ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

There is a segment of customers that are savvy shoppers that demand a low price, fast shipping, easy returns, and appreciation. They quickly switch from one brand to another if these needs aren’t met. Managing the positive impact of a viral moment is key to getting those new customers to come back.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Done right, customer service will get your customers telling your story. 20+ Customer Experience Statistics for 2023 by Fernanda Alvarez Pineiro (Startups.co.uk) First impressions go a long way and that is certainly true when it comes to customers piecing together their opinion of your business.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 69

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2023

Embrace Multi-Sensory Customer Experience, Just Like Corona Does by Justin Racine (CMSWire) Embrace the power of multi-sensory customer engagement, and let your brand journey take your customers on an unforgettable exploration, forging a lasting and meaningful connection. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Chatbots Customer Centricity Loyalty 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2023

The authors base their findings on research at the ACSI — analyzing millions of customer data points — and research that we conducted for The Reign of the Customer: Customer-Centric Approaches to Improving Customer Satisfaction. Here’s a look at the top CX trends that brands should be aware of in 2023.

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Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Trends Loyalty 48

ECXO

DECEMBER 26, 2023

02 2 Best Customer Experience Books 2023 in Digital Data, Design and Centricity – The famous 3 Ds: Digital, Data, Design. This article was originally posted at [link] During 2022 and December 2023, We read a series of 56 books that I found interesting and valuable for us in CX, Design, and Services. Here is the book link.

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Case Study Customer Centricity Social Media Competitive Advantage 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Customer Retention Statistics – the Ultimate Collection for Small Business by Matt Mansfield (Small Business Trends) Customer is strategic efforts a business makes to keep existing customers engaged and loyal over time. Hence, use many of these tips and do more to maximize your customer satisfaction.” in 2022 and 5.4%

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Why and How ChatGPT Will Drive a Better Customer Experience by Judy Mottl (Retail Customer Experience) While it’s just the midpoint of 2023, it’s pretty safe to predict this is the year ChatGPT arrived for the consumer given torrential mainstream news coverage. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Chatbots Retail Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2023

4 Ways to Create the Authentic Relationships Customers Crave by Ed Hallen (Fast Company) In a world of infinite choices, customers remember brands that provide genuine, trustworthy, and authentic experiences. Here are four ways brands can create more meaningful connections with their customers.

Net Promoter Score 65

Net Promoter Score Self Service Customer Service NPS 65

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty. Creative experiences that foster deeper connections, address customers’ emotions and needs, and highlight the uniqueness of the brand are essential to the future of customer loyalty.

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Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty Tips 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speed Doesn’t Equal Success: The Limitations of AHT as a KPI by Othmar Mueller Von Blumencron (VIPdesk Connect) While top-notch products and services remain vital, the spotlight in recent years has undeniably shifted to the customer experience as a pivotal factor distinguishing one brand from another.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 65

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. million evaluations across more than 3,000 brands. million ratings on more than 3,000 brands. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 60

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It includes strategies, tactics, research findings, and more that back up the importance of having a powerful customer-centric strategy. Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. and amazing customer service. Eliminate friction!

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Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 60

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Latest Trends in CX Self-Service by Jeremy Watkin (Call Centre Helper) As more and more people isolate themselves into the post-pandemic, virtual world of social media, the backlash when they can’t quickly solve their issues increases in severity. My Comment: Self-service is great until it doesn’t work.

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Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Our customer service research finds that in 2024, the average consumer will give a company or brand two chances to make amends for a bad experience before moving on. How 6 Brands Could Change Loyalty Trends In 2024 by Jenn McMillen (The Wise Marketer) Loyalty marketing remains popular, but often is just the same-old, same old.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Benefiting Customer and Employee Satisfaction by John Dijulius (The Dijulius Group) AI and Machine Learning (ML) are not only here, but if it’s not already a major part of your business strategy moving forward, you may be in danger of becoming the next Kodak. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

CX results in more customers who spend more, stay longer and refer others. My Comment: Even if you’re in the B2B world, your customers are going to compare you to the best service they have had from any company or brand. Companies like Chic-fil-a and Amazon have taught customers what a great experience looks like.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B B2C Retail 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Magazine) Customer retention is a crucial aspect of any successful business. It can lead to increased customer loyalty, repeat business and, ultimately, higher profits. Customer retention can also help build your brand and reputation. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2009 only 18% of the value of the top 100 brands was in subscriptions. Customer Experience Is Getting Worse by Katie Deighton. The Wall Street Journal) The quality of customer experience offered by consumer-facing brands and government agencies declined in the year through April 2022. This grew to 29% by 2018.

