Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2015

It’s easy to “set up” a social media presence for customers and then just sort of forget to maintain it. It’s often viewed as a channel for marketing and service and seen as something that might happen, but isn’t really the main driver. Social customer care is going to be with us forever.

Customer Care 110

Customer Care Social Media Marketing Conference 110

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

This week we feature an article by Misa Chien who shares great lessons we can learn from the Southwest Airlines customer culture. This also reminds us that customer service doesn’t just happen on the front line. But would customer service ever make the highlight reel of such an event?

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Airlines Culture Survey 85

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots Social Media 75

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. They are literally changing the rules of customer service on the fly. Get creative!

Self Service 100

Self Service Customer Service Fashion Groups 100

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning presents the opportunity to enhance the customer experience while maintaining an authentic and meaningful connection with those who matter most: people.”. Cameron Halcomb • Customer Experience Consultant, Emarsys • @cam_hassler • LinkedIn. appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service e-support Chatbots Automotive 111

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small. Social service organizations see a 5.6% YoY increase in customer retention.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel How To 115

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy. Why It Works.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Strategies 84

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Hotels 84

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Steven Macdonald, shares the results of a study examining how companies around the world respond to customer service requests. You could even provide an estimated response time that is more accurately based on the current workload of the customer service team.

Omni-Channel 88

Omni-Channel Customer Service Study Social Media 88

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 84

Chatbots Self Service Customer Service Interaction 84

NICE inContact

JUNE 11, 2019

Every business is different, and so is every customer. But when it comes to the benefits of digital customer service, these seem to go across the board. Because of the nature of online retailers, many of these companies never actually come face-to-face with their customers. 2) Online Retailers.

Industry 136

Industry Self Service Customer Service Banking 136

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Contact Center Self Service Call Center Solutions 92

Vonage

JANUARY 24, 2017

I am amazed at the effort companies put into building service brands on the outside, yet how fragmented they can be on the inside when it comes to customer service excellence. He believed in the company’s commitment to customer service excellence. Clearly there was no commitment to customer service excellence.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Advertising Contact Center Culture 133

BirdEye

MAY 12, 2023

Naturally, you’d turn to Google customer service to help solve your issues. However, with Google customer service, you’re not guaranteed to reach a live support agent at the drop of a hat. There are several ways to troubleshoot and contact Google customer service about your concerns.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Knowledge Base Advertising 52

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics. Read the Guide.

Metrics 199

Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Talk of ChatGPT is everywhere from your LinkedIn feed to the evening news to, yes, this blog. Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care? So let’s get into it.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Customer Experience Self Service Chatbots 156

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Customer saves are a key metric, and we outperformed the previous partner, with nearly ten years’ experience under their belt, right out of the gate, realizing a nearly 5% increase in retention during our first quarter in production. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? It’s our thing. So, of course, we’re biased.

Contact Center 310

Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

Comm100

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

When 67% of consumers turn to social media for customer service support, and 87% of customers indicate that these interactions positively impact their buying decisions, integrating social media into your customer service support strategy becomes a no-brainer. Click here to download the full ebook.

Social Media 120

Social Media Customer Service Marketing eBook 120

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

Today’s customer expects efficient, seamless interactions with products, services, and customer service help across various devices. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. Are you ready to provide fast and responsive customer care? Discover Kayako Self Service.

Self Service 275

Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Adam Toporek, writes about how important improvisation is in frontline customer service. It is also important to hire customer service reps that care, and who already have the personality to succeed in a customer service position.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Course Customers Interaction 48

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

Customer Care 59

Customer Care Transportation Social Media Government 59

Vonage

JUNE 8, 2016

The connection between customer service and marketing is undeniable. If you deliver good customer service, let people know as part of your marketing efforts. And you can expect an effortless marketing boost as well, as happy customers talk to their friends about their experience. So why not focus on that fact?

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Customer Experience Advertising Wait Times 120

ShepHyken

APRIL 21, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dianna Booher, shares ideas for handling tough personalities while offering great customer service. Solving customer problems is expected. The key is to do it in such a way that also restores confidence, even when the customer is difficult.

How To 85

How To Airlines Social Media Communication 85

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Gamification 122

ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Net Promoter Score CRM e-support 52

BlueOcean

APRIL 24, 2024

This holds especially true in the world of outsourced customer service, where your vendor is literally representing your brand and your values. Ideally, you’d want to work with a customer care partner who is doing more than just checking the boxes. Check for good practices like whistleblower protection policies.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Policies Effort Score Government 177

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Customer Service. Email and Phone Support. Order Management and Data Entry.

Company 97

Company CRM e-support Resources 97

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. She also reminds us that the customer experience begins with the employee experience. – Shep Hyken. Otherwise, we lack integrity, employees lose interest, and customer service suffers.

Customer Satisfaction 92

Customer Satisfaction Exceptional Customer Service Employee Experience Employee Engagement 92

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The location he writes about is a great example of how to provide an Amazing customer experience! – Shep Hyken. When you think of terrible customer service, what types of companies come to mind? Customer service is top-tier in a plethora of different ways. Wait, is this really a DMV?

Wireless 81

Wireless Government Entertainment Airlines 81

Provide Support

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Most important ingredients of social customer care. Today probably every business is sufficiently aware of the importance of social media for customer service. Just these facts alone are enough for companies to start giving basic attention to the quality of their social customer care. Read more.

Customer Care 40

Customer Care Social Media Customers Customer Service 40

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2019

This week we feature an article by Costi Teleman who writes about the importance of excellent customer support and what to look for when outsourcing your support team. Your business may have the best products and services in the industry, but without effective customer support, consumers would likely not care about your brand.

Resources 111

Resources Customers Groups Customer Service 111

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.

Exceptional Customer Service 100

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

A basic articulation of their disappointment on your social media that isn’t reacted to promptly will ignite uproar from different customers who approved of your products and services. Previously, an organization gave customer service through emails – that did not get immediate reactions – and telephone calls.

Consumers 98

Consumers Technology Chief Customer Officer Social Media 98

Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

But what a challenge for committed service providers! Creating a customer service culture that works can be done. Should your customer service culture be reserved and polite, or outgoing and friendly? The best style to choose will depend on the customer service culture in your establishment.

Culture 120

Culture Customer Service Entertainment Hospitality 120

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Self Service Strategy 59

Think Customers

OCTOBER 20, 2014

As more and more consumers gravitate toward mobile as their preferred channel to conduct their daily tasks, customer service will be well on its way to becoming the future trend for mobile apps and services. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.

Customer Care 95

Customer Care Tips Loyalty Trends 95

Vonage

APRIL 25, 2019

Social media teams – both marketing and customer service – often sit by themselves in organizations, likely because management doesn’t quite know what to do with them. Integrating with the core business ensures that the social media team is engaged with other business units to share and act upon customer feedback.

Social Media 321

Social Media Rewards Programs Feedback Call Center 321