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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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
When customers perceive that companies are not listening to their issues, it leads to significant erosion in brand trust. If customers feel their feedback is ignored or not acted upon, they may begin to question the value of providing input in the first place. At the Verde Group, we see this all the time. According to the Verde Pulse Database, roughly 50–70% of customers we surveyed indicated they do not let companies know when a problem occurred, […]
A recent Verde Group poll suggests that the lack of AI data sets to improve the performance of this technology solution is prohibiting organizations from using AI effectively. This is coupled with the inability to link the financial benefits of AI investments, leading to unnecessarily limiting the usage of AI to improve customer experience. […]
AI is truly the new battleground in the customer experience ecosystem. Many organizations have fully adopted AI solutions to remove friction (which Verde Group fully supports) in the customer experience to reduce the cost to serve and improve business outcomes. But customers remain skeptical, especially older customers, where a profound generation gap exists. […]
Customers increasingly value their experience with a company as much as, if not more than, the actual product or service they receive. This shift highlights the importance of seamless, enjoyable interactions at every touchpoint, from initial inquiry and product or service purchase to post-purchase support. Companies that fail to prioritize customer experience may find their overall value proposition undermined, regardless of the quality of their offerings. […]
In today's dynamic business landscape, most companies are exploring the advantages and risks associated with the power of AI. The Verde Group is no different. As a leading customer experience research and consulting company, we are embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence to rethink how we deliver unparalleled insights and value to our clients. Here’s our perspective on the pros and cons of investing in AI and a few examples to consider as you explore improving your CX using the power of this emerging technology. […]
There is a great debate going on across global boardrooms. Will investing in improving the customer experience truly yield improved business outcomes? Intuitively, one would think the answer is clear: A better experience should drive an increase in revenues and profits. However, what part of the experience should companies focus on? What specific interactions should be triaged and improved? If investments have been made using existing insights, has the company realized improved financial outcomes? If no, why not? […]