ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs. While the article focuses on retail (especially e-commerce), anyone from any type of company (B2B and B2C) that has “VIP customers” will want to read this article. My Comment: Let’s move away from loyalty programs but stay with trends.

Loyalty Programs 70

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 70

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Companies—from JetBlue to Dunkin’ to Walmart—will push loyalty programs to attract both new and returning customers.

Loyalty Programs 78

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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. This has a nice description of how AI will make customer service better.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. The subtitle of this article is the perfect summary: The integration of AI in customer service isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 60

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. The author prompted the chatbot with a question about personalization versus real-time interaction management. The bot delivered an answer.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 60