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How AI infused immersive CX can help retailers win the battle for customer loyalty
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New standard in CX–measuring customer emotions
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The new frontier in finserv: immersive CX with conversational AI
Getting customer service right is vital for customer retention across all sectors, but the stakes are especially high for financial service providers, given the high lifetime value of customers, and the increasing shift from brick-and-mortar to online banking. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a critical role in customer journeys, giving customers new ways to bank.
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What is a customer profile? Guide, examples and templates
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Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026
Over three days, you’ll hear from headliner Ali Wong, Emmy-winning comedian known for her witty, authentic storytelling, alongside leaders from Levi’s, ASOS, Canva, Supercell and more. Relate is where service leaders connect, learn and discover new resolutions.
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Value chain: definition, examples and guide
The value chain gives you the tools to maximise your company’s value and profit margin by evaluating all business activities.
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150+ catchy sales slogan examples and taglines to boost sales
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6 easy steps to trial Zendesk Talk
Zendesk believes phone support is a powerful way for companies to help their customers – and,…
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What is a sales funnel? Strategies on how to create one (+ examples and templates)
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Play nicely in the ticket queue using the Play button or Guided mode
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Default triggers explained
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Community tip: how to set a reminder on a ticket
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Top 10 change management models: a comparison guide
Adapting to change can be easy. Learn about the top 10 change management models and methodologies to help your team successfully navigate organisational shifts.
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Welcome to Showcase: where we shine a light on the intelligent heart of customer experience
Customer experience is now shaping the way companies across the world do business. We’ve seen companies…
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What is first contact resolution (FCR)? Benefits + best practice
When used wisely, first contact resolution (FCR) can help increase agent efficiency and drive improvements in the customer experience.
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Fill knowledge gaps with the Knowledge Capture app
A comprehensive knowledge base is an essential piece of any 21st-century support operation. But implementing it is just the first step – maintenance comes next.
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What exactly is direct selling? | A direct sales explainer
Don’t be so quick to dismiss D2C sales. With more customers shifting online, you need to take advantage of the growing direct selling market.
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What is a knowledge base? The essential tool you’re missing
Help customers find their own answers by offering a knowledge base – a virtual library of information about your product or service.
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What is conversational commerce?
Conversational commerce isn’t just a trend – it’s a new way of connecting with customers.
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Skills-based routing: What it is + how it works + types
Use skills-based routing to streamline ticket handling and ensure customers speak to the agent best equipped to resolve their problems.
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