ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There is a trust gap between customers and the companies and brands they do business with. The two questions to ask that will define this gap are: Do you think your customers trust you? This is opinion.) Do your customers trust you? If you think your customers trust you, that’s a 100% score.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

My Comment: In this article, Nate Brown introduces us to his take on something he refers to as “mission-driven CX,” which is about companies who win over their customers’ business and hearts by embodying the core values of what’s most important to them. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

(CMSWire) Although the terms “customer loyalty” and “customer retention” are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different things. Customer loyalty refers to customers who have decided to continue to do business with a brand as a preference over that brand’s competitors.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

(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. 3 Projects to Help You Deliver Good Customer Service Daily (+ Resources) by Laura Krajewski. Pun intended!) by James Heskett.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s the gap between what a company’s leadership perceives their customer service and experience to be versus what the customer perceives it to be. Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

100 Totally Wacky & Weird Questions People Ask Retailers That Catch Them Off Guard—And Probably Make You Giggle, Too! Here are 100 of the strangest things retailers have been asked by customers. 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2) by Bob Phibbs.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

3 Customer Experience Lessons Brands Can Learn From Amazon by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Amazon’s mission statement is “We aim to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. How Brands Are Using Technology to Amplify the Customer Experience — Whether You’re Shopping or Ordering Fast Food by Dept.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Amazon revolutionized the book industry and eventually the entire retail industry. . Some of my B2B clients don’t think they have to meet Amazon’s level of service. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. That’s nothing new.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

What COVID-19 Did to Customer Loyalty by Caroline Jansen. Retail Dive) As retailers grappled with out-of-stocks, research found that 75% of consumers opted to shop alternative brands. 21 Powerful Ways To Build Brand Loyalty by ShoppingGives. How to create a great customer experience strategy in 6 steps.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., They are an amazing example of customer service and CX, and there is much to learn about this brand. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

(Ceoworld Magazine) To become truly customer-centric companies should make these 3 pillars the key drivers to creating their customer-focused strategy. My Comment: This short article focuses on three “pillars” you want to consider when driving a customer-focused organization. It’s like a three-legged stool.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Now ask one of their customers, and they’ll probably give a different answer – a lower one too. RETHINK Retail) Looking for fresh retail perspectives?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

My Comment: I never miss the chance to learn from an iconic brand, and in this case it’s Disney. Humans and Robots in Retail: It’s Not Us vs. Them by Justin Sears. I enjoyed this article on the struggle between humans and robots in retail. My Comment: Our customers are smarter than ever. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Loyalty beyond Points: Boost Customer Lifetime Value with a CX-First Approach by Leanne Franks (InternetRetailing) Nearly every British retailer offers a loyalty programme. Eliminate friction!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

(ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use. Each of them maximizes short term profitability but at the potential expense of long term customer loyalty. A customer just looking to pick up a carton of milk sees the layout as inconvenient.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. 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. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

(CustomerThink) Change encourages adjustment, after all, and retailers had a lot to adjust to in 2022. 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. Here are six big ones.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

10 Ways To Provide a Cutting-Edge Retail Customer Experience by Janelle Estes. Here are 10 examples of best practices that represent the state of the art in retail CX. My Comment: Don’t be fooled by the word “Retail” in the title. Small Business Trends) Ready to win back a customer after a bad customer service complaint?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

And remember what I always say: “What’s happening on the inside of an organization is felt on the outside by the customer.”. Total Retail) Remember last year’s “Shipageddon,” when many delivery providers struggled to meet demand in the lead-up to the holidays? 5 Smart Strategies That Help Avoid Losing Loyal Customers by Natalya Bucuy.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When one of the employees shared that Amazon was his favorite company and mentioned the emails, an executive raised his hand and said that this doesn’t apply, as they were in the manufacturing business, not retail. Communication is not limited to B2C companies and brands. . On the contrary! Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Customer Obsession: Being Real, Sensitive, and Personal is a Requirement Now by Sharel Omer. Total Retail) The latest post to take LinkedIn by storm wasn’t an announcement about a startup raising millions in funding or an A-list executive joining the board of an industry titan. Enough said! Read the article!

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans? CIO Insight) What is one way that brands can be more human in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)? The author takes traditional customer service ideas and flips them to be employee service ideas.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

For a number of years, I’ve preached that our customers no longer compare us just to our direct competitors, but instead to the brands they enjoy doing business with the most. In other words, the ones that provide the best customer service and experience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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. 5 Ways Online and Offline Customer Experiences are Coming Together in 2018 by Vandita Grover.

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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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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. How to Win Over your eCommerce Customers’ Loyalty? Small Business Trends) If you’re wondering how top eCommerce brands turn their customers into loyal brand advocates, then this comprehensive guide will help you with just that.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Sharpen) Let’s dive in on five of the best practices FedEx uses to deliver top-notch customer service. You’ll have to download it, and it won’t cost you a thing.

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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 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. Our customers’ expectations (in all types of businesses, not just retail) have changed.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Study: Bath & Body Works, Ace Hardware Among Retailers With Best Reputations by Marianne Wilson. Chain Store Age) Customer service can make — or break — the shopping experience. That’s according to reputation experience management company Reputation’s “2021 Retail Reputation Report.” The study, which examined 3.7

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience. Follow on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Our customer service research supports the theme. 59% percent of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed feel that customer service is worse now than before the pandemic. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff. Testimonials and customer reviews are powerful.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Customer service drives loyalty for Amazon-owned Zappos by Tabitha Cassidy. Digital Commerce) The recently revamped VIP program Zappos launched has helped the Amazon-owned retailer build stronger customer loyalty and increase conversion. The Next Big Thing in Customer Experience: Frictionless Returns by Poornima Apte.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. The DiJulius Group) Even as the demand for Chick-fil-A is at an all-time high, the private company will only grow at a pace they ensure they won’t jeopardize the brand experience. What Makes Good Customer Service? This is one of the keys to their success.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

(ClickZ) Customer service provider Simplr has released a new report on the most common customer service pitfalls among eCommerce brands. They look specifically at the customer service experience of 500 US-based brands in “high-growth mode” in the month of May 2019. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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