The document discusses how customer expectations have changed with the rise of social media and mobile technology. Only 8% of customers feel companies provide superior customer experiences, despite 80% of companies believing they do. After a bad experience, 90% of customers will not return. Customers want their needs met on their terms through personalized, convenient experiences. To truly meet rising expectations, companies must optimize customer journeys across touchpoints and integrate customer data and feedback into their processes and technologies through a unified platform.