ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How to handle angry customers is a topic Ive covered in the past. Recently, I was interviewed by three different reporters/authors about this topic within a week. Why, all of a sudden, is there a renewed or greater than usual interest in this topic? Ive been reading a lot about how the tough economy can cause customer frustration or anxiety. Maybe this is part of why some customers lash out at employees when theres a problem.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Amazon Q Business is a generative AI-powered assistant that enhances employee productivity by solving problems, generating content, and providing insights across enterprise data sources. Beyond searching indexed third-party services, employees need access to dynamic, near real-time data such as stock prices, vacation balances, and location tracking, which is made possible through Amazon Q Business plugins.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The cryptocurrency industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, with more businesses and individuals adopting digital currencies. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace. 1.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In this series, we share two approaches to gain insights on multimodal data like text, images, and charts. In Part 1 , we presented an embed first, infer later solution that uses the Amazon Titan Multimodal Embeddings foundation model (FM) to convert individual slides from a slide deck into embeddings. We stored the embeddings in a vector database and then used the Large Language-and-Vision Assistant (LLaVA 1.5-7b) model to generate text responses to user questions based on the most similar slid

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales at Allego

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry expert Brendan Sweeney for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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TMP Direct

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming customer support by enhancing efficiency and satisfaction. As we look ahead, AI’s role in customer interactions will become increasingly vital. This blog explores the key trends shaping the future of AI in customer support, from hyper-personalization to autonomous systems. Todays customers expect tailored, meaningful interactions rather than just quick responses.

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Interaction Metrics

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Analyzing open ended survey questions is the single most fruitful method for getting meaningful, honest feedback. Employees and customers can express themselves through text and say whats really on their minds in a way thats impossible through structured rating questions. Open-ends are your gold but extracting the gold is challenging, which is why companies look to AI to solve the problem.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Blue Ocean Contact Centers, a leading provider of high-touch customer care solutions, has been awarded a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing them in the top 35% of companies globally for sustainability performance. This recognition validates Blue Ocean’s commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement. “At Blue Ocean, we’ve always believed that doing good business means doing b

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Aampe founders: Schaun Wheeler, Paul Meinshausen, Sami Abboud Aampe’s agentic infrastructure enables marketing and product teams to deliver continuous personalization across channels and surfaces without having to build and maintain complex segments and campaigns across multiple tools. While companies building consumer apps and prosumer tools invest heavily in personalizing user experiences through product usage data, teams still manually craft the workflows that deliver those personalized

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AnswerConnect

DECEMBER 10, 2024

There are many ways to improve your phone skills. Learn tips from our friendly receptionists and provide excellent customer service today. The post The top phone skills you need for stellar customer service appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Amazon is set to conduct trials for quick commerce operations in India, aiming to deliver grocery items within 15 minutes. The initiative, known as “Project Tez”, focuses on high-frequency essentials initially but will adapt based on customer demand and data insights. The service will prioritize everyday items over high-value electronics, aiming to cater to frequently purchased goods.

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C3Centricity

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The consumer landscape is transforming profoundly, presenting CPG companies with challenges and immense opportunities. Based on the results of a recent poll I ran on LinkedIn, the key trends predicted to dominate in 2025 are: Ultra Personalisation (44%) Digital Engagement (25%) Sustainability (19%) Wellness (13%) Although the sample was small and skewed toward professionals, the respondents were primarily corporate leaders, so I was happy that the results were similar to those of more representa

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we are excited to announce that Pixtral 12B ( pixtral-12b-2409 ), a state-of-the-art vision language model (VLM) from Mistral AI that excels in both text-only and multimodal tasks, is available for customers through Amazon SageMaker JumpStart. You can try this model with SageMaker JumpStart, a machine learning (ML) hub that provides access to algorithms and models that can be deployed with one click for running inference.

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Avoxi

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Multiple Voice Providers: Why Consolidation Matters For global enterprises managing voice communications, a startling reality emerges: 92% of companies rely on multiple voice providers to serve their customers. While this fragmentation often evolves naturally through business growth, it creates a complex web of challenges that impacts everything from operational efficiency to… The post The Hidden Costs of Multiple Voice Providers: Why Consolidation Matters appeared firs

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Comm100

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The world of iGaming is fiercely competitive, with countless platforms vying for players’ attention and loyalty. While attracting new players is essential, the real challengeand opportunitylies in retaining them. The rule of thumb is that it costs five times more to acquire a new player than to retain an existing one. Player retention isnt just about keeping users coming back; its about building long-term engagement, fostering loyalty, and ultimately maximizing lifetime value.

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MiaRec

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Are your sales agents spending excessive time on administrative work, like logging call details and updating CRM data? Are you struggling to make sure they are spending their time effectively on the calls that matter most rather than getting bogged down in lower-value interactions? I know I was when I was a contact center manager! Some days, I felt like I was in a giant hamster wheel just trying to catch up.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Poker is a game that combines elements of strategy, psychology and luck. It has become very popular due to the combination of strategy and luck, providing opportunities for success for beginners and experienced players alike. Whether you’re playing for low stakes or aiming for big success, understanding the basics of poker greatly increases your odds of winning.

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