Knowmax

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

CallMiner's VP of Product Management, Bruce McMahon, talks about highlights from his LISTEN 2022 keynote, including recent innovations and future investments.

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Innovation 67

Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Whenever we face a problem, why is it that we invariably jump into fix or solution mode? Why don’t we spend more time understanding the problem? […]. The post The Problem Pause first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Inside Customer Service

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Accountability is difficult. Some managers want to avoid a confrontation. Others struggle with timing in a fast-paced environment. For a few managers, accountability discussions feel like the first step towards inevitably losing an employee. Have you tried replacing someone right now? It's hard. A LinkedIn post asked managers to share what they find most difficult about holding customer service employees accountable.

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Customer Service Start-ups 202

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.

AI

The Belding Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Too often we expect our teams to grow and flourish, but we don’t provide them with the conditions they need to succeed – things such as good working conditions, adequate training or a meaningful support system. Shaun Belding | www.shaunbelding.com.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Agents play a significant role in customer satisfaction. Read this blog for tips and best practices to improve frontline agent experience, including effective onboarding, ongoing training and more.

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Customer Satisfaction 182

Shaun Belding

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It gives your customers greater confidence with the second person, and to establish that their needs are not just important to you, but to everybody in the organization. Here's an example of how it might work in a telephone conversation where you are connecting a customer to somebody in a different department: Shaun Belding | www.beldingtraining.com.

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Customer Service 147

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The customer service industry is used to a lot of talk about the voice of the customer in marketing literature and in the media. If we could make that collective voice literal, I think it would sound something like this: “Hey, it’s me – your customer. At this point you should know me and understand […].

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Voice of the Customer CX Customer Service 128

CSAT.AI

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Automation covers technologies across many processes and fields. In regard to customer service it’s using technologies instead of people to accomplish both customer facing and back end tasks. Customers are leaning into automation according to McKinsey research. Though the majority surveyed (79%) use the telephone to connect to service, it’s also the channel that most (75%) don’t want to use in the future.

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Customer Service Sentiment Analysis Contact Center AI 127

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Ah, performance reviews. They’re a staple of almost every workplace, and call centers are no exception. In fact, these engagements are an essential part of running a successful customer service operation. Why? Agent performance directly impacts the caller’s experience. If your agents aren’t satisfied in their daily work, or they’re not doing their job properly, it can spell disaster down the road.

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Outlook Contact Center Touchpoint Technology 127

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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Shaun Belding

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Imagination and Connection go Hand-in-Hand The recipe for building relationships has probably never been stated more succinctly or elegantly than by Dale Carnegie. One of his most famous quotes from “How to Win Friends & Influence People” is: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you […].

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Customer Service Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

To be able to talk about success, it is crucial to first comprehend what the term entails. As of right now, digital transformation is the phrase of choice. Now, before we get into how to achieve success in digital transformation, let’s first discuss what digital transformation is. Digital Transformation Digital transformation is happening more quickly […].

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Technology Technology 122

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We talk a lot about scaling when there’s VC funding involved, but bootstrapping is a whole other game. When there’s no outside capital flowing in to help you grow quickly, you need to be scrappy, ruthless in your priorities, and, let’s be frank, have a high risk tolerance and unwavering perseverance to pick yourself up back up again, and again, and again.

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Start-ups Gaming Sales Engineering 118

CX Network

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Why a one-size-fits-all approach does not work when attempting to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.

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Customer Experience 107

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The DiJulius Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Today the U.S. has 3.4 million fewer workers participating in the job market compared to before the pandemic. Businesses have tried numerous strategies to cope with the lack of human labor—everything from reducing their operating hours to raising wages, to offering four-day work weeks. But recently they have hit upon a new strategy, one that. Read Full Article.

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Customer Think

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Customer-centricity is an often misused term, but it actually has a pretty straightforward definition: put the customer at the center of all the business does. (It does not mean that we will always say “Yes” to everything the customer asks for, nor does it mean that the customer is always right.) That means that you […].

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Customer-Centric Organization Customer Loyalty Customer Experience 122

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Support demand is rapidly and continuously increasing and few businesses are prepared to address the rising needs of their customers. According to TeamSupport’s State of Support report for 2022 , overall support demand is rising at an average rate of 11%. That means your support team is getting more emails, more requests, more everything. Chances are that your support team is already getting hammered by the sheer volume of customer issues, not to mention the potential for complexity.

