Editor’s note: Veronika Sonsev may be stuck at home like the rest of us, but she hasn’t lost her line of sight into what separates thriving retailers from stragglers in these strange COVID-19 times. The co-founder of CommerceNext and Retail Practice Lead at Chameleon Collective spoke to Persado about the general picture in retail and…
This article highlights how leaders are using AI for customer service to more effectively communicate with customers and impact key service metrics while bolstering exceptional digital customer experiences. Customer service teams have seen a spike in digital self-service adoption as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 20% of US retail bank customers tried…
This article details how a leading U.S. credit card company used machine learning and AI to encourage frequent users of the call center to instead set up automated account alerts to reduce call volume. More precise and engaging language encouraged 146% more customers to sign up for account alerts. Not all customer service calls require…
This article details how a leading U.S. health insurer used machine learning and AI to generate more effective IVR scripts that diverted call volume, increased app downloads by 67%, and drove $1.7 million in cost savings from a single campaign. New circumstances require new customer service tools The coronavirus pandemic is increasing the pressure on…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been shown time and again to be an effective way to optimize email subject lines and increase opens–but more opens alone doesn’t drive email revenue. Businesses must also test, optimize, and experiment with email body copy at scale to increase engagements, conversions, and revenue. A multinational energy company ran countless tests…
During this time of uncertainty, there’s no room for error in messaging. Brands must be on-target and tone-aware to win back customers and retain the new ones who have migrated online. This article outlines three ways retailers can leverage language to engage customers as markets begin to open. While sales spiked a surprising 18% in…
Telecom customers are deeply dissatisfied, craving digital experiences that are highly personal and friction-free. Personalization can satisfy those cravings and catapult conversions, as Vodafone Italy has found. In this piece, we recap our webcast discussion with Vodafone and Adobe, exploring how the telecom leader employs AI-powered personalization to serve the right message to the right…
Just as certain words and phrases tend to resonate more in real life–think of the difference between “have the report ready by noon” and “please have the report ready by noon, thanks in advance!”–certain emotions consistently outperform others when it comes to engaging customers and encouraging them to take action. From 2018 to 2019, Attention…
This article outlines how brands can rebuild trust with their customers by leveraging both the power of artificial intelligence and the psychology of safety, gratitude, and intimacy. Brands must engage consumers with the appropriate emotional language as they plan their progression from crisis response to the new normal. Three recommendations detail how leaders can use…
Orange is France’s leading mobile and internet operator and one of the top 10 largest telcos in the world. The Challenge France is one of the most competitive telecom markets in Europe. Orange is currently the market leader and to maintain market share and develop new business, Orange is focused on keeping customers engaged while…