Strategic Communications

AUGUST 30, 2022

A business contact of mine asked me recently about my thoughts on the value of blogs for generating revenue and the opportunity that may exist for writers to generate content for blogs. Personally, I think the whole field of blogging is still a work-in-progress for many. Blogging Best Practices.

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Customer Think

APRIL 25, 2021

The omnichannel customer service approach has long surpassed the multi-channel one as something all businesses should strive for. In a world where modern technology has given consumers more choice than ever before, adopting a customer-focused management strategy is essential. So what’s it all about?

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Management 128

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

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QYMATIX

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The year is coming to an end, and with that, we present you in this post our five most successful blog articles from 2022. ” With these five posts from our Predictive Sales Analytics blog, we ring in a restful and reflective holiday season and we also want to say THANK YOU. Like many entrepreneurs, his story began in a garage.

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Customer Think

MARCH 15, 2023

From state-sponsored Chinese hackers targeting telecom operators to the breach of a major Russian bank, cyberattacks continue to impact the world in new ways. These examples come from just the past month or so, but looking at any time over the past decade will tell a similar story. Businesses today find themselves under constant threat […]

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Customer Experience Banking Management 64

Showpad

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

But the quick shift led to a positive outcome: “We came up with some new ways to reach our customers.”. Since they can’t get face-to-face time with our customers, they’ve had to change how they’re reaching out, communicating, and sharing content with them. . What’s your role and how has it changed over the last year?

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue. This should also allow you to correlate stick rates/customer retention improvements, reduced churn, and account growth.

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Zendesk

AUGUST 9, 2023

To meet this growing need to nurture and support employees, businesses have been turning to services such as VirginPulse , a company that has seen incredible rates of growth every year: upwards of 15–20 percent. He directed his team to refresh the articles and revamp the site navigation, and now self-service articles number around 2,000. “We

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Zendesk

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tom Eggemeier knows a thing or two about customer experience. “They gave amazing, proactive, personalized customer service to the people that shopped in their store, and I remember being in there,” he says. “They knew everyone’s name, they anticipated what they needed.”

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 29, 2022

My comments on Service Recovery as Your Superpower. So often I hear having a service and doing a great service recovery is good for you. Is an unnecessary service because of a defect good for a customer? If you reach this point, you do need service recovery. Make service a profit centre.

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Customer Value Manufacturing Advertising Profitability 121

Showpad

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this interview, Matt shares his perspective on how to get a business to digital faster using methods and tools that reduce print and increase customer insights in a non-traditional sales environment. . We use a lot of agents and dealers, so there is almost always a two-step distribution to the customer.

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Zendesk

JUNE 28, 2023

Things move fast in the world of AI, and that pace of change evokes mixed feelings for people working in customer support. While the technology shows obvious potential for helping businesses provide richer customer experiences, it also spawns concerns about the unknown. That idea has driven Zendesk’s AI offerings, she said.

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Customer Experience 96

Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That experience can be just as challenging online, which is why Wine.com places great value on delivering a stellar, personalized customer experience. For example, Wine.com provides live assistance from sommeliers to guide customers toward the right wines.

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Customer Experience 85

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the past year, at least 24 new discoveries were made in the immature field of Customer Experience Management (CXM). As I write and talk about CX (Customer Experience), CS (Customer Service and Customer Success), and CXM, I continually realize there is still […]

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As any support team manager can attest to, the deleterious effects of stress and burnout have very real consequences for customer service teams. As senior manager of customer experience at the mindfulness app, Anzalone has more than a decade of experience in the customer support space.

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Healthcare Banking Customer Experience Management 69

Zendesk

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More than ever, IT leaders are experiencing a greater level of responsibility: from taking charge of data security to implementing AI, these technology professionals play an increasingly vital role in how CX is delivered to customers. There’s definitely a dependency happening that they are interrelated.

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Customer Think

JULY 29, 2023

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of business and human interactions, understanding the nuances of Human Experience (HX) has become paramount. Drawing examples and anecdotes […]

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Customer Experience 52

Customer Think

APRIL 8, 2024

Illustration 42097686 © Retro Clipart | Dreamstime.com Can your customers count on superior product and service quality regardless of the employee involved? Or is the quality of their experience reliant on the employee they happen to get?

