CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Customer Service & Experience USA 2020 (November 17-18th) brings together an unrivalled list of senior customer service leaders from the world’s most powerful and innovative brands. In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing our most senior line-up yet.

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Case Study 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

Reuters Events: Customer Service & Experience 2021 will be returning to the virtual stage on October 5-6th and the event is committed to showcasing the world’s most customer-centric leaders. This is an unmissable opportunity to unlock a glimpse into the future of the service experience!

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Customer Experience Hotels 40

Retently

AUGUST 15, 2018

Customer service used to be something companies offered without giving it too much thought, but it has become a central point of any business strategy nowadays. There are plenty of numerous examples of excellent customer service being provided by top companies. But what is good customer service, though?

Examples 105

Examples Customer Service Social Media Exceptional Customer Service 105

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! by Deeksha Dadu.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 87

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Hospitality Chatbots Hotels 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Do they have hotel experience?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Strategies 84

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Hotels 84

Magellan Solutions

JULY 14, 2021

Other industries can outsource customer service and yield all of its benefits as well. When we talk about customer support outsourcing , most businesses will immediately think of big industries such as Information Technology and Finance. What Industries Should Outsource Customer Service More? Customer Care.

Industry 52

Industry Customer Service Call Center Tourism 52

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Let’s start with clarity about the meaning of Proactive Customer Service. .

Customer Service 101

Customer Service How To Social Media Customer Retention 101

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For hospitality leaders like Carlson Rezidor, this last push of the season brings high volumes of reservations across its properties along with high expectations for exceptional customer experiences. hotel occupancy during summer months, especially since 25% of Americans planned Labor Day travel in 2017.

Customer Experience 122

Customer Experience Contact Center Hospitality Hotels 122

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For hospitality leaders like Carlson Rezidor, this last push of the season brings high volumes of reservations across its properties along with high expectations for exceptional customer experiences. hotel occupancy during summer months, especially since 25% of Americans planned Labor Day travel in 2017.

Customer Experience 120

Customer Experience Contact Center Hospitality Hotels 120

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy. The board includes: EVP, Global Customer Care, Mastercard.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Contact Center Retail Competitive Advantage 0

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Kathy, and Marsha, associates who were in hotels I managed. During my time at the properties, these individuals personified customer care over customer service. They not only served their guests to take care of them, they really cared for each guest and every associate.

Hotels 78

Hotels Leadership Customer Care Customer Service 78

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Last year, Amazon announced that it employs 45,000 robots across 20 fulfillment centers; Yobot the robot ensures customers enjoy conversation-free service at Yotel’s pod hotel in New York; and "chatbots" continue to help businesses deliver everything from online banking to checking in for flights.

Interaction 159

Interaction Self Service Poor Customer Service Hotels 159

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

There’s no incentive other than the desire to care for someone else. In a sense, that is what customer service is about. While we may be paid to do a job, sometimes doing something that is not required – and therefore not expected – is what the next level of a good customer service experience is all about.

Hotels 106

Hotels Customer Focused Customer Service Training Customer Service 106

John Paul

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My career so far has been in International Customer Service Management (IT, Retail, Hospitality). Can you explain your evolution at John Paul, and what you do now? All this for a year before passing the torch to Antoine Grosse who took over from me.

Management 52

Management Hotels Hospitality Government 52

Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 13, 2015

Tweet There was a time when customers wrote a letter to customer service- ok that was a really long time ago. But not long ago, the phone was what a majority of people used to contact customer service. Customer Service is the New Marketing. It’s never made sense to me to provide bad service.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Social Media Airlines Hotels 40

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2020

For a little time and the cost of a box of donuts, that manager got the most up-to-date and immediate feedback on what guests thought of his hotel. Think about who your customers talk to outside of your own employees. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Net Promoter Score 123

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Conference Hotels 123

Interactions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a similar way, vendors have begun to market self-service as a catch-all phrase. . People can serve themselves through customer service transactions, instead of having to speak to a live agent. For example, according to Gartner, by 2022, 85% of customer service interactions will start with self-service, up from 48% in 2019.

