ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. My Comment: We start off this week with Newsweek’s list of America’s BEST customer service companies. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 142

Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Loyalty 142

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Why Saying ‘No’ Helps Build Great Customer Experiences by Zach Lipson.

Customer Service 138

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 138

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APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021. Start listening today!

Customer Service 122

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Tips 122

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Self Service 125

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 125

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. 6 Ways to Boost CX in 2021 by Phil Britt. Here are my top five picks from last week. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Retail Entertainment Tips 144

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 155

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 144

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 125

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forget Customer Experience. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same. The Benefits of Empowering Your Customer Service Team by Marisa Sanfilippo. Forget Employee Experience.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Employee Experience Customer Service Training Strategy 135

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2020

As we close out the year, I thought I’d break from the traditional customer service and experience topics and get a little personal – maybe even a little motivational. As we moved into summer, my projection for normalcy moved to early 2021. Now, I’m thinking it will be late 2021. I’m very optimistic about the future.

Customer Service Training 146

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Focused 146

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Our customers keep getting smarter about customer service and experience. Customers are becoming impatient.

Self Service 169

Self Service Chatbots Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 169

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad I bet you’ll find keeping your existing customers is far less expensive than acquiring new ones.). by Stephanie Falkner.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 130

ShepHyken

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.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 133

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli. So, how do you calculate your customer retention rate? Most aren’t succeeding.

Customer Service 128

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention Training 128

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 93

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 83

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Retail 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. 10 Important Components of a Social Media Customer Service Strategy by VHT MARKETING. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Social Media 92

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 92

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. How to Win Over your eCommerce Customers’ Loyalty? Retail Customer Experience) Greg Heist, chief innovation officer at Gongos, Inc.,

Ecommerce 139

Ecommerce Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail 139

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 89

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Entertainment ROI Retail 108

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. 92% of consumers believe customer service needs improvement, and 80% have defected after one bad experience.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. 4 Ways Customer Experience Will Change in 2021 by Inge De Bleecker. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 95

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 83

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Sixty-four percent of U.S.

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 102

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. Same for CX.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 72

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. From creating genuine connections to personalizing your customer service, there are several suggestions that may help you reach more customers for the next quarter. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Rewards Programs 79

Rewards Programs Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 79

ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Strategies to Annoy or Delight Your Customers by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Let’s be frank: no company goes out of its way to produce miserable customer experiences. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Hospitality Ecommerce Loyalty 91

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 79

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. Here’s the short version. I’ve never lost.”

Sales 123

Sales Customer Service Advertising Customer Service Training 123

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Today the verbal communication between customers and computers is becoming indistinguishable from human-to-human conversations. 4 Ways AI Can Improve the Customer Service Agent Experience by Puneet Mehta.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Tips Fashion Call Center 72

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 76

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. by Jon Picoult.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 89

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 72

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Feedback Social Media 83

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Disney Knocks it Out of The Park With an Excellent Customer Experience (And How You Can Too) by Ellen Christenberry. The transition to more digital experiences aren’t just for your customers, but also for employees.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Retail Employee Experience 76