ijgolding

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

The question was as follows: What value has our business experienced as a result of all the Customer Experience (CX) work that has been done? Wanting proof of the real financial benefit of a CX focused strategy is a very common requirement of those who run businesses – and so it should be.

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Customer Experience Poor Customer Service Financial Return on Investment 208

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Research in Harvard Business Review last year suggested that some companies with poor customer service are terrible on purpose to wear out disgruntled customers so they don’t have to fix customer problems. This episode of The Intuitive Customer explores this idea in more detail.

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Poor Customer Service Consulting Groups Customers 153

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Reuters Events are inviting you to join them for the next unmissable webinar in their Customer Service & Experience Leadership series! Are your customers’ experiences with your organization being impacted by a service strategy that doesn’t satisfy? Laura Hayes, VP Customer Operations, Momentive.

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Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Chief Customer Officer 52

Uniphore

JUNE 9, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing rapid digital transformation and the complexity of customer interactions on the rise, most companies recognize the need for new approaches. Break out of the traditional model with a “joined-up” service that utilizes resources and information from across the entire company. Download Now.

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Engagement Contact Center How To Metrics 246

Kustomer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In our Customer Service Retail Repor t, we discovered that nearly eight in 10 customers said they would be less likely to shop with a brand again after experiencing poor customer service. If you’re not exactly sure how to measure customer service performance, consider the following methods and metrics.

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Metrics Measurement Customer Service Strategy 102

CSM Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

Customer service can make or break a business’s reputation. In fact, more than 95% of customers will never purchase from a company that provided poor customer service. Excellent customer service increases sales, benefits word-of-mouth marketing, and boosts customer loyalty.

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Customer Service Strategy Policies Poor Customer Service 52

Joe Rawlinson

MAY 31, 2017

Take a look at your most loyal customers. Forbes reports that most businesses find 20 percent of their most loyal customers actually make up 80 percent of their sales. Studies also back up the idea that retaining customers can positively impact your bottom line. But which customer retention strategies actually work?

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Customer Retention Omni-Channel Strategy CRM 98

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Many executives are interested in improving and understanding customer experience. When Oracle released their White Paper Why Customer ‘Satisfaction’ is No Longer Good Enough , the stats caused quite a stir, and rightfully so. 64% have made future purchases from a company’s competitors after experiencing poor customer service.

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Customer Experience Social Media Poor Customer Service Loyalty 282

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2023

They write about how improving customer journeys increases business growth. Consistently improving the customer journey and user experiences can help you attract and retain loyal customers. Let’s explore how improving customer journeys and user experiences empowers you to achieve sustainable business growth.

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Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score Touchpoint Customer Satisfaction 127

Service Untitled

JUNE 18, 2012

It seems that even the TSA is under scrutiny as to their lack of customer service, and passengers who have encountered problems trying to navigate through the woes of 21st century airport security have a valid argument. Customer service, even at its most basic qualifier demands an individual be treated respectfully.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Top Takeaways: Net Promoter Score (NPS) evaluates customer sentiment and allows companies to compare their data with competitors. It helps identify areas where organizations may be falling short and prompts them to revise their current strategies for improvement. Quotes: “Happier customers are more valuable to the business.

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Net Promoter Score NPS Automotive Poor Customer Service 126

ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. There are at least three lessons we can learn from this story: Laziness: That should never be an excuse for providing poor customer service. Put the right people on the front line.

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Travel Customer Service Airlines Poor Customer Service 90

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There are some brands that seem to just get it, that understand customer wants and needs and are able to meet and exceed those expectations in the moment, at any given moment in time. . And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? 4 Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding Customer Needs. #1:

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Meeting First Call Resolution Poor Customer Service Effort Score 84

ECXO

MARCH 15, 2024

The 7 Sins of Customer Experience If you fancy watching a quick video summary of this article, click the link below and enjoy: The 7 Sins of CX Are you ready to discover some awesome strategies that can help you take your customers’ experience to the next level? The second sin is a lack of personalization.

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Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Innovation 96

Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance. This leads to undesirable outcomes that have a snowball effect, such as poor customer service, which leads to angry customers.

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Contact Center Strategy Gamification Customer Satisfaction 52

TechSee

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The days of long-term customer brand loyalty to brands are over. Today, consumer stickiness is far more dependent upon people’s specific experiences and the level of service they receive. It’s interesting to note that 62% of these customers canceled after an ongoing negative experience, while only 19% left after a one-time crisis.

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Survey Customer Service Social Media Telecommunications 164

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Self Service Strategy 59

Ecrion

JUNE 3, 2019

About 82% 1 of consumers say that they’ve decided not to work with or buy a product from a company that they were previously enthusiastic about because of poor customer service. Improved customer communications can boost not just your brand’s reputation, but also your profits.

