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Posted on August 24, 2016 by West Corporation

Machine Learning: You Can Take it to the Bank

Greg Ablett, a senior vice president at West, explores the vast customer experience (CX) opportunities that machine learning is opening up in the competitive, security-centric world of banking in his guest blog post for ABA Bank Marketing:

“Machine learning has great potential to improve the CX at today’s banks by taking advantage of the data already at their disposal. When deployed correctly, this technology can predict and actively address customer questions and concerns before they arise. As a result, customers can dodge common annoyances like navigating unwieldy banking websites or complex phone support menus. Let’s look at interactive voice response (IVR) as an example…”

Click here to read Greg’s entire discussion.

Posted on August 16, 2016 by West Corporation

Going for CX Gold

Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt make their respective talents seem simply effortless don’t they? The reality is that the world’s best honed their crafts through lifetimes of dedication. But they all started somewhere.

Communication that Supports a Community in Crisis

When a shirt doesn’t fit quite right, or the cable bill is steeper than in the past, customers expect reliable communication to rectify the inconvenience. But what if a person’s well-being depended on a brand’s ability to deliver timely interactions? Often, keeping customers connected is not only a luxury, but a necessity.

That was the case when a devastating flood hit West Virginia and an entire community was left without power and easy access to the pharmacies on which they relied for essential prescriptions. In the midst of this disaster, one pharmacy opened a mobile pharmacy to ensure folks in need were able to get their medications. Read More >

Posted on July 21, 2016 by West Corporation

One Size Won’t Fit All When Connecting With Customers

Every brand is unique, every division within a business is unique, and each customer reaching out to each division is particularly unique.

It’s easy to see: With unique goals and preferences, customers don’t want to be “talked at.” They want to be heard.

Implementing a communication strategy without an inside look at their wants and needs is like convincing a toddler to eat broccoli because “it’s good for them.” Read More >

Posted on June 29, 2016 by West Corporation

Cooking up Customer Loyalty

Picture this: you’re just getting home from a tasty meal at the pizza joint your friend has been pestering you to check out. The food was of high quality, the customer service was friendly and the entire experience came at a good value. Overall, you are a satisfied customer.

Unfortunately for the pizza shop, your satisfaction never materializes into loyalty. It was kind of a far drive, and honestly, you already have your go-to spot. Your split decision to likely never return is a prime example of the fact that customer satisfaction does not equal customer loyalty. Read More >

Posted on June 20, 2016 by West Corporation

The Unique Recipe for a Connected Customer Experience

Dan Gordon, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development at West tackles the most common customer experience shortcomings for brands in a recent guest blog for Loyalty360:

… While many enterprises within these sectors have established multiple channels for customer interaction, far fewer have taken the necessary step of ensuring cross-channel and cross-functional visibility. By failing to integrate platforms, applications, and services in a comprehensive communication ecosystem, these industries deny their customers a seamless experience and, instead, risk burdening them with redundancy…

Gordon highlights three big moves organizations can make to address this struggle:

Evaluate where you are and where you want to be
Identify gaps in communication between the two
Prioritize next steps based on mutual value to the brand and customers

Click here to read the full article and dive into each step.

Posted on June 17, 2016 by West Corporation

What is the Mobile Shift?

It’s estimated that we spend 177 minutes (nearly one-fifth of our waking day) on our phones daily — habitually checking them for updates around 150 times.[i] Furthermore, it’s predicted that mobile commerce will account for almost half of all e-commerce by 2018.[ii] Seasoned Silicon Valley gurus have even asserted a probable P.C. extinction as a result of the increasing functionality of mobile devices. Read More >

Posted on May 24, 2016 by West Corporation

A Day in the Life of Your Customer

When’s the last time you took a walk in your customers’ shoes? Mapping the journey from their perspective is the first step in building an actionable roadmap to improve customer experience. (There’s a worksheet below to help you get started.)

Imagine a day in the life of a typical American consumer… Read More >

Posted on April 28, 2016 by West Corporation

Healthcare’s moving into the 21st century, but many users are holding on to 20th century-style expectations

By Sean L. McCarthy

The next time you go in for your check-up, look at your doctor’s office, and see some of the little changes that have sprouted up in the past few years. Free wi-fi for moms, dads, and busy students. Nurses may be toting around tablets instead of clipboards. And once you get your prescription, you can fill it in the same building… and get a skinny, 20-ounce latte with a double shot of espresso while you’re waiting for your medication to get filled.
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Posted on April 20, 2016 by West Corporation

The Value of a Connected Utility Customer Experience

By Doug Thompson, Director of Product Management and Development, West Interactive

The customer service formula of yesteryear fades further into obscurity every day. Wait for a customer to become agitated, take their call, and then play damage-control. This didn’t jibe with customers even when landlines were the norm, and it’s simply unacceptable now — especially while Joe Schmo compares his interaction with an electric company to Zappos’ swiftness earlier in the week.

We get it: In an industry where unforgiving circumstances dictate all, creating a consistently rewarding customer experience can feel a lot like bailing water out of a sinking ship. Read More >

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