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Customer experience in the AI era
Customer experience (CX) is evolving at an incredible pace, and AI is at the heart of this transformation. Just look at these eye-opening numbers: The global AI in CX market is expected to skyrocket from $10.5 billion in 2023 to $76.7 billion by 2033 (market.us). 92% of companies report improved response times thanks to AI, and 83% say it's easier to address customer needs (Hubspot). With AI reshaping CX, it’s no longer a matter of if businesses should adopt it, but rather how effectively they can integrate AI with human support to create smooth, meaningful customer experiences.
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Customer Service

Customer Service
How to use customer feedback to improve your service
How to use customer feedback to improve your service Are you listening to your customers? The voice of the customer (VoC) is powerful: 91% of people believe companies should fuel innovation by listening to buyers and customers, compared to only 31% who think they should hire a team of experts. Customer feedback is like a treasure map. It shows you where you’re doing well and where you need to dig deeper to find the gold—better service. But how do you turn that feedback into real improvements? Let’s explore some easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of what your customers have to say.
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Customer Service
The importance of empathy when delivering exceptional customer service
Technology has completely transformed the call center … but is it for the better? In some ways, yes. But as we’ve embraced more and more technology, we’ve lost sight of arguably the most important aspect of customer service: empathy. Most U.S. consumers — 83% of them, to be precise — would rather interact with live agents over digital channels to solve customer service issues, according to research from Accenture. In today’s digital world, people want real, genuine, human-to-human connection. Companies that build customer empathy by actively gathering insights about their customers and translating that information into meaningful actions provide helpful and meaningful experiences that drive customer loyalty.
Customer Service

Customer Service
2023 CX trends to watch in financial services
Banking and financial services are undergoing a drastic transformation. The customer experience in 2023 looks a lot different from just five years ago, and finance CX leadership must keep up with evolving customer expectations and market trends to stay competitive. Here’s a look at four key trends and predictions in finance CX to know now. Be sure to download our 2023 CX trends infographic for a summary you can reference and share with your team.
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Customer Service
Four skills to develop in your customer service team in hard times
If you’re in customer service management, being able to lead your team through tough times isn’t exactly on the job application. But as we head into a potential economic downturn on the heels of a pandemic, we’re thinking it probably should be.
Customer Service

Customer Service
Genuine empathy will be mission-critical to CX in 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
Customer Service

Customer Service
Four customer service management trends for 2023 you’ll need to prepare for
Want to deliver outstanding customer service in 2023? You may have to refresh your approach.
Customer Service

Customer Service
The top 5 applications of AI in CX for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
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Customer Service
10 hard-hitting customer service stats (and what to do about them)
It certainly isn’t a boring time to be in customer service. Customer demands are changing. Competition for consumer dollars is peaking. And companies are depending on the customer service team to be the frontline for a differentiating CX. Building the kind of stellar customer service experience that sets your company apart isn’t easy. But it can help to zoom out and see what kind of lessons there are to learn from the wider landscape. To that end, we’ve compiled 10 significant stats that illustrate where customer service is at, where it’s going and what you can do to improve your own. Let’s dive in:
Customer Service

Customer Service
Pandemic-born CX trends with staying power for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.