 4, 2020

There is an abundance of stats on the internet revealing the popularity of live chat for customer service. It’s accessibility and speed meet today’s customer expectations and digital-first preferences. But while these stats are true, the figures don’t always tell the whole story. Why? Because when you offer audio and video chat within your live chat offering, its popularity rises even further.

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Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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Gainsight

JUNE 4, 2020

March 2020. Feels like decades ago, huh? We were learning to work from home, optimizing our Zoom backgrounds , and buckling in for “a few weeks” of quarantine. Little did we know. And from a SaaS leadership perspective, in March, we wondered what will the year look like financially? Truth be told, we are all still wondering, but the image is coming into greater focus.

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Start-ups Customer Retention 59

TeamSupport

JUNE 3, 2020

As published in CustomerThink.com , June 2, 2020. In everyday life, people are bombarded with the concept of “change” and “switch.” Whether it’s driving by a billboard advertising a cool new car or seeing a phone company commercial on TV and wondering if you can get more data for less money, there is always someone out there trying to paint a picture of a greener pasture.

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Doing CX Right

JUNE 5, 2020

I had the honor to join Cynthia Jame s, who is the host of a well-known podcast that focuses on increasing what she calls, “awake leaders.” I admire Cynthia as a champion for change. She is making a difference by driving people, especially women, to express their full potential. She’s spent over two decades in self-examination, higher education, and working with leaders around the world.

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Education CX Customer Experience 52

Knowmax

JUNE 5, 2020

Improve Customer Experience At Lower Cost During Lockdown.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Steven Van Belleghem

JUNE 4, 2020

Every crisis is an opportunity. As you know, I’m an optimist, so it was great to recognize that same positive drive in my conversation with Tom. Of course, he realizes that the pandemic will come at a tremendous cost, and that many exciting and even healthy companies will disappear. But, like so many true entrepreneurs, he also sees an opportunity: “The cool thing about this crisis is that it has forced behavioral change upon us in positive ways: all of us were forced into new habits and we had

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Manufacturing Start-ups Customer Experience 52

TeamSupport

JUNE 1, 2020

From a global customer success team to a robust knowledge base, here at TeamSupport we want to make sure you get the most out of our B2B (business-to-business) customer support solution. In this blog series we’ll walk you through what to expect after the onboarding process as well as all of the resources available to you and your support team. I’m a person who enjoys mysteries and puzzles, but I certainly wouldn’t want your experience with using our platform to be either one!

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B2B 64

Doing CX Right

JUNE 5, 2020

I had the honor to join Cynthia Jame s, who is among my favorite woman leaders and host of a well known inspiring show called, Women Awake. I admire Cynthia as a champion for change who awakens other leaders to express their full potential. She’s spent over two decades in self-examination, higher education, and working with leaders around the world.

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Education CX Customer Experience 52

Gainsight

JUNE 4, 2020

Customer Success is more important than ever during this crisis. As new sales slow down due to uncertainties in budgets and spending, retaining customers is the easiest and more effective way to keep the cash flow going. At Gainsight, we have two really interesting data sources to get a real-time view of how Customer Success teams are hard at work to deliver outcomes and retain clients: Through our Product Experience (PX) technology , which is inserted into the live application code of hundreds

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Hospitality Hospitality Education CRM 52

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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Confirmit

JUNE 4, 2020

Register to the webinar for your region. Australia: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM AEST. North America: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM EDT. Europe: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM BST. As insights professionals strive to help their client succeed in this challenging environment, we need to be sure we’re leveraging the best possible resources to ensure clients achieve maximum benefit and strong outcomes for their business.

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Technology Technology 52

The DiJulius Group

JUNE 4, 2020

No matter what kind of business you have, you always want to keep your customers wanting more. And being able to give a remarkable experience is the best marketing tool there is out there. But how do you exactly do this? Here are 5 ways to help you win your customers without even having to. Read Full Article. The post 5 Ways to Exceptionally Stand Out in Your Industry appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Waypoint Group

JUNE 2, 2020

What is B2B “Customer Engagement” and why does it matter? Are your current processes truly “engaging” your customers, or just trying to sell them more stuff? I had the opportunity to interview David Ellin for some answers, since he’s expert in Customer Success programs that drive retention and expansion. Here’s 5 minutes from his take on B2B Customer Engagement, why it’s critical (especially in “these” crazy times), and a little bit on R

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Hodusoft

JUNE 2, 2020

With billions of users, WhatsApp is the widely used mobile application even for business communication. It offers sleek communication with instant coordination among users. Hence, WhatsApp for business has become a preferred choice these days. With this emerging trend, HoduCC has integrated the communication application (WhatsApp) for better engagement with customers and expand business growth.

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Contact Center Omnichannel Business Growth Customer Loyalty 52

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