BlueOcean

JULY 5, 2016

If the call to customer care is a dreaded and distasteful last resort, how do we adapt and improve the experience? With social networks evolving at a breakneck pace, that leads us to the question at the root of this post: what is the state of social customer care in 2016 and beyond? The Facts About Social Customer Care.

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Customer Care Social Media Contact Center Entertainment 120

InMoment XI

AUGUST 2, 2023

What we can Learn From the top Brands in the UK One size doesn’t fit all, but knowing essential NPS best practices that can fit any program is a great place to start. The strength of your organisation’s capability to listen, understand, and act upon customer feedback is crucial. Take The Lead!

NPS 260

NPS Customer Centricity Tips Automotive 260

SurveySensum

APRIL 1, 2024

Trust in a brand is not merely beneficial; it is crucial for a startup’s survival and growth. Research indicates a customer trust directly correlates with brand loyalty. And loyal customers make purchases 90% more often and are inclined to spend more during each transaction, contributing to better cash flow for the brand.

Brands 52

Brands Case Study Social Media Feedback 52

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. Intro Voice: (00:04).

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Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 98

Horizon CX

JUNE 27, 2023

Unifying Customer Experiences – Bridging the Gap Between Marketing Branding and Service Delivery Introduction In the realm of customer experience, two critical aspects often vie for attention — marketing branding and service delivery.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Culture Brands 130

CX Journey

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Do customers really care about brands? A couple weeks ago, SDL shared a post of theirs that included 25 facts about customer experience, including a variation of this one: Most people worldwide would not care if more than 73% of brands disappeared tomorrow. Do people care about brands?

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Brands Loyalty Advertising Policies 206

Second to None

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By listening to their customers and measuring customer service standards, grocery brands can stay ahead of the curve and deliver what their customers need and want most— especially as consumer expectations and trends evolve. Mystery Shopping measures operational standards and brand performance.

Measurement 62

Measurement Brands Customer Experience Touchpoint 62

InMoment XI

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Google Local Guide program features a global community of users that companies can engage with to support their marketing activities, build brand reputation, manage online reviews and ratings, and improve online search visibility and exposure. Local Guides (and, in general, all of your customers) care about being responded to.

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Management Strategy Video Feedback 260

Oracle

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

” One customer of a popular athleisure brand waited over a month for a refund on his girlfriend’s yoga pants, spending 90-minutes waiting to speak to an agent and, as he says, watching his emails go ignored for days. Customers haven’t lowered their expectations.

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Customer Care Customer Experience Retail Brands 78

Call Experts

JUNE 10, 2021

Customer expectations are not uniform, nor are customer experiences. . To build an ideal experience, you want to think about various characteristics, like social expectations, how they met your company, and which channel they choose to communicate with your company. . What are the customer’s expectations?

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Customer Expectations Customer Experience Contact Center How To 52

BirdEye

OCTOBER 5, 2023

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions your brand name? Today’s marketplace is competitive and transparent, so managing brand perception isn't just important - it's imperative. The stakes are high, with 91% of customers admitting they'd switch to a competitor following a poor customer experience.

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Examples Measurement Brands How To 62

ClearAction

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Are Your Customer Care Metrics Customer-Centric? Customer care metrics are a barometer of performance across a variety of customer interactions such as chat, text messages, email, social media and communities. Both of these orientations tend to be company-serving rather than customer-focused.

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Customer Care Customer Centricity Metrics Social Media 54

Second to None

MARCH 18, 2021

By listening to their customers and measuring customer service standards, grocery brands can stay ahead of the curve and deliver what their customers need and want most— especially as consumer expectations and trends evolve. Measure Across All Grocery Customer Service Touchpoints.

Measurement 113

Measurement Brands Customer Experience Touchpoint 113

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

Customer experience leaders are not just expected to keep up with trends in the marketplace, customer expectations, and technology, we simply MUST do so to serve customers and stay ahead of the competition. Related: Customer Journey Mapping: Real-World Examples & Use Cases 3. Always In Style Reminders!

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Trends Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 143

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 69

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 69

ClearAction

AUGUST 9, 2019

3 Ways Marketing Creates Customer Experience Leadership Lynn Hunsaker. Marketing’s role in customer experience leadership can be powerful, especially if it’s managed holistically. Step back and think about what makes or breaks great experiences for yourself as a customer. Customer Experience is Cumulative.

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Leadership Marketing Customer Experience Airlines 74

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 52

BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

For many organizations, in-house customer care feels like the right choice. It keeps you close to your customers and ready to serve them with your exhaustive knowledge of your products or services. Customer care is often a 24/7/365 job, and the slightest disruption has the potential to impact your reputation and brand loyalty.

