CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In the quest to improve the customer experience and customer loyalty, it is helpful to consider the ‘cultural habits’ of successful service organizations, such as: Disney, Apple, Southwest Airlines, Wegmans, Nordstrom, and Amazon. Their cultural habits are not merely lip service; it’s how they do business.

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Customer Focused Company Airlines Culture 40

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Focus on the human experience, the digital experience and the culture.

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 88

ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2018

Over time, several words have been used to describe the organisational focus on customers. They include: Customer Experience. Customer Focus. Customer Centricity. Customer Service. Customer Success. Customer Outcomes. Customer Relationship Management. Customer Management. Nothing at all!

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Customer Journeys Customers Airlines Social Media 185

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Spotting Customer-Centric Companies I. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, this vision is a reality for some, and it all centers around the compass of customer service. Recognizing the pivotal role customer service plays in this quest is the first step towards a more rewarding consumer journey.

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Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service e-support Case Study 111

Integrity Solutions

MAY 26, 2022

employees said their workplaces had a strong ethical culture in 2020, compared with 1 in 10 who felt that way in 2000. This is a critical component of what we have always believed strong coaching and sales leadership cultures must include. To build an ethical culture, integrity has to be inextricably linked to the way you do business.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a fundamental transition as a result of changing customer expectations, technological improvements, and the pursuit of excellent client experiences. The Rise of Omnichannel Support The rise of omnichannel support is one of the most noticeable changes in customer service.

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Customer Centricity Self Service Customer Service Omni-Channel 52

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

Continuing with our list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience (CX) influencers (experts, consultants, and authors), we are sharing a few names of leaders leaders that every CX enthusiast must follow and take inspiration from. John is an “Ex-Disney Guy” and Customer Experience Coach. John DiJulius Follow @JohnDiJulius.

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Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). PROMOTE CULTURE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP.

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Customer Centricity Culture Leadership Training 41

Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). PROMOTE CULTURE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP.

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Customer Centricity Culture Leadership Training 41

ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. My Comment: I love the idea of WOWING the customer. That said, you’ll enjoy this author’s version of how to WOW your customers.

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Customer Service Culture Customer Retention Video 23

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. D CEO) Half a century after its incorporation papers were filed, the Dallas-based carrier is working harder than ever to reinforce its unique corporate culture. (D Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Airlines eBook Loyalty 69

Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.). PROMOTE CULTURE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP.

Customer Centricity 40

Customer Centricity Culture Leadership Training 40

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up. Let me count the ways!

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Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Social Media 24

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. Or are they? ” Agreed!

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Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Is your customer service in need of an overhaul? Luckily, there’s no need to spend a fortune revamping your entire customer service operation. Here are ten quick and easy ways to take your customer service to the next level. This is true both for employees greeting customers in person and those answering the phone.

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Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce Culture 80

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s not the amount of knowledge you are willing to offer, but the efforts you wish to take to keep your customers satisfied and loyal to your brand. Customers wouldn’t see what you have to offer, but what you are willing to change for them. That’s the true essence of customer service experience. So, let’s get started!

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Customer Service Handbook Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Pokémon Go Shows What Augmented Reality Can Do For Customer Experience by Mark Hillary. LinkedIn) The really interesting cultural phenomenon around Pokémon Go is that it has very quickly normalised AR. You court the customer to buy.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Training Culture 48

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Many companies are finding it difficult to create a great customer experience due to getting and keeping good employees. CX + EX: The Formula for a Customer-Obsessed Culture by Nathan Eddy.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Automotive Retail 14

West Monroe

JANUARY 30, 2019

In the third and last installment of our blog series about customer experience (CX) transformation, we discuss the most difficult, costly, and risk-laden phase, Enact. Therefore, it is crucial to stay laser-focused on communicating the transformation value to your key stakeholders during the Enact stage to keep them engaged and on board.

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Customer Experience Government Roadmap Return on Investment 40

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Calabrio , the workforce performance company, has hired Daniel Maier as chief revenue officer and Ryan Toben as senior vice president of customer success and sales operations. He is tasked with driving overall revenue at Calabrio including leading the sales function which now encompasses customer success programmes.

