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.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

This, according to the article, can put a company that’s not customer focused in a “fragile” position. Mismanage the customer’s experience an d you may shatter the relationship and any hope for future business. Why Paid Memberships Are the New Loyalty by Doug Stephens. Chatbots and AI can’t do everything… yet.

Airlines 78

Airlines Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 78

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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Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

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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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. Today’s customers connect with the companies they do business with in multiple ways. The traditional way a customer communicated with a company was in person or on the phone. Then along came emails, then chat, then chatbots.

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Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 89

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

My opinion is that this technology ups the customer experience related to lower-level needs. It’s more aesthetically pleasing than just texting with a chatbot or interacting on the phone with voice response technology. How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 71

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Respond quickly to every customer inquiry or comment – A quick response time can make a customer say, “Wow!” A quick response time creates confidence, which is one of the keys to creating customer loyalty. Chatbots, when used properly can give your customers quick answers to their most common questions.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 99

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2018

Incorporating a chatbot? How to put the customer first by Jay Baer. MarTech) bots can cut costs, but columnist Jay Baer says before you jump on the chat bandwagon, you need to make sure you’re putting the customer first. The focus, as it always should be in customer service, is to put the customer first.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Chatbots Wireless Airlines 91

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2020

(Business2Community) By transforming customer service interactions, AI-powered digital solutions are prepared to improve every aspect of your business including online customer experience, loyalty, brand reputation, preventive assistance, and even generation of revenue streams. Thank you to Shelf.io

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Contact Center Tips Chatbots 84

ShepHyken

JANUARY 13, 2020

There are some good insights and ideas here, and after reading the article, you may think the title should have been, “What Does It Take to NOT Lose a Customer.” You’ll read three ideas, and the second is my favorite, which focuses on creating advocacy, not loyalty. The third idea is to use webinars. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Retail Customer Journeys B2C 93

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. Remember… a good CX can be some of your best marketing!

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The “20th Annual Mystery Shopping Study” recognizes seven retailers who excel in customer service. My Comment: It doesn’t matter what type of business you have, there are plenty of lessons you can learn from the top customer focused retailers. Customers want it and are expecting it.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Personal touch for customer service drives retention, loyalty by Helen Leggatt. BizReport) Despite more service providers moving towards digital interaction, a more personal touch in customer service helps drive loyalty and retention, according to a global study from Verint Systems.

Self Service 48

Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? My Comment: The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbots replacing humans fascinates me. A good chatbot technology makes recognizing the difference between a human and bot (computer) almost, if not completely, indistinguishable.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2017

5 Stages to Building Customer Loyalty by Melissa Gonzalez. IBM) As a digital marketer, it’s important to remember that a long-lasting customer relationship takes time and trust; and trust takes a lifetime to build and a second to break. My Comment: Customer loyalty doesn’t happen immediately. Want evidence?

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This is the first half of 20 “power phrases” that all of your employees should be using for both customers and co-workers. We Asked, Zappos Answered: Tracking Contact Center Metrics, Omni-Channel & Chatbots by Sharpen. They interviewed Jovahn Begeron and Rob Siefker about how Zappos runs their customer service.

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Omni-Channel Social Media Customer Service Contact Center 48

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Customers interact with companies in a dizzying array of places. They no longer only interact with a call center worker or a delivery driver; they liaise with email campaigns, chatbots, review sites, and social media. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Employee Experience Social Media Loyalty 12

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

(CustomerThink) Customer experience (CX) has gained a newfound glory in today’s industrial landscape. CX along with employee engagement are the focal points for companies who are looking to improve brand loyalty and customer engagement. One of the ways of achieving this is by adopting a customer-centric organizational culture.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Programs Social Media 15

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For Incredible Results: Surprise and Delight Your Most Devoted Customers by Laura Bassett. CMS Wire) Who comes back for average customer experience? Every interaction with a customer is a loyalty test. Bassett says those interactions are loyalty tests. 9 Commandments Of Client Service by Eric Gilbertsen.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Chatbots 13

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

For example, Starbucks has an app that drives their loyalty program by rewarding frequent visits and giving incentives for customers to come back more often. Use the customer’s name; be specific about what’s being addressed; don’t send a canned response that you’ve used a dozen times that week – customers recognize “fake” sincerity.

Social Media 87

Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. This article will look at the ways brands focus on these four elements to enhance customer loyalty.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 65

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

How Chatbots Can Improve User Experience [Infographic] by Sophia Bernazzani. My Comment: Chatbots are getting really good. Used the right way, chatbots and AI improve the customer experience. Even smaller companies can use chatbots to improve their customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Chatbots 90

ShepHyken

JULY 23, 2018

It’s called geolocation, and businesses are using it to give their customers personalized offers. Why reducing customer friction is the new customer loyalty by Jeremy Goldman. (TNW) TNW) The marketplaces that are winning loyalty from today’s consumers are doing it by focusing on reducing customer friction points.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Banking Chatbots Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

My Comment: More trends for 2019, this time with a focus on how technology is impacting customer service. More channels for customers to connect, voice messaging becomes more popular with services like WhatsApp, the maturity of chatbots and more are covered in this article. Is your company that good?).

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Trends Customer Care Case Study 80