ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

Self Service 81

Self Service Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Care 81

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? McKinsey & Company) To excel with customers, frontline employees need high-level service from core support functions. by Nicolas Maechler.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Airlines Chatbots Resources 95

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. Want Loyal Customers?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service NPS 63

Comm100

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Now that 2017 is out of the picture, what can we expect customer service to look like in 2018? The question isn’t new – after all, customer service is always changing. There are other implications to this new customer service trend. AI and Human Customer Service Will Be More Integrated Than Ever.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Knowledge Base 101

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

Self Service 76

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Feedback 76

Kustomer

AUGUST 11, 2022

While we’d like to think that every website visit has positive intentions, some customers may come to complain or discuss their negative experience. These situations often require an effective customer service conversation , one in which your agents can turn what started as a discussion with a dissatisfied customer into a positive situation.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Self Service Loyalty 98

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. If the customer is willing to share their phone number with you, treat it with respect it deserves. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Social Media Travel Loyalty 75

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Experience Mapping: How to Create Smoother, More Effortless Journeys by Hutch Morzaria. The author has an interesting twist and discusses the move from a customer journey map to a customer experience map. It’s a tease.

Customer Journeys 79

Customer Journeys Customer Service Infographics Innovation 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Social media gives customers a loud voice and a huge platform. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Social Media 79

Social Media Customer Service Airlines Loyalty 79

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Social Media Retail Transportation 82

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie Award ® in the “Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation” category in the 13th annual Stevie Awards for Customer Service. The company won a Bronze Stevie in the same category in 2017. About Blue Ocean.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Effort Score Contact Center Insurance 136

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy. Why It Works.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Appearing to Care by Seth Godin. Seth Godin) We know that your customers will put up with imperfect, but one thing that they’d like in return is for you to care. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Retail Airlines Innovation 79

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

Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

74% of Millennials (18-34) and 58% of GenX (35-54) have a better opinion of organizations that provide social media customer care – Microsoft . The secret weapon in social customer care isn’t that much of a secret, it’s all in the name. The average person spends two hours on social media every day. – CTV news (2017).

Customer Care 45

Customer Care Social Media Engagement Brands 45

ShepHyken

JUNE 12, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 27 Experts Discuss Key Customer Support Metrics That Drive Growth by Robbie Richards. The titles of the experts weighing in include CEO’s to directors of customer success, engagement, etc. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Infographics Metrics Loyalty 77

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

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

Related: Preparing for the AI Revolution in Customer Service: A Guide for Customer Experience Leaders 2. Ignoring the Shift to Not Just Mobile-First, but Omnichannel for Real Customers are increasingly using mobile devices for their interactions. Tailor those offers and watch your customers smile!

Trends 143

Trends Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 143

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 58

BlueOcean

MARCH 3, 2020

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Customer Service Team of the Year” category at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company won a Bronze Stevie in 2017 and a Silver Stevie in 2019. About Blue Ocean.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Insurance Conference Customer Care 156

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 11 Reasons Why Customer Advocacy is the Bedrock of Your Business by Robbie Richards. This excellent article on internal customer service shares seven ways to build trust with your employees. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Tips 48

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Gamification 122

Storyminers

JANUARY 24, 2017

This article appeared first January 10, 2017 at SharpenCX.com. Customer experience expert Mike Wittenstein sheds light on enhanced customer expectations, AI innovation, and more. How do you expect customer expectations to change in 2017? Prefer the customized recommendations you get from Nordstrom?

Contact Center 50

Contact Center Omni-Channel Brands Hospitality 50

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 59

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 59

TechSee

APRIL 17, 2018

With all the AI hype in 2017, the customer service industry expected smart machines to truly transform the customer experience. Today’s AI-based customer service chatbots still require human intervention to help provide that context, enabling a better understanding of the bigger picture.

Chatbots 95

Chatbots Customer Service Call Center Interaction 95

Call Experts

APRIL 28, 2022

And, with the rise in podcast popularity has come the rise of the customer service podcast. . And if you’re already a podcast listener, there’s no reason why you can’t find a podcast that helps you improve your customer service skills right alongside your other favorites. What is customer service ?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Entertainment Exceptional Customer Service Social Media 52

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 17, 2020

Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. This is one of the biggest examples to date that emphasizes on the importance of customer service recovery. .

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Feedback 97

Interactions

MARCH 20, 2019

Therefore, a customer’s experience with your company means everything. And that experience is dictated by customer care. The conversation during a two-minute call with a company can make or break a customers loyalty forever. Simply put, customers want a quick, effective solution. Conversational.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service Customer Care 67

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

After more than a decade as the USA’s leading customer service and contact event, CCW (Customer Contact Week) is coming to Europe in 2017 for the first time ever. Achieve customer centricity through your culture. Provide seamless service in an omni channel environment.

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Case Study Customer Centricity Study 40

Myra Golden

JANUARY 10, 2017

“When I needed soft skills and call controls eLearning modules for our Walmart.com customer care agents, it quickly became apparent that Myra’s materials were the gold standard.” Learning Designer, Customer Care, Walmart eCommerce. Betty Doyle, Sr. Learn more or try for free.

Training 40

Training Customer Service Ecommerce Customer Care 40

Myra Golden

JANUARY 10, 2017

“When I needed soft skills and call controls eLearning modules for our Walmart.com customer care agents, it quickly became apparent that Myra’s materials were the gold standard.” Learning Designer, Customer Care, Walmart eCommerce. Betty Doyle, Sr. Learn more or try for free.

Training 40

Training Customer Service Ecommerce Customer Care 40

Help Scout

JUNE 22, 2021

Your customer experience is the main differentiator between you and your competitors, and all of the customer service statistics back it up. Below, we’ve collected 111 key statistics exploring the relevance and importance of good customer service — and expanding on the cost and impacts of poor customer service.

Customer Service 129

Customer Service Social Media Self Service Knowledge Base 129

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots Social Media 75

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In other words, why invest in chasing after customer expectations when you could be shaping those expectations yourself? This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. What we have compiled here is a list of today’s industry-leading customer service examples.

Exceptional Customer Service 100

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” Improve CSAT, NPS, customer lifetime value (CLV)…. So, consider where the data in customer service resides.

Self Service 89

Self Service Customer Service Average Handle Time CRM 89

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Omoto) Quite a few organizations, even today, consider customer experience as a tertiary function. Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty.

Customer Service 37

Customer Service Self Service Case Study Competitive Advantage 37