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Customer Service Trends 2017: An Effortless Customer Experience is Vital for Loyalty

Kayako

In the customer service trends handbook published by Microsoft , “90% of consumers say they expect consistency and continuity from a brand across channels.”. Yet, relatively few contact centers have focused on providing a consistent customer experience. Most consumers expect ready access to support or help.

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Customer Service in the Digital Age

CSM Magazine

According to customer service expert Shep Hyken, a majority of businesses believe that improving the total customer experience is a top priority and will overtake price and product quality as a key differentiator by 2020. Omni-channels. Retailing 2020:Winning in a Polarized World (2012). Conclusion.