Self Service 62

Self Service Omni-Channel Hotels System 62

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Book a hotel? With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Book flights? Book a rental car? Long wait times.

Travel 61

Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 61

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 13 Haunting Customer Service Statistics by Tricia Morris. Microsoft) Here are 13 haunting (and daunting) customer service statistics that are keeping brands, and especially CSRs, up at night.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Hotels Customer Service Training Leadership 48

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Now, I agree that loyal customers can receive some type of reward or discount for their loyalty. But, what about when it comes to customer service? What about how customers who spend more – or less – are treated? I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. The short answer is no.

Airlines 96

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 96

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2018

I had a similar “I’m sorry” experience when I went to check out at a hotel. Hmm… most hotels I stay at don’t charge for any of these amenities. Even if it is “too bad,” the way you say it can include some empathy and caring that makes the customer know you feel their disappointment. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Hotels 88

Hotels Customer Service Training Training Customer Service 88

Clarabridge

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Social media has made it easy for people to vent about bad service. Companies no longer control the terms of engagement with customers for customer service. It’s the customer who determines when and how they reach out to a brand. Telecoms are in high demand of social customer service.

Industry 40

Industry Omni-Channel Customer Service Transportation 40

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Book a hotel? With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Book flights? Book a rental car? Long wait times.

Travel 48

Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 48

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Jordan Zabel deals with high-end customers who expect high-end customer service because he is the Director of Sales for Jet Linx , a private jet company that offers their services to corporate and private members. Jordan knows exactly what it takes to acquire these demanding customers. Would that be a dream job?

Sales 90

Sales Hotels Customer Service Training Loyalty 90

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2018

The previous year we had stayed at a hotel that did a magnificent job of taking care of us. In looking over the final contract for our most recent meeting at the hotel, there were a few minor changes from the year prior. The first year, the hotel gave us free Internet service for our attendees. And, we did.

Hotels 49

Hotels Leadership Meeting Banking 49

GlowTouch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Tanya Bussey has been in customer service since she was 18 and can’t imagine doing anything else. I’ve always loved customer service! I really like interacting with the customer.”. Since July 2020, Tanya has been one of our Louisville Contact Center Customer Service Representatives. Thank you, Tanya!

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Hotels Customer Service Representative Customer Care 52

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Our VP of Client Services, Susan Preiss, took the plunge with a certification program to hone her skills, and after becoming a certified customer service professional, she took time to reflect on her journey. Read more> Revisiting the Secrets to Incredible Customer Service with Paul R.

Travel 31

Travel Hotels Contact Center Customer Care 31

Michelli Experience

MAY 25, 2016

Clearly, technology will have a continually important role in service delivery, as evidenced by Accenture’s finding that 73% of study participants expect customer service to be easier and more convenient, and 61% expect it to be faster.

Technology 113

Technology Travel Hotels Study 113

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Magellan Solutions

JUNE 10, 2019

Call center services in the Philippines cater to different business needs. There are common services such as customer service, technical support, sales, and lead generation. Meanwhile, some services are more unusual than the others but might be the specific support that you need for your business. Customer service.

Call Center 75

Call Center e-support Social Media Hotels 75

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Follow up to ensure customer satisfaction 10. Train staff in customer service skills 12. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. And while it may be hard for a business to admit, difficult customers often offer insight into a company’s shortcomings.

Examples 110

Examples Tips How To Social Media 110

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumers will be able to consolidate more loyalty value in fewer currencies, and brands in categories with lower emotional appeal will attract many more customers who want the points/miles of an aspirational brand, such as an airline or hotel group.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Banking 52

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2017

I recently checked into a hotel in Chicago. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The front desk clerk was so enthusiastic.

Hotels 103

Hotels Customer Service Training Course Training 103