Help Scout

JULY 13, 2021

Sometimes the customer service teams who are supposed to be solving problems somehow manage to make them so much worse instead. Running from responsibility The root of many terrible customer experiences is a company that is happy to collect money from a transaction but not to accept responsibility when things go wrong.

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ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 5 Fun and Inexpensive Customer Appreciation Ideas by Aja McClanahan. Fundera) Customer appreciation doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. 7 Powerful Customer Service Phone Tips by Pascal van Opzeeland.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

As Frontier Airlines embarks on its first full year of a digital-only strategy, James O’Hare, MD of LINK Mobility , looks at whether it’s right for every business. . At the end of last year, Frontier Airlines announced it was moving to a digital-only customer service model. There will be no person to call for help.

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Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch. Think about it. Or recommend them to your friends and family?

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Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. This shift to a mobile first world has a big impact on the customer experience and customer service. So, what can brands do to ensure that they are delivering the mobile customer service that their customers expect?

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Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Self-Service is essential. Book flights? Book a rental car?

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Matt Dixon from Tethr to reinvent what it means to delight your customers. Delight typically means going above and beyond customer expectations, so what is there to reinvent? Stay tuned to find out more.

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Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Self-Service is essential. Book flights? Book a rental car?

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Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 48

Bold360

APRIL 27, 2017

Time and time again they top the list of airlines to which customers feel loyal. And when you look at their rewards scheme, it’s all about seeing the customers as individuals. Customer service in travel and tourism clearly needs to follow your customer wherever they might be. Take a look at JetBlue.

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Eptica

APRIL 18, 2018

Author: Pauline Ashenden Not only are holidaymakers now booking their travel and accommodation online, but the web has also paved the way for new business models, with more people going direct to hotels and airlines rather than booking complete packages from traditional travel agents.

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Eptica

JUNE 24, 2016

In 2015 he published a report looking at the difference in revenue growth between pairs of similar businesses in five sectors (cable communications, airlines, investments, retail and health insurance). One had significantly higher customer experience scores than the other, and this correlated with higher revenues in four out of five sectors.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In other words, why invest in chasing after customer expectations when you could be shaping those expectations yourself? This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. What we have compiled here is a list of today’s industry-leading customer service examples.

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NICE inContact

MAY 10, 2019

At the same time, the customer experience has become the #1 competitive differentiator, making many companies examine and reconsider their customer service strategies. An overhaul of Swedish Rail’s website, including the web chat channel, empowered customers to have a self-service experience during digital purchases.

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SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So why not strengthen customer relationships with personalization? Here’s how you can do it: Know Your Customers: Collect feedback on their purchase history, browsing habits, and social media interactions. Tailor Your Offerings: Customize your products or services to align with customer preferences.

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Eptica

JANUARY 24, 2018

Author: Olivier Njamfa Organizations understand the importance of the experience they provide to winning and retaining customers, building brand reputation and their overall financial success. And as more routine interactions are automated through self-service and chatbots , queries are becoming more complex and time-consuming to answer.

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Bold360

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In addition, loyal customers don’t just come back for more, they also tell their friends about you. Word of mouth or social media sharing are some of the most powerful ways to get new business. The Building Blocks of Customer Service Relationships. But how do you keep customers coming back for more?

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Qualtrics

APRIL 27, 2020

3 hour wait times to speak to your airline, an entire customer care center working from home with only one member of staff routing calls through, and a global urgent demand for toilet roll. Happy customers mean a happy workforce. Whilst you’re helping customers, you’re helping the business too.

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SurveySensum

JULY 13, 2023

Actively utilize online customer surveys or feedback forms to collect feedback on the factors that influence customers’ shopping decisions, such as product quality, pricing, convenience, customer service, etc. Incorporate insights into customers’ decision-making process.

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SurveySensum

JULY 13, 2023

Actively utilize online customer surveys or feedback forms to collect feedback on the factors that influence customers’ shopping decisions, such as product quality, pricing, convenience, customer service, etc. Incorporate insights into customers’ decision-making process.

