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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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%.

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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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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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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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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.

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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. The first on this list is: “Stop calling it customer experience!”

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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. The first on this list is: “Stop calling it customer experience!”

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