ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. What do customers expect from contact centers? .

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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?

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

COVID killed brand loyalty. Brand loyalty took a nosedive during the pandemic with 75% of consumers trying a new shopping behavior since COVID started. This includes trying new brands, new retailers, and new generics. But the great brand realignment isn’t over. Why Loyalty Matters.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Top Takeaways: The key to transforming companies into customer-centric organizations lies in adopting a customer experience mindset. Leaders need to continuously communicate and appreciate the impact of customer-centric behaviors. Leaders need to continuously communicate and appreciate the impact of customer-centric behaviors.

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Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

As delivery apps grow in popularity, they will remain a go-between for the customer and the brand, leading to margin erosion for restaurants. To combat this, brands must de-emphasize reliance on these providers and take back their customer relationships. Understand the experience your customers are hungry for.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

ProProfs Chat

OCTOBER 25, 2019

With so many options in the market, brands find it challenging to cultivate long term business relationships with their customers. With strong customer relationships in place, a business gets to: Increase customer base. But for a brand to reach that level, earning long-term loyalty becomes a thriving factor.

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Customer relationships Loyalty Programs Loyalty Sports 56

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s cut-throat market, differentiating your brand is more important than ever. Market Position and Brand Analysis: How do consumers perceive your competitors? Evaluate their branding strategies and messages to identify their market positioning. Competitive analysis offers you this lens.

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Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 260

Win the Customer

JUNE 1, 2016

Today, brands can use social media to strengthen brand awareness, create customer loyalty, and build lasting relationships with customers. Customer loyalty is becoming more and more elusive, especially in our contemporary world. Communication Through Email. Price & Value.

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Blake Morgan

JUNE 6, 2023

That’s the reality for customers of some of the world’s leading beauty brands, thanks to an innovative digital strategy that combines technology and the human touch. Brands now have incredible opportunities to embrace digital storytelling. One of the hallmarks of Orveon Global’s beauty brands is live chat.

Brands 52

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SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To my surprise, I found numerous positive reviews and recommendations from delighted OnePlus customers. They shared stories of excellent customer service, speedy issue resolutions, and fantastic phone features. Now, imagine a scenario where these satisfied customers didn’t share their positive experiences.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Yes, people will pay to be in a program that offers perks, discounts, and more. My Comment: What makes some companies and brands great?

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 65

CloudCherry

JULY 25, 2018

What better way is there to learn about delivering an amazing customer experience than examining how the best in the business do it? Respondents were asked a series of questions on topics including their customer experience programs , introducing new technology, and optimizing human capital. Social responsibility. “75%

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Technology Brands Customer Experience Omni-Channel 170

Alida

MARCH 27, 2018

At Customers for Life, a recent Vision Critical event in Hong Kong, we immediately felt the grandeur, magnificent presence and ambience of the flagship Mandarin Oriental (MO) hotel in Central Hong Kong as soon as we stepped in. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Not all customers are created equal.

Brands 124

Brands Hotels Rewards Programs Insurance 124

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Traditional loyalty programs, which often offer points or cash rewards, are being outdone by a new trend: experiential rewards. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

APRIL 17, 2020

It’s no secret that shoppers love retail loyalty programs. When executed well, loyalty programs deepen customer relationships, drive business results, and even create brand differentiation. For instance, Ulta’s loyalty members account for more than 95% of total revenue, Nordy Club […].

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Optimove

JULY 23, 2019

According to Yoav Susz, vp of revenue at the customer relationship software company Optimove, brands can use that to their advantage during execution. “By The post Nordstrom’s attempt to modernize its loyalty program runs into trouble appeared first on Optimove.

Loyalty Programs 40

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Currency Alliance

MAY 21, 2017

Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. So they lose interest in participating, and most of those loyalty cards end up in a drawer rather than the wallet. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. So they lose interest in participating, and most of those loyalty cards end up in a drawer rather than the wallet. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either.

Loyalty Programs 40

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 40

BirdEye

JULY 5, 2023

Customer acquisition is one of the biggest challenges and expenditures for businesses. However, constantly acquiring new customers without investing in strategies to retain them can prove quite harmful to the bottom line. To first time customers turn into loyal customer, it is important to invest in building relationships with them.

