ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2025

Companies that excel at creating positive and memorable experiences often enjoy higher customer loyalty, increased sales, and a stronger brand reputation. by CXM Editorial (Customer Experience Magazine) A new global study by UserTesting reveals that brand loyalty does not suffer the consequences of price hikes.

2025 69

2025 Article Customer Service Magazine 69

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2025

So, companies should do everything they can to ensure their reviews are legitimate, and that includes how a company/brand responds to the review. Magazine) Giving back has become a central priority for business leaders across industries. 3 Ways Giving Back Can Make Your Business Even Greater by John Hall (Inc.

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Article 2025 Customer Service Healthcare 73

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?

Brands 52

Brands Return on Investment Financial Customer Retention 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

In the world of fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG), product recalls are an inevitable challenge that brands must confront. The key question is; what can brands do to be better prepared and mitigate the damage of a recall that is a case of when, rather than if? Peter Gillett, CEO of Marketpoint Recall, provides insight.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Brands Social Media 2025 52

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

What brand has wowed Annette, personally? ‘Soft Stuff’, monetary and non-monetary incentives for employees, and the role technology takes in the whole process, and you’ve got yourself one deliciously instructive cocktail. And, of course, we had to ask. As she puts is, Amazon is her ‘new normal’. Request a demo.

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Magazine Customer Experience Professionals Employee Experience Demo 199

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?

Brands 111

Brands Net Promoter Score Social Media E Commerce 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Customer Experience Paradox – and How to Overcome It by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE (MARKETING-INTERACTIVE) As consumers tighten their spending after poor experiences, brands face mounting pressure to prioritise CX or risk losing market share. They are repeat and loyal customers who are crucial to a company or brand staying in business.

Article 62

Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 2024 62

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 chat today.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Magazine 2012 Customer Care 156

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?

Brands 98

Brands Social Media Communication Consumers 98

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When a customer experiences a service failure, you’d assume their trust in the brand takes a hit. Brands that master this can turn slip-ups into opportunities to strengthen customer relationships, often resulting in higher satisfaction than if no issue had ever occurred. Cognitive Dissonance People dislike conflicting feelings.

Brands 52

Brands Customer Service Airlines Net Promoter Score 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 6, 2021

Some provide robust communications programs that include things like a customer experience magazine delivered to leaders monthly. Some do this with a simple technique like adding a customer quote of the week to dashboards.

Document 358

Document Net Promoter Score Government Leadership 358

Alida

OCTOBER 13, 2016

At the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit , two innovative brands shared how they’re taking advantage of this trend. Build thought leadership and brand awareness. Recently, for instance, the company partnered with MONEY for the magazine’s ‘best colleges’ issue. Here are some highlights from the session.

Marketing 235

Marketing Feedback E Commerce Advertising 235

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Collecting feedback allows you to know what your customers think about your brand, your service, and your product; going beyond their simple likes and dislikes and helping you understand and evaluate where you can improve and where you stand among your competition. . That’s why collecting customer feedback is more important than ever. .

Social Media 284

Social Media Feedback Customers Customer Centricity 284

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up. Customer Experience Magazine) Developing new approaches to measurement is a priority for businesses that want to drive agile decision making. Then, think about this customer well into the future. I’m not sure why.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Magazine 24

InMoment XI

JANUARY 20, 2024

A retailer would air a commercial on TV or run an ad in a magazine – and cross their fingers that it would resonate with at least a portion of viewers. What’s more, they expect a brand to keep pace as their needs and preferences evolve over time. Today, generic experiences no longer cut it. Today, that’s no longer the case.

Retail 195

Retail Customer Experience Social Media Magazine 195

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Benioff used the example of a Newsweek magazine cover titled, “ Can You Trust Your Toaster? ” . Benioff explained we are in an intelligence revolution — most people have an Amazon or Google smart home device — and as such, customers have a new level of expectation when it comes to trusting a brand. Why are they asking that?

2019 48

2019 Magazine Fashion Customer Expectations 48

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.

2024 85

2024 Article Magazine Customer Service 85

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth. While many brands are struggling to deliver the relevant and delightful experiences to the customers, certain Customer Experience Leaders have broken the code and delivered what is considered to the best!

