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. It’s one thing to expect better service.

Loyalty Programs 79

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 79

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

And then there’s the second sentence: “According to a Harvard Business Review article, employee experience is the key driver of customer experience …” Then, don’t miss the fifth tip on how technology can waste a massive amount of your employees’ time. How to Manage Big Changes Well in the Contact Centre by Dr. M.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 66

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty. My Comment: Do your customers know you care about them? If you want your customers to come back, demonstrating care may be exactly what’s needed in your customer experience playbook. Of course, we would love all reviews to be positive.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty Tips 64

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. The exchange is straightforward: customers get benefits; the brand gets loyal customers.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 61

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

How retailers can capture customer loyalty in 5 charts by Arielle Feger (Insider Intelligence) As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game. My Comment : This is one of the more interesting articles about loyalty programs.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

You can’t download a report about digital or technology trends without being assailed with stats and surveys outlining how great CX is key to keeping and gaining customers. It can lead to increased customer loyalty, repeat business and, ultimately, higher profits. It’s if the customer comes back.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 68

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2023

Authenticity turns into trust, which is essential for repeat business and loyalty. Here you will find four ideas: showing humanity, keeping customers informed, creating a customer-first experience, and connecting emotionally. Can AI Deliver A Customer Experience Like A Grandmother Would? That’s why it’s called “social.”

Net Promoter Score 65

Net Promoter Score Self Service Customer Service NPS 65

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

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

A company’s call center is often the primary point of contact between customers and the organization. Therefore, optimizing the call center experience should be a top priority for companies that want to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. My Comment: I’m often asked how to deliver customer service in challenging times.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Call Center Ecommerce Call Center Experience 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Importance of Maintaining Customer Service in Difficult Times by Nick Gold (theHRDIRECTOR) As 2022 drew to a close, most of us craved a period of calmness, both economically and emotionally. But as global recession looms, 2023 will bring continued uncertainty. This excellent article features ten tips on how to develop trust.

Customer Service 23

Customer Service Banking Effort Score Tips 23

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

Making customers’ lives easier can lead to greater loyalty, enhanced customer satisfaction, and ultimately, improved business results. Looking Ahead for Loyalty in 2023 by Meg Tronquet (Concentrix) Loyalty programs were the talk of the town in 2022. Siegel+Gale put the figure at 57%. Does this really work?

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Customer Service Training 13

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s an article with several short examples about how companies created a culture that helped create the experience that retains customers. Loyalty Programs – A Few Best Practices by MTS Staff Writer (MarTech Series) Loyalty management encompasses more than just software or a vendor running a loyalty program.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2023

How retailers can capture customer loyalty in 5 charts by Arielle Feger (Insider Intelligence) As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game. My Comment : This is one of the more interesting articles about loyalty programs.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 14

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. Loyalty and trust will always be important factors in the average customer’s buying decisions.

Customer Service 10

Customer Service Tips Loyalty Employee Experience 10

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Fellow customer experience expert, Dan Gingiss, takes this concept to the business world and recommends we start a CX Spring Cleaning Project with plenty of ideas on how to do so. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Tips Loyalty 13

ShepHyken

MARCH 27, 2023

Consumers Less Trusting Compared to 2022 by Retail Customer Experience (Retail Customer Experience) Consumers have 10% less trust in brands than they did in 2022 and nearly half of consumers are interested in sharing first-party data for a more personalized customer experience. At the foundation of trust is transparency.

Customer Service 22

Customer Service Customer Retention B2B Study 22

ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2023

When it does, take a look at these six reasons your customers might leave, and how to “woo” them back. Omnichannel Customer Experience Redefined by Michelle Hawley (CMSWire) In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect quick and efficient service when reaching out to businesses. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Contact Center Retail Omni-Channel 13

ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Cult of the Customer is within reach of every business. How to Turn Your Customers Into Fans by Sofya Pogreb (AllBusiness) How, then, can SMBs take these strong connections with customers and translate that into business growth? How can you activate your customer base to be vocal advocates for your business?

Hospitality 12

Hospitality Customer Service B2B B2C 12

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

In the customer service/support world, many agents deal with angry customers and negative situations all day. This article includes ways to spot customer service burnout, how to avoid it from happening on your team, and more. Not everyone has the personality to deal with this long-term.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Employee Experience Social Media Loyalty 12

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 link.

Case Study 52

Case Study Customer Centricity Social Media Competitive Advantage 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And with AI and digital experiences, how can we maintain customer love? Read this article to find out how to work “love” into your business strategy. Amazon (AWS) is using AI as an opportunity to assist their agents and create better self-service experiences for their customers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Culture 12

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I asked the salesperson how easy it is to get customer support. I did, and a YouTube video tutorial came up and showed me exactly how to do what I needed. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Retention Ecommerce 12

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

The Secrets to Customer Journey Mapping Success With Jim Tincher by Melanie Mingas (CX Network) In this interview with CX Network, customer loyalty guru, mapping expert and founder of Heart of the Customer, Jim Tincher, explains what has – and has not – changed in journey mapping, the problem with Post-it notes and how to become a “change maker”.

Customer Journeys 12

Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Contact Center 12

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While this is a simple example, it illustrates how taking a risk and trusting your customers has the benefit of customers trusting and appreciating you. That can turn into more business – even customer loyalty. This article focuses on how to manage expectations. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Chatbots Trends Customer Satisfaction 61

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

23 Customer Experience Practices You Should Stop in 2023 by Lynn Hunsaker (CustomerThink) “Do more with less” may be more prevalent this year as some tech firms and many others trim their customer experience teams, programs, and the experience itself. Here are 23 warped and dusty customer experience practices to stop in 2023.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

23 Customer Experience Practices You Should Stop in 2023 by Lynn Hunsaker (CustomerThink) “Do more with less” may be more prevalent this year as some tech firms and many others trim their customer experience teams, programs, and the experience itself. Here are 23 warped and dusty customer experience practices to stop in 2023.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Government Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 65