ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Nine Areas of Focus for Improved Customer Service Training by Rolling Stone Culture Council (Rolling Stone) Because they have direct interactions with customers on a daily basis, a company’s customer service team plays a large role in that organization’s success. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

If you want loyal customers, here are some reminders (seven of them) about how to go about it. Entrepreneur India) 70% cent of consumers expects a personalized experience from brands and a mobile app is the perfect way to personalize communications with your customers. My Comment: Does your business have an app?

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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!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. The Company’s Response Was Brilliant by Jason Aten.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Poor training and abusive customers – both very scary when mismanaged – are just two of the five topics covered in this short article. 8 ways to be a great customer during COVID by Monique Richardson. Customer Support Through The Eyes of Consumers in 2020 by Hiver. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. CEOWORLD Magazine) Creating a positive customer experience is key to keeping your target market coming back, whether you’re operating a digital business or a brick-and-mortar storefront. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Only 14% of Customer Service Issues Are Fully Resolved in Self-Service by CRM Magazine (CRM Magazine) Customers resolve only 14 percent of their service and support issues fully in self-service, and even for issues that customers describe as very simple, only 36 percent resolve fully in self-service, Gartner found in a new consumer study.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

AdAge) Personalization is now table stakes, and according to a new study by Twilio Segment of 3,000 businesses and consumers, 75% of businesses feel the same. Our recent study/survey confirmed that to customers, this is “very important” or “important” to their decision to come back to a business. Forget Brand Loyalty.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. So, I was excited to read Steven’s article and watch his video comparing the movie to a great customer experience. 3 Things You Need to Do to Keep Customers by Jim Schleckser.

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JULY 14, 2020

Industry Leader in customer experience, Blake Morgan is a Keynote Speaker, Author of two books, a Customer Experience Futurist, and a Guest Lecturer at Columbia University. Brenda Lynn Dichoso – Head of Customer Experience Performance Management at PT Smartfren Telecom. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link].

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

My Comment: My friend and fellow customer experience expert, Blake Morgan, has assembled an interesting set of stats and facts about post-pandemic customer service and CX. Our customer service research supports the theme. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Staples Worklife Magazine) The supply chain crisis is causing product backorders and shipping delays that will affect all shoppers this holiday season. Learn how to ensure customer satisfaction despite supply chain disruptions.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. Wegmans, Trader Joe’s Master Pandemic Customer Service by Gina Acosta.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If the leadership isn’t getting out of their offices and communicating directly with customers, they are missing the opportunity to hear from one of their best assets, their customers. The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers by Gabrielle Bienasz. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

(Comparably) “We’re in the era of the customer,” says one of these ten companies that are working on products that will sharpen, ease, and perfect the customer experience. There have never been more ways to engage a customer than right now. 9 Customer Service Phrases That Should Be Retired Immediately by Geoffrey James.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

AllBusiness) Considering all the emails consumers receive on a daily basis, email marketing can be a tricky form of marketing to undertake. However, when done right, it can be an effective communication tool to gain new clients and customers. 6 Considerations for a Meaningful Customer Service Policy by Kate Spirgen.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This short article will get you thinking about the clues indicating your customer support and CX efforts are working. Qualtrics Announces Top Consumer Experience Trends for 2024 by Qualtrics, LLC (Skagit Valley Herald) Just under half (48%) of consumers are comfortable engaging with chatbots and AI-powered customer support.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Martech Series) Organizations have emerging opportunities – and threats – to consider as consumer loyalty increasingly takes into account broader relationships to companies. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers. s latest annual study on customer experience, which analyzed 96,211 U.S. This grew to 29% by 2018. Not anymore!

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. 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.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

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 More importantly, is the reason behind the decision, which is more than just informing the customer. It has a brain. He’s bullish on AI.

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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 My Comment: I was intrigued by the title.

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2024

Will ‘Shrinkflation’ Drive Away Your Customers? Consumers often believe that inflation is good for business, or that businesses enjoy driving up profits when prices are high. Is it time to lead a new service leadership revolution and put the human back in ‘human service’? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Engaged Employees Create Better Customer Experiences by Denise Lee Yohn (Harvard Business Review) It’s time for leaders to double down on the idea that the employee experience (EX) is now the key driver of the customer experience (CX) and find smarter, strategic ways of connecting the two. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. Retail Customer Experience) More than half, 60%, of consumers would rather sit in a traffic jam than have a poor customer experience, according to a Telus International survey. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I love the first topic, which is how customers have been frustrated with getting caught in the phone menu. This is great information for anyone who has a customer support department. Top 50 CX Innovators of 2024 by Joe Berenz (Replicant) 2023 was a watershed year in customer service. Louis Magazine (St.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? According to research referenced in a recent Time magazine article, married people describe marriage as “more satisfying or less satisfying” than any other generation ahead of our time, meaning the degree of happiness or the opposite is higher than ever. b y Jeanette McMurtry.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2023

That said, this article was an interview for a magazine that focuses on healthcare, but don’t let that stop you from reading it. There are plenty of ideas, tips, strategies, and comments about customer service and experience for all types of businesses in any industry. My Comment: It’s simple… Customers want a better experience.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

4 Questions to Measure — and Boost — Customer Trust by Ashley Reichheld and Amelia Dunlop. An Economist magazine analysis of Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and six other corporations calculated that a company loses 30% of its value when it loses trust, at least in the short term. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

My Comment: According to the research findings in this article, 73% of consumers said they would be more loyal to a brand or retailer they believe is “authentic.” Done right, it endears the brand to the customer. And those good customer experiences lead to more sales and more profits for your company.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is a very robust article all about taking advantage of the gift of customer feedback. Two Elements of Successful Branding You Don’t Want to Overlook by Jacob Goldberg (The CEO Magazine Global) Branding and marketing have changed in recent years. However when used incorrectly, AI can swiftly turn customers away.

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ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2023

Here are 100 fresh statistics about the state of customer experience in 2023. My Comment: I geek out over customer service and CX stats, so much so that I conduct annual customer service and CX research to help understand what consumers want and expect regarding service, communication, and more.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2022

How to Build Customer Loyalty by Sharing the Inflation Burden by Joel Comm. Magazine) Too often, the rise in costs caused by inflation is passed down to the consumer. But there are some companies that are finding ways to keep their doors open while also keeping those inflation costs from impacting their customers.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. This means the customer service professional must develop a response plan.

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Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. This means the customer service professional must develop a response plan.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Subscription : Subscription services have expanded from magazines and newspapers to include all kinds of products and services. Amazon, the leader in convenience, offers a subscription service for a myriad of consumable products. Annual maintenance contracts are a form of a subscription model.

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