ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 60

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Today’s consumers might browse products online before purchasing in-store or use their smartphones to compare prices while shopping at a physical location. The result?

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My Comment: Gen Z will become the most powerful force of consumers in the next few years. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Both assume that their loyalty is a privilege and an earned reward, respectively.

Self Service 66

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 66

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Why Experiential Rewards Are Winning Over Customers: 5 Stellar Examples by Peter Vogel (The Wise Marketer) In today’s highly competitive business environment, brands are constantly searching for innovative ways to engage and retain their customers. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 64

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

Imagine a scenario where a coffee shop actively engages with its customers through personalized loyalty programs, social media interactions, and timely promotions. These engaged customers, in turn, share their delightful experiences with friends and family, acting as brand ambassadors and attracting new customers to the coffee shop.

Customer Engagement 52

Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media Loyalty Programs 52

SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Retaining those customers for the long haul is equally, if not more, essential. A high customer retention rate is a testament to a company’s customer-centric approach, resulting in increased profits, positive word-of-mouth, and enhanced brand reputation. Educate and Empower: Empowered customers are loyal customers.

Customer Retention 10

Customer Retention Strategy Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity 10

Calabrio

MAY 10, 2019

As consumers have become more informed and competition amongst companies fiercer, customer experience (CX) has emerged as a key point of competitive differentiation and the contact centre as an essential part of the experience. Here are my recommendations for must-see sessions: The Basics of Customer Experience.

Technology 100

Technology Customer Journeys Customer Experience Self Service 100

Comm100

JANUARY 19, 2017

When we are approached by a customer who is upset by a defective product or service, responding with a professional apology that offers the customer a hassle-free solution is an important part of ensuring customer retention. Provide the customer with a hassle-free replacement. Sincerely, John Doe.

Examples 219

Examples Customer Service Representative Customers Customer Service 219

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 6, 2023

However, the consumer reviews of this hotel are off the charts. Neither of these purchase motivations portends loyalty or customer retention based on the value you provide. Just some old-fashioned Customer Experience design and excellent experience delivery of the small stuff by the staff. People love it.

Hotels 78

Hotels Fashion Examples Government 78

SmartKarrot

MAY 18, 2020

Goes without saying, customer retention is an important aspect of the success of any organization. Research claims that 78% of the global business leaders rank customer retention rate as a crucial tool in the upliftment of any given business. This is when the game of customer retention strategies come into play.

Customer Retention 10

Customer Retention Self Service Customer Success Customers 10

BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

Market development strategy focuses on the consumer and their journey right from awareness to loyalty and all the strategies employed to ensure they reach that loyalty stage. Network with the people in your target market to nurture leads and acquire new customers. Build a strong customer referral program.

Return on Investment 98

Return on Investment Social Media Sales Metrics 98

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

Making customers’ lives easier can lead to greater loyalty, enhanced customer satisfaction, and ultimately, improved business results. Looking Ahead for Loyalty in 2023 by Meg Tronquet (Concentrix) Loyalty programs were the talk of the town in 2022. My Comment: Another one of my favorite topics is customer loyalty.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Customer Service Training 13

PK

MAY 9, 2018

It’s the number one inquiry into Gartner and is a key theme at this year’s Loyalty Expo and The CRMC. Many companies have gotten a firm grasp on the power of personalization and are using it to unlock revenue and add value for customers. Vans allows customers to create their own pair of custom Vans.

Loyalty 49

Loyalty Fashion Social Media Retail 49

Comm100

JANUARY 19, 2017

When we are approached by a customer who is upset by a defective product or service, responding with a professional apology that offers the customer a hassle-free solution is an important part of ensuring customer retention. Provide the customer with a hassle-free replacement. Sincerely, John Doe.

Examples 100

Examples Customer Service Representative Customers Customer Service 100

Wootric CX Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Why we love David : He’s VP of Customer Insights at Ancestry.com. A seasoned CX pro, David was with the Global Consumer Insights team at Clorox and Head of Global Research and Brand Strategy at Fitbit before joining the venerable family history and genomics company. And we probably haven’t even got everything covered.

Customer Journeys 67

Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals Chief Customer Officer 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Customer Retention by Aryan Jakhar (Inc42) Customer retention refers to a company’s ability to retain its existing consumers over time. My Comment: The title implies this is everything you need to know about customer retention. That’s a pretty bold statement.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Retention Ecommerce 12

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Drive Customer Retention, Don’t Neglect Culture by David Ducharme and Nick Furman (Gallup) Neglecting culture affects your teams and your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 13

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2023

Retailers’ Attempts To Dissuade Returns May Impact Brand Loyalty by Alicia Thorpe (RetailWire) The tension between retailers and shoppers is growing, and it’s because of returns. Our customer service research finds that 53% of American consumers will pay more for a convenient experience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Effort Score Retail B2B 12

One Millimeter Mindset

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The best way to set up customer defection is to fall short on service delivery quality. Is your own workplace consumed in continuously playing out someone else’s legacy feuds? Start serving those valuable customers better and better each day, moving forward. Instead of continuing to limp along, take action! Contact me.

Customers 71

Customers Video Culture Customer Focused 71

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Offer incentives and loyalty programs Ashley HomeStore implements a successful loyalty program. This program not only offers exclusive discounts, early access to sales, and rewards for repeat customers but also catalyzes fostering loyalty and boosting customer retention.

Trends 57

Trends Tips Tools Marketing 57

One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Too time consuming? Deconstruct your client base into these three basic customer segments. Customer retention is best catalyzed by individuals, teams and organizations who not only understand the difference between the three personas I describe. So you can better serve tomorrow’s customers, together.

Customer Retention 117

Customer Retention Innovation Culture Communication 117

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2023

10 Questions Every Business Leader Should Ask About Customer Retention by Samuel Wilson (Forbes) Many of you can probably recall an experience of sitting in a big conference room with the quarterly review slides and questioning why growth isn’t higher. In the end, the author wants you to focus on a single goal: happy customers.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Video 60

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

She leads the XM Institute’s research into CX and EX best practices and the broader organizational capabilities required for building loyalty by improving customer and employee experiences. His Customer Insight work is focused on developing innovative segmentation, targeting, analysis, and measurement solutions.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

She leads the XM Institute’s research into CX and EX best practices and the broader organizational capabilities required for building loyalty by improving customer and employee experiences. His Customer Insight work is focused on developing innovative segmentation, targeting, analysis, and measurement solutions.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

SurveySensum

JANUARY 31, 2024

You can spot them by checking your customer retention rates – they’re spending more time on your website, buying more stuff, and relying on your offer. Know that high-value customers may be someone other than those who spend the most at your company.

Strategy 52

Strategy Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Feedback 52

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

He is an author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time, Be Amazing or Go Home, and The Convenience Revolution and a creator of a customer service training program, Customer Focus , aiming to help clients build a customer service culture and loyalty mindset.

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 5, 2021

Being the Co-founder of CX Speakers LLC , he conducts workshops on Customer Success and thought leadership around customer relationships and marketing technology. The Customer Success industry has been witnessing Kia for the past 22 years, leading strategic roles and teams across global organizations. A CX Consulting.

Customer Success 21

Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Leadership B2B 21

SurveySparrow

APRIL 23, 2023

Time-Consuming Effective lead generation often requires a marketer to create content, manage campaigns, and nurture qualified leads. Webinars and Online Events Host webinars, workshops, or virtual events to showcase your industry knowledge, provide valuable insights, and engage with your target audience.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Social Media Advertising 52