ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

We have crossed over into the new year, and 2024 is now a history lesson. In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. 1 episode of 2024.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Chewy CEO Sumit Singh explains that a “moat” of human-led customer service was built around the Chewy brand so that it can compete in the evolving marketplace. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Improve Customer Experience In Your Organization by Mike Henry (InMoment) Working to improve customer experience is an important part of CX management and something that organizations should be continuously striving for.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 17 Key Customer Service Skills + Ways to Develop Them by Nidhi Lohia (Hiver) In this article, we take a look at 17 essential skills that are relevant for those working in customer service.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article covers profiling your customers, and the idea is that once you understand the customer, what to do with that information. My Comment: Customer support is going to get better!

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Second: CX Is More Than Just Customer Service. This takes the traditional customer service or support department (and agent) to another level. Its much more powerful and important than just service.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beyond the First Purchase: How AI Is Transforming Customer Retention Strategies by Erik Huberman (Grit Daily News) Diving deeper into the transformational role of AI in customer retention, were not just witnessing a shift.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Of course there are more than three things that will set your customer service apart from others, but these three are a good start for just about any company. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

60% of customers said they would likely or very likely switch companies because of a poor (slow) response time. 43% of customers would spend more money if they knew they would never have to wait on hold for customer support. Once time is gone, you can’t get it back. Click here to download it at no charge.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

What’s 2024 going to be like? I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. Here are my top predictions for 2024. So, here are my top predictions for 2024. Our customers are smarter than they were last year (again).

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you’re reading this article the day it comes out, then next week – the first full week of October – is Customer Service Week. I refer to this vision as a mantra , which is a sentence or less describing what you want your customers to experience. Over the years, I’ve shared many more ideas about Customer Service Week.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

He left us on August 15, 2024, at the young age of 44. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Quality customer service will not only impress new customers but will also be a key motivator in their decision to stick around for the long term. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here’s the first line of the article: “Let’s talk about awkward customers… You know, the ones that make you seriously think that some people aren’t worth doing business with!” Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with 2024 customer service trends. What caught my eye was the first trend (of eight), which was how social media customer care is driving growth.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Build a Customer Experience Strategy to Boost Your Marketing Campaign by BBP Media (BBP Media) Connecting with your customers can be done in many ways, with businesses investing a lot of time and money into it.

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ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Everything I Need To Know About Customer Experience I Learned From A Jack Nicholson Movie by Chip Bell (Forbes) Excellent customer experience is an assertion, not a response. .” So, let’s learn!

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Alex Bitca (Retently) Is your Net Promoter Score a reliable metric for judging what customers think of your business, or is it biased? See my article on the Top 14 Customer Service and CX Metrics.)

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX Day: Better Outcomes for Everyone by Lynn Hunsaker (CustomerThink) CX Day is a highlight of the year, celebrating customers, CX professionals, and CX outcomes. My Comment: Tomorrow (October 1, 2024) is CX Day.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Scale up Convenient CX for Modern Customers by NICE (NICE) The easier things are for your customers, the better they are for your organization. What Has Amazon Done to Change Customers’ Delivery Expectations?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX Makeover: 11 Ways to Improve Customer Experience by Ken McMahon (Nextiva) Employees interact with customers every day and are a valuable source of CX knowledge. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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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2024 Article Customer Service Government 85

ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with 2024 customer service trends. What caught my eye was the first trend (of eight), which was how social media customer care is driving growth.

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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. This is a taste of what they do to create a better customer, guest, and fan experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Customers Are Changing Fast, Are You? My Comment: CNBC’s Jim Cramer says AI’s real value is in customer service. Here are my top five picks from last week. If he said it, it must be true!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Service without a Smile: Bad Customer Service Examples by David Rand (The Future of Commerce) Research reveals the poor state of customer service.

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2024 Article Customer Service Customer Journey 71

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. That may not indicate true customer loyalty, but that level of satisfaction is a pretty good start! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Through chatbots and empathy simulators are transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans, such as speech recognition, empathy, and decision-making. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. So many companies and brands are trying to win customers over by delivering a better service experience. At least, it appears that way. By today’s standards, satisfactory is mediocre.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beat Your Best Quality Scores – 15 Quick Wins by Megan Jones (Call Centre Helper) Improving quality scores in customer service is an ongoing process that requires dedication, effective communication, and continuous training.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Rethinking Customer Interactions to Boost Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review (Harvard Business Review) Simply put, customer experience (CX) has the power to make or break business success.

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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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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.

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ShepHyken

MAY 19, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article will give you some insights into the power of your customers speaking out on behalf of you and your products (and customer service). Here are three ways to “take out customer trash.”

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ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Customer Experience Game Plan: Olympics Edition by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) In business, fostering a sense of belonging and enthusiasm among employees can lead to remarkable outcomes.

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