Jak Katterfield, Product Marketing Manager at Interactions, sat down to talk with Lindsay Washburn, Senior Digital Product Manager at Evergy, and Ed Anderson, Senior Manager CXT Technology at Vistra Energy. Leaders in Conversational AI for the past decade, Lindsay and Ed discussed their roles and how they see CX in the utilities space, their relationship […]
Getting stuck in a loop or being misunderstood by an automated customer care system brings out the worst in humanity. If recordings were published, your grandmother would surely blush! Thankfully, customer service tools have advanced in recent years, and AI is accelerating the change. Brands committed to creating exceptional customer experiences have turned to conversational […]
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It’s not news to CX industry professionals that customer service expectations constantly change. Faced with that reality, brands must adapt their approach to customer service to meet them. Today that means harnessing the power CX technology and human interaction. This hybrid approach combines the efficiency and convenience of AI-driven solutions with the empathy and understanding […]
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The recently published “CX and the Consumer: Pitfalls and Possibilities” report from Interactions, based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers conducted in March 2023, reveals a disturbing trend: most companies are falling short of meeting customer expectations, leading to widespread frustration and dissatisfaction. With 76% of consumers expecting better customer service than they currently […]
Customer service has evolved from being a mere supplementary feature offered by businesses to a vital aspect in fostering enduring relationships with consumers in the competitive market landscape. The Interactions’ survey conducted in March 2023, titled “CX and the Consumer: Pitfalls and Possibilities,” involving 1,000 US consumers, demonstrates how exceptional customer service can be utilized […]
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There is no question that customer trust drives brand loyalty, engagement, exclusivity, and building lasting customer relationships. But how do we gain and nurture customer trust, and what are the consequences of losing it? That’s a question every customer experience (CX) executive spends their day trying to answer. Interactions CMO Peter Mullen recently participated in […]
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Treating customer experience like a transaction is a common mistake companies make that can seriously affect customer loyalty and retention, revenue, and reputation. Reasons Not to Treat CX Like a Transaction Focusing solely on the transaction ignores the overall customer journey, which is crucial to delivering positive customer experiences (CX). The customer journey includes many […]
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Interactions was awarded not one but two prestigious Stevie Awards at the 17th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, acknowledging our outstanding use of technology and partnership with NVIDIA. The awards recognized Interactions Trustera as a Silver Stevie Winner in the Best Use of Technology in Customer Service – All Other Industries category. […]
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The use of automation in customer service and support has become increasingly popular as technology continues to advance — and for good reason: Automation can offer benefits such as increased efficiency, cost savings, and the ability to handle high volumes of inquiries. However, CX professionals should not view automation as a replacement for customer service, […]
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