Customer communications management (CCM) is an industry in transition. Last year, we witnessed further convergence of CCM with customer experience (CX) and saw new approaches in configuration and deployment... View More
In my last article, I discussed how clear and concise customer communications can dramatically improve your organization's customer experience (CX). Clarity is important. However, another critical aspect... View More
Organizations in every industry are recognizing that building strategies to manage the customer experience (CX) has become critical to their business success. Tracking and honoring customer preferences,... View More
Smart Communications, an innovator in customer and business conversations, announced plans to integrate with popular voice assistants (such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home), and to allow the delivery... View More
Even after all these years, organizations still lack a consistent focus on improving employee experiences and engagement. Given that this is directly tied to customer experiences, it should be a no brainer... View More
For the past several years, we dedicate our publication's Fall issue to the topic of information management. This is because we understand that information is a critical asset in delivering intelligent,... View More
Caught in the wake of customer experience (CX) giants like Amazon, Zappos, and Apple, companies in every industry, including heavily regulated ones, are recognizing that CX is becoming a more important... View More
Recent research by Forrester examined the impact that clear communications had on customer experience (CX) scores for organizations in a number of industries. It may come as no surprise that the results... View More
Successful companies have a customer-centric view, providing a rich experience at every interaction. However, a lot of organizations fail to deliver an excellent, consistent customer experience (CX) because... View More
This past week, customer communications management (CCM) powerhouse GMC Software announced its integration into a new division of parent company Neopost, operating under the name of Quadient... View More
Adobe (NASD "ADBE") and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq "MSFT") recently delivered their first set of joint solutions to help enterprises transform their customer experience with Adobe Experience Cloud, Microsoft... View More
What’s in your password? Well, pretty soon, it might be your face. Passwords have always been a problem. They are necessary for account security but difficult to remember. Making matters worse, every... View More
If you regularly follow our publication, then you know we’ve been covering the dynamic shifts within the customer communications management (CCM) market. More often than not, the conversation... View More
Over the past year, I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to several leadership discussions about customer experience (CX) programs at some major banks, insurers, and service providers. Once a CX... View More
In light of the recent focus on customer experience (CX) and customer journey mapping, enterprise leaders in sales and marketing have to refocus their strategies around multiple customer journeys and across... View More
X2Engine Inc, a global provider of open source enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, marketing and cloud services, announces the release of X2CRM version 6.9 of its enterprise CRM... View More
There are many ways to observe and record customer journeys—some are right, and some are ultimately incorrect. There is a place for both data and passion in any successful customer journey mapping... View More
The plague of locusts, partisan bickering, and customer communications management (CCM): Do you see a link? Maybe not at first, but after being in the industry for as long as I have, I sure do. Each cause... View More
Experts anticipate the amount of data collected globally to break the 40-zettabyte mark by the year 2020 at the latest. That is about five times the number of grains of sand on the planet—an impressive... View More
Seventy-two percent of customer service (CX) professionals say their programs are not very successful. To help increase success rates, drive CX change and improve business performance across the enterprise,... View More
In today's fast-paced world, organizations face increasing pressure to optimize productivity and streamline operations. The introduction of Microsoft Copilot represents a quantum leap forward in enterprise productivity, offering a powerful tool that integrates...
In today's fast-paced world, effective customer communication is not just a business obligation — it's a crucial part of the customer experience. Unfortunately, many organizations are bogged down
Clear, branded, engaging, and 100% accurate—these are the hallmarks of effective customer communications. Yet, for many organizations, creating them at scale remains a challenge