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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of April 29, 2024

ShepHyken

My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs. 3 Trends That Will Likely Dominate Customer Loyalty Programs In 2024 by Zsuzsa Kecsmar (Forbes) Loyalty programs are often recognized as a way to retain customers and let companies showcase their brand values.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 25, 2024

ShepHyken

How to Leverage AI for a Better Customer Experience by Hasan Saleem (FastCompany) The intersection of AI and customer experience has paved the way for innovative, efficient, and personalized interactions between businesses and consumers. My Comment: Here is an excellent and robust article on loyalty programs.

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Retail Customer Experience: Strategies for Keeping Shoppers Engaged and Loyal

Retently

Now, let’s cut to the chaise to uncover practical strategies that create such engaging retail experiences that foster loyalty and repeat business. It’s a well-known fact that crafting a standout customer experience in retail is central to building customer loyalty and fine-tuning interactions for that magnetic draw. The result?

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

ShepHyken

It’s the interactions customers have with employees – all employees. I do like the customer experience definition, which is every touchpoint from the first interaction until the customer is no longer doing business with you. Those interactions can include human-to-human and everything else (website, opening a package, etc.).

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of December 4, 2023

ShepHyken

Regarding service and CX, he’s one of the best, and this short article will give you a few insights into his thinking about moving from another “flavor of the month” to a program that lasts and makes change. The author prompted the chatbot with a question about personalization versus real-time interaction management.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of January 8, 2024

ShepHyken

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of December 18, 2023

ShepHyken

My Comment: I’ve always felt the best loyalty program doesn’t come from points, miles, or perks but from an amazing customer experience. So, imagine if you combined the two: a good loyalty/ incentive program (points, perks, etc.) So, imagine if you combined the two: a good loyalty/ incentive program (points, perks, etc.)