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The IRS Can’t Come to the Phone Right Now…
Dear David Kautter, Acting IRS Commissioner: Like many other taxpaying Americans, I have a bone to pick with the IRS. I’m hearing that they’re reportedly leaving 60 percent of taxpayers hanging on the line due to their inability to answer all calls. It’s...
Chatbots Aren’t Dead… But I Wish They Were
Around two years ago, the term chatbot shot into our vocabulary and onto CIO and CMO’s agendas everywhere. The idea that a customer could simply “chat” with a robot anytime, anywhere made so much sense -- or did it? You see, any technology solution or product...
Pypestream Secures Additional Capital Through Strategic Investment from W. R. Berkley Corporation.
The additional capital will enable Pypestream to continue its market leadership and rapid growth trajectory in the messaging, chatbots and AI space. Michael Nannizzi, a Director in W. R. Berkley’s corporate investment unit, joins Pypestream’s board of directors NEW...
How to Exceed Customer Expectations
So much is said these days about enhancing the customer experience, “delighting” customers and delivering customer service that goes “above and beyond.” For large enterprises, particularly in the insurance industry, this focus on customer experience is fast becoming a...
4 Hot Spots for Innovation in the Insurance Industry
These days, consumers have the control — they’re empowered by new technology and spoiled for choice. There are new rules of engagement for businesses and providers in every sector. We can no longer live inside the safety of our own industry verticals, comparing...
Peeples2People – Design Thinking with Jeneanne Rae
Design thinking is a strategy by which brands tackle complex issues using a more hands-on approach, fostering both collaboration and creativity, while also encouraging engagement on every level of a company. In our recent Peeples to People chat, our Chief Customer...
Interview with our Chief Customer Officer, Donna Peeples
Chief Customer Officers are becoming more common in recent years. According to the CCO Council there were fewer than 20 CCOs in 2003. Now there are hundreds, maybe thousands (although not all using that title) in this role, defined by the CCO Council as: "An executive...
How to Use Mobile Messaging for More Customer Success
Over the last 5 years there has been an explosion of innovation in communication technology. New platforms and products have emerged that improve the way brands and consumers interact. The problem is, brands haven’t been able to figure out the best way to communicate...
Satisfaction is Worthless, Loyalty is Priceless
Customer loyalty is built upon consistently positive, high-value experiences with a brand, often exceeding customer expectations. Loyalty goes beyond satisfying needs or wants. It’s an emotional connection to a brand that customers love and will happily return for....
The Long Road to Becoming a Conversational Brand: 5 Tips For Success
As brands and marketers, the biggest lie we’ve told ourselves is that our customers actually want to hear from us. Unfortunately, it’s just not the case. It’s time we accepted this and started focusing on listening and not just talking. Why? Because people want to...
How to Boost Your Call Center and Delight Customers
Customer experience is entering its golden age. Consumers are enjoying more influence over brands thanks to the easy access enabled through social media, and brands are faced with the ongoing challenge of ensuring each customer experience is a positive one. To this...
3 Powerful Strategies For Unrivalled Customer Experience
When was the last time you had a great customer experience? Or how about a really terrible one? No doubt it’s probably easier to recall the times a business has let you down than when they truly excelled. For me, my last memorable customer service experience was with...