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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of April 14, 2024

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Balancing Customer Loyalty in an Age of Growing Business Costs by Tom Behnke (Retail TouchPoints) Consumers again and again have propped up the economy, fueling consistently strong growth in ecommerce and giving the retail industry an important edge in otherwise dark times. Loyalty Programs Should Encourage Competition.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 25, 2024

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How to Leverage AI for a Better Customer Experience by Hasan Saleem (FastCompany) The intersection of AI and customer experience has paved the way for innovative, efficient, and personalized interactions between businesses and consumers. My Comment: Here is an excellent and robust article on loyalty programs.

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Elevating Guest Experiences in Hotels with Integrated CX

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The coming year is no exception, as consumers across the globe plan to make travel a priority, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to a recent report, 81% of consumers plan to travel the same amount or more in 2024, compared to 2023. Instead, 71% of consumers expect personalization from the businesses they choose.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 26, 2024

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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. Making the program attractive and valuable to your customers is key. Customer service trends to watch in 2024 by St.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 19, 2024

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They are often used interchangeably by businesses, but understanding the difference is crucial for businesses looking to thrive in 2024 and beyond. My Comment: Lately, I seem to be attracted to articles on loyalty programs. Perhaps that’s why you’ll find at least two articles about loyalty in this week’s roundup.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 5, 2024

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Our customer service research finds that in 2024, the average consumer will give a company or brand two chances to make amends for a bad experience before moving on. How 6 Brands Could Change Loyalty Trends In 2024 by Jenn McMillen (The Wise Marketer) Loyalty marketing remains popular, but often is just the same-old, same old.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of January 22, 2024

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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. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too.