ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. The pandemic is a watershed moment for digital transformation in customer service by Vala Afshar. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Harvard Business Review) Most people believe — and research backs them up — that great customer experience drives revenue growth. While the article is an entertaining rant on the topic, it makes a good point.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mott. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., Tip number three is all about customer service.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. And two years into Covid-19, AI assumes an expanded role in the customer service landscape.

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Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

A British gentleman working in global logistics, his American entertainer wife who recently became a mother, an Australian event coordinator and me. We talked about the service we received at retail stores, banks, restaurants, hotels and airlines around the world. But what a challenge for committed service providers!

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Are you ready to improve your goal setting for customer service? You’ll also be able to attract new audiences by using targeted press releases so that your customer service is featured in top-tier media outlets. They often are seeking more insights and want to gather information, be entertained, and be engaged.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Many of my friends are professional entertainers. It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience. And, that includes customer service. Most people think service happens after the sale.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2020

By the way, these magicians focus on entertainment rather than voodoo or witchcraft, in case you were concerned. In my world of customer service, it’s about how you act toward and treat others. It’s about the empathy and compassion you have around your customers’ needs. The best don’t just act professional.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 15, 2020

The other day I was talking to my friend and fellow customer experience (CX) expert, Dan Gingiss. He shared how he’s seen businesses take something that is either really boring or very serious—or both—and make them entertaining. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Vonage

MAY 5, 2016

Every month I receive messages from students and readers that begin, “I got such terrible service from…” and often close, “…and I’ll never go back there again!”. I find these stories upsetting, occasionally entertaining, but rarely are they motivating or instructive. Sharing this can improve customer service quality for the better.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

It can mean the beginning of the end for a business, and it usually comes as a result of not listening to the company’s customers. This pattern mirrors one found in the entertainment business—the four stages of an actor. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Oh when you smilin’, when you smilin’ The whole world smiles with you” – do happy customers = better customer experiences? Here are 6 tips that can help you write a perfect customer support email every time. by Ian Golding.

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Comm100

JUNE 19, 2018

We’re starting off with the opening keynote of Tuesday, May 22nd – “Inspiring Customer Service Excellence” from Ernesto Salas, Business Programs Senior Facilitator at the Disney Institute. At Disney, one of the most important parts of having a strong customer focus is having a common purpose and a clear brand promise.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Insights From Fast-food Chains by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) In today’s experience economy, customers are no longer comparing you to your direct competitors. I love that!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Customer service starts on the inside, starting with employees. My concept of The Employee Golden Rule is about treating employees the same way you treat customers, if not even better.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Bill Quiseng

MARCH 28, 2016

” The author of the recently published book, Customer Service (finally) Defined – Ideas, Tips, techniques & Skills You Can Use Now and Forever , and eight other books, Nancy is simply one of the best keynote speakers on customer service. What did you say” isn’t great customer service.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Effort Score or Customer Satisfaction? CustomerThink) Customer Effort Score is a popular metric used to measure customer service satisfaction using one single question.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. Consumers seek on-demand customer service as they shop both online and offline. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Meet the Top 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers of 2020. Adam Toporek – Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Strategic Advisor . Annette Franz – Customer Experience Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Author . LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. LinkedIn : [link].

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Hot Customer Loyalty Trends Emerging in 2020 by Brad Davis. My Comment: What’s your definition of customer experience? Years ago it was just another phrase for customer service.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Customer Experience Matters for B2B by Suketu Gandhi, Alanna Klassen Jamjoum, and Conrad Heider. The 75 Customer Service Statistics You Need to Know in 2019 and Beyond by Reuben Yonatan.

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