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Insights from Salesforce’s “State of Service” and Gartner’s 2024 CCaaS Magic Quadrant As technology continues to evolve, contact centers are undergoing a profound transformation. Insights from Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and Salesforce’s latest State of Service report highlight the ongoing transition from on-premises systems to cloud-based contact centers….

Winning and retaining customers is no easy feat. Modern consumers have countless options across all product and service categories. And many aren’t afraid to ditch a once-beloved brand when something better comes along. In fact, in the last year alone, nearly three-quarters (71%) of consumers say they’ve switched brands at least once. There are a…

In the past two years, the number of consumer dollars spent online has grown – a lot. And it seems that growth won’t slow down anytime soon. Insider Intelligence predicts eCommerce will grow 16.1% this year – reaching $1.06 trillion. Clearly, consumers are embracing the convenience and safety of online shopping. And when those consumers…

In the early days of messaging apps, consumers primarily used them to connect with family and friends. But today, consumers also rely on messaging apps to connect with brands. In fact, for a staggering 66% of adults across the globe, messaging apps are the PREFERRED way of connecting with businesses. Younger consumers are even more…

In the early days of Instagram, the platform was primarily used as a way for individuals to share photos and videos. Today, it plays an important role in the purchase journey of many consumers. In fact, 72% of Instagram users have made a purchase decision based on something they saw on the platform. Of course,…

Chances are, you’re familiar with TikTok. You might even have a TikTok user living under your roof. Maybe that TikTok user is you. That endless stream of short form videos set to catchy music is certainly entertaining. But TikTok also packs some serious business value for brands that do it right. TikTok plays a key…

A customer’s path to purchase is rarely as linear as those textbook sales funnel graphics would have you believe. Instead, the purchase journey is often full of twists and turns. And there are endless factors that influence what action a shopper takes next.  Today, one of those key factors is social media. In fact, as…

These days, consumers expect outstanding experiences throughout the purchase journey. While customer experience is a cross-functional responsibility, there’s one team that plays a particularly critical role: the customer care team. Customer Care Reps: The Unsung Heroes  Your customer care representatives are brand ambassadors. They’re the folks interacting with customers day in and day out. These…

How conversational commerce can empower your brand to break through the noise and connect with mobile-first consumers throughout the purchase journey  In the recent past, a couple of brands have dominated any given product or service category. Consumers shopping for soda chose Pepsi or Coke. Those shopping for makeup would pick CoverGirl or L’Oréal.  That’s…