Optimove

JUNE 29, 2023

Discover key findings from our recent 2023 Back-to-School Survey. Why it Matters : Brands can gain actionable insights to cultivate customer loyalty and increase consumer spending. The survey also reveals that 86% of consumers plan to repeat purchases from the same brands as last year.

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Loyalty Consumers Survey Loyalty Programs 52

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Amazon Personalize is a fully managed machine learning (ML) service that makes it effortless for developers to deliver highly personalized user experiences in real time. It enables you to improve customer engagement by powering personalized product and content recommendations in websites, applications, and targeted marketing campaigns.

Loyalty 78

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Multi-Channel 78

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. According to an article in Craving Tech, organizations that have integrated this new technology into their operations saw a 25% boost in customer satisfaction in 2023. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 64

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is caused by many factors beyond the scope of this article, but the result is that customers are more conscious about value, and companies are focusing more on cost control. Until a few years ago, brands would have reacted to an uncertain economy by cutting services that deliver customer value.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Trends Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Perhaps your customer experience management is on a misguided trajectory. Here are 23 warped and dusty customer experience practices to stop in 2023. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Perhaps your customer experience management is on a misguided trajectory. Here are 23 warped and dusty customer experience practices to stop in 2023. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 64

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As the customer journey continues to evolve into something more dynamic and diverse, it’s imperative to think about ways of optimising your (hopefully) amorous customer relationships through your business communications.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 58

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are two companies A and B having similar numbers of customers and both want to increase their business. Company A, decided to run a substantial marketing campaign, investing hundreds of dollars in hopes of acquiring new customers. Unfortunately, the campaign only yielded two customers, generating a total of $50 in business.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Strategy Gamification Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Yes, people will pay to be in a program that offers perks, discounts, and more. I’m often asked to define customer centricity.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 65

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024. Imagine that!)

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 60

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers. Happy Holidays!

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. AHT, as in average handle time, is a metric used to measure the average length of time for a customer support call.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 63

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How do you keep your loyal customers? How do you keep your loyal customers? Next is my commentary on self-service and convenience, featuring findings from our customer service research.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

The following are some of the business development basics and benefits for any company: Customer acquisition and expansion of markets A solid business development strategy is integral to the acquisition and nurturing of new customers. It guides your team with steps and techniques to generate high-value leads that convert to customers.

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Return on Investment Social Media Sales Metrics 98

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. This year, a continuing key theme in loyalty will be the ability to drive even greater customer value at lower direct cost.

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Loyalty Trends Data Marketing 59

SurveySparrow

MARCH 29, 2023

With the increasing number of eCommerce stores, business owners should find ways to streamline the experience of their customers. This is where mapping the ecommerce customer journey becomes important. The typical ecommerce customer journey can take days, and it can involve multiple channels. And that is no longer true.

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys Ecommerce Touchpoint Social Media 52

BirdEye

APRIL 7, 2023

Let’s look at some of the most critical marketing KPIs you must track in 2023. With so many paid and organic marketing campaigns, knowing which brings the most leads, revenues, and customers is crucial. It is also possible that a lead had more than one touchpoint before becoming a customer. So what should you look out for?

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Return on Investment Touchpoint 52

SurveySensum

JULY 18, 2023

Every click and purchase you’ve made in the past is utilized to create a personalized online shopping experience that truly understands and caters to your individual preferences. But why is personalization such an important strategy in ensuring a positive customer experience in retail? Let’s find out!

Retail 52

Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Touchpoint 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 60

Optimove

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Many were uncovered in our 2023 Marketer’s survey that are below.  Others originate from our 2023 Marketing Fatigue survey. This is followed with six solutions to consider keeping customers loyal and not scare them away. In contrast, only 13% have opted to invest over half of their budget in customer retention.

Marketing 72

Marketing Survey B2C Loyalty 72

BirdEye

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Grow your customer base with email marketing 5. Develop a loyalty program 10. Experiment with paid ads 11. Engage customers with SMS marketing Interested to know the actionable to-dos to make sure you get optimal results? Invest in social media marketing 4. Manage your reviews to build social proof 7.

