ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 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: I bet you would agree with this statement: Companies exist to solve customer problems. Of course, there’s more!

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 84

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 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: I bet you would agree with this statement: Companies exist to solve customer problems. Of course, there’s more!

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 79

GetFeedback

MAY 9, 2019

If you Google customer experience you’ll get about 2,340,000,000 results—articles, videos, reports—with in-depth information about the space. This article is inspired by our own frustrations with getting to know the CX space. What is customer experience? What is great customer experience? This one’s easy.

Customer Experience 337

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Metrics Effort Score 337

InMoment XI

JANUARY 9, 2024

Managing the B2B customer experience is a key growth strategy for organizations across a wide variety of industries. For good reason: delivering great customer experience (CX) leads to increased loyalty, lower churn, more referrals, positive word of mouth, and higher-value customers. What is B2B Customer Experience?

B2B 551

B2B Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 551

C3Centricity

JANUARY 13, 2021

Traditionally C3Centricity publishes a list of the most popular customer-centricity posts on its blog in January and this year is no exception, despite covid’s extraordinary impact on businesses the world over. Five Rules of Customer Observation for Greater Success. The 6 Best Ways to Show you Respect your Customers.

Customer Centricity 177

Customer Centricity Hospitality Customer Journeys Strategy 177

Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 18, 2023

Sales optimization is essential for businesses to flourish in a competitive market. Sales optimization enhances customer experiences, fosters brand loyalty, and drives long-term success. We provide readers with the knowledge they need to enhance their sales processes. It goes beyond attaining targets.

Sales 98

Sales Tools Marketing Multi-Channel 98

Totango

APRIL 4, 2024

If you asked your customer success (CS) and sales leaders this question, what do you think each of them would say? Revenue retention hinges on the collaborative efforts of CS and sales teams as they collectively shepherd customers throughout the lifecycle journey, from acquisition to retention and expansion.

Sales 89

Sales Customer Success Customers Communication 89

Totango

MAY 7, 2024

Both CS and Sales leaders agree: Retention is the #1 priority. Achieving higher retention requires close alignment between CS and Sales teams, yet 87% of CS and Sales leaders told us there’s significant room for improvement in their collaboration. But there’s a problem.

Sports 97

Sports Sales Strategy Net Promoter Score 97

Totango

APRIL 9, 2024

Is 2024 the year of customer success or sales? They unanimously agreed that 2024 is the year of the ICP (Ideal Customer Profile). The cohesion between these teams can significantly drive customer value and results, which impacts retention, expansion, and, ultimately, predictable growth.

Sales 108

Sales Customer Success Strategy Industry 108

Integrity Solutions

APRIL 19, 2024

Mastering the human side of selling is key to sales success, but what does phrase that mean exactly? At its essence, humanizing the sales experience is really about personalization. The desire for a personalization in the sales experience has only grown in recent years. The same holds true across the sales-service continuum.

Sales 105

Sales Loyalty Communication Contact Center 105

Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

We compiled the 25 best books for entrepreneurs on marketing, sales, and customer service. Read the full article Each book is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Sales 75

Sales Marketing Customer Service Customers 75

CSM Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

These days, many organisations find themselves grappling with a common dilemma: is their Salesforce CRM still focused on routine marketing activities and sales administration, or is it truly driving transformative change across the entire customer journey?

CRM 52

CRM Sales Marketing Customer Journeys 52

Totango

MAY 17, 2023

Three learnings from TSIA on why your go-to-market leaders have an opportunity to work better together to drive growth. When it comes to understanding customer needs, marketing, sales, and CS teams are the experts, so it’s on us to work together to define today’s most valuable growth opportunities.

Sales 107

Sales Marketing Sports Customer Journeys 107

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 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. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 In short, if you provide bad service, be prepared to lose sales/money.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 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 shares some great insights and findings. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 68

CSM Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Sales teams play a major role in driving revenue and profits for companies, so it’s essential to equip them with the right tools. Salesforce CPQ (Configure Price Quote) is a tool that can significantly boost sales productivity and profitability by automating pricing, configuration, and quoting processes.

Sales 52

Sales Tools CRM Report 52

C3Centricity

MAY 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore ten common frustrations of brand building for SME leaders and provide solutions and real-world examples of overcoming them. Ensure that all team members, from marketing to customer service, are trained and aligned with these guidelines. Brand building for SMEs is a complex journey.

