ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

He shares the four key areas that lead to elevated customer experiences while growing rapidly. In April 2021, I had the honor of becoming the chief executive officer of Xpress Global Systems (XGS), a trucking company that specializes in transporting flooring products across all 50 of the United States.

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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. 85% of respondents believed that the customer experience was vital to success. 78% of participants believed that improving customer service came a close second. Self-Help Channels. Social Media.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. CMSWire) Valentine’s Day is approaching.

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Customer Service B2B Chatbots Self service 257

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 9, 2022

However, it might surprise you to learn your Customers want self-service—and the reasons why might surprise you even more. In particular, two stats from their US Food and Beverage Report from July 2021 emphasized to me how essential a topic this was. Self-Service Versus Full Service .

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. They count on meaningful interactions with service professionals who make them feel valued. Respond to customer concerns promptly.? .

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Customer Experience Advertising Employee engagement Customer centricity 264

ShepHyken

MAY 14, 2021

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave, a digital marketing expert at Acquire , a conversational customer experience software platform. She shares five rules that businesses should follow to create a great customer experience. Drive customers towards self-help. Offer a personalized experience.

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Journey mapping Customer Experience Self service Personalization 240

CCNG

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Responses must be consistent and predictable Customer service deals with the same issues day in and day out. That means a Conversational AI solution for self-service has to deliver consistent, accurate answers every single time, no matter how many different ways the customer phrases the issue.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Common and Enormous Mistakes Companies Make with Customer Experience (CX) Programs by Augie Ray. Without it, you risk service that is inconsistent, at best. Some good reminders here.

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The Petrova Experience

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As we begin Q4 of an eventful 2020, it’s time to look out for the 2021 customer experience trends and tactics for creating exceptional experiences in increasingly complex environments. We rounded up Eight 2021 Customer Experience Trends and Tactics to be aware of as we get ready to close out 2020.

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TechSee

MAY 19, 2021

In the last few years, the customer service domain has experienced an awakening with the rising awareness of the benefits of delivering a good customer experience. Companies have invested in their customer service function to differentiate and personalize their brand and improve overall operational efficiency.

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Technology Customer Service Technical Support Self service 159

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

She shares common misconceptions about customer service and offers ways to fight them in order to provide great customer experiences. Keep reading to dive into four common misconceptions about customer service, and how to combat them to offer better customer experiences. In the U.S.

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CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Less than half of CX execs trust their company's ability to deliver great experiences. Here are over 100 customer experience stats and trends for you to discover. 99% of Customer Experience and Success leaders believe CEM has a positive impact on their business. Only 8% of their customers agreed.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care?

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Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Self service 176

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Baphira Wahlang Shylla, a digital marketer at Knowmax , a SaaS company that provides knowledge management solutions for various industries that are seeking to improve their customer service metrics. She shares how BPOs can enhance your customer experience.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Research indicates that by implementing AI in their customer-facing operations, companies can expect to save approximately 30 billion customer service hours and realize $8B in savings thanks to customer self service. The tech behind the customer self service revolution.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Top Takeaways: Self-service is becoming more than just enabling customers to attempt to resolve their own issues. The lockdown has changed our customers’ perspective on how they want to spend their time. Organizations need to focus on personalization and customer control in self-service experiences.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 25, 2021

Any friction in a customer’s journey can make or break customers’ loyalty and have an impact on potential revenue. Luckily, technology keeps on adapting to help deliver tools that can make customer experience (CX) a truly seamless experience for companies and consumers. Customer service goes remote.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Aside from the security benefits, bio-authentication technology plays a huge part in eliminating friction (no more clunky, complicated passcodes) and creating opportunities for more personalized services and experiences. 3 Crucial Contact Center Trends in 2021. Smarter self-service options. Smarter query routing.

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

According to a 2021 survey, 65% of U.S. AI call center solutions are expected to reduce agent training time and streamline the entire support process, resulting in a more satisfying customer experience. Computer Vision AI-Based Self-Service. AI is reshaping the enterprise approach to self-service.

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Cyara

MAY 4, 2022

Or ganizations are transforming the customer experience (CX) in real-time. They’re rolling out new products and services to align with consumers’ new digital-first behaviors and meeting surging demand for support. Designing optimal IVR journeys can help you strike a balance between call containment and CX goals.

