ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Put another way, before you can have an amazing customer experience, you must start with an employee experience. The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. That’s an alarmingly high percentage of customers who’ve been given no particular reason to stick around.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2023

Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. Use these four tips to create a customer loyalty program that will give you the highest return on your investment. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

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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.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 157

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Top 10 Signs Your Loyalty Program Needs Rehab by Dan Jurek. CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Customer Loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans? My Comment: Reward programs are a great way to drive repeat business. If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. Is Simpler Better For Rewards Programs? by Tom Ryan.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

The article’s author emphasizes the need for brands and people to bring a personal/real element into the customer experience. What Today’s Guests Really Want When It Comes To Hotel Loyalty Programs Might Surprise You by Ellis Connolly. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Loyalty and repeat customers are up for grabs. Companies are struggling, and if they don’t manage the problems well, customers notice. While loyal customers may be slower to leave, with enough issues, they will move on. While loyal customers may be slower to leave, with enough issues, they will move on.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Returning customers not only keep a consistent revenue stream coming in, they also typically refer others to a business’s product or service, too. My Comment: How do you measure customer happiness and loyalty? you will find some of the most effective ways to measure your focus on customers. Let me count the ways!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. Forbes) Rewards programs can be lucrative for loyal customers, but when companies add lots of rules and restrictions to a loyalty program, it can actually have the opposite effect. It should be a seamless brand experience.

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Oracle

APRIL 4, 2018

As a small or medium-sized business (SMB), it’s often difficult to compete with bigger brands’ wallets and available resources. Although your sales and marketing efforts may not carry the same financial clout as your larger counterparts, rest assured that your SMB can have the upper hand in one key area: customer experience (CX).

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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. Deep Dive: How Rewards Programs Can Fuel Customer Spending by PYMNTS.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

My Comment: Bruce Turkel is a branding expert and writes a weekly informative and often entertaining (and sometimes edgy) blog post. Is Your Social Media Customer Service Helping or Hurting Your Customer Experience? My Comment: Social Media Customer Service (Also known as Social Customer Care) continues to grow in popularity.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand. It’s usually measured by a customer satisfaction survey on a numerical scale. by Jimmy Rodriguez.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. 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. by Max Starkov. Same for CX.

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Alida

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

We believe that the second definition is the most useful in the context of the brand-customer relationship. Why then do the tools companies use to get closer to their customers focus on the number and size of transactions? Many systems, such as CRM, measures the number of transactions a customer has with a brand.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St. 7 Ways to Add More Value to Your Loyalty Program by Emily Rudin. Washington University in St.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

My Comment: If there were four things you could do that would ensure your customers would come back, what would they be? Josh Linkner, innovation guru, shares four core ideas that build loyalty. Some of you may think these are common sense, but then think about how often you don’t experience these when you’re a customer.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. A recent industry report showed that loyalty program members not only spend more and remain customers longer but they are also more likely to spread positive word of mouth. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. This, at a time as the company notes, when “it costs 500% more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one.”

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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. My Comment: What drives loyalty? Or, is it the experience?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Here’s how tech can help with consumer loyalty by Adam Croxen. Tech City News) When you’re a cash-strapped startup, increasing customer loyalty, then, is a no brainer. Luckily, there’s a range of technology that can be used to improve customer experience and increase loyalty. After all, loyalty is an emotion.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

My Comment: If you asked me to list the three of the most customer centric companies, I would have guessed two out of three correctly (and you probably would, too). Here are three great companies, Amazon, Southwest Airlines and TD Bank (I wouldn’t have guessed this last one), that are relentless when it comes to being customer focused.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2020

Improve customer loyalty and retention by focusing on relationships by Sarah Olson. Zendesk) Read on for customer retention strategies and tips to build long-term relationships that improve your customer loyalty. My Comment: I’ve always preached that there are two types of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

How retailers can capture customer loyalty in 5 charts by Arielle Feger (Insider Intelligence) As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game. My Comment : This is one of the more interesting articles about loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Customer Experience is the way! At the end of the day, it is the mismatch between brand and product promise and delivery to these promises. ” This is the gap between what company leadership believes they are providing to customers in the way of an excellent customer experience and what the customer actually perceives it to be.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. My Comment: As long as we’re talking trends for the year, here are three trends that focus on loyalty programs. If so, you may be rewarded.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

I J Golding) I make no secret of the fact that I am a fan of ‘old fashioned values’ in the delivery of great Customer Experiences. Maritz Motivation Solutions: Six Questions to Ask Before Launching a Loyalty Program by PR Web. Well worth your attention, especially if you have any type of customer loyalty program.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: Some may refer to this as a marketing article, but I’ll argue that marketing is part of the customer experience – and vice versa. Consider that the first strategy is about content marketing, which when done well, is a wonderful customer experience. And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

My Comment: I’ve always believed (and have written numerous articles about the topic) if you want a good customer experience, it starts with a customer-focused culture. Here’s an article with several short examples about how companies created a culture that helped create the experience that retains customers.

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BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

Customer preferences and expectations keep changing, and a great development strategy can help your brand keep pace. A sound strategy will allow you to identify, incubate, and execute new business development concepts that lead to innovation, new partnerships, and better relationships with new and existing customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2020

(CustomerThink) A significant amount of your interactions with customers will take place via email. Whenever customers receive an automatic welcome email or a purchase confirmation, you’re building their experience with your brand. That said, when it comes to loyalty programs, the concept is valid.

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Exceptional Service Drives Loyalty: Outstanding customer service not only keeps customers satisfied but also turns them into brand advocates , driving more sales through recommendations and repeat business. Also, companies use data to understand individual customer preferences, enabling them to provide tailored support.

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