ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Go back and read the first sentence of this very short description, and then read the article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five Roundup with a fun article about using fun as a customer strategy. Unfortunately, very few brands have.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This weeks Top Five roundup begins with an article about AI responding to customer reviews. For the business, its simple.

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Article 2025 Customer Service Healthcare 73

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Last year I wrote an article about The Employee Hierarchy of Needs , and at the top of the pyramid is fulfillment.) Its not which is best.

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 73

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick this weeks Top Five roundup off with advice from the CXO of one of the most recognizable brands, Verizon.

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Article 2025 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 66

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It improves your brand image : Happy customers are more likely to recommend your business, helping support brand reputation management efforts. You’ll also unlock valuable customer experience analytics resources, articles, and other tools to help you quickly elevate your CX program and grow your business.

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2024 ROI Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 195

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article emphasizes that customers may not be so quick to want to use an automated or digital system. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I My Comment: This is a great article. The article is short and to the point. Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs.

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If your brand isn’t capturing customer feedback, unfortunately it won’t know how to improve—this is where the voice of customer (or “VoC”) comes in. This article is designed to give you InMoment’s take on what voice of customer examples look like. Step #1: Design Your Program. Step #3: Understand Your Customer Data.

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Voice of Customer Net Promoter Score Social Media Call Center 418

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Brian Solis has a compelling article about this very topic. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand.

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2021 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 140

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Jeannie Walters is no stranger to this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles of the week. Absolutely!

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Article 2021 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 138

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg.

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2021 Article Customer Service Rewards Programs 145

Oracle

JANUARY 4, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Oracle, Vitamix, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance blending technology for consumers and commercial settings, shared three ways to elevate customer experience and deepen loyalty. Design your loyalty program to foster engagement. Read on to learn how.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Brands Webinar 75

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

You want to treat yourself by buying the latest model of a super popular brand. And allowing your business to not address customers’ after-sale needs, you’re ruining the future of your brand. To make sure your first-time buyers will remain loyal to your brand, you should think beyond just selling a product.

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Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 277

GetFeedback

JANUARY 28, 2020

In this article, we are going to talk about how to use social media to attract and retain customers. Don’t fret because, in this article, you will be able to understand how brands are using social media to connect and retain customers. Just make sure to implement the strategies you will read from this article.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 29, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Loyalty! A digital marketing strategy is absolutely crucial for every brand. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article offers a step-by-step approach to creating your CX strategy from setting a vision to implementing and refining your plan to empower you to turn CX into a true revenue generator for your organization. A strong customer experience strategy enables you to create a truly customer-centric brand.

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Customer Experience Customer Journey Mapping Touchpoint Metrics 143

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: The point of this article is simple.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This week’s TOP FIVE roundup has a theme: Customer Loyalty. All five of this week’s articles are focused on customer loyalty.

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ERDM

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Article by Ernan Roman Featured on CMO.com Millennials and Gen Zs view traditional loyalty programs as “manipulative,” “hierarchical,” and “built around exclusions.”. Those are highlights from VoC research conducted by ERDM for Detroit-based watchmaker Shinola, which was looking to revamp its loyalty program.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Omnichannel Events 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Conversely, organizations cannot afford to get CX wrong, as dissatisfaction can result in diminishing brand value, lost revenue, and customer churn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. His brand new book, “ Never Lose a Customer Again ,” is just out. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Net Promoter Score Article 2018 Customer Service 93

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty.

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ProProfs Chat

MAY 31, 2019

The primary purpose of a customer loyalty program is to leverage the current customers into promoting the brand and retaining new customers. The question arises as to what approach should a business take to cultivate brand loyalty among its customers. Why Build a Customer Loyalty Program.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Net Promoter Score Omnichannel 66

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

As consumer habits shift and expectations grow, brands face increasing pressure to create loyalty programs that feel personal, relevant, and rewarding. Here, we will explore the latest strategies shaping loyalty programs in 2025 and what they mean for your brand. This affects everyone.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs.

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E Commerce Article 2024 Loyalty Programs 73

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. We see this future just ahead of us and believe that adopting the right strategic mindset will separate loyalty leaders from laggards.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article, while focused on retail, has application to any industry. My Comment: I love the concept of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

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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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Experience Customer Centricity 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. What are brand expectations? .

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Customer Journey Brands Sales Contact Center 125

CSM Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Transforming Customer Engagement with NFTs and Loyalty Programs Web3 platforms are leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain-based loyalty programs to reimagine customer engagement strategies: Dynamic Rewards : Traditional loyalty programs are static, often requiring customers to accrue points that may have limited value.

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Customer Experience Loyalty Programs Government Loyalty 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Wise Marketer) Too many reward programs solely focus on the points, rather than on the rewards their points or miles make possible.

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2021 Article Rewards Programs Customer Service 85

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Many brands now offer low-cost franchise opportunities for veterans , making it easier for them to enter the business world without a heavy upfront investment. This approach allows them to build a business that benefits from both brand recognition and personal connections. A loyalty program doesn’t have to be complicated.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Feedback 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article on the most popular topic of the day (probably the year), AI.

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Currency Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

This is precisely what loyalty programs were originally designed for, as marketing platforms purpose-built for measuring and incentivizing customer engagement, including when the customer is not shopping with your brand. Personalization comprises four key strategic initiatives.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Marketing Airlines 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? Satisfactory is a rating and loyalty is an emotion.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 81

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Bruce Turkel is a branding expert and writes a weekly informative and often entertaining (and sometimes edgy) blog post.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 78