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Interactive Voice Response Self service Customer Experience 128

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

Airline agents are still at check-in counters to guide passengers after self-service kiosks and to arrange complicated ticketing. But the phone conversations that are handled by human agents are generally becoming longer and more complicated as simpler inquiries are handled through self-service options.

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Contact Center Self service Banking Airlines 291

TechSee

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Self-service is finally coming of age, with leading enterprises embracing the paradigm of customers helping themselves. But it turns out that not all self-service options are created equal. Walmart axed its Mobile Express Scan & Go self-checkout experience due to negative feedback from customers.

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SharpenCX

DECEMBER 23, 2020

“No matter how successful specific tools are (for example, online self-service), companies that lack visibility into where customers are choosing to interact from touchpoint to touchpoint can still experience service breakdowns.” – McKinsey & Company.

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Outsource Consultants

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

96% of customers will leave you because of a bad experience with your brand. When things are going well with your customer-facing teams, this stat probably seems like fear-mongering. And that’s because customer experience is easy during easy times — but what about when things get hard? You’re busy. How is it done?

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Customer Experience Interactive Voice Response outsourcing Self service 135

Tethr

DECEMBER 23, 2020

As we take a look back at all the challenges of the past year, it’s impossible not to wonder what the future holds for us, especially here in the customer experience (CX) world. Here on the cusp of the new year, our experts have been reflecting on what’s changed in CX 2020… and what 2021 may have in store for us. .

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Customer Experience Agent Empowerment Self service Chatbots 72

Tethr

JULY 26, 2021

At the beginning of 2021, our research leaders took a look back at the trends that surfaced over the course of the pandemic year, and made some predictions about the future. One of the primary benefits of unstructured data analytics and voice of the customer (VoC) solutions is that they offer you transparency.

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Analytics Inbound sales Self service Contact Center 111

Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

No matter the offering, businesses are competing against their competitors not just in price and product, but also in customer experience. That’s because nearly 40% of current incoming call volume can be handled entirely with automated, self-service channels , according to a business leader survey from Gartner.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

No longer limited to providing basic phone and Internet service, the telecom industry is at the epicenter of technological growth, led by its mobile and broadband services in the Internet of Things (IoT) era. This growth is expected to continue: the IoT telecom services market was estimated to grow from $2.90

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OctopusTech

APRIL 27, 2021

In 2021, enterprises want to achieve the goals planned in the last year. Companies are now focusing more on customer support to enhance the customer experience. Thus, Customer support outsourcing is the key to attain a new record in sales and customer retention. Automated Self-Service Trends.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2021

The passion that Sarah has for encouraging increased female leadership in customer service is prevalent in everything ultimate.ai Aptly named Women Leading the Way: Customer Service Trends 2021 , the March 24 webinar features an all-star cast of customer service leaders — all of whom are women.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This year’s theme, “Intelligent Connectivity,” focuses on highly contextualized and personalized experiences , delivered when and where customers want them. Mark your calendars with these “can’t miss” sessions and exhibitors and prepare to witness the future of mobile self-service technology. Who’s there? When and where?

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Self service Telecommunications Healthcare Analytics 95

Aspect

JANUARY 14, 2021

A smart 2021 digital strategy looks to improve omnichannel capabilities and personalization, integrate CRM data and systems, continue to develop ever-evolving self-serve capabilities, to future proof communications technology and platforms, and create a cohesive outbound and inbound customer experience.

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Netomi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best AI chatbots for 2021 and beyond. Best AI Chatbot for Customer Service: Netomi. . What makes Netomi one of the best AI chatbots of 2021? Netomi’s AI platform helps companies automatically resolve customer service tickets on email, chat, messaging and voice.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Accelerated Need for Digital CX in 2021. Our expectations about every facet of life have changed and, with so much uncertainty, consumers have never needed good customer experiences as much as now. Provide enhanced self-service options. Provide proactive customer engagements.

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Contact Center Self service Technology Surveys 78

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

million customers cancelling their subscriptions during the first quarter of 2021. But on the other hand, this loss of customer base has primarily been from low-margin video subscribers, which has effectively shifted the industry’s customer mix to more profitable broadband customers. .

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Advertising Entertainment Self service Banking 41

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Read the Full Industry Report Here: Contact Center Trends 2021. “I see the CX industry finding new, faster and more efficient ways to meet their customers’ needs, maybe through the use of new technology, while also balancing a deeply personal, empathetic human connection.” COVID-19 Made Customers More Empathetic.

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