Marketing 64

Marketing Strategy Social Media Multi-Channel 64

SurveySensum

JULY 17, 2023

Do you have a favorite brand that you love to shop from even if you have absolutely no shopping requirements but go there just for the experience? I love to browse through the different sections, experience new products, sometimes buy items on display and of course, eat their famous meatballs. Because I love shopping there!

Retail 52

Retail Strategy Customer Experience Sports 52

SurveySensum

JULY 17, 2023

Do you have a favorite brand that you love to shop from even if you have absolutely no shopping requirements but go there just for the experience? I love to browse through the different sections, experience new products, sometimes buy items on display and of course, eat their famous meatballs. Because I love shopping there!

Retail 52

Retail Strategy Customer Experience Sports 52

SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Customers expect more, and to stay in the lead, you’ve got to tune into their needs closely. It’s a game-changer in retail, turning customers into loyal fans and, even better, into advocates for your brand. And yes, the numbers back it up – higher NPS scores often mean more repeat customers and growth.

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NPS Retail Effort Score Loyalty Programs 52

BirdEye

AUGUST 7, 2023

But now, most customers start their search online. 13 Auto repair marketing strategies you should check out Strategies to retain existing customers Trends in auto repair marketing in 2023 What are the best platforms for advertising auto repair services? Visibility: Cement your auto repair shop in customers’ minds.

Strategy 52

Strategy Sales Marketing Social Media 52

Optimove

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Enhance your customer segmentation with our advanced guide Download Now Why it Matters: From responsible AI use to journey orchestration, these are the places you should put your focus to elevate your CRM Marketing in the new year. To ensure your customers keep coming back, make a pledge to follow these marketing resolutions in 2024.

CRM 69

CRM Marketing Social Media Analysis 69

SurveySensum

JULY 7, 2023

This is how Croma delivered an exceptionally great experience. But this wasn’t a coincidence; it was the result of leveraging technology and mapping their customers’ journeys. And after the delivery of the product they sent a customer satisfaction survey asking about her experience with the delivery process of the product.

Survey 52

Survey Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Touchpoint 52

SurveySensum

JULY 7, 2023

This is how Croma delivered an exceptionally great experience. But this wasn’t a coincidence; it was the result of leveraging technology and mapping their customers’ journeys. And after the delivery of the product they sent a customer satisfaction survey asking about her experience with the delivery process of the product.

Survey 52

Survey Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Touchpoint 52

SmartKarrot

MARCH 17, 2022

While B2C loyalty programs are quite popular, B2B SaaS companies have to keep certain best practices in mind. B2B companies need to focus on driving revenue and sales while incentivizing existing loyal customers. As per a report by Forrester , by 2023 B2B businesses in the US is expected to contribute up to $1.8

Loyalty Programs 10

Loyalty Programs B2B Loyalty Company 10

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

This article was originally published by QSR ( PDF ) on May 25, 2023. As delivery apps grow in popularity, they will remain a go-between for the customer and the brand, leading to margin erosion for restaurants. To combat this, brands must de-emphasize reliance on these providers and take back their customer relationships.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

Horizon CX

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Frontline Experience Gap – Competence, Supervision, and Data by Scott Gilbey “I help identify customer and employee experience gaps that adversely impact the frontline. Experience improves and so does P&L. Customers wait. Then we create opportunities by fixing those gaps. It’s 8:13 p.m.

Net Promoter Score 130

Net Promoter Score Survey System Retail 130

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2024

He shares five practical strategies businesses can use to increase customer retention rates. These retention strategies will build your company a community of happy customers. Why would they go elsewhere if you’ve delivered a five-star customer experience?

Loyalty 63

Loyalty Strategy Customer Retention Social Media 63

ClearAction

APRIL 13, 2023

Brand Integrity and Your Ideal Customer Lynn Hunsaker Ideal Customer Profiles can be your key to sales velocity, retention, recurring revenue, and CAGR (compound average growth rate). Selling to the right type of customers makes everything better. Selling to the right type of customers makes everything better.

Brands 62

Brands Chief Customer Officer Guidelines Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Drive Customer Retention, Don’t Neglect Culture by David Ducharme and Nick Furman (Gallup) Neglecting culture affects your teams and your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 13

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 69