Help Scout

MAY 12, 2021

In this article, we discuss the role of support teams in retaining customers and show how to combine high-quality, empathetic customer service with a deliberate focus on business growth. What is customer retention and how is it measured? 15 practical ways customer service teams can improve retention.

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Customer Retention Effort Score Self Service Measurement 115

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Social communication etiquette is going over the top. In spite of the topics I scheduled on my editorial calendar, the theme of this week’s posts is rapidly becoming Communication. Communication between leadership, management and front line employees. This strategy continues our social communication. No pitching.

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One Millimeter Mindset

JANUARY 19, 2022

Surprised to enter 2022 digging yourself out of a huge 2021 customer defection hole? It just could be you left your entire client retention strategy up to the virtual customer retention dog. What excuses do you make to your managers about your less-than-stellar rate of customer retention?

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Totango

JUNE 30, 2020

Communication during a crisis is about protecting your core asset, your customers. The digital transformation of business has shifted enterprise focus toward customer retention and the pursuit of long-term value. Retaining those customers will require efficient, high-value communication between you and your customers.

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Customer Bliss

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

“If you have a customer success job in an organization that isn’t interested in customer retention, you need to consider doing something else,” says Lucy Norris , Executive VP, Global Leader of Customer Success at Genesys , a technology company that provides solutions for customer experience, marketing, and sales.

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Horizon CX

MARCH 25, 2019

2 Sharp Communication. A skilled CX leader transforms ideas into messages, may it be in the form of verbal or written communication. Model CX leaders can communicate with team members and customers with ease and confidence. Use various communication channels. Use various communication channels. 3 Empathetic.

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ChurnZero

AUGUST 11, 2020

Did you know that 60% of SaaS companies reported a negative impact on customer retention and upsell deals due to the pandemic? Customer retention, along with new customer acquisition, has been challenging for most companies when the pandemic hit. This is a guest blog post by Anita Toth, Chief Churn Crusher. .

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It’s likely that one of the first companies that come to mind when talking about humanity in customer communication is Zappos. It’s well known that they have created a customer-obsessed culture whose aim is to wow their customers, creating deeply loyal advocates. These companies know that customer retention is important.

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InMoment XI

MAY 4, 2023

In another example, a major Asia-Pacific Telecom Co utilized segmentation to align their growth strategy with changing customer needs and, as a result, exceeded revenue goals and cemented their leadership in the industry.

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One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The customer retention ownership conversation is not a matter of assigning this critical-to-sustainability activity to “someone” in your organization. So, just who, in your organization is responsible for customer retention ownership? Who actually owns the customer, pre-sale through post-sale? Out of sight.

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ChurnZero

MAY 5, 2020

As businesses are thrust into uncharted territory, figuring out how to navigate customer retention strategies to minimize churn will determine their survival. For those who were unable to attend or would like a session refresher, below are the top takeaways for crafting your customer retention game plan. .

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One Millimeter Mindset

MARCH 28, 2019

Each of us has a customer retention superpower. And our unique qualities, actions, beliefs and behaviors keep customers glued to our sides, year after year. Our customer retention superpowers are more than attaining functional expertise and excellence in our current professional position. What are yours?

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There are pros and cons to each of these reporting relationships: The Pros and Cons of Your CX Team Reporting to Marketing & the CMO: Pros: Tied More Closely to the brand promise of the organization (since CX is the fulfillment of that promise) Tied more closely to the communication function.

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Magazine) With the advent of the internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. What Is Churn Rate?

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 73

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Next, each of these critical components are required to communicate and collaborate with each other. Because collaboration and communication are perceived as “nice to have” soft skills. Mandatory assignment to a team is not the equivalent of communication and collaboration. Seamlessly. Interoperably. Develop Industry 4.0

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Customer Bliss

JULY 11, 2017

Communication and storytelling. Catherine has a background in psychology, and often speaks of the importance of communication and storytelling. I communicated.” To communicate better, you often need to understand storytelling and what will resonate with people. Some include: Customer satisfaction.

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Gainsight

APRIL 11, 2023

Stabilizing Revenue in a Downturn by Doubling Down on Retention In today’s economic climate, SaaS companies are having to grapple with a new reality. As new sales slow down and companies shift focus to customer retention and expansion, the work of post-sales and customer success teams has never been more important.

