ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. by Janelle Estes.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 124

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 56

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. With a growing number of consumers influenced by word-of-mouth, don’t let your customers slip away!

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 155

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Gen Z will become the most powerful force of consumers in the next few years. Our customer service and CX research confirm this. Typically, a company or brand would have four to six groups.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In most cases, the rewards from customer firings won’t be financial — at least not in the short run. My Comment : Some customers aren’t worth doing business with! And the customer is NOT always right !

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 60

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 78

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 83

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Companies—from JetBlue to Dunkin’ to Walmart—will push loyalty programs to attract both new and returning customers. There are examples of the best programs from the biggest brands.

Loyalty Programs 78

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 78

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If they want to continue to succeed, it’s key that they make their customers feel valued and that they truly care about them and their experience with the brand. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Self Service 78

Self Service Customer Service Airlines Touchpoint 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! In addition, there are several descriptions of programs from rockstar brands you will recognize. Will AI Take Over Customer Service?

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: I love learning and reading articles about how iconic brands treat their customers. Brands like Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Ritz-Carlton, and others have “cracked the code” on the customer experience.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Customer Journeys Customer Satisfaction Social Media 62

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Out of 1,000 consumers, 65% said, “Yes.” Here are my top five picks from last week. Pun intended!)

Customer Service 127

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 127

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. Customer Experience Starts – and Stops – With Emotions by Kristi Knight. Why does it stand out?

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 146

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty Tips 64

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. The New Reality of Loyalty: Consumers Want Brands To Earn It by PRNewsWire.

Customer Journeys 73

Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.”

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 58

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. It’s Not All Negative: How Bad Customer Reviews Create Revenue Opportunities by Cynthia Sener (Total Retail) Although negative reviews can raise a red flag for consumers, they also present a unique opportunity.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Airlines Consumers Video 64

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Therefore, any company trying to improve their customer experience should follow a defined plan to adopt a strategy that is congruent with their customer expectations. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Prioritize activities and allocate them to employees.

Strategy 291

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 291

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Consumers may turn to Lyft.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. 3 Customer Experience Lessons Brands Can Learn From Amazon by Scott Clark.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B B2C Retail 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Worse, 8% of consumers will stop buying or using a retailer after just one bad interaction. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Retail Course Customer Service Training 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Getting someone to a customer service rep quickly who doesn’t give the customer the correct information destroys your goal of delivering a good experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. My Comment: I love learning from major brands (like Walmart and McDonald’s).

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 65

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 70

Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Our customer service research supports the theme. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Emerges As A Critical Strategy For Small And Medium Sized Businesses by Maria Morais. What COVID-19 Did to Customer Loyalty by Caroline Jansen. How does that impact their loyalty to us?

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 92

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. The modern consumer landscape is ever-evolving, and agents need personalized coaching to adapt.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Training Exercises Feedback 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. Forget Brand Loyalty.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 95

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. Guess what?

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 80

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers.

Loyalty Programs 65

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 140