2020 132

2020 Customer Experience Magazine Consulting 132

Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

I encourage you to watch the full interview below, as Horst, who’s been deemed “corporate hotelier of the world“ by HOTELS Magazine, shares wisdom that transcends hotel management and can be employed by CX practitioners in any establishment where customers are being served. Upon co-founding the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

Hotels 192

Hotels Employee Experience Leadership Magazine 192

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. According to Chatbots Magazine , businesses can reduce customer service costs by as much as 30% with virtual agents and chatbots. According to Accenture , 41% of U.S. Using AI to enhance interactions with customers is quickly gaining traction.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service 2007 Virtual Agent 2018 157

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. After the author shares the story, he offers commentary about why what this brand did (Lego) was so successful. The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. You’ll smile.

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2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 27

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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Article Magazine Customer Service 2024 73

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We also have fun comparing everyday items like the cult-favorite Scrub Daddy to traditional brands, showing how consumer culture influences even the most mundane products. Exploring beyond the aisles, we touch on how technology is redefining the art world and reshaping luxury preferences.

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2024 Magazine Entertainment Workshop 143

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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Article 2024 Customer Service Magazine 85

GetFeedback

JUNE 3, 2019

Customer satisfaction questionnaires, also known as Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) surveys , keep your customers engaged with your brand, keep them feeling invested in their experience, and keeps them from churning away. According to CMO Magazine customer spend grows alongside trust , after building the relationship.

Customer Satisfaction 170

Customer Satisfaction Magazine Customer Retention Customers 170

eGain Blogs

JUNE 24, 2022

These are not subjective awards—they are based on quantitative data gathered from tens of thousands of consumers on the customer service experiences of leading brands. Just like in previous years, eGain clients came out on top! Here are some examples for this year. Forrester CX rankings. Multichannel banking: 3 of top 3. Airlines: 2 of top 4.

Consumers 87

Consumers Airlines Magazine Transportation 87

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.

Article 76

Article Customer Service 2024 Loyalty Programs 76

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This nurtures client relationships, keeps the brand in mind, and can lead to repeat business and referrals. Build an impressive portfolio of work Brand reputation management should be your top marketing priority. How can interior designing businesses implement this email strategy?

Marketing 111

Marketing Social Media Advertising Workshop 111

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones. And a repeat customer could mean a loyal customer, someone who not only returns but also evangelizes your brand or company. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2021 Customer Service Magazine 101

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Your Brand Is Not What You Say—It’s What You Do by David M. Taffet and Jordan Goldenberg (Fast Company) Here’s a little secret most branding agencies won’t tell you. You can’t define your brand—your customer does. A brand is a promise delivered. As mentioned in the article, a brand is not what you say.

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Article 2023 Customer Service Net Promoter Score 72

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The digitisation of marketing has ushered in an era of unprecedented possibilities. Central to this evolution is the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI, with its predictive analytics, personalisation capabilities, and data processing prowess, is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of B2B marketing.

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B2B Marketing Brands Social Media 100

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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2024 Article Customer Service Average Handle Time 65

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A well-designed customer journey has become essential for brand success, with 73% of consumers emphasizing that customer experience strongly influences their purchasing choices. The concept of customer relations covers every interaction between a brand and its customers, spanning from initial interest to post-sale support.

Interaction 52

Interaction Engagement E Commerce E-support 52

C3Centricity

AUGUST 17, 2020

This is no longer possible as customers are sharing their experiences of companies and brands far more than just six months ago. Walker forecast that by 2020, customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator. 94% of consumers say they are more likely to be loyal to a brand that offers transparency.

Customer Centricity 118

Customer Centricity Social Media Poor Customer Service Airlines 118

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Seriously, using AI for a better CX is the main reason a company or brand would invest in AI. Costco Is Rolling Out a Brand-New Feature that Its Most Loyal Customers Will Love by Bill Murphy Jr. Magazine) Did you hear the one about the loyal Costco member who went to buy a $4.99 Cramer shares his unfiltered opinion on why.

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Article 2024 Customer Service E Commerce 82

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Customers appreciate when brands go beyond generic offerings and provide something tailored just for them. Builds Emotional Connections When a customer uses branded merchandise that resonates with them personally, it strengthens the emotional bond with your business. Gift a branded water bottle with the customers name for referrals.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Events 52

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.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty 2025 Loyalty Programs Omnichannel 52