July, 2013

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Putting Customers First: If Not You, Who?

ClearAction

Putting Customers First: If Not You, Who? Lynn Hunsaker In all my years of meeting about customer responsibilities, I have never once been in the same room both with those who actually lead the move to customer centricity and with the people that prevent the move to customer centricity. There are two reasons for this: first, organizations don't think much about how the business [.

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Why Marriott Is Not ‘Plugged In’ to the Customer Experience

Chad Schaeffer

Hope you all have fun plans lined up for the 4th, I can’t wait to spend a few long weekends in northern Michigan later in July and August. Last thing I want you to do is stay inside and read this blog on your laptop so kick those shoes off, put your feet up, grab a cold one and pull up No Fluff Social Media on the tablet out on the patio! Last week I blogged about my new favorite company, Uber.

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Text to 9-1-1 – It Really IS Coming!

Customer Interactions

'After years of discussion, it really is coming! Text to 9-1-1 is just around the corner, and, as with any change of this nature, there’s a lot to consider. A natural tendency is to dive deep into the technical aspects of how this new form of communication will come into the PSAP. Someone, of course, has to do that – but please don’t think that’s all you have to consider.

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Customer Journey Mapping - A Powerful Organizational Transformational Tool

Horizon CX

'Organizations that intend to deliver an exceptional customer experience must first understand what the customer experiences at every touch-point and, most importantly, this needs to be articulated by the customers themselves. It is tempting to shortcut the process by adopting simply an internal viewpoint of the customer experience as representative of the actual customer experience.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Chip Bell

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I Can’t See the Forest—the Trees are in the Way

Horizon CX

'As a Bank of America (B of A) customer over the last 15 plus years, [and having arrived here more as the result of acquisition than by choice] I have been a loyal customer in the sense that I have stayed and have not migrated to another banking institution. Call me a creature of habit, but nothing has yet driven me to defect from B of A. Like Starbucks, my personal choice when I desire a cup of coffee, they are everywhere I go and they are consistent if nothing else.

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Need for Speed: Surprising Similarities between PSIM and F1 Racing Cars

Customer Interactions

'As the eyes of the motor racing world were turning to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix recently, NICE and invited guests were getting an up close look at some iconic Formula One racing cars at the annual NICE UK security conference. The venue for the conference was Mercedes-Benz World, home of the famous Brooklands race circuit in Surrey. Many delegates took time to look around the motorsport museum and at its centerpiece, a Mercedes F1 car.

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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The Added Value of Value Selling

Customer Interactions

'I recently attended the NICE EMEA Business Partners Summit in beautiful Budapest. Amidst the general experience-sharing, learning, and fun, one of the discussions that came up again and again with attendees was about the need to move away from traditional selling approaches (based on security, safety or compliance) and toward a value selling approach.

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Extending Security Technology From the Control Room to the Field

Customer Interactions

'“Waze has me home in 23 minutes and 58 seconds,” I reply to my wife’s “When do you expect to be home?” text message. We live in an age of instant situational awareness. Anytime. Anywhere. Knowing where to go, the best way to get there, even the best option to pick up dinner along the way, is at the tip of our fingers. So, this got me thinking.

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Service Level vs. Quality

Brad Cleveland Blog

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Social Media Requires Service and Support

Brad Cleveland Blog

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The Ultimate Blueprint for an AI-First Contact Center

Start building the AI workforce of the future with our comprehensive guide to creating an AI-first contact center. Learn how Conversational and Generative AI can transform traditional operations into scalable, efficient, and customer-centric experiences. What is AI-First? Transition from outdated, human-first strategies to an AI-driven approach that enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency.

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Social Media Requires Service and Support

Brad Cleveland Blog

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Agent Group Structure

Brad Cleveland Blog

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Agent Group Structure

Brad Cleveland Blog

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Creating a Customer Access Strategy

Brad Cleveland Blog

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Creating a Customer Access Strategy

Brad Cleveland Blog