ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Counter-intuitive as that may seem, the author is making the case that companies who deliver poor customer service are “most profitable.” Chatbots vs. Humans: The Better Option for Customer Service by Michael. FreshDesk) Chatbots are going head-to-head with human customer service.

Chatbots 92

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 92

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. My Comment: How do customers prefer to reach out to you for help and support? Many companies are trying to move the initial contact to chatbots. Next Generation Loyalty – Part One by Braden Kelley.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 145

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

Customer Service Chatbots Help Reduce Product Returns by Lisa Kosan. SearchCRM) In previous years, Azumi Mobile was overwhelmed with customer calls after the holiday season as users attempted to return smartphones. This year, chatbots helped address that issue. We can learn a lot from good and bad service.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Chatbots 81

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.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 67

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.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

My Comment: Customers are more demanding than ever, especially when it comes to the customer experience. They know what good service is and expect it. This, according to the article, can put a company that’s not customer focused in a “fragile” position. Why Paid Memberships Are the New Loyalty by Doug Stephens.

Airlines 78

Airlines Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 78

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.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111