Understanding the changes in customer buying habits-Understanding-the-changes-in-customer-buying-habits

Understanding-the-changes-in-customer-buying-habits

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Chris Steed, from E.ON Digital in Wales, discusses how digital technology is rapidly changing customer service and communication. He explains that organizations must rethink which channels to use—social, online, specialist, or omni-channel—based on customer needs, habits, and psychology rather than technology for its own sake. He highlights how major companies like Amazon and Uber have reshaped expectations for convenience and self-service. The talk emphasizes understanding whether a digital or contact center is really needed, and if so, what purpose it should serve. Steed also shares that E.ON has used research and training to improve how it handles customer contact and transitions between channels. Overall, the message is that businesses should choose the right channel to deliver the right service, improve efficiency, and better meet customer expectations in a digital world.

Keywords

digital customer service

omni-channel communication

customer expectations

channel strategy

self-service

contact center