ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

74 Percent of Consumers Believe Brand Loyalty is About Feeling Understood and Valued – Not Discounts and Loyalty Perks by Business Wire. My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. But, are you asking the questions the right way?

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

This one focuses on field service, but it’s still worth the four minutes it takes to read. My Comment: As costs go up, we must charge customers. Even loyal customers don’t want to pay more if they don’t have to. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Net Promoter Score 71

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 56

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumers Show Higher Brand Loyalty Than Global Average But Demand More In Return by Marigold (Adweek) Fast on the heels of its recently published global report, relationship marketing pioneer Marigold has filtered the results from that groundbreaking survey now with a dedicated focus on U.S. You’ll have to read the article to find out more.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When you ask your customers if they trust you and receive answers other than YES, then the average of those answers subtracted from 100 is your trust gap. Consider the findings from PwC ’s 2022 Consumer Intelligence Series Survey on Trust. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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Chief Customer Officer Effort Score Policies Customer Service Training 123

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 55

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 55

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

My Comment: I’m a big fan of the internal customer service concept, and here are 18 internal customer service tips to create the experience that makes them want to work hard, engage with their customers (other internal customers and outside customers), and more. CRM Buyer) Despite U.S.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 143

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2023

As consumers, we must be careful and understand the difference between what is truly free and what is perceived as free. Somebody is paying for it, and it’s usually the consumer. And when consumers pay a fee to do business with a company, they typically want to take advantage of the perks the company offers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

10x Improvement in Customer Experience by Jaimie Boyd, Gretchen Brainard, NSN Murty, Joe Mariani & Pankaj Kamleshkumar Kishnani (Delloite) Combining digital public infrastructure like digital identity with tools like human-centered design can help governments significantly enhance customer experience.

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Customer Service Government B2B B2C 80

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In short, if you provide bad service, be prepared to lose sales/money. Our customer service research finds that in 2024, the average consumer will give a company or brand two chances to make amends for a bad experience before moving on. Buyers/procurement professionals are still consumers at some level.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 60

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Eighty-one percent of consumers we surveyed said a great customer experience increases trust. .

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2023

Our customer service research finds almost half of American consumers are willing to pay more for good service. That means they will probably tip, too – when it’s deserved. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Tips Self Service Hotels Customer Service Training 123

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

KCI Survey: Swifties, the BeyHive and BravoCon Demonstrate the Power of Superfans by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) “Brand fans” are definitely loyal customers, but not all loyal customers are brand fans — and for many marketing and brand teams, driving relevance and impact means activating and leveraging those brand fans and superfans.

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Customer Service Government Employee Experience Video 78

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 92

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MAY 6, 2013

The ultimate success of a company is predicated on exceptional customer service experiences. For post-sales service, Consumer Reports ranked Apple Customer Service ahead of other companies for best PC tech support with the company scoring an 86 out of a possible 100 points. P PRESENT. L LISTEN.

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Report Consumers Customer Service e-support 82

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

10x Improvement in Customer Experience by Deloitte Center for Government Insights (Deloitte) Combining digital public infrastructure like digital identity with tools like human-centered design can help governments significantly enhance customer experience. They are improving the customer (citizen) experience.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

My friend, Chip Bell, has written a great article that aligns with my belief that for the right reasons, it’s okay to fire the customer. The 2024 Marigold Global Consumer Trends Index Report provides insights into consumer preferences that drive marketing decisions and explores the influence of brand relationships.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 58

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 133

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

by Chitra Iyer (CMSWire) Employee empowerment, especially frontline customer service staff, has been a key element of customer experience (CX) for years. But brands in touch with consumer realities are also waking up to the power of “customer empowerment” as a lever for their CX strategy.

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Self Service Customer Service Airlines Touchpoint 76

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. It’s Not All Negative: How Bad Customer Reviews Create Revenue Opportunities by Cynthia Sener (Total Retail) Although negative reviews can raise a red flag for consumers, they also present a unique opportunity.

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Customer Service Airlines Consumers Video 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. .

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Airlines Customer Experience Survey Customer Service Training 172

ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

With the average American consumer spending more than $2,000 a year on coffee, this sounded like an incredible deal for coffee drinkers — begging the question, how could Panera possibly justify such generosity? Furthermore, training isn’t something you did, it’s something you do. For just $8.99 Anytimed by Seth Godin.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Employee Engagement Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs 64

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2020

First, the answer could have sent Jared on a time-consuming search for the videos. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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Video Customer Service Training Training Customer Service 127

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. With a growing number of consumers influenced by word-of-mouth, don’t let your customers slip away! Curbside Pickup and BOPIS: What Makes for a Successful Customer Experience? by Erin Ollila. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 152

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. To be social is to be connected. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. According to McKinsey, these are today’s ‘Zero Consumers.’ These are what McKinsey refers to as the “Zero Consumer.”

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 78

Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

They’re bringing their A-game, embodying your company’s brand values, and putting customers first. What else can they—and your organization—do to make things even easier for the consumer? Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service.

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Tips Customer Service Effort Score Customer Service Training 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

The report takes a look at customer service from the company’s perspective and covers topics that include remote workforce, most popular customer support channels (phone, email, etc.), Consumer Reports) Public rants may not get the results you want. The Best Way to Complain to a Company on Social Media by Octavio Blanco.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 143

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How to Become One of the Top Customer Satisfaction Companies by John Dijulius (John Dijulius) Forbes’ latest ranking, “Best Customer Service,” highlights the companies that, according to consumer feedback, stand out with high customer satisfaction scores for delivering exceptional service in the United States.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 60

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

How to Leverage AI for a Better Customer Experience by Hasan Saleem (FastCompany) The intersection of AI and customer experience has paved the way for innovative, efficient, and personalized interactions between businesses and consumers. The stakes are high and the opportunities are endless. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Retail Customers 125

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

Amazon has educated its customer as to what a great experience looks like. It meets and exceeds consumer expectations, and now customers want, hope, and expect every company they do business with to be as good as Amazon. I don’t care if you’re B2B or B2C, everyone you do business with is a consumer at some level.

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B2C B2B Customer Service Training Retail 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2023

One of the most powerful customer service and CX tactics is personalization. We interviewed more than 1,000 consumers for our CX research , and 71% said a personalized experience is important to them. When personalization is used correctly, customers feel as if you recognize them. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Training Customer Service Connections Sales 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’ by Dennis Limmer (Forbes) The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.” Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 56

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS. PYMNTS) “I’m a consumer. My Comment: Here is a fascinating article about loyalty and the customer experience. The article starts with the question: “I’m a consumer. So many stats are based on consumer feedback. Corbin Murakami, Sr.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 139

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. CMSWire) Customer experience design’s goal is providing consumers with the offerings they need to accomplish their objectives frictionlessly across all phases of the customer lifecycle. And there’s much more.

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I love the first topic, which is how customers have been frustrated with getting caught in the phone menu. This is great information for anyone who has a customer support department. Top 50 CX Innovators of 2024 by Joe Berenz (Replicant) 2023 was a watershed year in customer service. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 60