There’s no doubt that recent circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have reshaped the way retailers operate and connect with their customers daily. Shelter-in-place ordinances and stay-at-home mandates have forced retail brands to rely on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and chatbot technology to manage much of the workload required for servicing their customers’ needs. In fact,…
James Ramey
This Friday, Dec. 29, marks the second annual Amazon Digital Day. A close cousin to the retail giant’s Prime Day, this retail holiday gives shoppers the best deals on products like e-books, video games, DVDs, apps, and more. This one-day-only event will likely bring in more sales than normal, which means brands whose products are…
Today, those reading about chatbots will find them familiar and take interest in how they can make a business successful. Many years ago, however, the idea of chatbots helping businesses left consumers wondering how helpful their contributions would be. Today, chatbots are in the majority of our favorite apps, like Uber and WeChat. As consumers…
"How may we assist you?” Customer service is the leading connection between a business and its customers. Providing positive experiences for customers increases the chances of receiving that customer’s ongoing business, thus providing a positive reputation for a brand. There are instances, however, when a service isn't what a customer hoped it would be. Poor…
The way brands and retailers have traditionally handled customer service and support is in desperate need to improve quality, efficiency, access and availability of customer-desired solutions and outcomes. What’s more, organizations need this upgrade as well to increase efficiencies and decrease costs in their operations. The ability to offer a self-service approach to consumers so…