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Customer Service Sports Customer Journeys Government 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Retail TouchPoints) Even in a time of increasing economic pressures, today’s consumers need brands to give them more than just discounts. They expect their favorite brands to connect with them on a human level. True loyalty programs make customers feel special and connected to the company.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research. I’m often asked to define customer centricity.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2023

The authors base their findings on research at the ACSI — analyzing millions of customer data points — and research that we conducted for The Reign of the Customer: Customer-Centric Approaches to Improving Customer Satisfaction. Top Customer Experience Trends You Should Watch in 2023 by Scott Clark.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Trends Loyalty 15

ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2023

100 Customer Experience Stats For 2023 by Blake Morgan (Forbes) Customer experience in 2023 looks different than it ever has before. With a looming recession, changing customer preferences and priorities, and new technology, CX teams have incredible opportunities to innovate and connect in new ways.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Exercises Customer Service Training 12

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

2024 Unveiled: Top 7 Customer Experience Trends Shaping the Future by Anwesha Roy (TechFunnel) Business leaders recognize the critical role of customer experience; in fact, 96% concur, according to research, that outstanding experiences improve brand loyalty. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. Find out what we had to say!

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Customer Service Customer Journeys Trends Study 67

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. According to the research, since 2009, a stock portfolio of the publicly traded brands in Siegel+Gale’s research outperformed every major index with a return of 1,841%. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Customer Service Training 13

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations. First, create an empathetic connection.

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Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 70

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

It involves a range of strategies, tools, and tactics that organizations use to attract, engage, and retain customers. By implementing effective loyalty management practices, brands can better target their audience and offer them the best possible customer experience, rewards, and other benefits, ultimately driving long-term success.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

JULY 10, 2023

70% of Consumers Are Tired of Tipping and It’s Pushing Your Most Valuable Customers Away: Here’s How to Respond by Molly Burke (Capterra) Capterra’s 2023 survey of over 780 U.S. And when it comes to customer service and CX, one size does not fit all (generations). Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Tips Social Media Consumers 12

ShepHyken

MARCH 27, 2023

My Comment: A content marketing experience is part of the customer experience. While it may seem like marketing, if done well, content marketing connects with the customer and gets them engaged or emotionally connected. He shares three foundational strategies to enhance your CX and improve customer retention.

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Customer Service Customer Retention B2B Study 22

ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2023

A New Opportunity for Brands to Build Trust, Authenticity and Customer Loyalty by Tom Idle (Sustainable Brands) COVID-19 changed everything — especially how people think about their local communities. My Comment: Localism is not a new strategy, but it’s an important one that impacts the customer’s experience.

Customer Service 10

Customer Service Tips Loyalty Employee Experience 10

ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2023

What Rockets a Brand Into Cult Following Status? Some brands, products and people reach a level of fandom others only dream of. My Comment: This is a very interesting article about the brands that have created cult-like status. How can you activate your customer base to be vocal advocates for your business?

Hospitality 12

Hospitality Customer Service B2B B2C 12

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Authentic Branding: Connecting with Customers on a Deeper Level by Syed Balkhi (CustomerThink) In today’s competitive marketplace, it is more important than ever to establish a connection with customers. My Comment: If we want our customers to keep coming back, we must do more than have a good sale.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Tips Loyalty 13

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Customers who love a product are not only loyal; they’re likely to become advocates for a brand. Beyond Products: How Brands Are Cultivating Trust in the Age of Customer-Centricity by Sohaib Ahmed (Total Retail) In the last few decades, the market has witnessed a gradual power shift between brands and consumers.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Culture 12

ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2023

With intense competition and ever-increasing customer expectations, it’s crucial for brands to seek inspiration from unexpected sources, including those completely outside of their industries. Just like art, the best customer service is about making emotional connections with customers.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Customer Centricity Entertainment B2C 15

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2023

This article uses Air Canada as a case study for properly using AI/automated/self-service support to deliver a better CX. Of course, if the customer/passenger needs help beyond the self-service experience, they can connect with a human agent. In other words, the ones that provide the best customer service and experience.

Self Service 9

Self Service Customer Service e-support Retail 9

ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2023

How to Develop a Winning Customer Experience Strategy by Mahnoor Sheikh (Sprout Social) The customer experience (CX) is all about how your customers perceive their interactions with your brand. A positive CX can turn casual browsers into loyal customers, while a negative one can send them straight to your competitors.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service NPS Customer Journeys 14

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

In many cases, they built their brand, and their differentiation from the big guys, on the idea of personalization — of being closer to their customers than their multinational rivals can be — while also offering more sophistication, a broader offering, and more underlying service capability than small businesses can.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Tips 13