ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In most cases, the rewards from customer firings won’t be financial — at least not in the short run. My Comment : Some customers aren’t worth doing business with! And the customer is NOT always right !

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 60

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 60

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 58

Customer Service Retail Consumers Metrics 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 62

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 78

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

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! Don’t worry about giving your email address; this is Deloitte, a trusted and respectable resource. Will AI Take Over Customer Service?

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Chitra Iyer (CMSWire) Employee empowerment, especially frontline customer service staff, has been a key element of customer experience (CX) for years. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Self Service 78

Self Service Customer Service Airlines Touchpoint 78

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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!

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 155

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Here are my top five picks from last week. The stakes are high and the opportunities are endless.

Loyalty Programs 78

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 78

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.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Airlines Consumers Video 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. Consumer Reports) Public rants may not get the results you want. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 146

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Gen Z will become the most powerful force of consumers in the next few years. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 67

ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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?

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Employee Engagement Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Out of 1,000 consumers, 65% said, “Yes.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 127

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 127

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. The modern consumer landscape is ever-evolving, and agents need personalized coaching to adapt.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Training Exercises Feedback 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.”

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 58

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty Tips 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. The New Reality of Loyalty: Consumers Want Brands To Earn It by PRNewsWire. And there’s much more.

Customer Journeys 73

Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Therefore, any company trying to improve their customer experience should follow a defined plan to adopt a strategy that is congruent with their customer expectations. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Prioritize activities and allocate them to employees.

Strategy 287

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 287

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS. PYMNTS) “I’m a consumer.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 141

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. CMSWire) Amazon’s mission statement is “We aim to be Earth’s most customer-centric company.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

Customer Service 134

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 134

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Retail Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. B2B Customer Experience Examples: Think Like A B2C by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) While B2B businesses are technically providing products and services to companies, they are selling to individual buyers who are consumers.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B B2C Retail 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Our customer service research supports the theme. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Consumers may turn to Lyft.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Worse, 8% of consumers will stop buying or using a retailer after just one bad interaction. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Retail Course Customer Service Training 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 70

Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. Wall Street Journal) The former chief executive of Zappos, the online shoe retailer, had a unique approach toward customers.

Customer Service 147

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 147

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. A good customer support experience drives loyalty. (We We knew that!)

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 140

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When used in the right way, AI can eliminate many challenges faced by both customers and agents – reducing operational costs and agent stress, allowing greater personalisation and a seamless experience for consumers.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Customer Journeys Customer Satisfaction Social Media 62