I’m observing with good interest the move into ”Data / AI as-a-Service”. I mean the combination of APIs and AI algorithms. Have you also noticed this trend? In short. We have all been speaking about the rise of AI, APIs, Big Data, cloud technology, Internet of things (IoTs) and sensors technologies for years. With AI-as-a-Service, I am talking about combining […]
I recently posted Big data projects in Marketing are surprising. Constantly (Part 1) explaining that, from my experience, big data projects in Marketing were a do & learn approach. I was highlighting the importance of aligning stakeholders on a common definition of big data. In part 2, I am still referring to the same project: Marketing campaign effectiveness in a […]
Working in a Big data project in Marketing is constantly surprising. Essentially. When I first got involved in a big data project, it was in marketing. I knew marketers had struggled for ages to really understand who their customers were in a holistic way. They had tried to reach them across several channels. They had built datalakes. They had implemented […]
Comments on Gartner’s three important ways Artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit Customer Service Operations. Gartner has recently published an engaging article on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Customer Service operations (Dated 19 January 2022). This article is available online on Gartner’s website. Indeed, we are all witnessing the growth in popularity of AI solutions in recent years. Driven by the rising […]
Customer Understanding is a good concept. I am sharing a worth-reading article from Cmswire and SAS. Link to the article: A Deep Dive on a Customer Experience Priority: Customer Understanding
Just sharing a new report on the Customer Data Platform (CDP) market that shows the rapid growth of this technology over the recent years. Interestingly, it is worth noting that CDP is a relatively new concept actually. With this technology, organisations can collect, aggregate, and centralise all the customer data from third party sources such as websites, social media, and […]
I am sharing an interesting paper from DestinationCRM. C-level business executives comment how they see CRM in 2022. Lots of views on AI-driven digital transformation, first-party data, marketing, and Customer Experience. We may not all see Y2022 in this way, but it is worth reading it anyhow. Link to article: What’s in Store for CRM in 2022? Here are my […]
It should be no surprise to anyone if I add Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the top list of trends impacting the CRM world. AI systems have become a reality and are maturing quickly. For most of us, as consumers, Artificial Intelligence is synonym of Amazon Alexa, Google Nest or Apple Siri: Smart devices that provide varying levels of expert assistance. […]
On my table this morning, a very interesting article from the World Economic Forum on data practices: The relationship between us and our individual data. There are interviews of experts on the matter. Worth to read. I’m just sharing it: 6 data policy issues experts are tracking right now
Today, I am “joining the Movement” and I am speaking with Pino Roscigno, who is the Commercial & Brand Director at Stadium, the leading sporting goods retailer in the Nordics. I would like to understand how market and technological dynamics are rewriting the rules of competition in one of the most competitive industry in the world, forcing brands to rethink […]
My best picks from the web this week 6: Artificial Intelligence and automation, agility and frontline, digital interactions and customer data generation, and customer service and excellence. Einstein Automate is just the beginning: Salesforce shares vision for future of AI and automation(Video) How agile can power frontline excellenceFirst words: “An agile transformation can release the full potential of frontline staff, […]
2020 has been a surrealistic year. With Covid-19, thousands of people and companies quickly adjusted to a new way of working that we all called WFH. Some moved quicker than others. For some, it was business as usual, for others, the experience was more painful. New lessons were learned. Flexibility was key. The diversity in digital maturity was striking. During […]
My best picks from the web this week 47. This week: The new elements of digital transformation, data partnerships, integrating marketing and IT, and customer service is having a moment. The New Elements of Digital TransformationFirst words: “Since 2014, when our article “The Nine Elements of Digital Transformation” appeared in these pages, executive awareness of the powerful and ever-evolving ways in […]
Customer Experience and business agility is the topic I am exploring today. In a recent post, I was discussing some of the options organisations have today to address the changing customer engagement paradigm across their value chain. I was arguing that, even though the aim of creating experiences that customers desire and want might sound easy, it often brings new […]
Launching a new interview series on Customer Experience. On Tuesday 20th, October, I am meeting with Anne-Christine Lane, Vice-President and Head of Analytics & Automation at PostNord, the Nordic Postal Services company. Our conversation? Customer Experience and Business Agility. How can organisations regain a long-term vision and a sense of direction, while being agile and flexible to changes in the […]
My best picks from the web this week 42. Lots of announcements this week. Also we discuss banking and fintech partnerships, and then Big data analytics in healthcare. 5 Bank And Fintech Partnership Ideas To Generate RevenueFirst words: “Today’s realities in the banking industry:1. Banks and credit unions need new sources of non-interest income.2. Fintech startups need to start generating […]