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Contact Center Customer Care Measurement Report 177

NetBase

JANUARY 2, 2020

So, here are five ways brands must resolve to listen better in 2020 if they want to be counted among the success stories. Resolution #1: Brand Health & Proactive PR. Brand health has to be a top priority these days, regardless of the space your business inhabits. Resolution #2: Customer Care. Absolutely.

Brands 60

Brands Social Media Analytics Exercises 60

Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Just consider these consumer insights from PwC: 3 in 4 customers identify customer experience as a top consideration in their purchasing decisions. 2 in 3 find excellent customer service more compelling than marketing and advertising. 1 in 2 believes that most brands could improve their customer service.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Customer Service Omni-Channel Customers 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Implementing self-service features will allow customer service experts to focus on these more complicated issues, resulting in a better overall customer experience. #2 Customer care In today’s business landscape, customer care is crucial in protecting a company’s brand reputation.

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Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This week we feature an article by Tanya Ahmed, a Digital Marketer of Vantage Circle , a cloud-based employee engagement platform. She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before.

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Customer Experience Self Service Advertising Customer Expectations 100

CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

The firm collaborates with over 50 industry-leading contact centers, specializing in bespoke, technology-driven, CX-centric customer service solutions, ensuring an ideal partnership for any company, regardless of its size or sector, looking to outsource customer care.

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Customer Experience Contact Center Competitive Advantage Exceptional Customer Service 52

Interactions

MAY 15, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape of customer service and contact center experience, where every interaction counts, businesses must strive to not just meet but exceed customer expectations. Brands that prioritize CX outperform their competitors in terms of revenue, customer retention, and profitability at every turn.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Self Service Chatbots Interaction 62

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Social media sites have evolved from simply personal sharing portals to communication platforms that can enable organizations to deliver enhanced customer care and customer relationship development not typically capable in traditional customer service channels. YoY increase in customer retention.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel How To 115

Kustomer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Now a customer’s product change can automagically inform them about changes in their order status, such as delivery notifications. In today’s service landscape, customer expectations continue to grow and evolve. This not only demonstrates a deep commitment to customer care but also builds loyalty and trust.

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CRM Customer Retention Loyalty Analytics 52

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

What sets an exceptional retail customer experience apart? Because in a market brimming with choices, the way customers feel about your business can set you apart. A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Why does this matter so much?

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Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

The Customer Service Summit is a two-day event bringing over 150 senior customer experience, customer service and social customer care leaders together to discuss strategies for delivering effortless, efficient, and engaging customer experiences in an age of everchanging customer expectations.

Self Service 123

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Groups 123

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

And as we all know, replacing an existing customer costs 7 times more than retaining them. So how do you ensure your brand is retaining its precious customer base? We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . Stop trying to “satisfy” customers.

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B2C Customer Retention Strategy Brands 124

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Numerous studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more money for good service. 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. Understand Customer and Market Perceptions.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 294

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Zendesk’s research found that an overwhelming majority of consumers (nearly three out of five ) stated that quality customer service is paramount in cultivating brand loyalty. In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away.

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Remember when social media was the young upstart of the customer care channels and voice was still king? Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. And asking who really owned the channel anyway – was it marketing?

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Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

For businesses that have become the benchmark for top customer service, what are they doing differently? They go over and above to provide excellent customer service. Today, a brand or service’s ability to deliver excellent customer service is a badge of honor. They consistently deliver and exceed customer expectations.

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Exceptional Customer Service Multi-Channel Communication Customer Care 142

Comm100

APRIL 30, 2021

You know you need to engage in social media customer service, but who within your company should be the one to own it? Should it be customer service? If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. What’s a DM? What does it mean to “Pin” something?

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Social Media Tips Customer Service Training 130

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Large corporations and small companies alike have had to either learn how to properly engage with customers over social media, or lose business as a result. This blog post will show you exactly why social media customer service is so important, and how social media support can help take your business into the future of customer care.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Feedback 130

Think Customers

JULY 7, 2022

To stand out during the competitive holiday season, retailers must deliver tailored experiences throughout the customer journey. According to the 2022 Retail Personalization Index , 71% of consumers will shop more often with brands or retailers that personalize their communications. What are retailers missing?

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Retail Customer Care Consumers Customer Expectations 52

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

” Over the years, many a branded platform has been launched, with little to no long-term social media customer service strategy… or even a short-term one. Is your brand content information your audience wants and will find value in? Are you prepared to meet your customers expectations on accessibility?

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 102