ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 59

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. There is a segment of customers that are savvy shoppers that demand a low price, fast shipping, easy returns, and appreciation. They quickly switch from one brand to another if these needs aren’t met.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 61

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers. Happy Holidays!

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 64

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.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 65

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.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 133

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 61

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 156

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 64

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 59

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 59

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. What Makes Good Customer Service?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. You want customers that keep coming back.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 64

ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Harvard Business Review) Most people believe — and research backs them up — that great customer experience drives revenue growth. Customer Obsession: Being Real, Sensitive, and Personal is a Requirement Now by Sharel Omer.

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hotels Entertainment 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 139

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. And the customer is NOT always right !

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 59

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Wise Marketer) Too many reward programs solely focus on the points, rather than on the rewards their points or miles make possible. Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans?

Rewards Programs 80

Rewards Programs Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. My Comment: How do you measure customer happiness and loyalty?

Customer Journeys 70

Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. Top 14 Tips for Connecting with Customers from CMOs by Sarah Franklin. It’s a video.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Tips 70

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.

Customer Retention 151

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. The first is from the customer’s experience.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: Let’s start this TOP FIVE roundup with an excellent article about customer loyalty programs.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 94

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 77

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Chatbots 81

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. Be it Alexa, Google, Siri, etc.,

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

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?

Airlines 96

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 96

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a result, physical retailers must offer something truly special to entice and retain customers. Ultimately, a welcoming smile, attentive service, and the ability to interact face-to-face with knowledgeable staff can make a world of difference. Comprehensive training is essential for effective customer engagement.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Retail Training Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. by Max Starkov.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 72

ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Rewards Programs Loyalty 64

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. A 4-Step Formula to Create Freakishly Loyal Customers by Josh Linkner. Josh Linkner) In our transactional world of fickle customers, how do we snag the prize? Josh Linkner, innovation guru, shares four core ideas that build loyalty.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Loyalty Retail 76

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.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 70

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Freshdesk) Building an airtight customer service strategy is the best way to weather the demands of today’s savvy customers.

Customer Service 54

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Customer Service Strategies 54

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer service drives loyalty for Amazon-owned Zappos by Tabitha Cassidy. My Comment: What drives loyalty? Is it a loyalty program with incentives to come back?

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Retail Ecommerce 105

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! Customer Guru) Here are our top three picks for the most customer centric companies and some lessons on how they manage to be customer-centric despite their size and diversity.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Loyalty Programs 76

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The Customer is Always Right by Richard Shapiro. TCFCR) “The customer is always right” is a mantra urging service staff to give high priority to customer satisfaction. My Comment: Is the customer really right?

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Trends 81

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How do you keep your loyal customers? How do you keep your loyal customers? The article starts with stats and facts that make a case for why delivering excellent service is non-negotiable.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48