We start this year by focusing on the impact of AI on the customer experience industry. What lies ahead in 2025? Who will be the AI-CX winners? What persistent CX challenges exist that could be resolved by AI? And what risks are associated with AI efforts and how can organizations overcome these challenges? […]
Blogs and Articles
AI’s Impact on Customer Experience: Insights from Industry Experts
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, transforming the way businesses engage with and deliver value to customers, its integration into customer experience (CX) strategies and broader business operations has reached unprecedented levels. Whether organizations are cautiously testing the waters or diving in headfirst, AI’s potential to revolutionize industries is undeniable. Recently, experts from The […]
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December 2024 Newsletter
Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Towards the Future of CX and AI
It is that time of year when we reflect on the past and think about the future—our goals, hopes, and dreams—both personal and professional. This month we focus on article and blog highlights from the past year and look forward to the future, especially the impact of AI on the customer experience industry. […]
Blogs and Articles
How AI Is Revolutionizing the Measurement of Customer Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses measure and manage the customer experience. In a landscape where customer expectations are constantly evolving, AI is enabling companies to gain deeper insights, react faster, and deliver more personalized experiences. With AI, businesses can move beyond traditional methods of CX measurement, shifting from a periodic, reactive process […]
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November 2024 Newsletter
Exploring the Importance of Service and Service Quality and the Impact It Has on CX Excellence
It is well documented that companies have poured significant resources into refining their customer experience, aiming to create a seamless journey from start to finish. Yet, despite these efforts, friction points—those subtle yet powerful obstacles that disrupt the customer’s path—continue to persist. […]
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The Impact of Friction in the Customer Experience: Addressing Key Areas for Better Business Outcomes
In last month’s blog post, The Verde Group outlined the findings from 15 years of data which suggests that the amount of friction in the customer experience has largely remained the same despite significant investments in people, process changes and technology. Companies strive to create a frictionless customer experience but in all honesty, friction is […]
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October 2024 Newsletter
October Is CX Month: Change and Opportunity in the CX Industry
This month, we focus on change and what we believe to be one of the largest opportunities in the CX industry. October is CX Month, a time where CX practitioners celebrate achievements and reflect on opportunities. […]
Blogs and Articles
Why Innovation Has Not Solved Customer Friction
Over the past 15 years, The Verde Group has conducted hundreds of studies to identify friction points in customer journeys and their impact on business success. Truth told, friction in the complex world of customer experience (CX) is inevitable. However, are companies making progress in decreasing the amount of friction experienced by their customers? Unfortunately, […]
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September 2024 Newsletter
Why Aren't More Organizations Using Customer Insights to Drive Strategic and Tactical Decision-Making?
Our challenge to readers and executives everywhere: Insist that your voice-of-customer insight teams and providers demonstrate the clear linkage between CX insights and the financial benefit of investing in CX. […]
Blogs and Articles
CX Is Not Like Box of Chocolates: Why Surprise Can Be the Enemy of Delight
Note: This article was updated on September 8, 2024. The original publish date was January 11, 2022. Life, Forrest Gump famously said, is like a box of chocolates. CX, on the other hand, definitely isn’t anything like his view on life; as a customer, you should always know what you’re going to get. I was […]