ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 10, 2019

Here’s a list of top nine customer service trends you need to watch out this 2019: #1: Self-service – The New Mantra! But is that all you aim to offer in 2019 too? Greet visitors with personalized messages. 5: Personalize Support Experience. But worry not, we’ve got you covered. Track visitors in real-time.

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TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. 1) B2B self-service will become more interactive – Thanks to an increase in on-demand video content in their personal lives, customers are more frequently asking for the same in the business world.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Taking stock of customer service in 2019. Published on: December 11, 2019. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager As the end of the year approaches, now is the perfect time to evaluate how the customer service sector has performed in 2019.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Customers want to be able to reach a live person when they need assistance. First, make sure that your contact center is easily accessible and that customers can reach a live person when they need assistance. The ad highlights how easy it is to open a checking account with your institution. .

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CrazyCall

JANUARY 11, 2019

Let’s start and talk about sales trends in 2019! Top companies try to be part of this sale trend in 2018 and are going to continue it in 2019. However, a new generation is emerging that marketers and salespeople should be aware of in 2019. There are few challenges for companies to stay on top of this sales trend in 2019.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 22, 2019

Below, we break down the consumer trends that will reign supreme in 2019 and how businesses can rise to the challenge. Consumers Expect Brands to Know Their Personal Preferences. Netflix knows that you love British legal dramas starring a strong female lead – and in 2019, that’s okay and not at all creepy.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 9, 2021

Let’s imagine that you’re an account manager with 200 customers. If you know that 80 percent of your revenue comes from 20 percent of those customers, what do you think happens to the other 80 percent that only accounts for 20 percent of the revenue? I understand this concept from personal experience.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Fraud is not only on the rise in call centers generally (jumping by 350% between 2013 and 2019 ), but the spread of fraud in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic means businesses and consumers alike must be more mindful than ever. You want to rely on knowledge specific to the account that is unavailable outside the organization.”

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InGenius

DECEMBER 19, 2019

With 2019 coming to a close, Upland Software raised a toast to the team and took a retrospective look at the successes of the past year. Upland made multiple acquisitions in 2019, including the team here at InGenius, giving us a leg up to herald in the new decade for even greater success. Pretty good for 2019!

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CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Lumoa , 2018) In 2019, customer experience will continue as a major factor in how companies do business. Acquia, 2019) 78.5% Acquia, 2019) 78% of people believe brands can do more to deliver happiness to their customers and 91% said they preferred brands to be funny; this number increased among Gen Z (94%) and Millennials (94%).

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 4, 2019

Let’s talk 2019 predictions. But what if you could have a better idea of the changes 2019 has in store for Customer Success professionals? As the chatbot craze subsides, I anticipate behind-the-scenes AI to become a major trend in 2019. In 2019, not only will this trend increase, it will become much more mindful.

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Customer Service Life

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Starting in 2019, I’m unveiling two programs to help you and your teams create a culture of self-care in the workplace through my side project, Jenny Dempsey Wellness. My coaching program puts a spin on an individual’s wellness through the lens of customer service with the intention of personal growth. I got you, my friend!

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Mindtouch

JANUARY 23, 2020

Over the past ten years—and especially in 2019—the evolution of the customer journey accelerated dramatically, pushing enterprises like ours to constantly bring value to customers. The post 2019 CX Retrospective: The Year of Value Metrics appeared first on MindTouch Blog. What a close to the decade! We certainly think so.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. Automate Workflows.

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JustCall

JANUARY 2, 2020

But 2019 was definitely a special year for us and our customers. Integrations that went live in 2019: . Bonus update : You can automate text messages from your account using the ActiveCampaign SMS Automation feature. If the account owner is not available then JustCall will follow the normal ringing pattern.

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JivoChat

AUGUST 9, 2021

6 Ways to Personalize Customer Service (With Examples). ??Once According to a 2019 Microsoft report , 90% of respondents said customer service has a significant influence on the brands they buy from—and stick with long-term. So, where does personalization fit into this narrative? Why Personalizing Customer Service Is Important.

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JivoChat

AUGUST 9, 2021

6 Ways to Personalize Customer Service (With Examples). ??Once According to a 2019 Microsoft report , 90% of respondents said customer service has a significant influence on the brands they buy from—and stick with long-term. So, where does personalization fit into this narrative? Why Personalizing Customer Service Is Important.

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Infinity

JANUARY 2, 2019

The best way to gauge the mood of marketing in 2019 is to cast the net wide amongst marketers for a mixture of opinions. We’ve been gifted the inside scoop on what they think is to come in 2019, and how they’re preparing for it. Without further ado, here are Infinity’s marketing predictions for 2019. AI and beyond.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As the year draws to an end, Philip Say, VP of Innovation Product Management at Sutherland Labs makes his CX predictions for 2019. The context of the situation could even “ Venmo ” money to cover extraneous costs or award the customer 10,000 points to his or her loyalty account, without ever having to speak to an agent.

