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Understanding the Millennials
sponsored by SDL
WHITE PAPER: In this resource, explore the results of a 2014 survey on how Millennials operate as consumers, so you can use that information to optimize your marketing strategy and business processes. Find out how Millennials share personal data, how they relate to mobile devices, how they'd like to connect with companies, and more.
Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 07 Apr 2014

SDL

Google+ Guide
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores some best practices for utilizing Google+ as an effective user engagement strategy.
Posted: 27 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Oracle Corporation

Close the Omni-channel Customer Experience Gap
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: If your customers cannot move smoothly across all channels, their experiences will suffer. Access this guide to learn how you can close the omni-channel customer experience gap and bring online visibility to your contact center.
Posted: 20 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

IBM

How Leading Companies Provide Great Customer Experience
sponsored by Genesys
WHITE PAPER: Companies across all industries are feeling pressure to improve the customer experience while reducing costs at the same time. However, most are not prepared to cost-effectively provide great, real-time. multi-channel customer experiences, due to outdated technology and processes.
Posted: 14 Mar 2014 | Published: 14 Mar 2014

Genesys

From Social Media to Social CRM: Reinventing the Customer Relationship
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access the following white paper to uncover the steps to building a social CRM strategy—who needs to be part of the strategy, how to evaluate the customer relationship control, and more.
Posted: 11 Mar 2014 | Published: 11 Mar 2014

IBM

Choosing the Perfect Customer Support App
sponsored by Desk.com (A Salesforce Company)
WHITE PAPER: This guide counts down four easy steps to help you cut through the market for customer support applications and identify the tool that meets your business needs.
Posted: 05 Mar 2014 | Published: 05 Mar 2014

Desk.com (A Salesforce Company)

10 tips to integrate mobile and social marketing
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, get 10 tips to help break through the silos and integrate social and mobile marketing with traditional channels.
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2013

IBM

The Customer Service Balancing Act
sponsored by Jive Software
WHITE PAPER: New social business solutions eliminate the traditional service trade-offs, providing an optimal combination of assisted peer-to-peer support communities, call deflection, selective escalation and productivity-enhancing collaboration. The result? Reduced call volume and faster resolution times, happier customers and lower costs.
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 | Published: 18 Feb 2014

Jive Software

How Top Performing Organizations Embrace Web Content Management & Ecommerce Intergration
sponsored by e-Spirit AG
WHITE PAPER: Access the following white paper to uncover the strategies and tools that the top performing organizations are using to effectively reach their consumer audience. Discover how to craft a powerful digital presence, integrate key tools, and more.
Posted: 04 Feb 2014 | Published: 04 Feb 2014

e-Spirit AG

Three Ways Online Anonymity Hurts Businesses and Consumers
sponsored by Gigya
WHITE PAPER: While protecting one's online identity has traditionally been a huge concern for Internet users, consumers and businesses alike are realizing the value of a more open, connected social web. In this white paper, explore three ways that user anonymity can negatively impact ROI for businesses and customer experiences.
Posted: 27 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Gigya

Billing as a Strategy for Building Customer Loyalty and Retention
sponsored by Fusebill
WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the importance of billing in subscription sales, and details how you can use billing to build customer loyalty and retention.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2013

Fusebill

Create a Strong, Dynamic Customer Experience
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores the changing e-commerce landscape, and investigates how developing an omni-channel environment can help you create a strong, dynamic customer experience.
Posted: 19 Dec 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Omnichannel Shoppers Trendagram
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This brief infographic takes a by-the-numbers look at omnichannel shopping trends, customer expectations, and the key opportunities that are emerging for retailers.
Posted: 18 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Big data and analytics for a holistic customer journey
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In the modern business world, customer experience is everything. To re-align your customer-engagement initiatives around this new reality, you will need a clear roadmap for where to start and how to proceed. Access this white paper today for discussion and case studies on how you can use big data analytics to enhance experience.
Posted: 25 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

IBM

Delivering a Seamless Experience Across Every Channel
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the results of a survey of over 500 e-commerce and e-business professionals, and provides key insights and best practices for improving customer experiences across all channels.
Posted: 15 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

Choose a Branding Agency: 5 Social Media Questions You Need to Ask
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper details 5 key questions to ask when choosing a branding agency. Learn how to read the answers that they give you in order to make an accurate assessment on the agency at hand.
Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Nov 2013

Oracle Corporation

How Satisfied Are Your Customers?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource provides statistics and other insights that explain why it's more important than ever to provide excellent customer service and experiences. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 11 Nov 2013 | Published: 11 Nov 2013

IBM

8 Steps to a Better Social Media Strategy
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper discusses how to successfully create and implement a strategy to manage your social media mix and at the same time, create a fluid online communication outlet.
Posted: 05 Nov 2013 | Published: 05 Nov 2013

Oracle Corporation

IBM Watson Engagement Advisor
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper outlines the recent change in the consumer market and how to ensure that you are delivering the best customer service.
Posted: 01 Nov 2013 | Published: 01 Nov 2013

IBM

IBM Marketing Performance Analytics
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper discloses a sure-fire way to track and analyse performance across an infinitely expanding number of channels and campaigns.
Posted: 31 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

IBM

Where have all my marketing investments gone?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper addresses the severe pressures weighed out by the consumer market today. Inside, discover how marketing performance analytics can help marketers address and act upon the marketing pressures.
Posted: 31 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

IBM

6 Hidden Secrets to Offering Exceptional Customer Service
sponsored by Salesforce.com
WHITE PAPER: The ability to provide exceptional customer service has quickly become a business differentiator. This resource counts down six secrets to customer service success – read on to learn more now.
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 | Published: 10 Oct 2013

Salesforce.com

Go beyond the surface: User Experience Design At A Glance
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource explains how User Experience Design services can deliver strategic business value by enabling your organization to increase sales and conversions, improve customer retention, build brand trust, and more.
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Loss from Legacy Call Center Infrastructure
sponsored by Genesys
WHITE PAPER: Is your legacy call center infrastructure limiting your organization's ability to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and raise productivity? What's the true cost of a legacy call center? Answer these questions now by consulting this exclusive infographic.
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 | Published: 04 Sep 2013

Genesys

5 Ways to Optimize Your Workforce for Customer Contact in a Social Marketplace
sponsored by Aspect
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how workforce, quality and performance management capabilities provide practical business processes and tools for effective staffing, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and coaching.
Posted: 29 Aug 2013 | Published: 29 Aug 2013

Aspect