How AI Is Leading A Customer Engagement Revolution

Idea Girl Media
October 15, 2018
Are you a business owner looking to improve your online customer service with greater efficiency and lower expenditures? AI (Artificial…...
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Are you a business owner looking to improve your online customer service with greater efficiency and lower expenditures? AI (Artificial Intelligence) may be your answer...

What is AI? How is it changing customer service?

Customer service and engagement is in the midst of a revolution. From booking flights to buying
groceries, self-service systems are everywhere.

“Consumers want technology that helps them pay a bill, return an item or book a hotel, among other things,” explains PV Kannan, CEO of [24]7. “They want to do it in an intuitive and conversational way, just as they would with a human.”

Here's a look at how AI is leading a customer engagement revolution.

Artificial Intelligence

Modern artificial intelligence systems are much more accurate than ever before. Despite their threat of eliminating human jobs, this technology continues to gain a greater understanding of sensing consumers' mood, intentions and desires without getting distracted by potential hurdles like a thick accent or background noise.

Additionally, newer systems are better-informed, thanks to their integration into IT infrastructure solutions and customer service systems. This means these systems can do more than interpret what users say. In fact, they can also leverage previous communication with users, glean information collected from the user and analyze user preferences. As such, users get an unparalleled personal experience.

Artificial Intelligence can also transform and take customer engagement to the next level. “Imagine the advantage if [customer service agents] had insights into customers’ issues before they even picked up the phone,” explains IBM. “Sentiment analysis of social media, call center logs and other text sources can accomplish this by drilling into the content and context of people’s words. Understanding what they’re likely to ask can genuinely help to improve the service.” 

AI And Customer Engagement In Action

Chatbots are a good example of AI in action. These days, there are an estimated 30,000-plus AI-powered chatbots on social media and even more in smart home devices. Recently, there has been a push for these bots to sell, and the reason is simple.

“AI actually generates more leads than our current marketing methods,” says Neil Patel, a marketing expert. “Businesses that implement AI see 59 percent better close rates for sales, 58 percent increased revenue, 54 percent more traffic and engagement, and 52 percent higher conversion.”

Due to their highly personalized and relevant nature, consumers are becoming more and more open to receiving marketing-related messaging from bots. In fact, these systems not only provide the specific information a customer wants to see, but also can learn how to tailor marketing messages to be as effective as possible. The result is a true omnichannel experience that adapts to each customer with every interaction. You just need a contact center that can accommodate AI.

Cloud Contact Center Solutions

Have you wondered about artificial intelligence in the cloud?

Predictive solutions provided by a cloud contact center and that are powered by AI can increase both customer retention and engagement. In fact, smart contact centers can learn from and develop highly-tailored solutions for customers, as well as process the data it collects to form meaningful insights that can be used to inform day-to-day business operations. Including fraud detection and prevention.

“AI is now helping to predict customer behavior on the phone, to provide recommendations to the customer service reps on how best to deal with [complex queries],” writes Computer Weekly. “However, the computers are not doing all the work, as a human workforce is still needed to effectively and efficiently resolve customer issues.”

A Customer Service Revolution

Artificial intelligence is leading a customer service revolution. This technology not only helps businesses find and engage with customers, but it can also uncover potential leads.

Ultimately, AI can determine the right communication channels for any particular customer, but it takes having the right contact center team in place to bring it all together.  

 

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Sid, Glad you like this post about AI and customer engagement. We work toward being a resource for business owners and online marketing professionals. Please feel free to share with others that would benefit. I hope we’ll see you here again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Sadek, Glad you like this post about AI and how it can help with customer engagement. We do aim to be a resource for business owners and online marketers. Please feel free to share this article with those you feel would benefit. Thank you visiting my blog and for sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Muhammed, Glad you like this post. We do aim to be a resource to entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in AI and marketing topics. You can find additional articles about AI published on our blog. Thank you for your comment, ~Keri

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    By Real Bytes on

    Your article is a thought-provoking exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming customer interactions. It offers a compelling overview of various AI-driven tools and strategies that businesses can implement to enhance customer engagement. The practical insights provided make it an insightful read for those seeking to leverage AI to create more personalized and effective customer experiences.

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Real Bytes, We do hope to share helpful insights and tips related to AI and customer engagement. Thank you for your kid words, and adding your thoughts to our conversation, ~KEri

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    By Emily on

    Great insights into the transformative power of AI in customer service! It’s fascinating to see how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing customer engagement and providing businesses with powerful tools to enhance their online services. Thanks For Sharing

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Emily, Glad you like this article about AI and customer engagement, customer service. AI is making amazing things possible, as you said. Always happy to share insights on tech and marketing. We update the blog frequently, so I hope you will visit again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ~KEri

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Happy, You are correct about quality content. Glad you like this website – I appreciate your visiting! 🙂 ~Keri

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    They always treat their partners with respect. They’re unconditional and focused on the long term.

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      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Hi there, Customer service is important, and AI can help keep customer service levels at top quality level. That does mean respect for customers, as you imply. AI and chatbots will take us the long-term. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

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      Hi there, Thank you for your kind words – Happy to be helpful. Thanks also for bookmarking this blog. We try to update frequently with similar topics. ~Keri

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