Currency Alliance

JUNE 21, 2018

That’s been my feeling as I mull over this year’s Loyalty Magazine Awards, where Currency Alliance was proud to be Prime Sponsor. Brands are responding by offering immediate rewards to members. Then there were the brands integrating their loyalty initiatives with social media. You can see the full list of winners here.

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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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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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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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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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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. The result is a dramatic increase in both the number of customers willing to share feedback and the quality of their responses.

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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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Brands Measurement Magazine Customer Centricity 74

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.

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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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Brands Measurement Magazine Customer Centricity 63

Strativity

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The World’s Largest CX Transformation firm, Strativity Group, named 36th fastest growing consulting firm by Consulting Magazine — founder Lior Arussy accepts SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence Award. Strativity Group announces that it was named 36th fastest growing consulting firm by Consulting Magazine. We accept the challenge.”.

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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 chat today.

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Customer Experience Magazine 2012 Customer Care 156

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As the market grows, platforms are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate themselves, and top brands are using exceptional customer service as a key strategy to build loyalty. Market Dynamics: Brands that cannot offer responsive and efficient customer support will inevitably lose their users to competitors.

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Sports Loyalty Multi-Channel Brands 52

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.

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Retail Customer Experience Social Media Magazine 195

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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Customer Success Brands Management Social Media 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Their knack for finding creative solutions to complex problems ensures that customers walk away satisfied, reinforcing the value of the brand they represent. Join the Celebration For businesses, Customer Service Week is an opportunity to reflect on how we can better support and empower the people who serve as our brand ambassadors.

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Customer Service Magazine Social Media Customers 52

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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Brands Customer Relationship Management Technology Brand Values 52

CSM Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Customer service remains the most important area of a company’s core processes, which needs constant attention, improvements and modifications, and with this in mind, here is how to improve the customer service levels of your own business to improve brand loyalty.

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Loyalty Brands Customer Service Sales 52

C3Centricity

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

They were referring to the growing need for marketers to stand up to the challenge of taking local brands global. In this networked world, more and more successful local brands are attempting global roll-outs. This is the basis of any new product launch and applies just as well to global rollouts as it does to local brand developments.

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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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Contact Center Brands Social Media Call Center 52

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.

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Article Customer Service 2024 Loyalty Programs 77

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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Customer Journey Customer Journey Mapping Airlines Magazine 283

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 73

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 66

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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Brands Advertising Consumers Loyalty 52

CSM Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Here, we explore key metrics for assessing loyalty program benefits, leveraging insights from well-known brands. Retention and Churn Rates Definition Retention rate measures the percentage of customers who continue to engage with the brand over a period, while churn rate measures the percentage who stop.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Measurement Brands 52

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. My Comment: Loyalty doesn’t happen without trust.

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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. Local SEO for Personalized Experience For businesses with a physical presence, local SEO is essential.

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Customer Experience Magazine Customers User Experience 52

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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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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C Space

JUNE 3, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 3, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Fourteen weeks ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Are you having a hard time getting your branding to work ? In this article, we will discuss some of the reasons why your branding may not be working and how to correct it. A branding strategy is a plan for how a company will present itself to the public. However, a branding strategy can also backfire if it is not well executed.

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C Space

APRIL 9, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – April 9, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus. Brand Move Roundup – April 9, 2020. Calling all sellers,” it said.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

From the moment a customer walks into your store or initiates an online chat, they begin forming an impression of your brand. If customers feel valued and respected from the outset, they are more likely to trust your brand and remain loyal. Builds Trust : First impressions are pivotal in building trust.

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Customer Service Magazine Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 9, 2015

When beginning an initiative to improve the customer experience, referring back to the brand promise is essential. Your brand promise is a means for setting customer expectations , but is typically written from the company perspective. How do you want customers to experience your brand? Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble.

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Customer Focused Multi-Channel Customer Centricity Magazine 235

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Inge De Bleecker, Vice President of CX at Applause looks at three ways brands can personalise the customer journey, provide meaningful interactions and improve customer engagement. It has been a central pillar of brand marketing and customer engagement since the turn of the century. There’s nothing new about personalisation.

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Brands 2022 Multi-Channel Books 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people. My Comment: I didn’t know Apple had a magazine. (I

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

While it opens up incredible opportunities for enhancing brand visibility and customer relations, it also brings the risk of instantaneous and viral repercussions for any missteps. Enter apps to delete tweets—an emerging solution tailored to streamline customer service and safeguard brand reputation.

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