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Examples Strategy Marketing Social Media 98

SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Customer retention is one of the crucial aspects of business. Since it’s plain as sky that it’s harder to acquire a new customer than to retain one, most companies go retention. Let’s start by understanding the key features a customer retention software must have. And for this, customer support and feedback tools are essential.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Personalizing omnichannel experiences involves tailoring your interactions with customers across multiple channels to meet their unique needs and preferences. Collect customer data: Collect data on your customers such as their purchase history, preferences, and behavior across different channels.

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Omni-Channel Connections Loyalty Programs Chatbots 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As the customer journey continues to evolve into something more dynamic and diverse, it’s imperative to think about ways of optimising your (hopefully) amorous customer relationships through your business communications.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 58

Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Understanding your customers is the secret sauce to keeping them coming back for more. 56% of customers say they would instead transact with businesses that “get” them. So, that’s why spending quality time and effort knowing your customers is super important. Happy customers are loyal customers.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Call Center Customers 52

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are two companies A and B having similar numbers of customers and both want to increase their business. Company A, decided to run a substantial marketing campaign, investing hundreds of dollars in hopes of acquiring new customers. Unfortunately, the campaign only yielded two customers, generating a total of $50 in business.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Strategy Gamification Loyalty Programs 52

Oracle

APRIL 15, 2021

Customer experience (CX) has quickly evolved to become a major priority for organizations. Annual reports on CX are replete with growth projections and statistics that quantify its critical importance to modern customer acquisition and retention strategies. trillion annually due to poor customer service, according to Accenture.

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Loyalty Programs Poor Customer Service Loyalty Omni-Channel 94

SurveySensum

JUNE 29, 2023

A company, despite investing heavily in marketing and advertising, struggles to retain its customer base and faces a decline in sales. Well, here’s a startling statistic to ponder: 82% of customers stop doing business with a company due to poor customer service. Sound familiar? Don’t know?

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Marketing Exceptional Customer Service Social Media 52

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways. Interesting concept!

Customer Service 132

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 132

SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

Customer churn. It’s like a game of “now you see them, now you don’t” with customers jumping ship to competitors in the blink of an eye if they don’t feel valued and satisfied. It is far more expensive to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones and brands understand that.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Retail Strategy Social Media 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Having customers that are loyal to your brand is the dream. Studies show that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to an increase of between 25% and 95% in revenue. It makes sense then that promoting customer loyalty should be on every business’s to-do list. The best way to do this is to go where they are.

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Loyalty Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customers 52

TechSee

MAY 19, 2021

In the last few years, the customer service domain has experienced an awakening with the rising awareness of the benefits of delivering a good customer experience. Companies have invested in their customer service function to differentiate and personalize their brand and improve overall operational efficiency.

Technology 159

Technology Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage 159

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

If you want your business to do better, give customers a reason to form a connection with your company. Create and maintain relationships with consumers that grow and thrive. You can use market research to improve customer experience and increase sales. . Understand your customer base and market . Improve your branding .

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Customer relationships Sales Marketing Competitive Advantage 40

ChurnZero

APRIL 12, 2022

Does your company have a chief customer officer (CCO)? Would your business benefit from appointing a chief customer officer ? Definition of a chief customer officer. What is a chief customer officer ? A CCO is an executive in charge of managing the organization’s customer relationships. What does a CCO do?

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Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Touchpoint Leadership 98

CX Journey

JUNE 29, 2017

Image courtesy of Pixabay We have all the customers we could ever want. More specifically, he said: “We don’t need more customers. We have all the customers we could possibly want,” Lampert said at Sears’ annual shareholder meeting. Lampert said Sears would remain focused on improving its relationship with its customers.

Loyalty Programs 135

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Retention Retail 135

Retently

JUNE 28, 2022

Net Promoter Score® lets you measure and analyze customer satisfaction to learn more about what people like (and dislike) about your product or business. It’s a valuable metric – for most companies and it’s the most valuable metric available for measuring customer loyalty and satisfaction. Great feedback?

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NPS Net Promoter Score Feedback Case Study 148

SurveySensum

DECEMBER 22, 2022

And yet, it has the most loyal customer base. . – Well, one thing that Zara does is, it knows what to focus on and how to make its customers happy. That’s why they take customer feedback SERIOUSLY. . Voice of Customer (VOC) – Brief. Customer feedback is crucial for any business’ growth. So, what is VOC?

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Customer Retention Customer Success Loyalty Programs Social Media 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week we feature an article by Lukas Sitar who writes about growing and sustaining customer lifetime value for the entire customer cycle. While many marketers look at metrics like conversion rates, net profit per sale, average value of a lead, and average customer order, they often overlook their customer lifetime value.

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