TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Brian Cantor, Managing Director, Digital at Customer Management Practice.

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Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In my customer service speeches, I’ll sometimes ask the audience to share who their favorite and easiest companies are to do business with. The typical answers are Amazon, Zappos, Walmart and other recognizable brands. The point is that we can learn from all types of companies, not just the iconic brands.

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Company Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers 150

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Ad Age) Here are 5 tips for marketing organizations looking to maximize their Discovery Commerce opportunity from Aubrie Richey, VP of media for TechStyle Fashion Group that brought us brands like Fabletics and Savage X Fenty.

Customer Service 131

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 131

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So, the next time your customer seems a bit more demanding than you think is normal, recognize that there is a new standard being set by one of the most iconic brands in the history of business. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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B2B Comparison Healthcare Customer Service Training 142

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture. The Six Degrees of Customer Experience by Computerworld (Computerworld) How do you create an outstanding customer experience? It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

How to Nurture Your Online Customers And Turn Them Into ‘Brand Evangelists” by Peggy de Lange. (B&T) B&T) Building a connection with existing customers is just as integral to any marketing strategy as winning new ones, but how do we turn customers into spokespeople for our brands? Guess what?

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 80

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

My Comment: The customer service/support team may be the wrong name for a department that is on the front line, answering questions, dealing with complaints, and ensuring the customer’s problems are taken care of. These people are the brand ambassadors who get customers to buy more and say, “ I’ll be back.”.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve by Tara Bartley and Ashitha Bhanu. My Comment: How will customer experience change in the near future? It’s the same in business.

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Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 96

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

4 Unexpected Tips That Will Make Your Brand Stand Out by Pia Silva. Forbes) Collected here are four brand tips that are essential to developing a brand that gets noticed, remembered, and shared and doesn’t just blend in with the competition. Four tips that will make your brand stand out. My Comment: I love this article.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Tips Retail 83

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

(Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year. As we move ahead, customer experience will be the only differentiator between brands. So, it is imperative that all brands focus more on the customer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 97

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

(Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. My Comment: This article hits on some of the basics of a great customer experience. by Max Starkov.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 72

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2) G2) Effective customer conversations help meet customer expectations while building trust and loyalty toward your brand and products. Here are some tips to improve the digital customer experience for your target audience.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 90

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.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 88

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

ContactCentres) The pandemic had a significant impact on how we engage with brands, with nationwide lockdowns prohibiting face-to-face interactions and requiring both businesses and consumers to embrace digital alternatives. My Comment: This interesting article makes the case that a brand app is a great way to connect with your customer.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 64

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. CMSWire) We know that customers expect answers to service inquiries within an hour, and they also expect their online experiences to be convenient and fast, with their questions answered and their goals accomplished.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 67

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

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Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 107

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

This time it’s from my friend and fellow customer service expert, John DiJulius. John shares six important ways to create a company focused on customer service. He’s worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. 7 Effective Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience Strategy by Vineet Gupta.

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Retail Touchpoint 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

9 Customer Service Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by Kinga Odziemek. (G2 G2 Crowd) Providing great customer service is not a choice or luxury; it’s a standard your customers expect. Well, here are nine “how to not’s” to consider in your customer service strategy.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 118

ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2018

None of these companies or people may be in your industry, but they can be your benchmark for amazing customer service – service that is not based on customer expectations for your industry, but expectations from the best people and companies they’ve ever encountered. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Advertising 98

Advertising Customer Service Training Customer Expectations Industry 98

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

My Comment: There is often a gap between what a company/brand executive perceives as giving good customers service and what their customers perceive it to be. The Value Gap a New Blueprint for Customer Expectations by Quinine. The Value Gap a New Blueprint for Customer Expectations by Quinine.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 70

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

What the modern gig economy is doing to customer experience by Dr. Chris Baumann. From front-line staff to marketing strategists and brand managers, employees generally enjoyed job security with classic benefits such as superannuation plans, stable income streams, employment rights, training, sabbaticals and long-service leave.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Effort Score Customer Service Training Marketing 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Customer Retention Strategies for Driving Loyalty in Uncertain Times by Rich Hein (CMSWire) One thing all businesses can bank on in the future is that things will be more uncertain and unpredictable than ever before. My Comment: I’m often asked how to deliver customer service in challenging times. Thank you, CX Network!)