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Customer Success Contact Center Sales Customer Centricity 52

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

The Super-Heroes of Customer Experience are here! Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. Here is a list of 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers who have taken Customer Experience to the whole new level.

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Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

CSM Magazine

JUNE 23, 2016

There are a number of reasons why companies fail at customer service. So while there are many reasons, here are five common reasons that companies fail at customer service: There’s no clear definition of what customer service looks like in the organization. You can’t just say, “Let’s give great customer service.”

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Company Customer Service Culture Training 60

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Customer service is a constantly evolving area – almost daily, new customer trends and new ways of approaching customer relationships seem to emerge. Technology has increased the opportunities and avenues for customer interaction. Doing this will mean that you: Provide your customers with flexibility.

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Customer Service Loyalty Innovation Social Media 52

CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2020

The marketing landscape is constantly changing and evolving, and the increasing demand from customers is one of the main factors in this. Nowadays customers want ‘immediate’, whether that’s immediate results, immediate satisfaction, or immediate blame. Customers’ expectations of businesses are constantly changing.

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Customer Service Marketing Social Media Ecommerce 52

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

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Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 13

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Businesses that foster and support a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) culture see increases in output, creativity, innovation, and profitability. In today’s modern world, focusing on DEI is essential to increasing job satisfaction and employee engagement levels. How will future customers interact with your business?

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Policies Social Media Culture Employee Engagement 52

ijgolding

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

As customer experience has become increasingly recognised as a thing of tangibility, so has the need to adopt and embed the skills and competencies that make managing it (customer experience that is) a reality. Fortunately, the profession that customer experience has become is steadily building a burgeoning number of just such people.

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Customer Centricity Culture Tips Strategy 120

CSM Magazine

MAY 23, 2017

How are you tracking customer satisfaction levels with your customers? Today, customers are so conditioned that when we are asked questions like this, they just say “Yes”. Plus you have the opportunity to change your process or service to better reflect the needs of customers. Are you asking whether they are satisfied?

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Leadership Customers Customer Satisfaction Culture 49

LiveChat

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The last decade has been defined by the customer becoming the center of nearly every business initiative. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right.

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Poor Customer Service Call Center Customer Service Representative Customer Care 45

Middlesex Consulting

DECEMBER 27, 2015

However for these services to be enduring and profitable, they must also develop and even change their people as they evolve to a services centric culture. To be successful, these businesses need people that can bridge these two mind-sets at the customer touch points. 5 Recognise and reward success. 5 Recognise and reward success.

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Culture Training Brands Strategy 60

CSM Magazine

JUNE 23, 2016

The way they react to situations is also unique and if you’re trying to offer great customer service, you have to be flexible enough to respond to their needs. Guidelines enable employees to exercise personal judgment which may mean all the difference between retaining and losing a customer. Empower Your Frontline.

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Guidelines Customer Service Policies Government 58

CSM Magazine

MARCH 23, 2016

Providing good customer service just isn’t enough anymore. Encourage your team to take customer service from bland and boring to knock-your-socks-off spectacular with these five tips. Engage your customers. Customers want to be heard. Create a positive, lasting customer experience. Indulge your customers.

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Leadership Customers Tips Culture 40

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Today’s customers demand a great customer experience and will not settle for anything less. It is no longer good enough for companies to provide good customers service — rather, companies need to create memorable interactions with customers that help establish a loyal relationship and promote brand advocacy.

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Customer Experience Tips Measurement Feedback 40

CSM Magazine

APRIL 26, 2016

In my experience, customer experience is increasingly proving to be a key differentiator; and if your customer experience is subpar, so will your sales numbers. Successful customer experiences are scalable and can be managed consistently across multiple channels. Your customers’ experience must be unique.

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Tips Customer Experience Policies Measurement 40

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Each and every person in your organization has the opportunity to create a positive impression on your customers — to impact their experience and potentially convert them from a lukewarm satisfied customer to a red-hot loyal customer. They also work well when dealing with a customer complaint.

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Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Guidelines Customers 40