Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

RyanAir, Europe’s largest airline, in my view are the epitome of a poor Customer Experience. Over the last few days, they have proven this yet again as the airline has begun cancelling hundreds of flights. Customers found they will graciously forgo the administration charge but will still charge a change fee!

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” (Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.”

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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. Shep Hyken.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many of my followers weighed in with their own experiences that tell a truth that is hard to swallow, the world has changed for good, but it’s not good for customers. She thinks customer service is out the window and that getting a good experience is a pleasant change from the usual. Mandy is right.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 25, 2017

The United Airlines incident is eventually going to fade from public consciousness, but I wanted to try and address it a few times. As we all know, customer experience happens in the real world — it’s companies and organizations interacting with their customers. Episode Overview. No Opt-In Required.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 6, 2023

We will break down how to measure reputation risk, strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, and what you can do to protect your reputation in this blog. Customers, partners, investors, and the public shape how they feel about a company and its services. Within days, United’s stock price dropped by about $1 billion.

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Strategy Social Media Airlines Software 59

ijgolding

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

We like to talk about what good customer service (CS) can do for a business, but what about at the other end of the spectrum? Can it knock your customers’ belief in your brand? With so many customers actively sharing their bad experiences of businesses, the chance of it possibly reaching a larger audience is growing too.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

They had greater employee engagement and more loyal customers. The key: That passion and purpose must be communicated and conveyed effectively from senior leadership throughout management and all employees, so that they are more compelled to consistently deliver a superior product, service, and customer experience.

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Communication Leadership Airlines Social Media 81

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 19, 2017

I’ve been flying major airlines for a long time, and like everyone else, I’ve noticed the changes – and not in a good way. As the New York Times recently reported , “Rich bonus packages for top executives are now largely tied to short-term income targets and fatter profit margins instead of customer service.” The checked baggage fees.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 14, 2017

These are negative emotions and they spell trouble for the overall customer experience. 5 Ways Airports are Changing the Traveler Experience. Airports are pursuing a variety of strategies to reduce travelers’ negative emotions and improve their subconscious and emotional experience. What United Should Have Done.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 20, 2017

I realize everyone and their mother and their mother’s dog walker has weighed in on the United incident by now, but people have been prodding me for my formal response. It’s a blog post explaining one angle I think is under-discussed, which is the impact on employees of a brand when an incident like this occurs.

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Social Media Airlines Leadership Financial 129

Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Welcome to the first of a new series of monthly posts where I will be looking at the best of Customer Service, Customer Experience and Customer Success articles that can be found online. made an excellent point about churn and the importance of customer service. Have a H.E.A.R.T.

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GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Want happy, loyal customers? But for the business with limited resources and a thousand different priorities, building a thriving customer base is easier said than done. It isn’t a one-and-done achievement—you have to devote constant attention to activities that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty. What can we improve?

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The first event took place on a United Airlines flight and involved a Knee Defender , a device that a passenger can secure to the tray table to restrict the seat in front of them from reclining. The second incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on its way to Europe. The airlines are not blameless in this either.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 15, 2022

So, let’s say we have a story we want customers to hear. American Giant knew it was a natural fit ( #punny ) because many of its target customers were interested in technology. Another example of “going viral” is the country song “United Breaks Guitars.” So, he wrote a song about his experience.

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West Monroe

APRIL 14, 2017

Tough decisions can be a drag, and the wrong one can cost you– just ask United Airlines. On April 10, 2017, United Airlines needed to remove four passengers from the plane to accommodate crew members needed on another flight. To do so, they chose Option “C” (also known as “Customer Re-accommodation”).

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Airlines Transportation Hospitality Social Media 40

West Monroe

MAY 3, 2017

As the 24/7 news cycle turns away from the recent United Airlines issue everyone is probably sick of discussing, a new topic is beginning to permeate the back-page headlines. The regulation of customer service in the airline industry. However, there are some key differences between the airlines and utilities.

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CustomerGauge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This year, we learned a lot about how vital customer experience has become in competitive economies. The good news is that PR disasters like United Airlines’ passenger service and Equifax’s 143 million post-hacking slip-ups can only help us improve for the future (if we’re smart) and learn […].

