2024

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Elevating the Ordinary: How Pride Transforms Your Work

ShepHyken

I love seeing amazement in action. I was at the airport last week with a friend who accidentally spilled his soda. Within moments, an airport employee came over with a bucket and mop to clean up the spill. My friend apologized for making a mess, and the woman’s response surprised both of us. She said, “My name is Laura, and it is my pleasure to clean up your spill.

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The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience.

Bill Quiseng

English writer Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. Because nobody can remember Number Four. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers.

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Amazon Bedrock Prompt Management is now available in GA

AWS Machine Learning

Today we are announcing the general availability of Amazon Bedrock Prompt Management , with new features that provide enhanced options for configuring your prompts and enabling seamless integration for invoking them in your generative AI applications. Amazon Bedrock Prompt Management simplifies the creation, evaluation, versioning, and sharing of prompts to help developers and prompt engineers get better responses from foundation models (FMs) for their use cases.

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What is speech analytics? Definition, benefits, and use cases

3CLogic

How did that conversation really go? Behind every engagement hides a mountain of data, simply waiting to be leveraged for an in-depth performance analysis. In today’s contact centers, the amount of data available isn’t a problem; the crux is to find the time and resources to efficiently gather, consolidate, and analyze the information for actionable insights and optimization opportunities.

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The Contact Center Manager’s Guide to AI

Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.

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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Cisco - Contact Center

Cisco, in collaboration with its partners Rhône Élevage, NXO, and Ineso, has developed an innovative solution for dairy farmers to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. This solution has the potential to benefit not only French farmers but also farmers across Europe.

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Momentum Receives 2024 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award

Momentum Telecom

Momentum’s Microsoft Teams Phone Recognized for Exceptional Innovation in Unified Communications ATLANTA, May 30 — Momentum announced today that TMC , a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities with in person and digital marketing campaigns, has named Momentum’s Microsoft Teams Phone as a 2024 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award winner. “We are incredibly honored to have Momentum’s Microsoft Teams Phone recognized as the 2024 Unified Communicati

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Building Rapport In Sales Is An Essential Selling Skill – Here’s Why

Integrity Solutions

Building rapport in sales is essential for establishing trust and fostering long-term relationships with clients. While technology has made it easier than ever for buyers to access information, B2B buyers in particular are looking for insights and advice from a salesperson they can trust and who they believe has their best interests in mind to help them make good decisions.

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The Risks of Not Migrating to a Cloud-Based Unified Communications Solution

ConvergeOne

In this blog, we’ll explore the key risks associated with not migrating to a cloud-based unified communications solution and why sticking with on-premises systems could be detrimental to your business in the long run.

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How to Develop Good Rapport in Customer Service

CSM Magazine

Building strong rapport with customers is crucial for any business, as it promotes loyalty and satisfaction, and can be a differentiating factor in today’s competitive market. For customer service professionals, rapport is the bridge that connects empathetic communication with successful resolutions, fostering positive experiences that can last a lifetime.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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MiaRec Midyear Update with CX Today

MiaRec

CX Today’s Charlie Mitchell sits down with MiaRec CEO, Gennadiy Bezko, as he proudly showcases our latest innovations: AI Prompt Designer, LLM-based sentiment analysis, and robust multi-language support. These groundbreaking advancements are just the beginning of MiaRec's commitment to revolutionizing contact center AI. Join us as we dive into what’s resonating with customers, unveil our ambitious roadmap, and explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the future of customer experience.

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Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

ShepHyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. I recently wrote an article that included 14 customer service and CX metrics that CX leaders should consider, and today, I’m going to cover three of them that anyone who has any interaction with a customer, whether in sales, support or just might happen to answer a customer’s call, should pay attention t

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You can’t satisfy customers with disengaged employees. Start there. CARE for your people first. 

Bill Quiseng

QUI TAKEAWAY: You can’t satisfy customers with disengaged employees. Start there. CARE for your people first. COMMUNICATE openly, interactively, frequently, and continuously any information your people need and want to know. Listen empathetically to their concerns, questions, and complaints. Express compassion and encouragement. APPRECIATE your people’s roles and responsibilities.

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Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import now generally available

AWS Machine Learning

Today, we’re pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import. This feature empowers customers to import and use their customized models alongside existing foundation models (FMs) through a single, unified API. Whether leveraging fine-tuned models like Meta Llama, Mistral Mixtral, and IBM Granite, or developing proprietary models based on popular open-source architectures, customers can now bring their custom models into Amazon Bedrock without the overhead

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Your Roadmap to Successful AI Implementations in the Contact Center

CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.

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The Best Customer Feedback Survey Incentives

Genroe

Sitting with management at the final review for your customer survey questionnaire someone is going to ask about the incentive for survey completions. It’s a good question but what is the right answer? It depends on a lot of factors. In this post we’ll examine the research and add it to our experience over 20 […] The post The Best Customer Feedback Survey Incentives appeared first on Genroe | Customer Experience | Net Promoter Score.

