There was a time when banking institutions had a veritable monopoly on products, services, and the customer relationship. However, this influence has been weakening in recent years, as third-party financial... View More
With 2018 behind us, it’s that time of year when we reflect on the past developments that took place in our industry and to speculate on the technology innovations yet to come. We saw the emergence... View More
In the new year, customer communications will continue to be critical for improving customer experiences. As we shift customer communications to a strategic function in the enterprise, it's important to... View More
For those of us in traditional document management domains and highly regulated industries, the ways in which our business operations, products, and customer experiences have changed over the past 20 years... View More
Increasingly, business strategies across many industries are shifting to become more customer-centric than ever. At the same, there is tremendous market consolidation between customer relationship management... View More
We often talk about the value of simplicity in terms of clarity. For example, is a letter or form easy to understand? Does it use plain language? Is the information well organized? While clarity is important,... View More
Every year, we post our list of the top communication trends expected to make the biggest impact on the industry. I think it's important to hold myself accountable for the predictions we've set—sometimes... View More
Customer management technology firm Glassbox announced the closing of a $25 million round of financing, late last week. This investment by Updata Partners, a Washington, DC-based growth equity firm focused... View More
84% of surveyed consumers across all industries report their experiences with digital tools and services fall short of expectations, according to a recent Gartner report. "Despite efforts," said Gartner... View More
Today, Adobe announced what is seen as its largest acquisition to date and a move toward being a one-stop-shop for marketers, with their agreement to acquire marketing automation firm Marketo for $4.75... View More
Salesforce has become one of the leading customer relationship management (CRM) apps available today. It's probably best known for its capacity to store customer and prospect information, centralize data,... View More
Despite what you may think, most customers like to be contacted by the companies they do business with, as long as that content meets their needs, is timely, and relevant. On the other hand, if their customer... View More
In the software business, well-intentioned requests for a new feature can sometimes get in the way of a larger strategy. "Feature creep" can turn into future limitations, unforeseen consequences, and deployment... View More
Today’s consumers aren’t satisfied with simply “liking” a brand or other simple exchanges on their social channels. They expect actual interaction from these companies. If they... View More
With its latest release of Quadient Inspire R12, global customer communications management (CCM) heavyweight Quadient has clearly set their sights on the digital experience. This enhanced offering also... View More
During Enterprise World 2018, OpenText CEO Mark Barrenechea delivered the opening keynote address at their annual user conference to over 4,000 delegates. The theme of this year’s event was “Mundus... View More
While every DOCUMENT Strategy Forum (DSF) conference is a great learning and sharing experience for those of us who own, execute, and manage customer communications, this last one in Boston marked a real... View More
Smart Communications has appointed James Brown as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Brown brings with him considerable knowledge leading software as a service (SaaS) organizations in highly regulated... View More
Quadient, formerly GMC Software, the award-winning leader in Customer Communications Management (CCM), will be speaking and exhibiting on different areas critical to customer experience success at Document... View More
Crawford Technologies, provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, will sponsor Document Strategy Forum, to be held May 21-23 at the Marriott
Remember the last time you filled out a mortgage application? If you're like most people, you probably spent hours wrestling with confusing forms, deciphering legal jargon and hunting down supporting
As we reach the midpoint of the decade, it’s clear that the 2020s are testing business leaders with a drive to leverage emerging technologies, evolving customer expectations and a more complex regulatory environment
Over the past 2 short years, the communications industry has been at the forefront of technological innovation, shaping how we connect, share and understand the world around us. Among the plethora of
Efficient document management is essential in high-volume customer support centers, where handling errors can lead to costly mistakes, compliance risks and dissatisfied customers
Most customers prefer digital communications due to convenience. Digital communications arrive faster, enable interactivity and allow for immediate payment options. However, digital customer communica
