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Got CXM? Why customer experience management isn’t just a nice-to-have for strategic account management

Strategic Account Management Association

I’m talking about customer experience management (CXM), which I would argue may be the single most important investment a company can make in today’s cut-throat business climate. CXM vs. CRM: Do you need both? This is where CXM shines. Bottom line: You need both CRM and CXM for your business to succeed. And here’s why.).

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Chief Customer Officer Strategy: Dispensable Playbook or Most Valuable Player?

Customer Think

Defensive plays in customer experience management (CXM) are in Service, Loyalty programs, Net Promoter System, and closed-loop Voice of the Customer (VoC). Chief Customer Officer strategy varies widely, with a mix of defense and offense playbooks.

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Customer Experience (CX): Frequently Asked Questions

SmartKarrot

CX has to start from the top – it is a leadership responsibility. What is customer experience management (CEM or CXM)? Just like how the sales and marketing departments are most effective when they work together, the customer experience is something that the entire organization has to work together for.