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? […]
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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. […]
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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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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. […]
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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. […]
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August 2024 Newsletter
How Customer Perception Erodes Brand Trust
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, […]
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July 2024 Newsletter
Understanding the Challenges Faced with the Deployment of AI Technology
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. […]
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June 2024 Newsletter
Harnessing the Power of AI to Address the Varying Demographic Needs of Customers
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. […]
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May 2024 Newsletter
Exploring the Increasing Value of Customer Experience
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. […]
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April 2024 Newsletter
Is Artificial Intelligence Making Your Company Smarter?
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. […]