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Customer Experience 59

Customer Think

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, customer satisfaction is the heartbeat of successful businesses. With consumers demanding ever-higher standards of service, companies are constantly seeking ways to elevate their customer experience. Unveiling the Customer […]

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Customer Experience Marketing 59

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 27, 2023

You can also buy virtually anything online, including services. These services range from financial counseling to tarot readings. But, it's advantageous for businesses to sell services online, especially now, when a plethora of services can be offered virtually. How to Sell Services Online 1.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a […]

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Scovel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It’s more than just creating a blog or social media account. Embodying your brand with a blog allows customization. There is no value for money that you can give others to speak positively of about you, your company, for your services. Build your brand by encouraging conversation: Blogging is about chatting.

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Groove HQ

MARCH 25, 2022

There’s a problem with excellent customer experience: it’s inherently an intangible idea. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, excellent customer service is in the eye of the customer. The post Excellent Customer Experience Examples, Definition, and Tips appeared first on Groove Blog.

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Customer Experience 73

Customer Think

APRIL 26, 2024

Today’s consumers have high expectations of the customer experience, and whether or not a company meets those expectations can make or break customer retention and loyalty. Forrester reported that 88% of […]

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Customer Experience Meetings 52

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Customer journeys are evolving fast, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation, especially in the past couple of years, thanks to AI. This post explores how businesses can embrace omnichannel experiences, self-service solutions, and data-driven personalisation to create amazingly seamless and unforgettable customer journeys.

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Customer Experience 80

Zendesk

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As businesses rush to tap generative AI’s vast potential to transform the customer experience, analysts watching this modern-day gold rush have responded with both optimism and caution. The post Experimenting with AI responsibly and transparently with Economist Impact’s Jeremy Kingsley appeared first on Zendesk.

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Financial Services Healthcare Decision-making Leadership 59

Zendesk

MAY 17, 2023

For CX leaders, the current moment can feel a bit like whiplash: on the one hand, rising customer expectations and tighter budgets pose significant challenges to their businesses, yet rapid developments in artificial intelligence promise to radically elevate customer experiences.

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Customer Think

MARCH 27, 2024

The latest customer satisfaction report released in the UK by the Institute of Customer Service, revealed that every industry evaluated has fallen in customer satisfaction since January 2023, reflecting the wider global customer experience (CX) picture.

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Retail Customer Experience Innovation 45

Customer Think

MAY 1, 2024

Making your customers root for you is one of the most efficient ways to generate traction and attract a relevant audience. They like to hear about the experiences of others before purchasing certain products or services, as it minimizes the risk of […]

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Decision-making 52

Brooks Group

APRIL 25, 2024

Your customer success team can be your best ally. When you have satisfied customers, they’re likely to buy from you again, refer you to others, and, over time, spend more. But the most successful sales professionals understand the value of cultivating long-term relationships with their customers.

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Customer Think

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A happy customer comes from a good customer experience (CX). A good CX requires professional and consistent support throughout the entire customer journey. This means providing high-quality customer service (CS) both before and after the point of sale. But what about small […]

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Customer Think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In November of last year, I spoke at the CX NXT – Customer Experience Summit in Dubai on the topic of failure, fumbles and fiascos in customer experience.

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Customer Experience 75

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

I am irritated by companies who say they are giving excellent customer experience, but their promise is like an empty box. Creating an authentic customer experience in service involves: A holistic approach to service design ; considering every service aspect from end to end, including the user experience and organizational processes.

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Customer Experience 64

Flevy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It was Andrew Chen who gave the term widespread exposure through his blog titled, “Growth Hacker is the new VP Marketing.” In order for Growth Hacking to be successful, marketers need to first evaluate whether the product or service that they are developing or offering is something customers are willing to spend money on or not.

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

4 customer service challenges (and how to solve them). This is part 2 of a customer service blog series based on conversations with members of Insightly’s client services and customer success teams. Director Client Services at Insightly. Continuing on with my discussion with Zeke Silva, Sr.

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Zendesk

JULY 26, 2023

Known for its stellar customer service and arresting location in the United Kingdom’s capital, Liberty London might at first glance seem to be immune to change—but when the Covid epidemic struck, the business shifted to a “phygital” model. The [customer] recollection will be that the business did what it said it would do.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The plethora of solutions or blogs may not be useful when it comes to gaining insight and knowledge. SaaS (software as a service) companies have seen an exponential growth in the business sphere. The 20 Best SaaS Blogs You Must Follow. The blog is run by Dan Decker, a SaaS industry expert. . All That SaaS. SaaSMetrics.

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