CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Excellent customer service is critical to the long-term success of any business. Companies boost their reputation and brand image and build loyalty by treating customers right. That gives companies with stellar customer service a serious competitive advantage. Some places simply do it better than others.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Company Customer Service Airlines 52

CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

Here’s the Tweet I shared: After receiving 68 creative, funny, insightful replies from customer service and experience folks from all across the world, I knew that this is something others are also thinking about. Jenny began her call center customer service journey on the front lines back in 2005.

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Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base Contact Center 316

Vonage

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

As a CRM provider, Marc’s perspective on customer service is unique; he has to look after his customers just as much as he has to help other businesses look after theirs. Here are three lessons to learn from the customer service expert: 1. Customers are discussing a company’s products and brand in real time.

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Customer Service Social Media Hotels Conference 120

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Customer service should be simple right? In his discussion with CloudCherry’s James Gilbert, Matt shares insights from his co-authored book, “The Effortless Experience,” a title that pretty simply sums up what customers want. Hint: It all comes back to K.I.S.S.ing.).

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Conference Study Sales Leadership 244

Customer Bliss

MAY 3, 2017

This especially holds true when it comes to customer service. In fact, CEB data shows that 81 percent of customers today will use self-service channels first before reaching out to a company to speak to a customer service rep live.

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Airlines 134

Joe Rawlinson

AUGUST 9, 2017

Mobile technology has been changing consumer expectations for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers, making it more challenging to deliver satisfactory customer service. percent of brands are delivering leading-edge customer experience , while 33.5 percent are delivering average service and 39.6

Omni-Channel 104

Omni-Channel Self Service Consumers Meeting 104

Comm100

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

When 67% of consumers turn to social media for customer service support, and 87% of customers indicate that these interactions positively impact their buying decisions, integrating social media into your customer service support strategy becomes a no-brainer. Click here to download the full ebook.

Social Media 120

Social Media Customer Service Marketing eBook 120

Who's Your Gladys?

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

According to a Nielsen Study conducted in 2012, ninety-two percent of consumers around the world say they trust earned media, meaning word-of-mouth and recommendations from their friends and family, above any other form of advertising. customer service article Delta Airlines Earned Media service excellence'

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Airlines Social Media Advertising Study 168

Kerry Bodine

MAY 1, 2018

And while a lot has changed in the world and in the sphere of customer experience during that time, I firmly believe that the analysis and advice in the book are just as relevant in 2018 as they were in 2012. So equating customer service with customer experience is like saying that a safety net is a trapeze act.

Customer Journeys 168

Customer Journeys Analysis Customers Groups 168

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 2, 2014

According to the 2012 American Express Global Customer Service Barometer , 75 percent of us say we’ve spent more with a company because of consistent positive customer service experiences. Customers who are surprised and delighted with their experiences share their experiences with others.

Customer Experience 297

Customer Experience Social Media Customer Experience Professionals Consulting 297

Comm100

APRIL 8, 2016

Surprisingly, Amazon’s success isn’t rooted in multi-million dollar advertising campaigns or shortening product life cycles, but rather, the desire to be the “Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company” In the mind of Bezos, the success of a business is dependent on the ability to hone in on customer satisfaction.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Multi-Channel 106

Clarabridge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Beginning with a limited availability roll out, selected brands using CX Social , our dedicated social media management product, can now extend their customer service by communicating with their consumers via WhatsApp messaging. Messaging apps, on the other hand, lower the threshold for a customer to reach out to customer service.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Contact Center 61

Experience Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Here’s the executive summary: We asked over 200 large companies about how they use customer experience (CX) metrics, and then we compared their answers with similar studies we conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

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Metrics Report Customer Connectedness Customer Experience 275

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 26, 2014

If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs: 2012 Customer Experience Predictions: Positives and Pitfalls. Seven Predictions for the Customer Experience Industry in 2013. The Future of Customer Experience in 2014. Is the auto insurance app a waste of memory on my phone?

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Net Promoter Score Effort Score NPS Customer Service 167

Maru/HUB

JULY 9, 2018

Iceland beat Aldi and Waitrose to be named the highest performing supermarket and is the only food retailer in the top 10, having climbed 26 places in the last six months in the UK Customer Satisfaction Index published by the Institute of Customer Service. points out of 100, just ahead of John Lewis on 86.5

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Brands Customer Service Insurance Banking 49

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

“Insurers are facing a perfect storm of increased customer expectations, rising costs and market disruption,” said Olivier Njamfa, CEO and Co-Founder, Eptica. The Eptica Insurance Digital CX Study shows that the majority are simply failing to cope, being unable to deliver adequate customer service on consumer’s channels of choice.”. “As

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Insurance Customer Service Multi-Channel Fashion 45

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Therefore, in current global conditions, the need to attract, retain and optimise customer revenue through providing a high level of customer service is vital. From utilities to retail, banking to telecoms we provide our clients with choice and the ability to be where their customers are, in the moments that matter.

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Return on Investment Leadership Financial Banking 59

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In July of 2016, inContact conducted a survey of more than 500 Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to gather insights about their workplace environment, motivators and challenges. This deep dive study provides a glimpse into working on the front lines of the customer service industry.

