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APRIL 26, 2021

9 New Findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report by Tricia Morris. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

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JUNE 21, 2021

If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. Is Simpler Better For Rewards Programs? RetailWire) Non-tiered customer loyalty programs were found to increase customer value by almost 30 percent over a five-year time period. There are plenty of great ideas.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. Same for CX.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: Some may refer to this as a marketing article, but I’ll argue that marketing is part of the customer experience – and vice versa. Consider that the first strategy is about content marketing, which when done well, is a wonderful customer experience. And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

How to Create a Customer Service Plan that Drives ROI by Krishna Charan. FreshDesk) No matter how pathbreaking the product or service is, your company’s customer perception is only as good as the support you offer. Want More Loyal Customers? Here is an excellent article with a dozen tips.

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