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Customer Satisfaction B2B Customer Experience 98

Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Complete Guide to Omnichannel Customer Service. The state of customer service is always changing, and brands must keep up. While offering just phone or email support was once accepted, consumers today expect far more. Customers now use an average of nine different channels to connect with companies, and they expect the support they receive on these channels to be fast, convenient and personalized.

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Omnichannel Customer Service Social Media Healthcare 98

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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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The headlines read daily of impending recession around the world, leaving us to wonder whether and when it will finally arrive—and if it does, what severity or duration we can expect. It’s unnerving, and yet we’re not strangers to uncertainty. If anything, we’ve learned over the past few years that we should both expect and prepare for change. And a lot continues to fluctuate.

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Customer Service Customer Expectations CX AI 98

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing customer relationships is fundamental for growing startup businesses. They need to interact with clients at various stages of their journey, from making initial contact, for example, by sending them a digital business card, to finalizing a transaction. They also need to collect feedback and ensure successful customer retention. Like most business processes nowadays, customer […].

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CRM Customer Retention Customer Relationship Technology 119

Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customer Service Agents are the heart of any organization. They might not be the decision-makers or the ones pulling the ropes but they are definitely the ones interacting with the customers and being out there as the face of the company. Their performance can have a direct effect on Customer Experience that can be a major deciding factor in the success of your organization.

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Customer Service Customer Experience 98

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no doubt that telephone remains a stalwart customer service channel. Many consumers still prefer to call companies for support, particularly when the issue is complex or urgent. However, this number is ever decreasing, and CCaaS providers that are only offering phone support, even alongside email, are restricting their growth and profitability.

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Omnichannel Social Media Customer Retention Customer Service 98

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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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

CEOs are getting nervous. According to a quarterly survey of business leaders conducted by the Conference Board , 98 percent of U.S.-based CEOs say they are preparing for an economic recession over the next 12 to 18 months. European leaders are even more fearful—99 percent believe a recession is imminent. “CEOs are now preparing for near-inevitable recessions in both the U.S. and Europe,” Roger W.

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Social Media Manufacturing Engineering Omnichannel 97

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was reading a blog post written recently by Adam Voigt about UPA’s and I wanted to share that with all of my readers. Adam is first and foremost a skilled classroom practitioner and a highly successful Principal. Earning his first Principal.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. As if the world isn’t crazy enough—with the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis, the looming threat of recession, and the ostensible beginnings of catastrophic climate change— we learned a flesh-eating bacterium (Vibrio vulnificus) is running rampant in Flori

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Management Consulting Customer Experience CX 88

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It’s an exciting but challenging time for IT departments in higher education. The introduction of new technologies into education is rapidly improving the student experience and outcomes. 60% of students agree that technologies introduced since Covid-19 have improved their learning and grades. However, on the other hand, IT departments must now juggle an ever-growing digital infrastructure and the security issues that come along with this.

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Education Compliance Technology Technology 19

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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Qmatic

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Delivering exceptional experiences — whether you're a government agency, healthcare facility, or retailer — is key to driving growth today. It all starts with clearly understanding who your customer is (which can be a patient, citizen, or visitor), their wants and needs, and preferred forms of communication and technology.

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Customer Journey Map Healthcare Government Retail 78

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

TweetLinkedInShareEmail A client asks:“What’s the best way to market to purchased lists like ZoomInfo? We have a debate between our marketing and sales teams on whether the best approach is marketing emails, sales outreach, or something else.&nbs.

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Sales 111

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The evolution of customer experience in e-commerce has grown exponentially since the pandemic making customer experience more important than ever. Customers search for easy shopping solutions on clear, engaging websites. In the past two years, we’ve seen a massive surge in online shopping, from tech products to fashion items. E-commerce sales are now projected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025.

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E-commerce Customer Experience Social Media Artificial Intelligence 78

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As customer service operations continue to digitalize, CCaaS providers are quickly recognizing that a telephone-only offering is restricting customer base and growth. As today’s consumers increasingly prefer to get support digitally, organizations are meeting these expectations by offering a range of digital customer service channels, from live chat and chatbots to SMS.

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Omnichannel Social Media Customer Retention AI 97

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