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How Stanley Leveraged Customer Engagement to Become the Most Loved Product of 2023
January 11 by Brooke LynchThe Stanley cup has taken over. Take a quick scroll on social media and you’ll spot the sizable water bottle featured almost ubiquitously. Here we break down the rise of Stanley in 2024 and share some key learning moments for engaging customers and redefining your brand.
The CCWomen Newsletter: May 2023
May 31 by Taylor SalmonsRead the CCWomen May 2023 Newsletter to find our featured content of the month and discover ways to get involved in the CCWomen community!
New Report On Airbnb Customer Service Horror Stories Causes Shares To Fall
April 07 by Wandy Felicita OrtizAirbnb’s shares in the stock market fell in value as much as 6% on Thursday after The Bear Cave, a newsletter publication that describes itself as dedicated to “exposing corporate misconduct,” released a report focused on customer service problems the organization has.
Twitter Has Done Away With Free SMS Two-Factor Authentication. Here’s What Users Can Do To Protect Their Data
March 07 by Wandy Felicita OrtizSome Twitter users now have to pay for SMS two-factor authentication, and it's prompting concerns on whether or not the cyber security tactic is worth the money—or worth leaving the platform all together.
No Meetings, Ever? How Shopify's No Meetings Policy Could Hurt CX Teams
February 28 by Brooke LynchAt their best meetings are collaborative and productive. However, meetings have evolved over the past few years. And some brands are deeming them unnecessary — eCommerce platform Shopify announced a new policy to 'subtract' meetings in 2023.
The Home Depot Faces Criticism after Sharing Customer Data: Let's Talk Consent in the Digital Age
February 17 by Brooke LynchTo deliver better experiences and interactions that feel personalized and meaningful for customers, brands rely on data. But, when it feels like boundaries are crossed, however, high levels of personalization feel less and less worth it to data-conscious customers.
DoorDash is Requiring all Employees to Make Deliveries: Why it Matters for CX
January 21 by Brooke LynchDoorDash, the popular online food delivery platform, is working to achieve a more customer and employee-centric culture by requiring its employees to utilize its platform and complete a delivery each month.
Reevaluating the Return to Office for the Modern Workforce
January 14 by Brooke LynchWhile many organizations are still set on returning to the physical office space in 2022, there is also a looming sense that we can never truly return to a traditional pre-pandemic work arrangement.
CX Showdown: Uncovering the Most Innovative CX Solution Today
November 16 by Brooke LynchTo uncover the most innovative CX solution today, Talkdesk® is hosting its ‘Digital Showdown: Innovations in CX’ event. On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the semi-annual virtual event is returning to showcase leading Customer Experience (CX) solutions in a head-to-head battle.
Delivery Apps are Using 'Deceptive and Unfair' Practices According to New Lawsuit
September 07 by Brooke LynchWhile delivery services have undoubtedly sparked new waves of innovation, they have not been well received by everyone. This fact is becoming increasingly evident as news that the city of Chicago has filed lawsuits against popular third-party delivery company’s over misleading customers.
The Tech World is Abuzz About These New Virtual Reality Concepts
August 20 by Brooke LynchThe metaverse has become a big topic of conversation in the tech world recently. While some see it as the next big buzzword, far removed from our current digital universe, others see it as an imminent reality as tech leaders set their sights on a virtual reality and AI-powered future.
What's Going on With Online Reviews?: How 'Review Bombing' Hurts Customers
August 18 by Brooke LynchAs customers begin to place more weight on online reviews, some rogue users have been accused of using the feedback mechanism as a malicious tool to seek ‘revenge’ on certain brands or products they may have never even used.