ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is a very robust article all about taking advantage of the gift of customer feedback. Two Elements of Successful Branding You Don’t Want to Overlook by Jacob Goldberg (The CEO Magazine Global) Branding and marketing have changed in recent years. Gone are the days when they merely revolved around flashy logos and catchy jingles.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

She’s got more than 25 years of experience (both client-side and vendor side) helping companies understand their employees and customers and identify what drives retention, satisfaction, engagement, and the overall experience – so that employees, customers, and businesses reap the benefits and achieve their desired outcomes.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

How Retailers Can Improve Their Customer Retention Rates Through UGC by Adam Dornbusch. Total Retail) To help keep brands growing and revenue increasing beyond a customer’s initial experience, here are some concrete steps brands can take to engage their customers this spring season after they’ve purchased a product.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

An app can enhance customer engagement customers, create a personalized experience and influence loyalty. How Customer Service Needs to Evolve in the Subscription Economy by Wendy Shlensky. CustomerThink) Customer service is a true differentiator in today’s ever-growing subscription economy.

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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. You may find some answers in this article.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

(CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Ultimately, according to the author, the app can become the “hub of your customer experience.”.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A cause or social issue contributes to the customer experience, especially with Gen Z. Proactive customer engagement from the contact center will turn reactive customer support agents into brand ambassadors. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. AJ Brooks of Tulane University: 5 Ways To Create a Wow!

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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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

MAY 12, 2019

Seven Tips For Successful Customer Loyalty Programs In 2019 by Sallie Burnett. Forbes)Boosting customer loyalty is an ongoing challenge for marketers, and below are seven strategic tips for increasing engagement and strengthening customer loyalty. Are you reactive, proactive or predictive when it comes to customers?

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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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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The two organizations seek to leverage state-of-the-art technology to transform employee training within the customer experience industry. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies in their commitment to elevate customer service training through cutting-edge solutions.

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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. . Pitney Bowes Updates Communicate for Personalized Customer Engagement by Dom Nicastro.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker. Myra Golden Media.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker. Myra Golden Media.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

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. Then, think about this customer well into the future. It’s part of the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2023

Companies that charge their customers monthly or annually using a subscription model – this could include newspapers, magazines, software, utilities, and almost any type of product – should have processes in place to deal with a customer passing away or any other tragic or unusual scenario. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

This article includes ways to spot customer service burnout, how to avoid it from happening on your team, and more. There are several other ideas shared by the authors, who are members of PwC’s division that focuses on customer transformation and loyalty. Not everyone has the personality to deal with this long-term.

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Customer Guru

APRIL 10, 2018

He has also launched his personal portal www.delightingcustomers.com with the sole objective of helping organizations develop their business with the philosophy of ‘Sales Heaps but Service Reaps’. He has to his credit over 90 articles on customer service released to various local dailies and magazines in the UAE.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. Key Components of Effective Customer Service Training The human interaction that a retail store can offer is a huge advantage. However, a badly trained and disinterested staff team can quickly switch this advantage around.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

My Comment: Email marketing is typical marketing until you focus on the customer and not just making a sale. Here are eleven ways to use email to go beyond typical marketing and sales and to engage and create a better customer experience. CX + EX: The Formula for a Customer-Obsessed Culture by Nathan Eddy. Quite a bit.

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Bill Quiseng

MARCH 28, 2016

Named by meeting planners as one of their “favorite speakers” by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, she has a natural gift for entertaining an audience that will engage and inspire every attendee to deliver a better customer experience. (Can you tell I’m a big fan?) And have fun!

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

As you think about boosting brand awareness for maximum impact, you’ll notice that there are more ways to engage prospects and nurture the connection with potential customers. They often are seeking more insights and want to gather information, be entertained, and be engaged. Explore ways to engage your employees.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2022

Make sure you take the time to train your employees on things like how to greet customers, handle customer inquiries, and process sales. You may, for instance, want to consider using a customer service training program like the one offered by The Jewelry Training Institute.

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Myra Golden

JULY 29, 2016

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience. Call centers. Printable key points.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Focus on Employee Engagement Programs Workplace engagement programs are designed to keep employees connected with their peers while helping organizations build positive working relationships with existing team members throughout the year. For example, if the job is for data capturing, you can conduct a typing test.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 4, 2022

Each of these customers has very different needs, but all are as equally important as the others. Customer Service Training. Customer service training is vital if you want to keep your customers happy and coming back for more. How to Provide Excellent Customer Service in Education.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

(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. Yet 44% of companies say they’re more keenly focused on customer acquisition and just 16% on retention.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Learning and development professionals in the customer service and retail industry are experiencing an evolution in how they engage their employees in ongoing job training. This allows employees to interact with the training material in a safe and engaging environment that helps them to practice critical skills on demand.

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Myra Golden

JULY 29, 2016

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience. Call centers. Printable key points.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2023

How to Incentivize Customer Loyalty in 2023 by BOSS Editorial (BOSS Magazine) Despite having an abundance of options, customers still generally prefer to give their money to the same handful of brands. Loyalty and trust will always be important factors in the average customer’s buying decisions.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

(Comparably) “We’re in the era of the customer,” says one of these ten companies that are working on products that will sharpen, ease, and perfect the customer experience. There have never been more ways to engage a customer than right now. 9 Customer Service Phrases That Should Be Retired Immediately by Geoffrey James.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Create an emotional connection with your customers by creating special offers and promotions, turning repeat customers into avid fans. Engaging social media. Take Real-Time Data: You can offer real-time and request reviews during and immediately after a guest or customer experience. Loyalty rewards programs.

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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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

It was clear that she genuinely cared about people and that going above and beyond for her customers was part of who she was. While it’s important to be empathetic and patient when engaging with customers, it’s equally as important to be your authentic self. This provides insights that cannot be uncovered in short interactions.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This short article will get you thinking about the clues indicating your customer support and CX efforts are working. Qualtrics Announces Top Consumer Experience Trends for 2024 by Qualtrics, LLC (Skagit Valley Herald) Just under half (48%) of consumers are comfortable engaging with chatbots and AI-powered customer support.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s easier to get employees to care about customers by putting them in the place of customers. That’s why when clients bring me in to conduct customer service training for their teams, I ask participants to create a list of what they expect when they are customers. Educate towards Empathy.

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