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Fast-Track Your AI Revenue: 4 Game-Changing Solutions Partners Need Now

Cisco - Contact Center

Explore Cisco's AI-Ready Infrastructure Specialization, the groundbreaking UCS C885A M8 Rack Server, and AI PODs. Empower your business with cutting-edge technology and seize the $159B GenAI opportunity.

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Top 50 Customer Service Leaders 2024 | AmplifAI

Amplifai Coaching Category

Discover the Top Customer Service Leaders of 2024 and learn how they amplify CX for exceptional results.

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Momentum Acquires Horizon Telecom, a Leading International Managed Voice and Network Provider

Momentum Telecom

Transaction Accelerates Momentum’s Strategy to Expand its Global Voice and Managed Network Footprint ATLANTA- January 09, 2024 – Momentum, a leading global managed services provider, today announced the successful close of its acquisition of Horizon Telecom , a Netherlands-based global next-gen managed service provider. This acquisition reinforces Momentum’s commitment to providing comprehensive global solutions and further establishes its position as a leader in the communications industry.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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The Secret to Outperforming the Competition: It’s Not Just About Customers

ShepHyken

In a recent Amazing Business Radio episode, I interviewed Rony Vexelman, the VP of marketing at Optimove , who said, “Companies that put their customers at the center are the companies that are outperforming their competition.” Who would disagree with that statement? Well, Heather Quick Ginevan did, and she included a great explanation in just one sentence.

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Six Ways to Create Your Brand’s Experience Personality

ShepHyken

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ? How to Create an Experience Personality I want to take it a step further this week.

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Potential Profit Killer: Making Assumptions About Customers

ShepHyken

My friend Norman Beck sends me interesting articles and stories on a regular basis. Recently, he shared the story of a wealthy customer who entered a luxury store and asked to see a $25,000 chess set. The customer wasn’t dressed well, and the salesperson made the assumption that she couldn’t afford to buy it. The customer walked away, but before leaving the store, she visited the owner’s office, who also happened to be a close friend.

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Rocking Customer Experience with Jim Serger

ShepHyken

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more: How can businesses create experiences that get repeat business and nurture brand loyalty? How can businesses think outside the box to create fan-like loyalty among their customer base? What lessons can companies learn from the legendary rock band, Van Halen, in creating loyal customer followings?

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Reimagine Your Communications With A Unified Platform

Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.

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The Human Touch in a Tech-Driven World

ShepHyken

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more: How is artificial intelligence used to improve customer interactions in contact centers? What are the challenges in finding the right balance between technology and human support in customer experiences? What frustrations do customers face when dealing with customer service, and how can AI address them?

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Don’t Throw Fellow Employees Under the Bus

ShepHyken

I couldn’t hold back. I told an employee to stop complaining about her fellow employees in front of us, her customers. Here’s the story. My wife and I were at a restaurant. The server seemed pleasant and professional, but as our food was delivered, we saw a different side of her. There was a mistake in the order. The side dishes we received were not the ones we chose.

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This Customer Could Ruin Your Business

ShepHyken

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. At least, it appears that way. Many years ago, I used to begin my customer service keynote speeches with a question: By a show of hands, how many of you believe it’s important to satisfy your customers? As you might imagine, just about everyone raised their hand.

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“We Deliver Amazing Customer Service”: The Difference Between Perception and Reality

ShepHyken

This is an important topic that every CEO, business owner, leader, manager, and supervisor must understand. When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. It’s just our perception. Reality isn’t what we think or believe.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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Ford Versus Ferrari: A Lesson in Customer Experience?

ShepHyken

Functionality versus customer experience: Do they belong together? Yes! And here’s a story to make the point:  Two guys are buying new cars. One buys a Ford EcoSport, and the other buys a Ferrari Roma. The Ford costs about $25,000. The Ferrari costs about $250,000 – 10 times more! Both guys live in the same neighborhood. They both drive downtown to work.

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Customer Experience Is Like Maintenance on Your Car

ShepHyken

I was talking to a friend the other day. He purchased an expensive new car just eight months ago. Unfortunately, the car turned out to be a “lemon,” and he has taken it back to the dealer multiple times for various problems. The car has spent more time at the repair center than in his garage. If it were me, I’d ask the dealer to replace the car. Apparently, he has more patience than I do and was giving the dealer another chance to fix the car.

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The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Deliver the World’s Best Customer Experience

Bill Quiseng

The “World’s Best” experience is not as “the world” sees it, but as one customer personally FEELS it. Customers pay for their experience. And they seek the best value in their experience for the price you are asking them to pay. So, a person living in Detroit, MI who has a five-figure salary feels the best value isn’t a luxury plane to the Alps, but rather a four-hour drive UpNorth to Boyne Mountain.