The text message is 26 years old today. According to a report, the worldwide SMS traffic is growing at 8.3 trillion annually! SMS is a direct and instant channel, with 90% of incoming messages being read in three minutes. SMS campaign (also called SMS marketing) is...
Are Contact Centers Killing Customer Engagement?
Ever dreaded reaching out to a contact center (aka call center), even if you really needed their help? We’ve been there too and have often ended up waiting for a support rep to answer our call for several minutes. But the predicament doesn’t end there….
Why Cloud Telephony In Healthcare Is The Solution To Customer Communication
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The US is spending almost $3 trillion on the industry’s growth and it is estimated to consume nearly 18% of its economy. India is growing at CAGR of 16.5% to almost 22.6% and is…
Everything You Need To Know About Computer Telephony Integration
What is Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)? Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) is a term that refers to the practice of integrating your phone system with your computer systems. When you do this, you can manage all your phone calls from your computer. What this means for…
Why You Need to Have a Two Way Conversation With Customers
The only way for a business to survive in the digital space is to keep its customers engaged with the brand through contextual communication. Although some businesses manage to communicate with their customers, what most businesses tend to miss out on, is establishing a conversation….
Outbound Calls 101: Simple Tips To Make Your Call Campaigns Work
The performance of outbound calling campaigns has changed drastically as the business world moves more towards a qualitative and a relationship-focused approach. There are many factors that determine the success or failure of an outbound campaign – most lie in the right planning and preparedness…
Enhancing Customer Experience and Improving Sales with Cloud Telephony
The only way for a business to sustain growth in a competitive market is to offer a great experience to its customers. The closer you are to understanding their needs and resolving their concerns, the better your rapport is. That’s where timely interactions with customers…
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider An SMS Campaign Over An Email Campaign
One of the primary goals for businesses today is to establish a consistent and impactful channel for communication with its customers. With changing times and the growing penetration rate of mobile, the channel has become an integral part of this communication strategy. While there are…
5 Ways Businesses Use Text Messaging
What is the one thing that almost never leaves your side? The answer is rather common for everyone: Their mobile phone. TRAI recently reported that India just crossed 1 billion mobile subscribers. What sounds like a massive milestone is viewed by experts as just the…
How Call Intelligence Can Be Used To Improve Customer Experience (and thereby, Sales)
The internet is a mammoth gateway for creating a buzz, increasing visibility and traction. Comments and conversations can happen over chat, Email or even social media. Digital marketing is steadily gaining ground as an important avenue for businesses both big and small. Today, every company…
