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

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. Read on for the Five Cs of quality customer service.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

7 Ways to Retain Customers’ Trust and Build Up Brand Loyalty by Mike Kappel. How do you retain customers’ trust? If you want loyal customers, here are some reminders (seven of them) about how to go about it. How Customer Service Needs to Evolve in the Subscription Economy by Wendy Shlensky.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Finally, he presents the concept of “customer Service as an Experience.” 7 Small-Business Strategies for Customer Retention by Kalin Kassabov (Inc. Magazine) Customer retention is a crucial aspect of any successful business. It can lead to increased customer loyalty, repeat business and, ultimately, higher profits.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. It’s a great lesson from an iconic brand.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

ContactCentres) The pandemic had a significant impact on how we engage with brands, with nationwide lockdowns prohibiting face-to-face interactions and requiring both businesses and consumers to embrace digital alternatives. My Comment: This interesting article makes the case that a brand app is a great way to connect with your customer.

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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. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. Brand loyalty is changing due to the pandemic by Chris Morris.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A cause or social issue contributes to the customer experience, especially with Gen Z. Proactive customer engagement from the contact center will turn reactive customer support agents into brand ambassadors. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Poor training and abusive customers – both very scary when mismanaged – are just two of the five topics covered in this short article. 8 ways to be a great customer during COVID by Monique Richardson. CustomerThink) This is the era of customer experience. My Comment: I really liked this article.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article gives us a glimpse into the benefits of AI as it applies to customer service. Seth Godin Reveals the 1 Truth About Customer Service Most Companies Just Don’t Understand by Jeff Steen. It’s about getting “service” right. brands of 2021 based on shopper sentiment.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. In short, chatbots allow you to keep your brand messaging consistent, allows you to scale your support without having to hire more employees, and as already mentioned, get customers the answers they need quickly. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

In the hotel industry, providing excellent customer service is crucial to enriching brand recognition and attracting repeat business. Here are seven suggestions for improving customer service in the hotel sector. Focus on providing excellent customer service. Want your trust scores to go up?

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ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. My Comment: There are many ways for customers to communicate with the companies and brands they do business with. An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The two organizations seek to leverage state-of-the-art technology to transform employee training within the customer experience industry. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies in their commitment to elevate customer service training through cutting-edge solutions.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up. Then, think about this customer well into the future. It’s part of the customer experience. That’s marketing and CX.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

Not only can you get a huge ROI when you add on your own delivery drivers and taxi services, but you can also help set your brand apart from the competition more easily. Companies that run their own fleets get a reputation all their own and it creates more continuity than contracting out those services.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

When Social Media Turns Customer Service Nays Into Yays by Katie Cooper. Social Media Beast) Here’s the basics on how customers are taking to social media to talk about their brand experiences, and what they expect in return. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? b y Jeanette McMurtry.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. My Comment: Zappos is one of the iconic customer service brands, known for delighting customers with a level of WOW customer service. How do they do it?

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

11 Ways to Increase Brand Loyalty Through Better Email Marketing by Young Entrepreneur Council. However, when done right, it can be an effective communication tool to gain new clients and customers. My Comment: Email marketing is typical marketing until you focus on the customer and not just making a sale. Quite a bit.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

This one is written by Denise Le Yohn, a CX and branding expert who understands the power of creating an employee experience (EX) that sets up a successful customer experience. There are several other ideas shared by the authors, who are members of PwC’s division that focuses on customer transformation and loyalty.

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Customers That Stick

JANUARY 22, 2015

Identify easy, unobtrusive and logical touch points to gather the information and train your employees to implement the plan. In some businesses, a well-branded hard copy information form will work just fine, but it does include extra labor to digitize and the greater possibility of data entry error. It’s all about process.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The more emphasis you place on the experience a person has with your brand can yield higher ticket sales, future revenue, and referrals to your offerings among the customer’s sphere of influence. Providing a remarkable customer experience regardless of the industry will provide future growth opportunities for your business.

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ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2023

If you’re new to creating customer personas, this article includes several ideas and tactics on how to take advantage of this powerful marketing and CX strategy. The Four Secrets to Nordstrom’s CX Success by Saskia Tillers (The CEO Magazine) For any brand, revamping CX will only ever be a valuable exercise.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Professionals who offer digital marketing services can help you to understand the scope of ways to attract your target audience to your website. Boost Brand Awareness. While you’re attracting your target buyer, your company can also boost brand awareness. This is often called reaching people at “the top of the funnel.”

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ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

In many cases, they built their brand, and their differentiation from the big guys, on the idea of personalization — of being closer to their customers than their multinational rivals can be — while also offering more sophistication, a broader offering, and more underlying service capability than small businesses can.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. The Company’s Response Was Brilliant by Jason Aten.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2023

A New Opportunity for Brands to Build Trust, Authenticity and Customer Loyalty by Tom Idle (Sustainable Brands) COVID-19 changed everything — especially how people think about their local communities. My Comment: Localism is not a new strategy, but it’s an important one that impacts the customer’s experience.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. Key Components of Effective Customer Service Training The human interaction that a retail store can offer is a huge advantage. However, a badly trained and disinterested staff team can quickly switch this advantage around.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2023

In the hotel industry, providing excellent customer service is crucial to enriching brand recognition and attracting repeat business. Here are seven suggestions for improving customer service in the hotel sector. Focus on providing excellent customer service. Want your trust scores to go up?

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 12

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Here you will find some interesting stats and findings about why rewards programs fizzle out, the mistakes companies/brands make, and more. The Verdict Is In: Customer Service Isn’t Human Enough by Amy Balliett. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An Economist magazine analysis of Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and six other corporations calculated that a company loses 30% of its value when it loses trust, at least in the short term. My Comment: People like doing business with companies and brands that they know, like, and trust. I’ll add a fifth, and that’s customer experience.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. Linkedin : [link]. Website : [link].

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Learning and development professionals in the customer service and retail industry are experiencing an evolution in how they engage their employees in ongoing job training. How Can You Utilize Immersive Learning and VR for Your Training? What data points are missing from your customer service training outcomes?

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2022

Providing good customer service is essential for any business, large or small. It is one of the most important ways to create a positive experience for your customers and can help to build brand loyalty and repeat business.

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