ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Customers accumulate points for every pound they spend to earn discounts on future products and services. The exchange is straightforward: customers get benefits; the brand gets loyal customers. So, imagine if you combined the two: a good loyalty/ incentive program (points, perks, etc.)

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. Use these four tips to create a customer loyalty program that will give you the highest return on your investment. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty? This is where a customer is surprised about the price.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

(Forbes) Rewards programs can be lucrative for loyal customers, but when companies add lots of rules and restrictions to a loyalty program, it can actually have the opposite effect. My Comment: Let’s start this TOP FIVE roundup with an excellent article about customer loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

You must understand the interaction points your customers have with you before, during, and after their buying experience. 15 Metrics To Track If You Want To Keep Your Customers Happy And Loyal by Forbes Councils Member. The most successful relationships in business are when your customers view you as a partner versus a vendor.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ultimately, a welcoming smile, attentive service, and the ability to interact face-to-face with knowledgeable staff can make a world of difference. An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. Feedback Collection : Using CRM to gather and act on customer feedback.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speed Doesn’t Equal Success: The Limitations of AHT as a KPI by Othmar Mueller Von Blumencron (VIPdesk Connect) While top-notch products and services remain vital, the spotlight in recent years has undeniably shifted to the customer experience as a pivotal factor distinguishing one brand from another. There is nothing wrong with that!

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. A recent industry report showed that loyalty program members not only spend more and remain customers longer but they are also more likely to spread positive word of mouth. Be it Alexa, Google, Siri, etc.,

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

My Comment: Here’s an interesting take on loyalty programs. Maybe they aren’t as effective as they could be, as the article points out that “retailers are spending mountains of money to retain the very customers they had the least chance of losing to begin with.” That is up from less than 2% just last year.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

The big take away is the level beyond customer loyalty, which is desire. The concept of desire is loyalty on steroids. The Definitive Guide to Creating a Successful Loyalty Program by Timi Garai. Antova) Have you thought of running a loyalty program for your online store? Great article!

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Yet service without care is like a doctor without a soothing bedside manner. Yes, the patient receives the necessary treatment, but the success of the treatment is devalued by the frustration of the interaction. My Comment: I’ve been preaching for years (since my first book over 30 years ago) that customer service is not a department.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations.

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ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2017

How would you approach this interaction? Jenny Dempsey is a veteran of these situations and shares a few word of wisdom on how to deal with this potentially difficult customer situation. A Billion Reasons Why Loyalty Marketers Need Customer Identity by Mike Sands. So, how do you stand out? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2016

Fonolo) Are voice interactions becoming a smaller part of the customer service picture? My Comment: Is phone support the best way to get customer service and support? This article by Shai Berger, CEO of Fonolo and an expert in the customer support world, shares his thoughts in this thought provoking article.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. My Comment: As long as we’re talking trends for the year, here are three trends that focus on loyalty programs. Customer Experience & Customer Service Stats from 2018 and Predictions for 2019 by Jake Michaels.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2020

7 Customer Service Email Tips That Will Boost Customer Experience by Syed Balkhi. CustomerThink) A significant amount of your interactions with customers will take place via email. Whenever customers receive an automatic welcome email or a purchase confirmation, you’re building their experience with your brand.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Championed by the most customer centric brands in the world, such as the Ritz Carlton, the importance yet simplicity of ‘pleases’ and ‘thank yous’ cannot be underestimated in the effect they can have on customers and the way they are made to feel in their daily interactions with organisations and their people.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2020

7 Customer Service Email Tips That Will Boost Customer Experience by Syed Balkhi. CustomerThink) A significant amount of your interactions with customers will take place via email. Whenever customers receive an automatic welcome email or a purchase confirmation, you’re building their experience with your brand.

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ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s an article with several short examples about how companies created a culture that helped create the experience that retains customers. Loyalty Programs – A Few Best Practices by MTS Staff Writer (MarTech Series) Loyalty management encompasses more than just software or a vendor running a loyalty program.

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ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs- How it Helps a Business? My Comment: I’ve suggested many different articles on loyalty over the year. Here’s another that includes over 20 “topics” on the benefit of customer loyalty to a business. There’s something here for every company, from small to large.

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ShepHyken

JULY 24, 2017

How would you approach this interaction? Jenny Dempsey is a veteran of these situations and shares a few word of wisdom on how to deal with this potentially difficult customer situation. A Billion Reasons Why Loyalty Marketers Need Customer Identity by Mike Sands. So, how do you stand out? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2022

My Comment: This article features the three basic needs of (most) every customer. The product or service needs to do what it’s supposed to do. The second is an emotional need, which considers how someone feels when interacting with a company or brand. Consumers Embracing Premium Loyalty Programs by Retail Customer Experience.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Secret to Building Brand Devotion is Not a Loyalty Program. Here’s What Customer’s Really Want. Entrepreneur Media) The idea of consumer loyalty has been around for centuries. My Comment: I’ve always preached that there is a difference between a repeat customer and a loyal customer.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

The best companies not only respond to complaints and answer questions, they thank customers and comment on positive reviews. And the companies who do it best go beyond just reacting to what customers post – they proactively interact with their community of customers. Reactive Social Customer Service.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. However, today’s customers want more than that. Companies are determining if certain customers are worth doing business with.

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