{"id":13746,"date":"2025-08-11T18:59:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afiniti.com\/?p=13746"},"modified":"2025-08-12T10:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:26:28","slug":"every-call-counts-how-to-scale-customer-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.afiniti.com\/every-call-counts-how-to-scale-customer-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Call Counts: How To Scale Customer Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>Featuring: Jenifer Robertson, Executive VP &amp; General Manager, AT&amp;T Mass Media<br \/>\nUse Case: AI-Enabled Customer Experience, Scalable Performance Optimization<\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AT&amp;T has always placed customer experience at the heart of its operations. For <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jenifer Robertson<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Executive Vice President &amp; General Manager of AT&amp;T Mass Media, delivering great service isn\u2019t just a business goal \u2013 it\u2019s a cultural imperative.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAT&amp;T has this concept of driving great customer experiences at its core. It&#8217;s part of our culture.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:838,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But keeping pace with evolving customer expectations requires more than intention. It requires people, processes, and technology all working in harmony. That\u2019s where artificial intelligence comes into play, and where Afiniti fits in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Empowering People with the Right Tools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As Robertson explains, achieving great CX requires a clear focus on three pillars:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cTo fix the customer experience, you have to get three things right: your people, your processes, and your technology.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:838,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AT&amp;T invests in its people &#8211; those who are trained and wired to serve. But it\u2019s the interplay between these frontline agents and advanced AI technology that creates real scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Afiniti\u2019s AI solution integrates seamlessly into this framework, enabling smarter connections between representatives and customers, and reinforcing a service mindset with measurable results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carving Better Experiences &#8211; One Call at a Time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robertson likens CX to the ancient city of Petra: a masterpiece carved gradually, with care and persistence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cYou have to carve it every single day. It takes every single call, and trying to make the best experience from that call to build big impact.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:838,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By applying Afiniti\u2019s AI technology to most inbound calls (80% with AI on vs. 20% as a control), AT&amp;T is able to track and optimize every interaction. The result? Increased satisfaction and better business outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Smarter Pairing Through Continuous Learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What sets this partnership apart is the ability to constantly improve. Through a data feedback loop, AT&amp;T and Afiniti continually refine algorithms to identify, and repeat, the most effective pairings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe\u2019re constantly sharing data to improve the algorithms&#8230; figure out which pairings work better, and repeat those as much as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:838,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This closed-loop learning system not only improves customer satisfaction, but also boosts revenue by maximizing the value of each conversation<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\">Key Takeaways<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">CX is a daily commitment.<br \/>\nAT&amp;T treats every interaction as a chance to improve the customer journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Technology amplifies human strengths.<br \/>\nAI augments &#8211; not replaces &#8211; frontline agents and their ability to connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Partnerships drive smarter outcomes.<br \/>\nThrough data collaboration, AT&amp;T and Afiniti continuously refine pairing models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Impact is measurable and scalable.<span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nWith AI driving 80% of calls, AT&amp;T sees clear gains in satisfaction and performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want to learn how Afiniti can help your team carve better customer experiences every day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiniti.com\/contact\/\">Get in touch with us today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">See the full interview <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afiniti.com\/testimonials\/?at&amp;t\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featuring: Jenifer Robertson, Executive VP &amp; General Manager, AT&amp;T Mass Media Use Case: AI-Enabled Customer Experience, Scalable Performance Optimization AT&amp;T has always placed customer experience at the heart of its operations. 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