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Revation Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2019

While some consumers do prefer to drive down to the bank to discuss their accounts in-person with a teller, others prefer connecting virtually via messaging options such as email, text, web chat, etc. To ensure that customers are the only ones using their accounts, banks have started implementing additional authentication features.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

The World Bank finds in its 2019 examination of the workforce that while technology is indeed changing how people work, it’s also creating new opportunities. There are times when consumers need to talk to a real person for reassurance, or for interactions requiring instinct, nuance and flexibility as part of the issues resolution process.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 4, 2019

Let’s talk 2019 predictions. But what if you could have a better idea of the changes 2019 has in store for Customer Success professionals? As the chatbot craze subsides, I anticipate behind-the-scenes AI to become a major trend in 2019. In 2019, not only will this trend increase, it will become much more mindful.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 11, 2019

2019 was another busy and exciting year for Creative Virtual and the chatbot, virtual agent and live chat industry. This year we have also been celebrating another impressive recognition for the company: Frost & Sullivan’s 2019 AI-Enhanced Customer Self-Service Product Leadership Award ! By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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ChurnZero

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

2019 SaaS Awards Announced – Appealie Honors Best Product and Leaders in SaaS. . APPEALIE has announced the winners of the 2019 SaaS Awards, including inaugural executive and investor awards. The 2019 APPEALIE SaaS Award winners are presented below. . OVERALL SAAS AWARD WINNERS. ABOUT APPEALIE.

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Squelch

MAY 29, 2019

Last week, Squelch was proud to sponsor Pulse 2019 — the world’s largest customer success conference. How does scaling towards customer “wow” translate to account expansions and advocacy? But Pulse 2019 taught us that puppies are also important. The post Pulse 2019 Recap: People and Puppies appeared first on Squelch.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. Customer Experience will be the primary focus for successful operations in 2019 but is that “unwavering commitment to better CX” controlled by smaller metrics that don’t have a big effect on the experience as a whole? It’s that time of year again.

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Branch Mesenger

JANUARY 24, 2019

Here’s six trends in customer service that will be influencing business in 2019: Consumers Will Tap New Channels For Help. Have you been to a retail store where the person who's helping you says, oh, this is what you're going to buy and they hand you your item. Personalization. Data is a big part of personalization efforts.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. Automate Workflows.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With the ability to provide always-on, real-time, personalized communication, live chat is a key tool to help get you there. Free Download: Live Chat Benchmark Report 2019. We’ve summarized the key points of the report here, focusing not only on trends for 2018 but also on what we think will happen with live chat in 2019.

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Myra Golden Media

JANUARY 15, 2019

One of the things I’m working on for 2019 is giving you tools to help you coach your employees and hold them accountable so that they are positioned to deliver the best possible customer experience. I need someone in this position who will speak with friendliness and warmth, and I hope that person is you.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Google has dominated the search engine space, owning 88.47 % market share as of April 2019. Network with investors, attorneys, accountants, financial planners, and any other type of professional who works in a real estate-related field. As you simply can’t distribute door hangers to each and every house personally.

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AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Generative AI technology, such as conversational AI assistants, can potentially solve this problem by allowing members to ask questions in their own words and receive accurate, personalized responses. Amazon Bedrock maintains complete control and ownership of model deployment accounts, making sure no LLM vendor has access to these accounts.

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Education Services Group

JULY 28, 2019

You wouldn’t ask your accountant for help with child care. Does this particular account require a strategic account manager or dedicated Customer Success manager? Or can this account be part of a pooled CS model, where a CSM may work with 1000 customers or more? Segmenting also allows for greater personalization.

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Kapta Customer Success

MARCH 11, 2019

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a key account manager for a decade or two or are new on the job; everyone can improve. To be a successful key account manager well into the future, you need a proven track record of helping your customers grow their accounts through the products and services your company offers.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to Deloitte’s 2019 Global Call Center Survey , customer service topped the agenda for most firms. The company benefits as well as agents are better able to pick up on the non-verbal cues that account for 55% of communication effectiveness. 85% of respondents believed that the customer experience was vital to success.

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pindrop

APRIL 20, 2021

OTPs are often used for the purpose of account login, identity verification, device verification, or password recovery. Through deception, a fraudster can steal your personal data to gain access to your bank accounts and other valuable data.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With the ability to provide always-on, real-time, personalized communication, live chat is a key tool to help get you there. Free Download: Live Chat Benchmark Report 2019. We’ve summarized the key points of the report here, focusing not only on trends for 2018 but also on what we think will happen with live chat in 2019.

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