ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Loyalty Programs 70

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 70

Oracle

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are shifting their strategies to focus on retaining and engaging existing customers. In today’s world, smart brands build emotional connections with customers, cultivate brand advocates, and create communities to enable growth. Connect to customers through loyalty campaigns.

Loyalty Programs 56

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Omni-Channel Connections 56

Oracle

AUGUST 19, 2020

From shoppable Instagram posts to personalized discounts based on past purchases, it’s no doubt that the shopping experience is constantly evolving. According to PwC , when customers have a great experience, they’re willing to pay up to a 16% price premium. Retail Innovation #1: IoT enhancements.

Retail 85

Retail Innovation Virtual Agent Ecommerce 85

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. According to an article in Craving Tech, organizations that have integrated this new technology into their operations saw a 25% boost in customer satisfaction in 2023. I agree that customers are more demanding than ever.

Loyalty Programs 78

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 78

Steve DiGioia

MAY 1, 2023

It’s the age-old mantra: “ Provide great service and customers will come.” Here are 4 Reasons Why Great Service is a Trap That Will Ruin Your Business Great Service is Expected Customers expect a certain level of service when they interact with any business. ” But is that really true?

Loyalty Programs 162

Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty Innovation 162

SurveySparrow

JULY 23, 2023

Once upon a time, businesses believed that the best way to win customers was through the quality of their products or the competitiveness of their prices. In this story, the hero is the customer, and the quest is for an exceptional customer experience (CX). What are Customer Experience Trends?

Trends 52

Trends Self Service Customer Experience Omni-Channel 52

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

Are, beyond customers who would be loyal anyway, are they driving more purchase activity and narrowed consideration sets? And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? This, as they see it, may be indicative of hope among companies with programs that long-term customer value can be generated.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

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. Imagine that!)

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ECXO

MARCH 24, 2024

1710668672319 AI in Customer Experience – should I stay, or should I go? Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it has emerged as one of the most significant technological innovations in recent years, revolutionizing various industries and opening up a world of new possibilities.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Social Media Analysis Loyalty 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Yes, people will pay to be in a program that offers perks, discounts, and more. I’m often asked to define customer centricity.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 67

Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

While travel and retail brands have made a lot of progress in the last 24 months, the bulk of innovation has come from other consumer sectors – including media businesses, entertainment, and telecoms providers, which in recent years appeared to regard loyalty as a lost cause. The program is actually called, ‘ Voxi Drop ’.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Innovation Travel Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 135

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. How many of your employees haven’t experienced what it’s like to be a customer of yours? That’s a basic goal of a good program.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 157

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Quick Response (QR) codes have emerged as a convenient bridge between offline and online customer experiences. Retail businesses and service industries are now using these pixelated squares to provide exceptional service to their customers in innovative and efficient ways. Let’s take a look.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Automotive Retail 52

ClearAction

APRIL 18, 2020

Growth Through Customer Experience Action Lynn Hunsaker. Customer experience annuities are a compelling source of growth that is commonly overlooked. Customer Experience Improvement Actions. Accordingly, mature customer experience management can reduce business risk.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Innovation Customer Centricity 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2020

She writes about changes in the customer experience for grocery shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And how can grocery retailers craft a customer experience that fits the new normal? Amazon has turned the frictionless retail utopia into reality with its ”Just Walk Out” shopping experience in Amazon Go stores.

Retail 138

Retail Customer Experience Multi-Channel Omni-Channel 138

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Traditional loyalty programs, which often offer points or cash rewards, are being outdone by a new trend: experiential rewards. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

TechSee

MAY 19, 2021

In the last few years, the customer service domain has experienced an awakening with the rising awareness of the benefits of delivering a good customer experience. Companies have invested in their customer service function to differentiate and personalize their brand and improve overall operational efficiency.

Technology 159

Technology Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage 159

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 60

Optimove

JANUARY 2, 2024

Re-engage your churned customers with this guide Download Now Why it Matters: Web push, a potent channel in multichannel marketing, plays a pivotal role in engaging both active and churned players. Key takeaways: Web push boosts resonance across customer stages, capturing non-depositors, engaging active players, and reactivating lapsed users.

Engagement 59

Engagement Loyalty Programs How To Loyalty 59

SurveySensum

JULY 19, 2023

According to a new Forbes Insights and Arm Treasure Data survey of more than 1000 customers worldwide, 74% of customers said they are likely to buy from brands based on experience alone. This statistic emphasizes the critical role that retail customer experience plays in customer loyalty, brand advocacy, and business growth.

