ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 In short, if you provide bad service, be prepared to lose sales/money. My Comment: Most loyalty programs are marketing programs.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. I love his articles.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Six Steps for Improving Customer Engagement and Loyalty by Genelle Kunst. Chain Store Age) Establishing a loyalty program is a fundamental first step to improving customer loyalty. However, there are other key strategies that can help improve customer engagement and retention. And there are nine more!

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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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Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Relationship Marketing, an aspect of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), is the term used to describe the focus on the customer’s experience over boosting short-term metrics like acquisition and sales. Loyalty Programs. Make loyalty programs simple and easy. Offer special rewards and deals.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St. 7 Ways to Add More Value to Your Loyalty Program by Emily Rudin. Washington University in St.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

So, what better time to cultivate some customer loyalty so you can supercharge your sales towards the end of the year? I do like it, but I think it is more about creating a customer loyalty program focused more on repeat business than true loyalty. There is nothing wrong with that!

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have dazzled C-suite executives seeking to personalize marketing, juice sales, anticipate customer needs and identify unseen risks. My Comment: I’m going to veer off the typical customer service and CX articles for this one. It has also sparked anxiety.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

This isn’t to say people have stopped seeking rational rewards such as points or discounts, but it seems that a new era of ‘human’ loyalty is upon us. My Comment: I love the concept of loyalty programs. However, there is a difference between a loyalty program and a marketing program. Just kidding!

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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

MARCH 31, 2018

Good and bad experiences handled the right way, make social customer care far more important than basic customer service. It blurs the lines between customer service, marketing, and even sales. Scientific data validate the importance and power of social media customer service. Social Proof.

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