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Call Center Ecommerce Call Center Experience 62

ShepHyken

JUNE 22, 2020

Retail Customer Experience) Mike Roberts, chief creative officer at Green Room Design, a brand and retail consultancy, maps out what Gen Z consumers are all about and the experience design innovations that connect them as humans and individuals. How companies can elevate the digital customer experience by Tereza Litsa.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Retail Tips Customer Service Training 56

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

This article looks at three areas that, while applicable to all companies/brands, are especially applicable to the B2B companies. Domino’s Pizza Serves Up Innovations In Customer Experience (CX) To Drive Business Growth b y Brian Solis. And, there’s quite a bit any business can learn from a pizza delivery company.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service B2B B2C Innovation 69

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

My Comment: In my quest to find the best way to create customer loyalty, here is a great article that sets up the importance of going for loyalty followed by four sound strategies. Of course, you want to create a great experience (number four), but you also want to build “equity” with the brand, relationship and value proposition.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Meeting 78

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Customers are getting more comfortable with alternative support channels. Traditionally customers called. More and more brands are open to alternative channels. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. 9 Ways to be a Never-Ending Student of Service by Steve DiGioia. Now they like to text.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2018

What’s happening on the inside of a company is felt on the outside by the customer. 7 Things You Must Know About the Psychology of Customer Service by Laduram Vishnoi. The author examines some of the psychological triggers to creating a better customer service experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Social Media Culture Tips 67

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2017

(Huffington Post) High performing customer service organizations are changing and redefining performance metrics to better align how they measure service delivery success to their customer expectations, according to the worldwide state of customer service research by Salesforce.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Service Training Measurement 74

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Want Loyal Customers? Prioritize Your Customer Service With These 4 Tactics. Entrepreneur) What makes a brand strong in 2017? If you’re thinking top-notch social media strategy and cutting-edge product development you’re not wrong — but you’re still overlooking a critical component: customer service.

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. RIS) In today’s omnichannel climate where differentiation is increasingly difficult and customer expectations are heightened, customer service is critical for delivering differentiated shopping experiences. Learn what they are doing right.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2016

Exceeding Customer Expectations Is Nice but Not Necessary by Adam Toperek. CTS Service Solutions) Let me say it here once and for all: You do not have to exceed customer expectations to deliver great service. My Comment: Don’t just listen to your customers, listen to your employees as well.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Service Training Customer Expectations 0

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? TCFCR) Let’s face it, most Customer Service Departments were created, and still exist, to deal with a mismatch between customer expectations and what a business delivers. by Mike Wittenstein. That’s applicable to any business in any industry.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 58

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2018

Your customers’ expectations are h igher than ever. New Report: Which Brands Deliver the Best Customer Experience? Brandwatch) As a reflection of both a brand’s promise and a commitment to customer service, social media is every company’s main channel for showcasing customer experience.

Customer Service 39

Customer Service Social Media Case Study Customer Service Training 39

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Reducing friction creates efficiencies, not only for the customer but also the business. Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. A great product delivered with a great customer experience that is also easy is a winning combination. It’s about customer service training.

Customer Service 18

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs Loyalty 18

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . Ignite) If you’ve heard feedback from your customers or fellow marketing experts that your brand could improve, let these must-dos below be your guide to an A grade from your customers. This is reactive customer service.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The author shares five “skills” that will help build relationships with your customers; stress tolerance, self-actualization, assertiveness, interpersonal relationships, and happiness. The Experience Advantage: How to Supercharge Your Brand’s Growt h by Peter Aitken. The Secret to Building Brand Devotion is Not a Loyalty Program.

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Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Loyalty 12