Retail 40

Retail Examples Customer Experience Social Media 40

SurveySparrow

AUGUST 25, 2023

Have you ever wondered why customer experience is hailed as the cornerstone of business success in today’s fiercely competitive market? A PwC survey indicates that 73% of consumers consider customer experience to be very important when making purchases. How do we read our customers’ minds? Intriguing right?

Tips 52

Tips Customer Experience Social Media Self Service 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

For betting sites, customer experience technology is becoming a key factor in the success of their business. Online casinos and betting sites are taking gambling to the next level with personalized experiences. With this technology, betting sites have been able to better their customer experiences for those who frequent them.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Experience Video Analytics 52

SurveySensum

JULY 17, 2023

Do you have a favorite brand that you love to shop from even if you have absolutely no shopping requirements but go there just for the experience? I love to browse through the different sections, experience new products, sometimes buy items on display and of course, eat their famous meatballs. Because I love shopping there!

Retail 52

Retail Strategy Customer Experience Sports 52

SurveySensum

JULY 17, 2023

Do you have a favorite brand that you love to shop from even if you have absolutely no shopping requirements but go there just for the experience? I love to browse through the different sections, experience new products, sometimes buy items on display and of course, eat their famous meatballs. Because I love shopping there!

Retail 52

Retail Strategy Customer Experience Sports 52

SmartMessage Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Every brand dreams of loyal customers. Building customer loyalty is essential for growth. Companies build strategies and heavily invest to maintain a solid customer base in today’s fiercely competitive business world. Statistics state that it is more profitable to keep current customers compared to acquiring new ones.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Management Loyalty Programs Competitive Advantage 52

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

Alida

JULY 17, 2017

On July 13 2017, over two hundred Vision Critical customers, insights, marketing and CX professionals gathered in Sydney for the Asia Pacific Customer Intelligence Summit, Vision Critical’s 7th annual customer summit. Creating shared value is essential for developing an authentic brand and truly connecting with customers.

Customer Experience 172

Customer Experience Hotels Survey Loyalty Programs 172

CX Journey

JUNE 29, 2017

Image courtesy of Pixabay We have all the customers we could ever want. More specifically, he said: “We don’t need more customers. We have all the customers we could possibly want,” Lampert said at Sears’ annual shareholder meeting. Lampert said Sears would remain focused on improving its relationship with its customers.

Loyalty Programs 135

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Retention Retail 135

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That type of simple recognition goes a great way in building loyalty with customers. This presentation is about driving customer engagement, and how the loyalty industry is transforming in order to engage with the mid-tail and long-tail customer. Loyalty programs must evolve to keep customers engaged.

Loyalty 98

Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Banking 98

SurveySparrow

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Apple sure knows how to keep its customers happy! In case you’re not familiar, NPS is a metric that measures customer satisfaction and loyalty. It’s calculated by asking customers how likely they are to recommend a company’s products or services to a friend or family member on a scale of 0-10.

NPS 59

NPS Net Promoter Score Industry Effort Score 59

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

As delivery apps grow in popularity, they will remain a go-between for the customer and the brand, leading to margin erosion for restaurants. To combat this, brands must de-emphasize reliance on these providers and take back their customer relationships. Understand the experience your customers are hungry for.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

Customer churn. It’s like a game of “now you see them, now you don’t” with customers jumping ship to competitors in the blink of an eye if they don’t feel valued and satisfied. It is far more expensive to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones and brands understand that.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Retail Strategy Social Media 52

Optimove

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Enhance your customer segmentation with our advanced guide Download Now Why it Matters: From responsible AI use to journey orchestration, these are the places you should put your focus to elevate your CRM Marketing in the new year. To ensure your customers keep coming back, make a pledge to follow these marketing resolutions in 2024.

CRM 69

CRM Marketing Social Media Analysis 69

ClearAction

MAY 29, 2016

Customer Experience + Marketing: Pro’s & Con’s Lynn Hunsaker. What happens when the Chief Marketing Officer doubles as Chief Customer Experience Officer? How Marketers Think of Customer Experience. How Customers Think of Customer Experience.

Marketing 97

Marketing Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Social Media 97

SurveySensum

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Indonesian Customer Experience Trends to watch for in 2020. Today, customer experience is perhaps the most important aspect for any business to succeed. It was not too long ago when businesses claimed that the key to winning customers is in the product or service they deliver. But, today things have changed.

Trends 52

Trends Customer Experience Loyalty Programs Touchpoint 52