ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article on the most popular topic of the day (probably the year), AI.

Loyalty Programs 77

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 77

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

ahm is a no-nonsense health insurance company that has been doing business for over 40 years and has over 700,000 ahm members. View Article.

Interaction 266

Interaction NPS Insurance Analytics 266

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 16, 2021

T his article was originally published on CustomerThink. However, today more is needed of employees: Namely, proven direct causation, the specific defined linkage, and intersection, of employee thinking and behavior to customer brand/company loyalty and advocacy in the marketplace. The Path to EX Maturity.

Company 260

Company Communication Culture Employee Experience 260

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article starts with a definition that I can live with but is not quite how I would define it. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 61

The DiJulius Group

JULY 18, 2022

As head of the world’s largest professional-networking site, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner knows better than anyone what companies are looking for in recruiting new talent, and that effective social skills equal job security. Read Full Article. As powerful.

Interaction 108

Interaction Groups Company 108

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!)

Customer Service 59

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 59

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If I asked 10 people who they thought could be planet Earth’s most customer-centric company, I bet a majority would have the same answer. I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. After interacting with the chatbot briefly, the bot wrote, “Let me transfer you to an agent,” moving from a chatbot to live chat.

Omni-Channel 86

Omni-Channel Customer Centricity Company Self Service 86

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Many companies are trying to move the initial contact to chatbots. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 145

Michelli Experience

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Every one of the leaders I have come to know atop these high-performance companies understands the importance of listening, unifying, and rallying teams to achieve a common vision. Additionally, the research found: CEOs who tilt more toward “leader” than “manager” run more-productive and more-profitable companies. Lead Contact.

Interaction 203

Interaction Technology Leadership Consulting 203

Eptica

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Based on the latest ContactBabel research, our new blog post outlines the challenges to effective interaction recording and how they can be overcome. Based on the latest ContactBabel research, our new blog post outlines the challenges to effective interaction recording and how they can be overcome.

Interaction 62

Interaction Call Recording Management Customer Experience 62

Eptica

JUNE 10, 2022

Date: Friday, June 10, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 3 key CX gaps between companies and their customers. However, research covered in our latest blog identifies three disconnects between companies and their customers when it comes to the customer experience. Published on: June 10, 2022.

Self Service 120

Self Service Company Banking Customer Journeys 120

Team Support

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology has transformed traditional processes to enable companies to optimize their operational patterns, helping agents and customers alike achieve resolution quicker. Whether your company is a small startup or a global enterprise, technology is a vital component to customer satisfaction.

Technology 52

Technology Company Self Service Knowledge Base 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. Consider listing the companies/brands that closely resemble your organization.

Customer Service 142

Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Loyalty 142

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. It’s common for businesses to have clear standards on how employees should interact with customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 66

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Trust in organizations will be more important than ever in 2024 as AI becomes a staple of everyday consumer interactions.

Customer Service 57

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 57

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Trust in organizations will be more important than ever in 2024 as AI becomes a staple of everyday consumer interactions.

Customer Service 55

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 55

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. As strong a case as this article makes for the digital-first options, it still supports the notion of reaching a live agent when necessary.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 126

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The article explains the role is “transitionary,” however I believe that there is no destination. This excellent article is written by a Ph.D.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 145

InMoment XI

JANUARY 9, 2024

B2B customer experience can refer to the interactions and overall relationship between a business and its business customers. It may also refer to a digital benchmark: your customers’ interactions on your website, mobile app, or software dashboard. What is B2B Customer Experience? Why is B2B CX Important?

B2B 551

B2B Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 551

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

By building a happy, loyal customer base that makes brand interaction easy and enjoyable, businesses can ensure that they have the edge over competitors. Companies such as Utility Warehouse, Bulb and Octopus Energy all boasted satisfaction scores of almost 90 or above, whereas larger suppliers hovered between the 65 to 70 percent mark.

Interaction 221

Interaction Telecommunications Customer Satisfaction Social Media 221

Playvox

OCTOBER 4, 2022

While tagging customer interactions might seem like a small part of your operations, it’s actually a vital component of running a productive contact center. Consistently tagging your customer support interactions in Zendesk — or any chat software — should be a top priority. Related Article: Top 5 Chat Conversation Tagging Challenges.

Interaction 87

Interaction How To Analysis Customers 87

InMoment XI

AUGUST 17, 2023

In this article we will share the three key drivers of NPS identified in our latest report, State of Customer Experience: 2023 UK Consumer Study , conducted in partnership with NPSx by Bain & Company , which reveals how to transform NPS from a numerical score to a strategic advantage!

Net Promoter Score 493

Net Promoter Score Self Service Effort Score NPS 493

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. We’ll learn from the CXO of Bobby Jones Links (golf company) about employee empowerment and personalized customer experiences.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Employee Experience B2C Hospitality 63

Retently

AUGUST 23, 2023

Some people argue that NPS® doesn’t work effectively for B2B companies. We argue the opposite — Net Promoter Score® is just as valuable for a B2B company as it is for a B2C brand. While it’s true that B2B companies typically have fewer customers than B2C companies, there’s a flip side to this coin.

Net Promoter Score 148

Net Promoter Score B2B Company B2C 148

Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Maximizing the potential of live chat outsourcing companies relies on mastering digital-first customer service. Partnering with specialized live chat outsourcing companies unlocks a world of potential. Understanding the Strategic Advantages Outsourcing to specialized live chat outsourcing companies offers numerous advantages.

Company 52

Company Chatbots Customer Satisfaction Abandon Rate 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This article opens with a reference to a Harvard Business Review article titled Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. CMSWire) Today’s top companies rely heavily on human insight to guide their strategies and offerings. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

NICE inContact

JUNE 21, 2017

With the inclusion of so many technologies, and more coming, companies may be wondering what customers want? Give Customers What They Want: Fast Action and Human Interaction. They want companies to know who they are, what they purchased, and their preferences. Find out more about what consumers are saying in our research report.

Interaction 151

Interaction Customer Experience Customer Centricity Consumers 151

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This article shows the power of generative AI (ChatGPT-type technologies). Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 59

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The five ideas in this article are a great place to start.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Airlines Consumers Video 63

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Let’s start with a great article about aligning customer service and marketing. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 68

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I love a great list, and there will be a few of them on this weekly roundup of excellent customer service and CX articles.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 2, 2024

Every interaction they have with your organization leaves an impression — and you want it to be a good one! A touchpoint is any contact or interaction a customer has with your organization. They’re critical interactions within the customer journey that help define key moments in the process that can build or erode customer trust.

Touchpoint 143

Touchpoint Customer Journeys Customer Experience Social Media 143

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: The title of this article was enough to intrigue me to want to read it. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Employee Experience Customer Service Training Strategy 136

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 65

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article delivers the answer and much more. This short article will give you much to think about regarding your loyalty programs.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 59

SurveySensum

MARCH 20, 2024

It includes a variety of factors like customer service interactions and surveys for personalization and user journey optimization. That’s why we have compiled a comprehensive list of the 10 best customer experience software companies to help you choose what is best for your business. But the question arises – how to do it?

Customer Experience Management 52

Customer Experience Management Software Company Customer Experience 52