ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Poor training and abusive customers – both very scary when mismanaged – are just two of the five topics covered in this short article. 8 ways to be a great customer during COVID by Monique Richardson. The Unique Challenge of Building Customer Loyalty in an Online Only World by Phil Britt.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

You renew your subscription to a magazine, a maintenance contract or a software program. What if renewal simply meant that the customer comes back—again and again? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I have an idea about renewals.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. Customers learned new ways of doing business.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Our customer service research supports the theme. 59% percent of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed feel that customer service is worse now than before the pandemic. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff. Read on for the Five Cs of quality customer service.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience. It drives repeat business and loyalty. A quick read with some important reminders. It drives word-of-mouth referrals.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article gives us a glimpse into the benefits of AI as it applies to customer service. Seth Godin Reveals the 1 Truth About Customer Service Most Companies Just Don’t Understand by Jeff Steen. It’s about getting “service” right. Respond to customers faster. Here’s the first one.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. HelpSquad) The important task for businesses is to retain their customers as much as possible. And we asked some experts to share their best tips on how to gain customer loyalty. Here are five strategies that can help avoid losing loyal customers.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Five Tips For Creating A Successful AI-Driven Customer Winback Strategy by Raviteja Sidda. CustomerThink) While some churn is inevitable, companies can minimize the churn rate by creating an effective winback strategy to drive loyalty, revenue and cost-effectiveness and leverage this as an opportunity to enhance their product and services.

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ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

.” The Three Types of Brand Consistency that Drive Customer Loyalty by Christina Sanders. Let’s dive into the three types of brand consistency that can boost customer loyalty. My Comment: What drives loyalty? Take Your Company’s Customer Experience Efforts to the Community by Adrian Speyer.

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ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

And, to celebrate the occasion, here is an excellent article from D Magazine that takes us through some of the Southwest history. There’s a lot we can learn from Southwest and Herb Kelleher’s obsession with customer service. . 3 Hacks to Boost Client Loyalty and Growth by Josh Linkner.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

This one is written by Denise Le Yohn, a CX and branding expert who understands the power of creating an employee experience (EX) that sets up a successful customer experience. Yet, according to a recent PwC survey, there is a discrepancy between what companies and customers believe customer loyalty to be.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. So, I was excited to read Steven’s article and watch his video comparing the movie to a great customer experience. 3 Things You Need to Do to Keep Customers by Jim Schleckser.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Some very funny, but at the same time very serious, customer service quotes. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. b y Jeanette McMurtry. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

11 Ways to Increase Brand Loyalty Through Better Email Marketing by Young Entrepreneur Council. However, when done right, it can be an effective communication tool to gain new clients and customers. My Comment: Email marketing is typical marketing until you focus on the customer and not just making a sale. Quite a bit.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

My new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , can guide you and help you come up with ideas to create more convenience for your customers. How can you do that? I can teach you. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Hire drivers with a strong customer focus. When hiring drivers, make sure you look for those who have a strong customer focus. Drivers with this type of attitude are more likely to go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. Offer driver training. Offer customer service training to all your truck drivers.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

9 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Ken Peterson. CMSWire) This got me thinking about all the companies I’ve worked with and used over the years and what they actually did to earn my loyalty. My Comment: I love lists, and this is a good one, taking us back to some of the basics that will help build customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2023

That said, this article was an interview for a magazine that focuses on healthcare, but don’t let that stop you from reading it. There are plenty of ideas, tips, strategies, and comments about customer service and experience for all types of businesses in any industry. That’s a rhetorical question. Who doesn’t?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. The Company’s Response Was Brilliant by Jason Aten.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

My Comment: Let’s start off this week’s Top Five roundup with some commentary from ten companies that are customer-focused and pushing for a better CX. A well-balanced customer experience strategy can impact every area of the business, enabling better sales/marketing/operational outcomes. Maybe both! Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

The Verdict Is In: Customer Service Isn’t Human Enough by Amy Balliett. Magazine) Does your organization’s customer service strategy sacrifice humanity for the sake of efficiency? My Comment: We are in the digital era of customer service. Here are three ways to adjust.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

4 Questions to Measure — and Boost — Customer Trust by Ashley Reichheld and Amelia Dunlop. An Economist magazine analysis of Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and six other corporations calculated that a company loses 30% of its value when it loses trust, at least in the short term. I’ll add a fifth, and that’s customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2022

How to Build Customer Loyalty by Sharing the Inflation Burden by Joel Comm. Magazine) Too often, the rise in costs caused by inflation is passed down to the consumer. But there are some companies that are finding ways to keep their doors open while also keeping those inflation costs from impacting their customers.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

As part of Qualtrics’ XM Institute, she focuses her efforts on helping organizations optimize their experience management (XM) programs. 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.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

As part of Qualtrics’ XM Institute, she focuses her efforts on helping organizations optimize their experience management (XM) programs. 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.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 28, 2016

I actually had one customer service representative repeat that phrase so many times that I asked them not to say it anymore. What they appear to be doing is regurgitating the responses they learned in their customer service training classes or what’s printed on a piece of paper. They aren’t really sorry.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Industry Leader in customer experience, Blake Morgan is a Keynote Speaker, Author of two books, a Customer Experience Futurist, and a Guest Lecturer at Columbia University. Brenda Lynn Dichoso – Head of Customer Experience Performance Management at PT Smartfren Telecom. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link].

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Staples Worklife Magazine) The supply chain crisis is causing product backorders and shipping delays that will affect all shoppers this holiday season. Learn how to ensure customer satisfaction despite supply chain disruptions.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones. My Comment: Returning customers are more profitable, not just because they return. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Points Are Just the Starting Point: What Loyalty Means Today by Stephanie Meltzer-Paul. The shift to digital has fundamentally changed the conversation around brand loyalty from both sides of the equation. My Comment: Loyalty programs are typically about points and perks. Should You Break Up with Some of Your Customers?

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