CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Jen Snell, VP Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Conversational AI at Verint explains why its time to move from robotic chatbots to those capable of true contextual conversations. Chatbots and Intelligent Virtual Assistants are on the customer engagement frontlines, interacting with consumers every day.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Instant Feedback Collection Rather than relying on customers to visit a website and fill out a survey, businesses can use QR codes to solicit immediate feedback on products or services. For example, a restaurant might display a QR code on a receipt or table tent, directing patrons to a brief satisfaction survey.

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VocalCom

JUNE 17, 2019

As artificial intelligence continues to modernize customer experiences, chatbots are at the heart of this technological revolution. According to Business Insider, 67% of customers worldwide used a chatbot for support in 2017—and the numbers continue to rise. They get 24/7 customer service.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

According to the 2022 Digital-First Customer Experience Report, 52% of surveyed consumers said they prefer online chat assistance, but only 31% of businesses offer chat support. Chatbot support is gaining wide traction in all business forms since having an online presence is essential in an increasingly digitised marketplace.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

PCI Pal survey compares opinion between consumers and contact centre professionals in the UK and USA. The survey found however that personal service remains king for UK-based consumers, with a collective 59% preferring some form of person-to-person contact if they have an enquiry about a product, prior to purchase.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Yishay Carmiel, Founder and CEO of Meaning , explains how AI-powered assistive voice technology is set to power the customer service industry by minimizing barriers created by language and cultural nuances. This leads to better understanding of customers, increased innovation, and improved job satisfaction.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As firms compete to put the customer first, there have been all sorts of different tools created to help improve customer service , drive optimization for accounting processes and maximize overall customer value. The Evolving Landscape of Customer Service The finance and accountancy industry is undergoing major changes.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Improving customer experience (CX) with chatbots has become a reliable tool that saves time and offers users assistance to help simply their buying journey. Not to mention, it comes with powerful benefits to enhance your business and keep customers coming back for more. Chatbots Allow Businesses to Provide Better CX.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The best chatbot initiatives start with good planning. Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shares his top tips for an automated assistant strategy for improved employee and customer satisfaction. They are also more likely to believe chatbots will have a greater degree of impact than agents aged 45-49 (10%).

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. Arguably, in 2021 the industry experienced a seismic shift.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

The landscape of customer service is dramatically changing with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. One of the main benefits of LLMs in customer service is increased efficiency. Here are some of the ways LLMs are being utilized: 1.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

In the competitive world of start-ups, one key factor that sets successful companies apart from the rest is their ability to provide superior customer service. Market Research Understandably, market research is essential for start-ups to gain insights into their customers’ needs. Live chat support.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a fundamental transition as a result of changing customer expectations, technological improvements, and the pursuit of excellent client experiences. The Rise of Omnichannel Support The rise of omnichannel support is one of the most noticeable changes in customer service.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Forex trading can be a complex and overwhelming experience for customers, and the customer service experience can make all the difference. In today’s competitive market, forex companies must prioritize customer service to stand out and retain their customers.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Anticipating the Agent Workforce Evolution with AI Calabrio surveyed 400 contact centre managers from across 10 countries, 4 age groups, and 6 industries. While there is much debate in the market, this report’s response is clear: AI won’t be used to entirely replace agents.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

Thanks to the technological revolution, customer service has become a key factor which distinguishes companies in the financial services and insurance (FSI) industry. Here are some ways the financial sector can measure their customer service, identify gaps and take steps to improve the customer experience (CX).

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Quiq

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Through either route, they were then engaged by Quiq’s intelligent chatbot. They were also prompted by the Quiq intelligent chatbot to take a brief quiz for discovering the perfect gift. Users began the conversation by visiting the retailer’s Facebook page or searching its brand name within the Messenger application.

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Liveops

JUNE 7, 2019

“We are at an interesting inflection point with customer service: We’ve gone from full automation and the push for chatbots, and back to live call center agents as a result of customer demand for human interaction.”. 4 (more) ways to turn your customer service staff into super agents.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

This article will provide you with ten effective ways to improve your retail customer engagement efforts. Leverage Technology In today’s digital age, customers want to engage with retailers through technology. Offer rewards, discounts, and other incentives to customers who frequently shop with your brand.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

Landbot, the no-code chatbot platform for conversational experiences, has launched an industry report that confirms WhatsApp is the up-and-coming communication channel for businesses. Customer Support Challenges The emergence of the GPT-3 and other Large Language Models holds the potential to drastically reduce these concerns.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With a self-service mindset, when customers have a problem with a product or service, their first idea is to go online and to find the necessary answers with FAQs, articles, manuals, videos, chatbots, and virtual assistants. How can customer relationships be improved with knowledge management?

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Talkdesk

OCTOBER 5, 2016

From Forbes and The Economist to Time magazine — everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence (AI) online chat tools that use a combination of machine learning and language processing to predict with more than 90 percent accuracy what someone types and needs. Talkdesk surveyed over 2,000 U.S. Customer Service & Chatbots.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

One of the key aspects of every business that suffered due to the pandemic is customer service. With that in mind, take a look at the essential ways to empower your customer services in the COVID era. Your customers need guidance, support, and additional information to solve their pain points — now more than ever.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 19, 2019

Many organisations are still using the traditional CSAT and NPS surveys as a way of measuring customers satisfaction. Whilst a positive response can be a great morale boost for your customer service teams, they do nothing to really help develop strategies to improve customer service offering overall, and to retain customers.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

You can also have them take surveys or ask to harvest their data on your website. Getting to know who your customers personally will show you their wants and needs. Knowing your customers can lead to new innovations, products, and customer services. It will improve your business in several ways.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Aspect Software’s Consumer Experience Index Survey shows self-service and AI are redefining how consumers view customer service. Customer service is in decline – at least traditional customer service as we know it is.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Customer service is vital in creating an extraordinary brand experience, even more so in e-commerce. Speed in both reacting and providing a solution are key to keeping customers satisfied. How well do online stores in the UK perform on customer service? What contact options do they provide to their customers?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 22, 2018

Customer service provider Arvato has announced survey findings from a group of 500 consumers and business leaders in the customer service space, revealing that businesses think the customer service experiences they’re delivering are significantly better than consumers think they are.

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Liveops

JUNE 7, 2019

“We are at an interesting inflection point with customer service: We’ve gone from full automation and the push for chatbots, and back to live call center agents as a result of customer demand for human interaction.”. 4 (more) ways to turn your customer service staff into super agents.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Chatbots and virtual assistants are at the epicenter of the customer service revolution. So, what has caused the rapid takeover of chatbots? And it’s clear that customers are open to these emerging technologies to help make that happen. How is AI Transforming the Chatbot? . Expectations have shifted.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

Undoubtedly, it is old-good but often overlooked customer service. If you succeed in providing an excellent customer service experience, you can easily give your competitors a run for their money. And fortunately, if you take the right approach, it is also not very difficult to improve your customer service.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is vital. Why Is Customer Care Crucial for Lending Businesses? The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. Or the lack thereof.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Customer Service with Technology In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency exchanges, providing stellar customer service can be quite a challenge. Imagine having a question about your transaction and getting it answered within minutes, at any time of the day, thanks to automated chatbots.

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Talkdesk

DECEMBER 18, 2017

This post was originally written by Mikhail Naumov, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer at DigitalGenius, for Talkdesk’s Opentalk Magazine. We live in a world where customers expect exceptional service in an instant and customer service has become a continual process.

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