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The future is calling

TMP Direct

As nascent applications in artificial intelligence gained traction in the 2000s, call centers were more focused on using tech to reduce costs than they were on improving customer experience. billion by 2024. First, the mass adoption of smartphones, social media, and consumer-friendly apps changed customers’ expectations forever.

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Decoding Customer Sentiment: Beyond Traditional KPIs

Playvox

The meaningful insights from consumer sentiment analysis are an essential component of a customer-centric strategy because they indicate the actions needed for improvement. What Is Customer Sentiment Analysis? Earlier Zendesk research shows 61% of customers would switch to a competitor after one bad experience.