Don’t Let AI Distract from the Real Problem

It is clear that many organizations still struggle with the same issues they had 10 or 20 years ago.

Don’t Let AI Distract from the Real Problem

It is clear that many organizations still struggle with the same issues thay had 10 or 20 years ago.

The GDPR Needs to Have Its Teeth Sharpened

To not follow through on the enforcement side does everyone a disservice

Who Really Wins with Vendor Consolidation?

Companies can focus on customer service and process improvements instead of constantly purchasing, integrating, configuring, and customizing complex software.

Being an Enabler Has Become a Good Thing

The term 'enabler' now has positive connotations, at least in a business context

The Gig Economy Isn’t New, but It Might Be Worth a Second Look

Your customers' next text, chat, IM, or phone conversation with customer service could be with a freelance agent

I’m Giving You Good Information. Use It!

Knowing which leads to call and which ones to avoid is valuable data

Let’s End the Partisanship

Companies have been bogged down by party loyalties to a specific department (marketing, sales, or customer service) for a long time

It’s Time for Marketers to Go Back to School

The higher education market could benefit from a new marketing technology that takes personalization to a new level

CRM Is Making a Difference

In just the past year alone, we've seen huge advances in artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, automated bots, and so much more

It’s a Small World, But It’s Still a Big Deal

There are many considerations and plenty of questions that need to be asked before spreading out across the planet.

Don’t Try to Block the Blockchain

Companies really need to start thinking about blockchain and laying the foundation for it within their organizations.

Don’t Try to Block the Blockchain

Companies really need to start thinking about blockchain and laying the foundation for it within their organizations.

This Month, It’s All About the Data

Companies can no longer afford to be so cavalier with valuable customer information

Because We Thought You Should Know

To keep customers coming back, businesses today need to know as much as they can about them

Contact Center Staffing Can Be Found in Surprising Places

Some innovative companies are going outside the normal job markets to find talent to staff their contact centers

The Influence of So-Called Influencers Can’t Be Denied

Considering that word of mouth is still the best way to gain new business, influencer marketing makes a lot of sense—and cents

Let’s Resolve to Do Better with Our Data

By failing to keep customer and prospect records up to date, you could be throwing money away

The Shifting Costs of Customer Contacts

The interactions that require agent input tend to be more difficult, resulting in longer interactions that cost more

Yet One More Case for Customer-Centricity

Open design can improve collaboration and communication, but businesses should make sure it won't impact customer relationships