ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

48 Percent of Consumers Want to Speak to a Real Person in Customer Services by Direct Commerce Magazine (Direct Commerce Magazine) Twilio Inc., a customer engagement platform, has released new research emphasizing the critical role of effective listening in enhancing brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Helping Companies & Organizations Create an Amazing Customer-Focused Culture by CXO Magazine This week, we’re starting the Top Five roundup with a Bonus article. Actually, it’s more than an article, it’s an entire magazine devoted to CX. And I’m very proud that that CXO Magazine honored me with a cover story.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2024

The Secret to Dealing With Awkward Customers by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) From repeatedly sending back products and making apparently unwarranted complaints, to demanding something over and above your offer… Not to mention taking up too much of your agents’ time! Gen Zs are the customers of our future.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Yet the ultimate litmus test for an IT help desk’s effectiveness is its ability to cultivate internal customer loyalty. Let’s delve into actionable strategies that can transform your IT help desk from a reactive support function to a proactive driver of employee loyalty. But how exactly can an IT help desk achieve this?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The role of the 24/7 support is not only to provide assistance to customers but also to strengthen loyalty to the particular brand. And how exactly can customer support handle issues, how should it be managed to work effectively, and how can this increase the loyalty to the brand as a provider of specific services?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Read on to learn more about how recognizing your military base can help boost brand loyalty: Word-of-Mouth plays a major role in this community. The military is a segment of the population that has a deep sense of loyalty to their country and its brand. Here is how it can help: Offer a discount. Conclusion.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

11 Brand Strategies to Ensure Product and Service Quality Control by Fast Company Executive Board (Fast Company) Implement these expert tips to maintain customer satisfaction and grow your business at the same time. Loyalty-building experiences are created when businesses surprise customers with care that exceeds expectations.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

For businesses, it represents a powerful tool to build and nurture customer loyalty. Its visual nature makes it ideal for showcasing products and creating a compelling brand narrative. Understanding Customer Loyalty Before we dive into the how-tos, it’s important to understand what customer loyalty means.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We’ll examine the intricate dance between data-driven insights and human touch, revealing how this combination can foster deeper customer loyalty and drive long-term business success. These tools enable brands to segment their customer base, analyze behavior patterns, and predict future needs with remarkable accuracy.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

To do so, cultivate excellent brand loyalty that will post great reviews of you, your product, and your service. What Is Brand Loyalty? Brand loyalty is best defined as your customers’ tendency to make multiple purchases of your goods and services over competitors. Tips To Cultivate Brand Loyalty.

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BirdEye

MAY 15, 2023

Are you looking to build a successful brand? If so, then developing a strong brand strategy is essential. A well-crafted brand strategy can help your business stand out from the competition, allowing it to reach its full potential. Table of contents What is brand strategy?

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Once upon a time, we could count the number of subscriptions we had on one hand (the newspaper, a magazine or two, and that trusty gym membership). These days, we’ve lost count (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Stitch Fix, Costco, Blue Apron, Hulu, BarkBox, plus the usual magazines, gym memberships, and more). Let’s explore.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Recent research shows consumers believe there is a direct correlation between contact centres and brand loyalty. In the latest State of the Contact Centre Report the vast majority of consumers (97%) and contact centre managers (98%) agree that customer service interactions have an impact on customer loyalty.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

The Group works with major brands worldwide, including Aegon, AXA Assistance, BBVA, BGL, Caixabank, DHL, loveholidays, Marks & Spencer, Rentokil, Essent, GovTech, HomeServe, Saga, Sainsbury’s Argos, Telefónica and Transcom Worldwide. ” The ContactBabel report doesn’t shy away from addressing the bottom line.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Once upon a time, we could count the number of subscriptions we had on one hand (the newspaper, a magazine or two, and that trusty gym membership). These days, we’ve lost count (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Stitch Fix, Costco, Blue Apron, Hulu, BarkBox, plus the usual magazines, gym memberships, and more). Let’s explore.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Loyalty schemes have been around a lot longer than you think, going back even further than the frequent flyer programmes that took off in the late 1970s. Hamish Sherlock of Applause , explains how to build a next-generation loyalty scheme. Sometimes creativity and partnerships with other brands can help create an enticing incentive.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration. Louis Magazine (St.