Brands 156

Brands Guidelines Social Media Return on Investment 156

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This week we feature an article by Noa Danon, co-founder and CEO of EverAfter, a company that helps build lasting relationships with customers and partners using data and content. She writes about how companies can keep their customers happy while looking for opportunities to sell more. Use Customer Success as a carrot.

Sales 155

Sales Company Customer Experience Customer Success 155

Integrity Solutions

MAY 23, 2023

Sales prospecting is vital to the success of any sales organization. Simply learning how to find, approach and engage new customers is at the heart of being able to meet and exceed your sales goals. Why Is Sales Prospecting More Important Than Ever? What is Sales Prospecting?

Sales 91

Sales Connections Social Media Communication 91

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. And there’s no sweeter harmony than what’s created through collaboration between customer service and marketing.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 70

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Dmitry Dragilev, Founder of the keyword and SEO tools, TopicRanker.com , JustReachOut , and Chief SEO Geek. He shares how to get your customer service, sales, and marketing teams in sync. Teams struggled to share information, which damaged how customers saw us.

Sales 68

Sales Customer Service Marketing How To 68

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Jessica Collier, VP of Growth Marketing at Assembly Software. She writes about how you can align customer service and sales in your organization. This helps reinforce your brand image and reputation, presenting you to your customers as a reliable, professional, and trustworthy company.

Sales 58

Sales Customer Service How To Customer Satisfaction 58

ECXO

JUNE 13, 2023

Real-time marketing is about engaging with the customer whenever and wherever they are in their buying journey. Making the most of customer data by using analytics to better understand who your customers are (and what they want) can help you create better real-time customer experiences.

Marketing 133

Marketing Analytics Government Survey 133

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 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. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Hospitality Airlines Infographics 141

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 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 had heard about the “Zero Consumer” but wasn’t 100% sure what it meant until I read this article.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 81

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. For a customer service initiative to work, it has to keep going. Often, this falls into the marketing and/or sales departments.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 61

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 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: You know I love stats and facts about anything related to customer service and CX. Think about that!

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 136

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 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. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Entertainment ROI Retail 111

Optimove

JANUARY 24, 2024

Re-engage your churned customers with this guide Download Now Why it Matters: Customer Journey Orchestration is a game changer for marketers. It differs from traditional campaigns and it’s crucial for creating personalized experiences that boost engagement, sales, marketing attribution and customer loyalty.

Customer Journeys 72

Customer Journeys Multi-Channel Marketing Touchpoint 72

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 2, 2024

Your relationship with customers is built one step at a time. Touchpoints’ have been a hot topic for marketing, sales, and customer experience teams for decades. Each customer touchpoint is an opportunity to reinforce your brand value and engage customers in meaningful ways. And for good reason!

Touchpoint 143

Touchpoint Customer Journeys Customer Experience Social Media 143

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 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. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 135

GetFeedback

JUNE 3, 2019

Content marketing is a great strategy to help attract more people to your brand and improve your overall sales. In order to achieve that though, it is important to make sure that you are providing your customers with the best services possible. Focusing on the customer’s experience. Making your content relatable.

Customer Experience 186

Customer Experience Marketing How To Tips 186

Totango

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Merging sales and customer success (CS) is a delicate art that is often challenging but necessary for driving business results and creating a frictionless customer journey. Teaming leaders from each of these functions to focus on a respective industry, these “pods” work together to build deep knowledge and vertical expertise.

Sales 90

Sales NPS Customer Success Customer Journeys 90

Oracle

DECEMBER 2, 2020

With consumers struggling financially and retailers having succeeded in pulling holiday sales into early November and even October, the downward trend in sales and email marketing activity during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend continued on Cyber Monday. However, official numbers show that B2C marketers sent 10.9%

Sales 85

Sales Trends Marketing B2C 85

ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 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. My Comment: Here is an interesting article from the New York Times about the state of customer service.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Sales 76

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 2, 2024

Your relationship with customers is built one step at a time. Touchpoints’ have been a hot topic for marketing, sales, and customer experience teams for decades. Each customer touchpoint is an opportunity to reinforce your brand value and engage customers in meaningful ways. And for good reason!

Touchpoint 137

Touchpoint Customer Journeys Customer Experience Social Media 137

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 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. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. Want to “deliver delight” to your customers?

Customer Service 71

Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 71