ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2023

Another angle is to be proactive about finding the problem, which means you’re reaching out to a customer for feedback and commentary before they make the complaint. Here’s a look at the top CX trends that brands should be aware of in 2023. Here’s a good list that predicts personalization will continue to drive customer loyalty.

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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. Used the right way, it may even help you create more tailored and personalized customer experiences! My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

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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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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. And that’s why you should read this article.

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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. Consider that most consumers look at reviews before making a purchase.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How Removing the Mental Load for Customers Can Improve the Customer Service Experience by Brad Birnbaum (Fast Company) By alleviating the mental burden for your customers, you can not only enhance their satisfaction but also strengthen your brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Loyalty beyond Points: Boost Customer Lifetime Value with a CX-First Approach by Leanne Franks (InternetRetailing) Nearly every British retailer offers a loyalty programme.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How to improve Customer Loyalty and win over shoppers by Patrick Overall (The Retail Bulletin) We know it might seem a bit too early to be thinking about it, but, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season is just around the corner. My Comment: What I’m about to write may lead you to believe I don’t like this article.

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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.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

There are many other reasons customers will leave, but all you have to do is look at the numbers in this article, and you’ll see the risk your company or brand has by not doing right by the customer. But in 2023, these six retailers and brands set new standards of what loyalty can be. Let’s learn from some of the best!

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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. Customer retention can also help build your brand and reputation.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Cultivating Customers: Top ‍5 Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success by Noah Miller (Tech Times) In today’s competitive business landscape, customer loyalty is more significant than ever. My Comment: Customer service and CX is marketing! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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.

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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. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Beyond Discounts: The New Rules for Today’s Top Loyalty Programs by Charlie Casey. My Comment: If you think that customer loyalty programs are about discounts and points, think again. True loyalty programs make customers feel special and connected to the company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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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. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

The findings from Drexel University determined traditional checkout (with a human cashier) drives more loyalty than self-checkout. For certain customers, self-checkout still makes sense. Service without a Smile: Bad Customer Service Examples by David Rand (The Future of Commerce) Research reveals the poor state of customer service.

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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?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2023

Another angle is to be proactive about finding the problem, which means you’re reaching out to a customer for feedback and commentary before they make the complaint. Top Customer Experience Trends You Should Watch in 2023 by Scott Clark. Here’s a look at the top CX trends that brands should be aware of in 2023.

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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. It didn’t used to be this way. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2023

Others are suggesting an amount much larger than what the typical customer is used to. As Inflation Bites, Loyalty Programs Are More Important Than Ever. Here’s How to Create One That’ll Stand the Test of Time by Colleen Murray (Entrepreneur Media) Chances are your loyalty program is failing.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2023

Home Depot Svp on Building a Seamless Shopping Experience by Judy Mottl (Retail Customer Experience) Retailers across the board are deploying and implementing innovative technology in a quest to both attack and engage customers as well as increase loyalty within its consumer base. That’s where the contact center comes in.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 27, 2023

My Comment: I recently wrote an article about how to get customers to trust you more, so this topic has been on my mind. Without trust, you can’t create long-term repeat business and loyalty. Nor will customers pay attention to you and your efforts to connect with them. At the foundation of trust is transparency.

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ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs- How it Helps a Business? My Comment: I’ve suggested many different articles on loyalty over the year. Here’s another that includes over 20 “topics” on the benefit of customer loyalty to a business. There’s something here for every company, from small to large.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2023

Good customer support gets customers to come back, spend more, share positive reviews and Word-of-Mouth comments, and much more. This article goes straight to the idea that is perfectly said in the title: Customer support is an investment, not an expense. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2023

My Comment: Do you want to increase your Customer Lifetime Value? Loyalty programs, incentives for larger orders, cross-sells, upsells, and more are included. Those are top findings from Incisiv’s 2023 Omnichannel Customer Service Index conducted in partnership with Nuance Communications Inc. Who doesn’t?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our customer experience research finds this has become more important than ever, especially with younger customers (GenZ and Millennials). The Need for Greater Patient Loyalty: a Lesson From the Hospitality Industry by Peter C. My Comment: You don’t have to b in the healthcare industry to appreciate this article.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

This one is written by Denise Le Yohn, a CX and branding expert who understands the power of creating an employee experience (EX) that sets up a successful customer experience. Yet, according to a recent PwC survey, there is a discrepancy between what companies and customers believe customer loyalty to be.

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ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2023

Retailers’ Attempts To Dissuade Returns May Impact Brand Loyalty by Alicia Thorpe (RetailWire) The tension between retailers and shoppers is growing, and it’s because of returns. So, it is surprising that retailers are starting to “dissuade returns” and put customer loyalty at risk. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Amazon (AWS) is using AI as an opportunity to assist their agents and create better self-service experiences for their customers. How Do Your Customers Experience Your Company Culture? Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Customer Retention by Aryan Jakhar (Inc42) Customer retention refers to a company’s ability to retain its existing consumers over time. It is essential to the success of a business because it demonstrates the organization’s ability to cultivate strong customer relationships and customer loyalty.

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