Salesforce’s Winter 21 releases are now online. Check out the new features: Multi-factor authentication, Einstein Search Personalization, Salesforce Anywhere (Beta)Work.comService: Service Cloud Voice Streamlined Setup, Omni-Channel Supervisor for Calls, Einstein Bots Templates, and MoreSales: Sales Cadence Improvements for High Velocity Sales, Global Models for Einstein Lead Scoring, Opportunity Deal Change Highlights, and Multi-Cloud Support for BillingIndustries: Document Management, Forecasting, Public […]
Best picks from the web this week 39. Here are my 5 favourite articles published on CRM, CX and digital transformation. On the agenda: Salesforce, banking, automotive, and APIs to support the customer experience. Salesforce announces Meetings, Einstein Video Call Coaching and more tools aimed at improving virtual salesFirst words: “As sales organizations shift to handling most, if not all, […]
Best picks from the web. Here are my 5 favourite articles published on CRM, CX and digital transformation I would recommend you to read this week. On the agenda: Stockholm’s Fintech scene, data and analytics, content strategy, and customer onboarding. Data and analytics are propelling organisations into the futureFirst words: “In the Leadership Series EDGE Webinar titled ‘Embracing Data and Analytics […]
Hi everyone! Lots of good articles on CRM and DX this week. Here is my selection of the ones I like best. All with a great smile because it is still summer! On the agenda: AI, Conversational analytics, retail, and customer journey map. Lack of Skills Threatens Digital Transformation“As the COVID-19 response accelerates the speed and scale of digital transformation, […]
Hi everyone! I’m sharing the 5 best articles I have read this week. On my table: cross border data, data policies, Open Banking, marketing, and manufacturing. Importance of cross-border data flow“Passing digital information between countries, even though code requires no passport or transportation beyond the internet superhighway, is regulated as if it is a physical commodity. This movement (exchange) of […]
I am sharing the 5 articles on CRM, CX and digital transformation I liked best this week. On the agenda: AI, Insurance, networking tools, and marketing. AI Devours Data!“Those who have worked on Machine Learning (ML) projects know that ML requires a large amount of data to train the resulting algorithms.” Inside the NSA’s Secret Tool for Mapping Your Social Network“Edward […]
My 5 favourite articles on CRM, CX and digital transformation to read this week. On the agenda: B2B selling, video, CX, and retail… 5 data-driven principles for the Chief Data Officer to reshape CX strategy“Customer data platforms (CDPs), data-driven projects, big data, analytics centers of excellence, digital transformation – popular concepts these days.” Video Innovation Will Change Society“Our forced reliance on […]
My 5 favourite articles on CRM, CX and digital transformation to read this week. On the agenda: Salesforce, AI, Supply chain, and B2B sales Salesforce Summer ’20 Release Notes (By Salesforce)“The Summer ’20 release delivers innovations across the entire Customer 360 Platform to support you in times of change.” How The “Amazon Effect” Is Impacting B2B Sales (By SAP)“In the consumer space, we’ve […]
Hi everyone! Lots of good articles on CRM and DX this week. Here is my selection of the ones I like best. All with a new layout because it is spring, and we are all moving towards a sunnier and warmer time with a smile. 7 Ways to Analyse a Customer Journey Map A Startup Guide to Creating an Ideal […]
Commentary – Any new Gartner Magic Quadrant release is a kind of milestone in my life as a CRM consultant. I have just reviewed the recent (2020) MQ for Analytics and Business Intelligence platforms. Sounds fun? Well, this year, Microsoft is in the lead, closely followed by Tableau while Salesforce is a clear visionary player. Now, that said, we know […]
I have received a good number of questions about Advanced Analytics and more especially about Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics in the past few weeks. As there is an increasing interest in my network, I was thinking of sharing more broadly this Fluido Smart CRM series video about Einstein Analytics. It provides good insights on the actual solution in just 8.41 minutes
Focus on Healthcare, contact centers and digital transformation this week. My TOP 5 reads (Week 11). As Salesforce builds up industry-specific focus, Health Cloud gets new features Managing the fallout from technology transformations How CIOs Can Embrace Customer Centricity and Lead Transformation The seven evolutionary stages of analytics in the contact centre: How evolved are you? 360 Perspectives: Embed Customer […]
To my friends, Chief Digital Officers / CDOs. Please make sure you don’t miss this article. A must read for you, urgently. By Professor Michael R Wade from the IMD Business School: Link: The five stages of the Chief Digital Officer–and why they often fail
Last time for this year! My Top 5 reads on CRM, CX and Digital transformation this week (Week 52). Enjoy the festive days and see you next year! Customer data platform tools top priority list for big vendors AI Customer Service Will Save You Money, but it Might Cost You Customers The Next Decade of Data: Why Retail Marketers Will […]
Preparing for the long Swedish winter, always a good time to revisit old business classics and new inspiring books. This year, my plan is: 1. Refresh my knowledge on Big Data analytics, through the IBM Big Data platform, 2. Revisit chapter 6 on Information Management and manipulation, in Frank Webster’s Theories of the Information Society, 3. Going into Steve Job’s […]