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 10, 2017

If you’re like me, you have loyalty cards for three different supermarkets, a half dozen airlines, several hotels, a dozen or so assorted retailers and the local frozen yogurt shop. Can I be loyal to American, United and Delta? And it makes you wonder, why do we call them “loyalty” programs if they don’t make customers loyal?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 11, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. And Erika is not alone since more than half of Americans have a summer trip planned, and the airlines hope to capitalize by the flurry of travelers. Their overall score increased by 26 points.

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ProProfs Chat

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In 2017, United Airlines went viral when a passenger was forcibly removed in an overbooked flight. In a world where people can easily share their experiences with businesses via social media–an assessment which can make or break a brand— customer advocacy has become one of the top priorities today.

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CX Accelerator

APRIL 30, 2018

Companies these days are fixated on Customer Experience. It’s true, our customers are looking for much more than the product – they want to feel valued and be part of something special, something bigger than themselves. After all, with long hours, demanding customers and complicated systems…how could things go wrong? ??

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Comm100

JANUARY 5, 2021

Live chat connects website visitors to agents in real-time so customers can receive fast and efficient support. After all, customers often share personal and sensitive information with agents, and it’s critical that none of it falls into the wrong hands. This is understandable. How can a cyber-attack affect my company?

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Chadwick Martin Bailey

MARCH 4, 2020

Critical user reviews tend to come from customers feeling negative high activation emotions (e.g., anger, frustration or disgust) because they want to funnel that energy into something —like calling customer service, lodging a complaint, quitting the brand, or venting their feelings in other ways. Just ask United Airlines.).

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 19, 2020

In a parallel universe, customers might be 100% satisfied with every brand they buy from. However, the reality is that modern customers are encountering horrifying service experiences in this part of the Universe. For example, who could forget the dreadful incident of the United Express Flight 3411 in 2017?

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Policies Customer Service How To Guidelines 105

Up Your Service

MAY 3, 2017

Our previous blog post demonstrated the power of customer voice in an unsolicited book review from a technology industry guru. Read on… Customer loyalty is a powerful marketing force that travel and hospitality businesses are always chasing. The rise of white-glove customer service.

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Hospitality Travel Industry Brands 74

inmoment

AUGUST 27, 2020

Delivering promises is one of the most important things a brand must do for its customers. Keeping commitments is much easier said than done, but customer loyalty lives and dies by companies’ ability to follow through. Know Your Customer. Brands should always evaluate the promises they make through a customer’s lens.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 18, 2016

Ever blown it with a Customer? Here are 8 big mistakes with Customer Experience that we hope brands learned from: “It’s not the pants, it’s your body type” excuse from Lululemon. The flight attendant on Jetstar Airways, an Australian budget airline, asked the woman how many weeks she was gesturing at her midsection.

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Airlines Entertainment Banking Hotels 60

Helpware

AUGUST 7, 2018

When you have received excellent customer service, you know it. Here are some lovely customer service stories bound to put a smile on your face and maybe even a tear in your eye. Delta Airlines has taken to handing out pies when they are delayed in getting their customers to the skies. Pizza Party on the Tarmac.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The first event took place on a United Airlines flight and involved a Knee Defender , a device that a passenger can secure to the tray table to restrict the seat in front of them from reclining. The second incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on its way to Europe. The airlines are not blameless in this either.

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Airlines Customer Experience Connections Engagement 60

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The first event took place on a United Airlines flight and involved a Knee Defender , a device that a passenger can secure to the tray table to restrict the seat in front of them from reclining. The second incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on its way to Europe. The airlines are not blameless in this either.

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Airlines Customer Experience Connections Engagement 60

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Happy customers tell an average of 6.

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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 6, 2017

When customer service stories go viral, they’re usually cringeworthy. The best customer service moments aren’t as provocative as PR disasters, and they don’t get as much press, but they help to restore our collective faith and remind us what great service is all about. For this, you have earned a customer for life!”.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It allows us to keep customers engaged when business plans fly out the window, due to marketplace calamities, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Each trend supports aspects of the broader business imperative: to be present when and where customers choose to engage. We crave convenience and more intuitive, personalized experiences.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 8, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Everyone puts their best attitude forward when interviewing for a position, but during the training period and internship, we can use the opportunities to observe and evaluate each new customer service agent.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 31, 2015

Are they technology centers, with increased reliance on self-service devices, speed, and with minimal customer interface? And, we’re seeing a new term for the branch experience: ‘shadow banking’. They are looking to improve their branch models as customer behaviors, and needs, change. Are they both? Are they neither?

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations. Organic Mobile Experiences Blur Channel Lines.

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