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The One Thing to Improve Your Customer Experience in 2021

Beyond Philosophy

Many organizations want a silver-bullet solution for Customer Experience , one quick thing they can do that will fix everything. However, there isn’t one for Customer Experience. It takes constant attention and small, deliberate changes to improve Customer Experience.

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Shep’s 2021 Top 10 Business Predictions

ShepHyken

Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Our customers keep getting smarter about customer service and experience. The word for 2021 will be empathy.

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25 Call Center Technology Trends to Watch in 2021

Callminer

COVID-19 led to new realizations about how call centers need to operate, including a shift to remote work , system-wide stressors and important shifts in customer experience and service expectations among consumers. New Challenges for Call Centers in 2021. Keep reading to see what is on the radar for 2021.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 5-10-2021

ShepHyken

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. Customers are enjoying self-service options, so give them what they want. That’s where empathy comes in.

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2021 State of Customer Service Experience Report

Customers increased their use of customer service channels but first contact resolution declined from 53% to 42%, increasing effort for customers and costs for businesses. Download the report for more insights into the latest customer experience trends.

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Personalizing the Customer Experience Is a Competitive Differentiator

ShepHyken

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. . So, how well do you know your customers?

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 5-24-2021

ShepHyken

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. Too many times we focus on being competitive with our competition, versus being competitive for the customer.

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How Empathy, Creativity and Compassion Drive Results

Speaker: Rhonda Basler, Director of Customer Engagement, Hallmark Business Connections

Using your innate empathy and applying that to your marketing and customer experience through emotional intelligence CAN be the game changer you’re looking for. Brands that connect with customers on a personal, emotional level will be more successful than others. Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 11AM PST, 2PM EST, 7PM GMT

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The Insider Secret to Designing Virtual Agents that Surpass Your Competition

Speaker: Brian Morin, CMO & Mark Landry, VP of Product at SmartAction

Join this master-class with award-winning Hollywood screenwriter Mark Landry and Brian Morin, CMO of Smart Action, to discover how their virtual agent improved the customer experience for AAA’s already award-winning emergency roadside assistance. March 23, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT. But how do you do this?

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IVA is the New IVR Masterclass

Speaker: Brian Morin, CMO & Phillip Fisher, CX Consultant at SmartAction

2020 was the year that customer call centers and customer experience were pushed to their limit. April 22, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT. Blueprint for success from leading companies. Tips to guarantee a CX as good or better than live agents. This is an exclusive live masterclass you won't want to miss!