Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. 7 Customer Service Training Tips Every Manager Needs to Know by Justin Herrick.

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ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2022

In our customer service training workshops , we have an exercise that introduces a concept called The Five Levels of Service. Any company should be happy with World Class , which is when the company is consistently and predictably delivering a level of service that gets customers to come back.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Customers are smarter than before, and most of them already know your products and services intimately, based on online research or referrals, before making a purchase. These enlightened customers demand a certain quality of interaction and service from your company. Design Customer Service Protocols.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s enough to get them to come back until they find another brand or organization that satisfies them just a bit more. A loyal customer not only comes back but also spends more than a typical customer and evangelizes your brand by sharing word-of-mouth referrals. Maybe it’s the way the customer is treated.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(CMSWire) Chatbots continue to handle an increasing amount of customer support and other B2C and B2B interactions. Chatbots are being used to take customer orders, speed interactions, increase access, generate leads, and for a variety of other uses. What is Brand Loyalty and How Can You Build It? by Pam Hughes.

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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. 5 Ways to Improve Customer Experience as Online Competition Heats Up by Steve Olenski.

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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.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2022

While, in general, helpful and friendly interactions get customers to come back, here’s another statistic from something more specific, which focuses on complaints. We asked, “When you have a problem or issue with a company or brand, which solutions do you prefer to help you solve your problem?” .

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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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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?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

(SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. After all, customers make buying decisions based on their experiences, so no matter what originally attracted them, their customer service interactions can dictate loyalty or loss.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It includes strategies, tactics, research findings, and more that back up the importance of having a powerful customer-centric strategy. Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. and amazing customer service. Eliminate friction!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

My Comment: I love learning from major brands (like Walmart and McDonald’s). This time we take a look at loyalty programs and the changes these brands made that may need to be “fixed” in the near future. According to Nielsen Media, as of 2022 there are over half a million brands globally. Here are six big ones.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. The Observer) Now, in order to submit an application to Fordham, all students are required to take Customer Service Competency, a course soon to be offered in most high schools. Pun intended!) Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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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.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

PwC Leader: Why Retailers Must Balance Digital-driven Experiences With Human-led Interaction by Judy Mottl. 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. by Dan Gingiss.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . With more than 30 years of experience in all areas of CX, Annette uses her blog, CX Journey, to help transform business culture to become customer-centric. Adrian Swinscoe . Annette Franz .

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The reason I bring this up is that I was reading an article about the top global brands. Interbrand just released their Interbrand Best Global Brands list, and it won’t surprise you to find out which companies are at the top of the list. Think about how big these brands are and how they have woven their way into our culture.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Retail TouchPoints) Even in a time of increasing economic pressures, today’s consumers need brands to give them more than just discounts. They expect their favorite brands to connect with them on a human level. True loyalty programs make customers feel special and connected to the company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

(Retail Customer Experience) More than half, 60%, of consumers would rather sit in a traffic jam than have a poor customer experience, according to a Telus International survey. They also expect a faster, more intimate interaction and the option for automation technology, according to a press release on the findings.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

The journey map, according to the author, is, “… A step-by-step visualization of the activities that a customer goes through to accomplish something.” In other words, it’s all of the interaction points the customer experiences. The New Reality of Loyalty: Consumers Want Brands To Earn It by PRNewsWire.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

(Forbes) Customer experience encompasses far more than your products, customer service, technologies, processes, and culture. But it’s also the latest, even seemingly insignificant interaction you had with a customer. The article starts off with some stats and facts about why consumers unfollow brands.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

(Sharpen) Here are some of the ways Disney knocks it out of the park – and then some – in providing excellent customer service. My Comment: I never miss the chance to learn from an iconic brand, and in this case it’s Disney. My Comment: Sweetwater may not be a brand as recognizable as Disney unless you’re in the music industry.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

You must understand the interaction points your customers have with you before, during, and after their buying experience. 15 Metrics To Track If You Want To Keep Your Customers Happy And Loyal by Forbes Councils Member. The most successful relationships in business are when your customers view you as a partner versus a vendor.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2023

The authors base their findings on research at the ACSI — analyzing millions of customer data points — and research that we conducted for The Reign of the Customer: Customer-Centric Approaches to Improving Customer Satisfaction. Here’s a look at the top CX trends that brands should be aware of in 2023.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

(Franchising.com) Does the level of experience your customers receive depend on which employee they encounter? Are there certain employees on your team you hope your best clients will interact with? This time it’s from my friend and fellow customer service expert, John DiJulius. My Comment: And here is another list.

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Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

My Comment: I love great examples of customer service, and this is exactly that. Lego is an internationally recognized brand – and a fun brand. Take a quick read and learn how they handle their customer service issues. It’s a great lesson from an iconic brand. You’ll love the four words.

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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. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2022

(Atlanta Small Business Network) In a world where business competition is fierce and consumers are more informed than ever before, building customer trust is vital. Building that trust starts with the very first interaction you have with your customers, and it should continue through every interaction you have following that initial one.

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ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2018

Why is customer service training so important? Training Journal) Your staff are usually the first people customers will interact with. They act as a lasting first impression of your brand or business. Most of the time product and technical training are at the forefront of a company’s training.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Consider listing the companies/brands that closely resemble your organization. Can Disney’s Customer Service Model Work in Government? Well, that’s exactly what you might experience when you interact with the employees in Arlington, TX. Are You Using these Customer Experience Power Phrases?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

(Outsystems) CX refers to the ongoing relationship between a customer and your company. Ultimately, CX is about the perception and emotion that a customer is left with after interacting with your brand. My Comment: This excellent article answers the question, “What is customer experience?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2022

I read numerous articles on the topic, so I decided to make customer loyalty the theme. So, our first article includes a list of ideas to get your customers to come back again and again. 11 Brands Winning With Memorable in-store Experiences by Bobby Marmahat. So, how do you get customers to come back?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

As a result, prized customers feel lost or ignored when they most need help using a product or measuring success. My Comment: Scaling customer service or CX is about using technology to create a better experience. 4 Ways to Build a Stronger Brand-Consumer Relationship Using Social Media by Jonathan Riff.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

(Worthix) The Customer Experience Economy is the most violent economy in the history of capitalism. My Comment: Ignoring the customer experience movement can end with the “violent death” of your business. A focus on customer experience is one of your top strategies to survive and thrive. b y Inge de Bleecker .

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