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 3, 2018

“A very small increase in customer retention can yield a huge impact on profitability.” How Net Promoter Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World. Rob Markey is a partner at Bain & Company and leads the customer strategy and marketing practice. 7 Customer Experience Insights You Can Apply to Your Organization.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You need an automated reporting system that can scale communication efficiently and effectively. Users can customize and adjust reporting according to their specific needs and priorities. Users can customize and adjust reporting according to their specific needs and priorities. Automate, automate, automate.

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Education Services Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study is out! Especially when they are telling a story about how Customer Success is booming. Without further ado – here’s a quick recap of the 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study! I don’t know about you, but I love data. Numbers are the best.

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ClientSuccess

JUNE 19, 2019

Adding credibility to this statement is a research study by Invesp Consulting which suggests: Existing customers are 50% more likely to try new products and spend 31% more than new users! Increasing customer retention by 5% can increase profits by 25-95%. Personalized Offers Lead to Loyal Customers. Shocker, right?

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Verint

DECEMBER 28, 2017

One Millimeter Mindset customer retention moves you and your organization one millimeter outside your current comfort level. One of the biggest differences has to do with how we acquire and then retain customers. More importantly, One Millimeter Mindset customer retention is about today and tomorrow, not yesterday.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

Prioritizing the right CX management not only helps in retaining customers by improving their experiences, but also enhances the overall brand image and increases profitability. Some organizations find that focusing on retaining customers in volatile times can provide more revenue than sales.

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ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 260

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 28, 2020

In our conversation, Aisling Hassell addressed the challenges of communicating effectively with your leadership team and your employees. And obviously, the last couple of months, as myself and my leadership have had to recast that vision. “When you talk about concern, anxiety and sustainability kind of go hand-in-hand.

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ClientSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

By communicating with customers in a way that resonates with them specifically will help you earn their respect throughout the customer journey. eBook: The Ultimate Guide to SaaS Customer Success Metrics. The post 5 Effective Customer Retention Tips to Implement appeared first on ClientSuccess.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s right: your customer experience is shaped whether you focus on it or not. Customer experience is the total relationship your customer has with your organization through communication, interactions, and transactions. Most importantly, it’s about how your customer feels about those experiences.

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Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When customers feel heard and understood, they are more likely to trust the company and remain loyal, even in the face of challenges or mistakes. Tailoring experiences: Human agents can adapt their communication style and approach based on individual customer preferences and unique situations, leading to more personalized interactions.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sometimes the leadership team shifts, with people moving on to other opportunities or new leaders entering the mix and shaking things up. Is communication still going strong and do you feel comfortable in those interactions? Total Value Returned Rate is a key metric that also has to be tied to customer retention.

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One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

If we continue to keep our heads buried in the sand, assuming “someone else” is taking care of our customers because we are too busy, then we are not creating remarkable and enduring client experiences. The types of experiences which fuel customer success and customer retention. is available on Amazon.com.

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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. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

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West Monroe

APRIL 28, 2024

Despite these uncontrollable forces, we find that in most cases, key retention issues stem from one (or more) of these addressable areas. Identifying the common roadblock areas is often a good place to start, but there are also specific actions that we recommend improving retention—and ultimately drive growth faster.

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ECXO

MARCH 21, 2023

The pillars of a customer experience culture are: Customer-focused leadership: The leadership of the organisation sets the tone for customer experience culture. Empowered employees: Employees must be empowered to make decisions that will benefit partners and customers. In the end, everything is connected.

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Basically, when an organization’s leadership decided to engage in customer experience design, they would deploy surveys (sometimes physically) for customers to fill out and hand back. For example, if your customers are churning a lot more than you’d like, you can build your CX design around better customer retention.

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One Millimeter Mindset

APRIL 1, 2021

Cross Functional Customer Retention Is Key To Strategy. Babette Ten Haken | Change Catalyst | Purpose-Driven Professional Innovation | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Trust-Based Client Retention | In Person & Virtual Speaker, Consultant, Coach, Author |. Do You Collaborate Within Or Across Departmental Silos?

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Paul is a Transformational, hands-on, customer service department leader with extensive experience using performance metrics, lean process improvements, and positive leadership in building effective, efficient, and happy customer service departments. Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Horizon CX

APRIL 1, 2024

Organizations that were positioned in the higher half of the CX maturity scale were experiencing remarkable results – three times higher revenues and three times higher customer retention rates. This underscores the tangible impact that prioritizing CX can have on the bottom line.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Satisfied customers are more likely to stay loyal and continue their relationship with the brand, leading to a higher customer retention rate and, ultimately, sustained revenue growth. This results in increased customer retention and higher revenue potential.

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ROI Net Promoter Score Measurement Customer Experience 111