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Magazine) With the advent of the internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. Something has to change, and the author has given companies and brands some ideas to think about. When he talks or writes, I listen. Ease of use.

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ProProfs Chat

JULY 30, 2021

Be it a small or a big business, good brand perception is the common business goal. The ultimate verdict on any brand is given by its customers. Brand perception is a crucial indicator of how well your customers are able to connect with your brand: What are their feelings and emotions when they think of you?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Having customers that are loyal to your brand is the dream. It makes sense then that promoting customer loyalty should be on every business’s to-do list. It makes sense then that promoting customer loyalty should be on every business’s to-do list. The best way to do this is to go where they are.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we’re going to explore how you can supercharge your branding efforts by leveraging the power of customer success management. Whether you’re a startup looking to make a splash or an established business aiming to solidify your brand presence, CSM can take you to the next level.

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

The top loyalty jobs are tough. Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. And yet, many loyalty programs are run like barnacles on the side of a business: battling for budget, rather than being nurtured as the core way to engage customers via every channel and touchpoint. Points alone don’t earn much loyalty.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Brand identity is fundamental to success, representing how consumers perceive and experience a company. These centers, where customers engage with a company, hold significant influence over brand identity. The interactions they have with customer support agents profoundly influence their perception of the brand.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It’s time we acknowledge the vital impact they make in fostering loyalty and trust among consumers. Their knack for finding creative solutions to complex problems ensures that customers walk away satisfied, reinforcing the value of the brand they represent. At your service, Ian Miller, Editor CSM Magazine

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

5 Ways to Track Customer Satisfaction by Foundever (Foundever) Satisfied customers are more likely to remain loyal to a brand, to recommend its goods and services to friends and family and are more likely to show forgiveness after a single disappointing customer experience. That can turn into more business – even customer loyalty.

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Kayako

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Loyalty takes time. And I’m still amazed at how too many people and brands neglect this fundamental driver of every great business: feedback. Fortune magazine published an article titled Why Startups Fail, citing post-mortems done on 101 startups. Promoters evangelize your brand. This is hard work for every entrepreneur.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is the blog version of our Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. For a more engaging read, click here to Currency Alliance Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. There was a mix of good and bad, for loyalty in 2019. The widespread devaluation of loyalty currencies during the past few years brings this into sharp focus.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, establishing a strong brand has become a necessity for businesses of all sizes. A powerful brand sets businesses apart, ignites customer loyalty, and significantly impacts the bottom line.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

As a manufacturer, your relationship with brands is crucial. Effectively responding to brand requests ensures smooth operations, fosters trust and strengthens partnerships. Keep reading to learn the best ways to handle brand requests, providing you with actionable insights and strategies to keep those brand relationships thriving.

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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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Second to None

OCTOBER 23, 2018

With the onslaught of fast-casual, point-and-pick pizza chains like Blaze Pizza and MOD Pizza disrupting the homeostasis of the industry, it is important that your pizza brand is observing and responding to these evolving consumer expectations.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 21, 2015

Understanding the customer journey end-to-end helps brands innovate around the experience. For example, in the waiting area before boarding the plane in Heathrow Airport, there is a magazine and newspaper rack well-stocked with complimentary publications for passengers. I’ll miss my pre-boarding magazines!).

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

My Comment: I love learning and reading articles about how iconic brands treat their customers. Brands like Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Ritz-Carlton, and others have “cracked the code” on the customer experience. This week, we start our Top Five roundup with another iconic brand to learn from, which comes from superstar Taylor Swift.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. Forget Brand Loyalty. Go for brand intimacy.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Defining the Role A Customer Experience Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing all customer interactions to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. Satisfied customers are more likely to become repeat buyers and brand advocates. Happy customers are more likely to leave positive reviews and recommend the business to others.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

This added information helps set customer expectations and enhances their experience from the very beginning of their interaction with your brand. A localized brand experience is the perfect way to tap into that vibe and reel them in. This trust is crucial for customer loyalty and long-term engagement.

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Second to None

OCTOBER 25, 2018

While it may be challenging to think of your fast-casual pizza chain in these terms, the modern marketplace has forced all brands to shift towards a digital identity. This is especially true for pizza brands , because online channels help encourage more takeout and delivery orders. 1,2,3 [link].

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