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The 3 Principles of Brand Loyalty After COVID-19 Rocked Our World

by Kim Campbell in Customer Experience, Kim Campbell, Loyalty Program Management

  Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. But, of course, the pandemic changed everything about all our relationships. We quickly got used to holding everything and everyone at arm’s length – and for many customers, that included the brands they had once […]

 

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Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Customer Behavior

by Kim Campbell in Call Center Measurements, Call Center Metrics, Customer Service Trends, Kim Campbell

  What do mattress sales, wildlife populations, and peak customer service times all have in common? These seemingly random data points have all been impacted by COVID-19. Mattress sales have skyrocketed thanks to people spending more time at home—and discovering new sleep challenges as a result of the pandemic. Meanwhile, wild animals are appearing during […]

 

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Comparing the Online vs In-Person Customer Experience: A Personal Story

by Susan Preiss in Customer Experience, Measuring Customer Service Performance, Susan Preiss

In this article, we share a first-person experience from our Vice President, Client Services, Susan Preiss. She explores the tale of two customer experience scenarios, comparing online versus in-person customer experiences in the quest to buy a new car. The takeaways for the world of customer care are tangible and actionable. Read on! Vehicle Shopping: […]

 

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It’s 2021. Are You Going to RFP for Your Contact Center This Year?

by Amy Bennet in Amy Bennet, Contact Center Outsourcing, Contact Center RFP, Infographic

After a year flirting with the ever-present “pause” button, we’re seeing many more businesses hit the gas on their customer care program—in particular, seeking out the right outsourced partner. Sound like a familiar scenario? If so, the RFP is about to become the friend you love to hate. It’s a necessity—but it doesn’t have to […]

 

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A New Year Ahead and a Dose of Inspiration—Happy Holidays from Blue Ocean

by Andrew O'Brien in Andrew O'Brien, Customer Service Outsourcing, Holiday Customer Service

  Have you ever been more ready to end a calendar year? In our world of customer care, empathy has always been the cornerstone, the key to happy customers and happy clients. When 2020 came along and turned the world upside down, empathy became simply priceless. Impacted by the pandemic, unemployment, health issues, wildfires, lockdowns, […]

 

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Racing Against Time: Achieving a 96% On-Time Success Rate in a 120-Minute Delivery Window in the Midst of a Pandemic

by Amy Bennet in Amy Bennet, Case Studies, Contact Center Outsourcing, Customer Service Outsourcing

A Case Study in Strategic Partnership We’ve partnered closely with this multinational network technology corporation for many years, providing end-to-end order management support and customer success enablement. We enjoy the freedom they grant us in being able to creatively take on new challenges and goals. Read on to discover how we: Achieved a 96% success […]

 

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How a Major US-Based Sports Association Launched a New Customer Care Program in the Middle of a Pandemic

by Kim Campbell in Case Studies, Contact Center Outsourcing, Customer Service Outsourcing, Kim Campbell

This national sports association leads the US in governing and promoting one of the nation’s well-loved sports, including its annual pro championships, community involvement and coaching programs, charitable initiatives, and more. In the downloadable case study, discover how we: Pivoted to 100% remote recruiting, onboarding, and training Launched on-time despite major challenges of the pandemic […]

 

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