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Guest Post: How Next-Generation Loyalty Programs Elevate Customer Experiences

ShepHyken

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 19, 2024

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

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Gamification – “Businesses aren’t playing around with tech” says LoyaltyPlus

LoyaltyPlus

It sounds far-fetched, but the growing trend among businesses that aim to benefit fully from next-generation technology, is to exploit the application of game mechanics and to drive up loyalty by applying popular techniques upon which gaming is based. The main objective is to improve user engagement and productivity.”.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 12-5-2022

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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AI Customer Service: Today’s Most Transformative Technologies

TechSee

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

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5 Best Customer Retention Software to Try in 2024

SurveySparrow

This not only helps in retaining customers but also turns them into advocates for your brand. Moreover, responsive customer support ensures that customers have a positive experience whenever they need assistance, further cementing their loyalty. This consistent engagement keeps your brand on customers’ minds.

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The Benefits of Creating an Entertaining Customer Experience with Gamification

Playvox

If you're in the customer service and experience department, then you've probably heard all about gamification in the call center agents, as it boosts agent performance and engagement. You can do gamification in a variety of ways. You might set goals for them, or you might have both short- and long-term rewards.