| Stock Ticker |
| ICT | 5.04 |  | 0.41 |
| CDC | 1.24 | | 0.1 |
| RightNow | 8.9 | | 0.5 |
| Amdocs | 20.55 | | 0.92 |
| Chordiant | 2.93 | | 0.13 |
| ATG | 1.95 | | 0.07 |
| NetSuite | 8.42 | | 0.3 |
| Rainmaker | 0.91 | | 0.03 |
| Convergys | 7.06 | | 0.2 |
| Interactive | 7.03 | | 0.17 |
| LivePerson | 1.91 | | 0.04 |
| ClickSoftware | 2 | | 0.01 |
| Astea | 2.55 | | 0 |
| Sykes | 19.65 |  | -0.04 |
| Epicor | 4.76 | | -0.04 |
| Pegasystems | 12.65 | | -0.11 |
| Unica | 5.69 | | -0.06 |
| HP | 36.33 | | -0.48 |
| Teletech | 8.5 | | -0.12 |
| NICE | 23.08 | | -0.34 |
| SPSS | 26.79 | | -0.43 |
| NCR | 14.35 | | -0.24 |
| Oracle | 18.09 | | -0.32 |
| Salesforce | 33.35 | | -0.67 |
| SAP | 35.69 | | -0.93 |
| Vignette | 9.04 | | -0.24 |
| Tekelc | 13.1 | | -0.35 |
| Nortel | 0.28 | | -0.01 |
| SupportSoft | 2.1 | | -0.09 |
| APAC | 1.32 | | -0.06 |
| eLoyalty | 2.45 | | -0.52 |
| Selectica | 0.69 | | -0.19 |
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 "Our Take"
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"Our Take"
"Our Take" is a collection of daily
vignettes covering a wide range of CRM topics. It's an attempt to add our own spin to the world of CRM. We will use the column to share our perspectives, opinions,
epiphanies, web nuggets, or quite frankly anything that moves us. Get ready to expect the unexpected. And, don't be shy about sharing your thoughts.
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5/17/07 - Dumb Mistakes
Earlier this week, I asked for you to share dumb things you see companies do as it relates to communicating with their customers. Over the next few days, I'll share some of those thoughts with you. I think this response speaks for itself:
"In a word, most dumb company communication errors are caused by condescension. Marketers assume customers are gullible, if not outright stupid. Take these limp lines: You'll be doing business with a company you can trust (unless you turn your back). You'll be assured the quality of our brand (however pathetic that is). You'll enjoy the convenience of doing business with one company (yeah, we'll stick both hands in your pockets). We're on your side (closest to your wallet). And what's most amazing is that agency copywriters still spew this junk - and with a straight face - as if anyone believes it!"
How often do we see a disconnect between the promises of marketing and advertising and the realities of the customer experience via the product and/or services? Do you think the disconnect is typically based in knowledge ("I know I am over-promising") or a lack of understanding ("I really believe we are doing a great job.")?
Gary Lemke, Publisher
(Share your thoughts)
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