ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2020

The bottom line is this: our customers may not know it, but they love boring. They love monotony—at least, as it applies to the customer experience. So be bold with your marketing, your products and your innovations, but be boring when it comes to customer service and experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Hospitality Customer Service Training 254

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services. Follow on LinkedIn. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) Today, your customers compare you to every customer experience they have with every other brand. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Customer Service Training Retail Customers 125

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Customer support is a critical interface with a huge impact on customer satisfaction and customer retention and, thereby, on business performance and profitability. Here are a few fundamental must-haves for any prospective online customer service training solution. Course management. Learning delivery.

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Customer Service Training Training Software Customer Service 40

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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 Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 60

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 133

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 133

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Engaging your customers in between visits pays dividends.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 58

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every once in a while, someone will ask, “What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience?” Customer service really drove the customer experience. A customer could visit a store or business. Or a customer could call a phone number to ask a question, resolve a complaint, etc.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Gamification Social Media 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. by Janelle Estes.

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2024

They look good on the outside, with amazing marketing and advertising, a beautiful website, a beautiful building, etc., but when it comes to taking care of the customer, they fail. This made me think further about how cars are maintained, and it’s not much different from how you would want to run your business.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Training Training Advertising 84

Vonage

JUNE 23, 2017

What is marketing? A quick Google search on the word marketing reveals this from the American Marketing Association (And, they should know!): Great definition, but marketing has changed. Great definition, but marketing has changed. So, which customer experience would you rather create? Here’s a thought.

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Customer Experience Marketing Advertising Customer Service Training 193

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No billion market of 2018. by Eric Krapf. (No

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 143

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

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Customer Retention Customer Service B2C Customer Service Strategies 173

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 60

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 65

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 58

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The FORD idea is a great technique to connect and engage with your best customers and separate yourself from competitors. If you want to build better customer relationships, read this article!

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 63

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forget Customer Experience. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same. The Benefits of Empowering Your Customer Service Team by Marisa Sanfilippo. Forget Employee Experience.

Customer Service 134

Customer Service Employee Experience Customer Service Training Strategy 134

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 Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Entertainment ROI Retail 107

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 66

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. My Comment: We start off this week with Newsweek’s list of America’s BEST customer service companies. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Loyalty 141

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This excellent article describes this type of customer perfectly: “These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty.”

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 56

Vonage

JULY 13, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Key learning point to customer service culture.

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Culture Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 174

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer. (I

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 130

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Your Service” books and founder of UP! Your Service.

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Culture Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 174

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

Customer Service 132

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 132

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Self Service 124

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 124

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But some brilliant marketers must think the public won’t know the difference. It’s in the price you pay. I’m okay with that, and it’s actually a pretty good marketing strategy that works. It markets the heck out of Two Bags Fly Free®. It’s not free if you have to pay $99 for it! It’s not really free. Either way, I’m happy.

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Airlines Customer Service Training Marketing Customer Service 132

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 154

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 154

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Whatever drives repeat business – and ideally, customer loyalty – is a good program. My Comment: Some customer service and CX principles are universal, regardless of the industry. I agree with the title.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 65

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. That’s always welcome, but an unexpected increase in business can cause customer service and CX issues if the company or brand is not prepared. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 78

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

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Banking Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This is a very robust article all about taking advantage of the gift of customer feedback. My Comment: Many have said that customer service and CX are the new branding. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Customer Journeys Customer Satisfaction Social Media 62