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 136

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 136

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Sixty-four percent of U.S.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 105

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

that end, we’ve curated a customer service-centric podcast list for you to peruse and enjoy. Check out our favorite customer service podcasts, or keep reading for some entertaining podcast history. A treasure trove of retail, brand, and customer service information is ready and waiting for your ears.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Entertainment Trends Social Media 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 158

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 148

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 148

One Millimeter Mindset

AUGUST 27, 2018

Innovative customer experiences stand out from what customers are used to experiencing. Also, after the customer service rep, sales rep, engineer, field sales service rep, Quality professional departs, the customer asks themselves: “What just happened?”. Customers cannot get you out of their minds.

Innovation 86

Innovation Customer Experience Customer Retention Sales 86

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The experience equation: Happy employees and customers accelerate growth by Vala Afshar. My Comment: Vala Afshar has seen this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles a number of times.

Customer Journeys 110

Customer Journeys Customer Service B2C Ecommerce 110

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

To deliver exceptional customer service and inspire loyalty you need to create an internal culture that emphasises this. As a CS leader, you need to keep your finger on the pulse both in terms of best practice and the innovations driving change. Speakers include: Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner, BT.

Customer Focused 52

Customer Focused Exceptional Customer Service How To Culture 52

Help.com

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Or consider Isadore Sharp’s Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, regarded as one of the top five companies in any industry for service, after having innovated and thrived through many different eras and trends of customer service.

Culture 100

Culture Customer Focused Company Competitive Advantage 100

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. 10 Important Components of a Social Media Customer Service Strategy by VHT MARKETING. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Social Media 95

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 95

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. It proved to be, for many businesses, an accelerator of new processes and adaption of technology/innovation.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 98

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer service as a differentiator. , Roy Atkinson shares this wonderful insight, "Tony Hsieh and his approach to customer service and CX impacted me and the industry in a big way. Be kind, treat your teams well, innovate, and work hard. Inspiring service workers. An innovative mindset.

Return on Investment 266

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 266

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

Social Media 118

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 118

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. I never knew I wanted that.”

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 115

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? The four lessons come under the topics of innovation, managing detail, creating memorable experiences, and creating a unique sensory experience.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 93

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways To ‘Innovate’ The Customer Experience by Sanjay Monga. Forbes) Innovation has become a popular buzzword of the Digital Age. This is what will help customers choose you over your competition.

Ecommerce 86

Ecommerce Customer Service Call Center e-support 86

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways AI can Revolutionize Customer Experience by Vandita Grover. Five Negotiation Strategies When Traditional Customer Service Fails by Chris Westfall. Here are three strategies to spark CX innovation.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service e-support Guidelines Social Media 101

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. How to Win Over your eCommerce Customers’ Loyalty? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Ecommerce 141

Ecommerce Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail 141

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Annette Franz.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Customers 71

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 65

ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Reach for the solutions for which you lack full confidence you can deliver with little effort, but that will delight your customers or colleagues if you reach. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Competitive Advantage 81

Competitive Advantage Customer Service Tips Culture 81

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture. It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly. My Comment: Here’s another list!

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. Service Transformation Must Come From the C-Suite by Dr. Natalie Petouhoff. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Self Service 78

Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage Case Study 78

Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Like a salesperson tailoring their pitch to address specific buyer needs, CX leaders must emphasize how a customer-focused approach directly contributes to achieving strategic milestones. Apple: Customer-Centric Innovation in Technology Apple is known for its ability to anticipate and address the perceived needs of its customers.

Customer Centricity 130

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Automotive Fashion 130

ShepHyken

MAY 21, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways Starbucks is Innovating the Customer Experience by Liz Barrett Foster. QSR) In the fight to win back its brick-and-mortar customers, Starbucks is leveraging technological and experiential methods. (QSR)

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Employee Experience Innovation 83

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Everyone Hates Customer Service. Does everyone hate customer service? So, let’s find out why “everyone” hates customer service. Here are my top five picks from last week. This Is Why.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service ROI Customer Service Training CRM 99

Michelli Experience

MAY 9, 2017

Those critical customer cohorts consist of individuals who will not only drive present day profits but also emerging groups that will shape profits into a sustainable future. Every customer-focused decision represents a choice between competing options that will likely drive different benefits for different people at different costs.

Innovation 113

Innovation Customer Experience Social Media Loyalty 113

Tricia Morris

JULY 23, 2015

For everyone who was customer service when customer service wasn’t cool, we have arrived. Customer service and customer-centricity is definitely cool now. In the new 2015 State of Multichannel Customer Service Report , 98% of U.S. Read more about the app here.).

Innovation 40

Innovation Customer Service CRM Customer Service Representative 40

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.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Innovation Social Media 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Leadership 90

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer service as a differentiator. , Roy Atkinson shares this wonderful insight, "Tony Hsieh and his approach to customer service and CX impacted me and the industry in a big way. Be kind, treat your teams well, innovate, and work hard. Inspiring service workers. An innovative mindset.

Return on Investment 182

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 182

ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. You’ll love this story about how a member of the airline’s social media customer care team took care of a passenger during her flight. . 10 Innovative Ways to Excite Your Customers by Deep Patel.

Airlines 86

Airlines Customer Service Social Media Customer Satisfaction 86

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Radical Empathy And Other Ways To Rethink Your Customer Experience by Bridget Brennan. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s Top Five with one of the hottest topics in customer service and experience, and that’s empathy.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Meeting 80

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. AI improves field service quality and customer experience by Vala Afshar (ZDNET) Research shows that 80% of high performing field service organizations use artificial intelligence.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The #1 Guide To Customer Experience Conferences in 2020 by Krishna Charan. My Comment: Every wonder what customer service and customer experience conferences to attend. Will they be eliminated?

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Conference Employee Experience Customer Service Training 86

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Rise Of Premium Loyalty: What Do Your Customers Expect in 2020? MarTech Interview with Christine Rimer, VP of Customer Experience and Advocacy at SurveyMonkey by Sudipto Ghosh. by Retail TouchPoints.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 76

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Secret Sauce to Customer Experience is a Blend of Four Ingredients by Joseph Michelli. That is what will turn a good customer experience into a great customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Airlines Wireless Retail 82