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Comparison Customer Service Representative Contact Center Call Center 206

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The first and most important best practice for B2B sales organisations when it comes to customer experience is actually making it a priority. Interestingly, 89 percent of companies now believe they compete primarily on the basis of customer experience, compared with just 36 percent who thought the same back in 2012.

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B2B Sales Customer Experience Customer Journeys 203

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2017

The Dollar Shave Club continues to impress me with their amazing customer service. I have used them as an example of how to create a membership experience , but now I want to focus on their ability to deliver amazing customer service. One billion dollars! For information contact or www.hyken.com.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Customer Focused Customer Service Training Retail 48

Magellan Solutions

JUNE 15, 2021

In searching for outsource customer service solutions , you must consider how long an agent stays in the company. Outsource customer service solutions offer a wide range of benefits to any SMEs. Is it about the least expensive service? Hence, they can provide a better service quality for your consumers.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Call Center First Call Resolution Customer Retention 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

Customers Rock!

JANUARY 10, 2012

However, I strongly feel one of the most effective uses of social media is to build and deepen relationships with customers – be they consumers, clients, donors, or constituents. I predict this will be a big focus for social media in 2012. Making a Difference in 2012. How can this be effectively done? No, really.

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Social Media Government Video Tips 221

Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2024

Whether you want someone else to handle customer service, improve your technology systems, or get expert help, there’s a perfect outsourcing option. Outsourcing non-core functions to a BPO provider can help businesses run more smoothly, improve customer service, and have more resources to focus on significant growth initiatives.

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Resources Telecommunications Return on Investment Culture 78

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With this move, the Belgian specialist in advice and online solutions for customer service, support, and sales is gaining a foothold in the United Kingdom. As a Master Partner of Zendesk, Aircall, and BotXO, Premium Plus provides companies with all the necessary tools to contact their customers easily and efficiently.

Return on Investment 52

Return on Investment Omni-Channel Chatbots Tools 52

Tricia Morris

MAY 13, 2016

In today’s world, customer service is changing rapidly with greater expectations for reduced customer effort and brand transparency, as well as increasing preferences for digital customer experiences including online self-service. Here are six ways that communities can complement customer service: 1.

Self Service 40

Self Service Customer Service Knowledge Base Consumers 40

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A 66 per cent increase in sales since 2012 has turbocharged success for vehicle leasing and contract hire broker Synergy Automotive. Said Paul: “Our business is built with our customers at the heart of the process. In the driving seat: Paul and Martina Parkinson with members of the Synergy Automotive team. ”

Automotive 40

Automotive Customer Service B2C Retail 40

Service Untitled

MARCH 19, 2013

Since 2007, Walmart department and discount stores repeatedly have been labeled with the dubious distinction of having the “worst customer service in America.” Yet, shoppers can be a forgiving lot if customer service personnel are at the job and eager to please, but that doesn’t seem to happen much at Walmart.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Retail Customer Satisfaction Customers 72

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2019

The letter goes on to explain that they haven’t raised prices since 2012 and they want to continue to deliver the quality their members expect. So turn that frown upside down, and turn bad news into a good customer experience! Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Customer Service Training Customer Service Training Customer Focused 113

Eptica

JANUARY 22, 2016

Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 So how did customer service perform in 2015? The US picture – could do better Overall 2015 was a poor year for customer service across the US, with close to six out of ten companies (59%) seeing a fall in customer ratings according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Retail Contact Center 48

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

According to online surveys, over 80 percent of customers now give Sears poor customer service grades citing reasons of inept management, unreliable products, poor customer service, and a profound lack of employee training. billion in 2012. So what has happened? Can Sears be saved?

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Culture Retail 61

Customers That Stick

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Yet, if we look at why most customers are lost, a great many represent a failure of customer experience or of customer service. Each lost customer is an opportunity to grow and to absorb the lessons that will help retain the next customer in line. What can you learn from your lost customers?

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Customers Communication Marketing Customer Service 126

Eptica

MARCH 11, 2016

Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 How good are UK brands at email customer service? However, UK brands are struggling to cope with the emails they receive , with performance overall worsening according to the latest Eptica Multichannel Customer Experience Study. Published on: March 11, 2016. There are over 4.35

Brands 48

Brands Customer Service Insurance Retail 48

CX University

MAY 16, 2023

Here are some ways online courses can help: Improve Knowledge and Skills Online courses focused on customer experience and employee engagement can provide employees with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver exceptional service and create a positive work culture. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Employee Engagement Engagement Customer Experience Advertising 98

Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Here is a collection of 16 statistics shaping customer service for today and tomorrow: 1. 76% of consumers say they view customer service as the true test of how much a company values them. 60% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service now than they did just one year ago.

Self Service 40

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 40

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Tweet The phrase “customer service is the new marketing” has gained popularity with brands realizing that poor customer service takes current, and even potential customers, out of the marketing funnel. The annual number of customers or passengers per year is 22,000,000 with an average spend per customer of $250.

ROI 45

ROI Social Media Airlines Customer Service 45

Tricia Morris

MAY 18, 2015

Customers are changing the game when it comes to customer service, by changing the channels they use most. According to the survey, self-service channel usage has increased from 67% in 2012 to 76% in 2014, while phone usage remains the same at 73%. 43% don’t ever review assisted service processes.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Self Service Customer Service eBook 40