ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. According to an article in Craving Tech, organizations that have integrated this new technology into their operations saw a 25% boost in customer satisfaction in 2023. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

But the need to deliver an outstanding customer experience hasn’t. According to research, 95% of consumers believe customer experience is the key to brand loyalty. With a strategic approach, you can design an optimal customer experience that will encourage your customers to return. Customer experience is the line.

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Retail Net Promoter Score Strategy Customer Experience 236

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? We hear loyalty leaders state all the time that they have embraced ‘best practices’. That’s right, loyalty programs should be a profit center.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Yes, people will pay to be in a program that offers perks, discounts, and more. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 67

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

Without fear of (much) argument, it’s a fair statement that all companies want, and try to generate and achieve, optimum loyalty from their customer base. They should want this because study after study shows the financial rewards of having loyal customers. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Achieving a 360-degree customer view involves integrating various data sources and technologies to create a comprehensive profile of each customer. Here are some key technologies and practices that can help achieve a 360-degree customer view: 1.

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Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

One of the earliest loyalty programs came out of the grocery sector. Broadly speaking, most of the chains’ loyalty efforts have been in proprietary, albeit digitalized versions of the original S&H program: collecting in order to redeem for rewards, some digital couponing, and pushing out offers via a mobile app.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 62

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.

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Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation. Managing the positive impact of a viral moment is key to getting those new customers to come back.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. This year, a continuing key theme in loyalty will be the ability to drive even greater customer value at lower direct cost.

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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.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 135

InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

It encompasses every aspect of their stay or visit, from the booking process and arrival to the accommodation, services, and departure. A positive guest experience involves going beyond basic customer service. Positive guest experiences lead to higher customer satisfaction levels. More on this later.)

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

A band that does this very well is L’Oreal’s La Roche-Posay, who uses QR codes to educate customers about skin safety and product efficacy. Loyalty Programs Instead of carrying multiple loyalty cards, customers can scan a QR code to check-in, accrue points, or redeem rewards.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Automotive Retail 52

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 60

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 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Until a few years ago, brands would have reacted to an uncertain economy by cutting services that deliver customer value. Some brands will do this in 2023, but actually, the loyalty & marketing industries have learned from recent experience that this costs you money in the long run.

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Loyalty Trends Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

Now, let’s cut to the chaise to uncover practical strategies that create such engaging retail experiences that foster loyalty and repeat business. Retailers leverage AI technology, such as chatbots and predictive analytics, to enhance customer experiences by providing immediate assistance and personalization.

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Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

SurveySensum

AUGUST 1, 2023

Building Lasting Connections: The Power of Customer Loyalty in Retail In today’s fast-paced and crazy competitive retail world, customer loyalty is like the secret sauce for staying ahead of the game. But, let’s be real, building and nurturing customer loyalty in retail isn’t a walk in the park.

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Happy or Not

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the restaurant industry, the secret sauce to long-term success that allows you to drive repeat business lies not just in the kitchen but in the hearts of your customers. A program for increasing customer loyalty should feel like a secret club, a reward for being part of your culinary community.

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Loyalty Industry Loyalty Programs Social Media 36

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 65

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at how integrated CX and other AI-powered tools are shaping hotel experiences—and how the best hotels and resorts are leveraging this winning combination to provide intelligent, customer-centric experiences that grow sales and foster loyalty. This will only continue as the technology evolves.

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Hotels Guest Experience Travel Chatbots 260

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. Wall Street Journal) The former chief executive of Zappos, the online shoe retailer, had a unique approach toward customers.

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Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 147

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. You want customers that keep coming back.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

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.

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Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 60

Michelli Experience

OCTOBER 24, 2017

“Where Has All The Loyalty Gone? A long, long time ago (20 years) in a galaxy far, far away (actually main street USA) customers were basically loyal to brands. Customer loyalty is at a premium and to the surprise of many that premium is not just for Millennials. The Erosion of Loyalty. – Long Time Passing”.

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you.

Chatbots 93

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 93

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Sometimes it’s important to get back to basics, which is why I included this excellent article that includes, stats, tips, and more about creating a customer service strategy. If so, read this article.

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Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 65

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

Are, beyond customers who would be loyal anyway, are they driving more purchase activity and narrowed consideration sets? And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? Key among these are: Integrate Loyalty Into the Full Experience. Michael Lowenstein, Ph.D., Use the Data.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

Currency Alliance

MARCH 30, 2022

The ability to bring together complementary fields of experience to create profitable solutions based on innovative business models and modern technology. As I reflected on the presentation footage, I decided I wanted to share these principles with the many loyalty professionals I’ve met building Currency Alliance over the last seven years.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Loyalty partnerships with complementary brands are the best way to create additional value, for customers and for your business. Depending on the maturity of your loyalty program, you may already have some program partners, or be a partner in somebody else’s program. How loyalty partners co-create value.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Airlines Travel 59

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Touchpoint 52

Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you heard that 81% of buyers say that experiencing good customer service increases their likelihood of making a repeat purchase ? Exceptional customer service is a guiding light, capturing attention amidst many options. The goal is for customers to see your business as excellent and become passionate advocates.

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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity 52

SurveySensum

JULY 10, 2023

This is how Starbucks prioritizes its customers and consistently delivers exceptional retail customer service – showing how by creating a positive customer experience you can foster trust, cultivate customer loyalty , and set your business apart. Before that, What is Customer Service in Retail?

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