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2015 and the rise of customer experience

Published on: November 12, 2014
Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager

All companies understand the importance of delivering a superior customer experience (CX). The combination of intense competition, more demanding customers and an increasing range of channels, mean that organisations have to continually improve the service that they offer to consumers if they are to retain business, whatever sector they are in.However, achieving a consistent customer experience is...

What does 2015 hold for customer experience?

Published on: January 07, 2015
Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager

The New Year always bring a plethora of predictions as companies and analysts look at what is likely to happen in the next twelve months across the customer experience market.

UK customer service hits five year low

Published on: January 28, 2015
Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager

The Institute of Customer Service’s latest six monthly UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) reveals the lowest figures since 2010 – and marks the fourth consecutive fall in customer satisfaction levels.The overall Index fell from 76.3 in July 2014 to 76.0 in January 2015 – in January 2013 it was 78.2. No fewer than 58% of the organisations (113 brands) in UKCSI have seen their ...

Looking back – key trends from the Eptica blog in 2014

Published on: January 14, 2015
Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager

2014 was an extremely busy year in the customer experience market. The combination of more demanding consumers, new contact channels and increased regulation drove innovation and increased investment in customer service departments as organisations aimed to differentiate themselves from competitors and boost revenues. This increased focus translated into record numbers of visitors to the Epti...

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