ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Read this article and learn more about what customers expect. 4 Ways Chatbots Can Fail at Customer Experience by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Chatbots continue to handle an increasing amount of customer support and other B2C and B2B interactions. Next Generation Loyalty – Part One by Braden Kelley. billion market of 2018.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation. There is a segment of customers that are savvy shoppers that demand a low price, fast shipping, easy returns, and appreciation. They quickly switch from one brand to another if these needs aren’t met.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’ by Dennis Limmer (Forbes) The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.” These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

B2B Customer Experience Examples: Think Like A B2C by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) While B2B businesses are technically providing products and services to companies, they are selling to individual buyers who are consumers. In other words, they are marketing their services to humans. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

After all, customers make buying decisions based on their experiences, so no matter what originally attracted them, their customer service interactions can dictate loyalty or loss. These people are the brand ambassadors who get customers to buy more and say, “ I’ll be back.”. They want B2C-like experiences.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. strategy+business) In a recent PwC customer survey, almost 60% of B2B customers reported they had never had an experience with a brand that made them feel special. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B? Absolutely!

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

For a number of years, I’ve preached that our customers no longer compare us just to our direct competitors, but instead to the brands they enjoy doing business with the most. In other words, the ones that provide the best customer service and experience.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Entrepreneur) Every brand touchpoint is important. Every interaction is a chance for your employees to communicate the experience that your brand provides. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While the title focuses on retailers balancing digital and human-to-human experiences, there is a lot that any company (B2C or B2B) can take away from the lessons shared. In short, companies must balance technology and human-to-human experiences, otherwise, they risk creating the connection that gets customers to want to come back.

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ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2018

And, what happens when a customer doesn’t receive the customer service they expect? The NewVoiceMedia reports that “Brands are failing to create the positive, emotional experiences that drive customer loyalty.” That failure results in 67% of customers becoming what they call “serial switchers.”

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ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Customer Experience is the way! At the end of the day, it is the mismatch between brand and product promise and delivery to these promises. ” This is the gap between what company leadership believes they are providing to customers in the way of an excellent customer experience and what the customer actually perceives it to be.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. This, at a time as the company notes, when “it costs 500% more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one.” by Wayne Simmons.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

Bill is a speaker, author and blogger who focuses on customer service for front-line employees and customer-centric leadership for managers. His blog features tactical advice on customer service and the contact center. . Author and speaker Chip focuses on delivering fantastic customer service.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Yes, it’s focused on retail, but with supply-chain issues hitting virtually every industry (B2C and B2B), the ideas shared in this article are applicable to most businesses. 5 Smart Strategies That Help Avoid Losing Loyal Customers by Natalya Bucuy. And we asked some experts to share their best tips on how to gain customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

(ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use. Each of them maximizes short term profitability but at the potential expense of long term customer loyalty. My Comment: There are review sites for virtually any industry – B2B and B2C.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St. 7 Ways to Add More Value to Your Loyalty Program by Emily Rudin. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Critical areas of the digital customer experience by Natalia Hawkins. MyCustomer) Over the past couple of decades, the concept of being able to conduct business operations virtually (both in a B2B and B2C setting) has caused a huge ripple effect for companies across the board. My Comment: How much digital is too much digital?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2017

Airlines in search of customer loyalty need to do more than improve service b y Nick Francis. The Hill) In the wake of recent incidents and subsequent PR nightmares — not to mention congressional tongue-lashings — airlines are attempting to make up for their customer service shortcomings. Top Five Bonus.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. AllBusiness) Social media is an invaluable tool to help market your brand, but what good is it without a target audience? My Comment: Social media enhances the customer experience. It’s a brand builder. can benefit from reading this article.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2023

What Rockets a Brand Into Cult Following Status? Some brands, products and people reach a level of fandom others only dream of. My Comment: This is a very interesting article about the brands that have created cult-like status. The Need for Greater Patient Loyalty: a Lesson From the Hospitality Industry by Peter C.

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ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2023

Retailers’ Attempts To Dissuade Returns May Impact Brand Loyalty by Alicia Thorpe (RetailWire) The tension between retailers and shoppers is growing, and it’s because of returns. So, it is surprising that retailers are starting to “dissuade returns” and put customer loyalty at risk. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2019

Today, B2B companies need to focus on creating customer experiences that deliver—at scale. My Comment: There are some B2B companies that believe most customer experience strategies are more focused on B2C type businesses. These expectations, when met, can earn you repeat business and even customer loyalty.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth. Blake Morgan – Customer Experience Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Author.

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ShepHyken

JULY 13, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Essential Traits of Customer-Centric Brands by Mark Harrington. CMSWire) There are 10 fundamental traits that provide the foundational stepping stones for an organization to become customer-centric.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2016

Perhaps one of the most important trends is the first one, that emphasizes how self-service customer service is a viable channel. 24 Experts Reveal Their Top Customer Retention Strategies For B2C Brands by Clutch. And as we all know, replacing an existing customer costs 7 times more than retaining them.

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