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Customer Alignment

AUGUST 15, 2017

The poor management of these areas is probably the airline customers’ biggest pain point. Even if disruption is sometimes unavoidable; airports, airlines and all other parties involved in the travel process shouldn’t be excused from taking responsibility and ownership of the problem from the customer.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 20, 2015

It’s pretty well understood that service is a component of overall experiential value delivery. Bob Thompson chronicled a part of this very well in a recent, widely-read, blog, where he looked at customer experience vs. customer engagement. The study explored attitudes and preferences toward customer service.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement. Customer service isn’t just a department – it’s the heartbeat of your business. So, how to achieve an exceptional customer service experience?

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement. Customer service isn’t just a department – it’s the heartbeat of your business. So, how to achieve an exceptional customer service experience?

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. Intro Voice: (00:04). Well, look.

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Kustomer

APRIL 15, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by guests Matt Dixon from Tethr and Vikas Bhambri from Kustomer to discuss Matt’s most recent research on over one million customer service phone calls. Adapting in the Biggest Stress Test Ever for CX.

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ClearAction

MAY 29, 2016

Over the past decade or two, the Internet and numerous technologies have been a blessing to companies and customers alike in making it easier and faster to get tailored information and assistance. For example, airlines used to send generic lists of deals, which now zero-in on the customer’s home city and preferences.

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Kustomer

MARCH 12, 2020

In this episode of Customer Service Secrets , Gabe Larsen is joined by Matt Dixon to discuss creating an effortless experience for customers. Matt worked for a profit think tank and currently works at a company called Tethr, an AI platform that helps customers understand and interpret data. Intro Voice: (00:04).

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 28, 2020

“You’ll notice that more than 60% of customers interact through multiple channels (irrespective of time, place, device, or medium) as they expect consistency.”. These statistics indicate how customer service expectations are on the rise. That’s because consistent customer services set consistent customer expectations.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. You’re listening to the Customer Service Secrets podcast by Kustomer.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. You’re listening to the Customer Service Secrets podcast by Kustomer.

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Oracle

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The first CX ISV finalist, Conversocial , provides a customer experience platform for messaging and social media engagement across the customer journey. This resulted in over 81% of all inbound customer conversations being conducted via messaging. The airline saw: 3.6x Message me – anytime, anywhere.

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 19, 2020

Here is a quick recap: Right before an overbooked United Express flight took off on April 9, 2017, airplane staff were recorded manhandling and forcibly removing passengers to make room for airline employees. . Now, it would be wrong to say that such a big airline company did not have a devised structure of customer service policies.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 16, 2019

They expect a wonderful experience on their hard-earned holiday and will have no hesitation in sharing any complaints on social media. Cancellations and delays - the state of travel customer service Looking more broadly, how does the travel sector fare when it comes to the customer service it delivers?

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LiveChat

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Customer service experience focuses on one specific area: service. It is about a customer’s opinion of the support they have received from a company. Like customer experience as a whole, it is an important part of ongoing business growth. The term “customer service” covers a massive range of support options.

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Tricia Morris

JUNE 26, 2015

Sometimes an investment or a culture change supporting customer service is a hard sell to the CEO and the C-suite. So to help make the case, here are six things every CEO should know about the importance of customer service: 1. companies alone each year due to poor customer service. Let’s face it.

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Pointillist

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The ‘why’ comes from customer comments, social media posts and online reviews—all of which are quite difficult and labor intensive to mine without AI. Sentiment and intent can be particularly useful for a number of use cases, such as determining why customers churn. Airline X never responded to my complaint.

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ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 21, 2020

What’s worse is how 94% of marketers are in agreement with the customers about how brands are failing to meet customer expectations. And what are these customer expectations? Personalized customer service and support. In fact, 47% of consumers end up switching to a different brand due to bad customer service.

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