ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share. If you’re not already strong in the area of social customer care, this article will help you get started. What a French Creole Cooking Term Can Teach Us About Customer Loyalty by Josh Linkner.

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2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 122

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care. Read this report to get a better understanding of the importance of using social media as a way to connect with your customers. The NPS Handbook to Analyze the Drivers of Loyalty by CustomerGauge.

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2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 119

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

You can’t answer with “Because we have great customer service.” Find out what makes you truly different, something that your customer cares about, and exploit it. Every time a customer has an interaction with the company, regardless of it being in person, on the phone or online, they have a similar experience.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. More than just an increase in sales, personalizing the customer’s experience will help create more customer loyalty. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2016 Article Customer Service Government 120

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Relationships build loyalty. Loyalty builds your business. CARE Magnificently! Saving the best for last, don’t just deliver to your people top-down, one-way, “one and done” customer service training. Don’t just educate customer CARE representatives.

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ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2024

The scene is classic lousy service because of bad “rules.” The Ongoing Decline of Brand Loyalty, What’s Driving It and What Should Be Done About It – Interview with Simon Morris of ServiceNow by Adrian Swinscoe (CustomerThink) Today’s interview is with Simon Morris, the Area Vice President of Solution Consulting at ServiceNow.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With the Rule of Three in mind, here is the second QUI TAKEAWAY: Customer service versus customer CARE. So shouldn’t customer service be customer care? At the same time, customer service experts have advocated that the the people in customer service are the frontlines.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Let’s be revolutionary to transform CX Into CXM, customer service to customer CARE, and customer service training to an education in customer CARE or customer CARE University. Customer experience is how your customers feel about what you did. Why only three?

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Bill Quiseng

JUNE 19, 2024

Training is finite (usually one to four days), one way, “I know everything, you know nothing,” instruction. Instead, educate your people interactively, frequently, and continuously with customer CARE, like telephone etiquette, service recovery, and prompt, polite, and personalized interactions.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

For the record, contacting brands on social media only to be passed off to someone else is not social customer service. My Comment: Social Media Customer Service (Also known as Social Customer Care) continues to grow in popularity. My Comment: Loyalty programs can be powerful.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

How to Build the Ultimate Loyalty Program Explainer Page (With Examples) by Patrick Trochaniak. Smile.io) Your explainer page is what convinces your customers to join your loyalty program. My Comment: Loyalty programs are designed to drive repeat business and in some cases true loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Why exhaust your marketing budget when you can get your customers to spread the word for you? An American Express report showed that consumers who use social media to engage with businesses on customer service issues exhibit more loyalty and are even willing to pay more.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

(IBM) Here then are the 13 Words You Should Never Use When Replying to a Customer, grouped into three categories of potential trouble. My Comment: I’ve written about phrases that kill the customer service experience. I call them customer loyalty killers. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2016 Article Customer Service Hotels 125

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, trust creates loyalty. Earning your customers’ trust typically takes time. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Want to Build Customer Loyalty? As brands compete in an increasingly demanding field, here are 3 tips for deploying smartphones in the battle for customers. As Social Media Evolves, Travellers Demand Joined-up Customer Service by Nick Vivion . Smartphones are the Secret Weapon by Ken Kunz.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2016

My Comment: Customers want an easy and frictionless experience, especially when they have to connect with a company’s call or support center. In this short article, Mike Cannova, the director of Advance Customer Care for ShoreTel, shares five important strategies and processes to create a better customer experience.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

And, once the sale is made, he knows what it will take to keep those customers, which is to maintain that same level of service he demonstrated through the sales process, while maybe even increasing the altitude a bit. A high-priced service usually is accompanied by an excellent customer experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. These are great ideas that almost any customer service/experience innovation program can benefit from. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The author of this article, Matt Hunkler, reports on three of Jay’s thoughts regarding social customer care. This is important information that everyone should pay attention to: Answer negative reviews, embrace criticism and care about all of your customers. But how exactly do you measure something so seemingly abstract?

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 87

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

(Provide Support) The key to any business success is building trust and establishing strong relationships with customers as those are the main factors that contribute to customer loyalty and generate more sales. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post The Last Customer on Earth appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Making the Case for Investing in Social and Mobile Customer Service by SparkCentral. SparkCentral) This guide lays out the integral components needed to establish a successful social media customer care strategy and makes a case for providing the right care in the right way. Thanks for sharing!

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2019

4 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Whitney Puidokas. Here are the four ways we celebrated the hard work our Customer Care team puts in every day. We hope one of these ideas can make their way into how you think about honoring your customer-facing employees! My Comment: Last week was Customer Service Week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In other words, what’s happening on the inside of the company is going to felt on the outside of the company by the customer. Three C’s of Customer Service Success. Share These 3 Videos at Your Next Meetings: Top 10 Phrases to Avoid in Customer Service. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 12, 2017

The titles of the experts weighing in include CEO’s to directors of customer success, engagement, etc. Customer Loyalty: 20 Compelling Reasons To Double Down On It [Infographic] by Ellen Gross. My Comment: Our friends at Fieldboom have assembled a short article and infographic filled with stats about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. I’m looking forward to seeing how much better. If so, you may be rewarded.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Respond quickly to every customer inquiry or comment – A quick response time can make a customer say, “Wow!” It shows you care, that you’re paying attention and that you want to do business. A quick response time creates confidence, which is one of the keys to creating customer loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. Repeat business is not built on a foundation of customer loyalty. Repeat business by accident is a failed strategy and missed opportunity.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 87

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Pay special attention to number one, which nicely summarizes how data can help you anticipate your customers’ next questions and problems. Morality and Customer Loyalty by Patrick Barney. Loyalty 360) When I worked as a pizza delivery driver, I sometimes got mad at customers. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

CustomerGauge) There are a hundreds of technology innovations clamouring for customer’s attention, yet only a few are dominating customers’ loyalty. One of the big takeaways is that the leaders close the loop on feedback within 48 hours, which according to CustomerGauge, leads to a 12% increase in customer retention.

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2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 68

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2019

How To Build A Customer-Centric Culture Through Employee Appreciation (10 Tips) by Stacy Sherman. There’s a lot of research indicating customer satisfaction and loyalty rises when employees enjoy their jobs and workplace. My Comment: The secret to having happy customers is having happy employees.

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