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Communication Customer Journeys Strategy Omni-Channel 73

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. I never knew I wanted that.”

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 112

ModSquad

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

It’s something you can prepare for with proactive strategies. While we might wish that every interaction could go swimmingly, some won’t, and a valued customer will be displeased. This kind of planning is an integral part of an effective customer service strategy. Don’t challenge the customer.

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Strategy Poor Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Representative 59

Alida

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

We can all agree customers are critical to a brand’s profitability. You can’t put both products and customers first. Why the customer should be your top priority. They think this is all they need to do to fuel growth and retain customers. You can get more money by being customer first? Are you truly customer first?

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Brands Customer Centricity Retail Poor Customer Service 227

CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

This key performance indicator can also have an impact on customer satisfaction. As a result, understanding the relationship between real estate occupancy rate and customer service is crucial for investors and property managers alike. The real estate industry is known for its volatility and ever-changing dynamics.

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 52

Kustomer

JUNE 27, 2022

In a post-pandemic world, consumers have undergone an inadvertent shift in mindset and expectations surrounding customer experience (CX). Today’s consumer, as a result, finds great benefit in a hybrid customer experience that combines the spark of human communication and the convenience of sophisticated digital assistance.

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Consumers Customer Experience Social Media Chatbots 104

TechSee

JANUARY 7, 2020

Accenture reports that 77% of consumers are no longer loyal to any particular brand, telcos must work harder than ever to retain their customer bases. Acquisition costs far outweigh those of keeping current customers, further motivating companies to implement innovative strategies to boost customer retention in the telecom industry.

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Customer Retention Industry Telecommunications Effort Score 136

Vonage

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The days of winning over your customers’ hearts and minds based solely on the quality of your product or service are over. This leaves delivering a speedy, personalized and friendly customer experience as the best way to differentiate your business from its competitors. Half of consumers move on after poor customer service.

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Omni-Channel Consumers Self Service Social Media 218

ShepHyken

APRIL 29, 2022

He shares how organizations can use data and AI-powered tools to benefit customers. While AI is being used for customer services applications to benefit companies by reducing costs, there is much more opportunity for it to truly benefit customers too. Great customer service is fabulous marketing.

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Insurance Poor Customer Service Policies System 161

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

From Black Friday until well into January, your customer service agents will face overwhelming call and chat volumes. Considering the phone and chat speeds we saw last year among leading brands, customers will expect lightning-fast response times. Preparing Your Customer Service Team for the Holiday Season.

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Contact Center Training 87

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Consider the opening stats.

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 101

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2020

I was on a customer support call with a software company and their rep said, “I’ll need to talk to my manager. This is the customer service rep I want to talk to every time I call the company. When it comes to customer service, I’m in alignment with the second definition. Bad service has no place in any company.

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Poor Customer Service Customer Service Training Software Sales 161

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In light of National Customer Service Week (2-6 October), a new study has revealed that one in five Brits wastes up to 12 hours a year waiting to be served when eating out. Nearly a third admit that the cost-of-living crisis has made them less tolerant of poor customer service.

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Customer Service Self Service Poor Customer Service Hospitality 59

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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Customer Service CRM Call Center System 52

Inbenta

MARCH 30, 2021

During lockdowns, workers have been unable to access their workplaces and many services have been disrupted or forced to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to keep up with market demands. What is customer service automation and what benefits does it provide? Customer service automation trends.

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Self Service Customer Service Marketing How To 136

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

More and more people are complaining about bad customer service. The demand for better service continues to grow, as evidenced in our customer experience research (2022 Achieving Customer Amazement study sponsored by Amazon Web Services). It’s not like companies purposely provide poor customer service.

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Culture Customer Service Poor Customer Service Leadership 105

inSided

MAY 31, 2019

Providing good customer service should be at the heart of your business strategy—not least in B2B companies. In order to deliver impeccable customer service, businesses must learn from previous experiences and understand the ramifications of poor customer service.

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service B2B Customers 72

ModSquad

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

It’s something you can prepare for with proactive strategies. While we might wish that every interaction could go swimmingly, some won’t, and a valued customer will be displeased. This kind of planning is an integral part of an effective customer service strategy. Don’t challenge the customer.

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Strategy Poor Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Representative 40

Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

Customer service has long been the subject of jokes, comedy skits, and memes. Whenever the topic of customer service comes up, everyone has a story to tell–and there is no holding back. consumers to see what they like when it comes to customer service. So what exactly do customers want?

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Customer Care Consumers Self Service Poor Customer Service 71

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

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