BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

If you answered “no, our social customer care is most definitely not kicking ass” – don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve curated five thought-provoking blogs that will help you get on the path to best-in-class social customer care. Social Customer Care Cannot Be Ignored.

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Social Media Customer Service Contact Center ROI 199

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Did you know that social media is the number one discovery channel for products? To capitalize on those behaviors, you need to be able to perform customer behavior analysis. This data can help you identify high-value customers, track purchasing trends, and evaluate the success of certain promotions, packages, or discounts.

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Customer Journey Mapping Social Media Customer Journey Competitive Advantage 195

Bill Quiseng

MAY 29, 2024

Concurrently, business leaders and CX influencers dub customer service representatives as the frontline. They may logically say that customer service is the frontline because they are front and center with customers. However, as customers, we emotionally feel we are doing battle with the customer service frontline.

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Customer Care Contact Center Customer Service Representative Social Media 158

BlueOcean

APRIL 15, 2019

The trend of personalized customer experience has since transformed almost every industry as we know it. From the retail experience to social media connections to issue resolution via the contact center, customers want their individual needs known and reflected in the interactions, services, and products they pay for.

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Customer Care Social Media Contact Center 2019 189

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Those metrics were born in an era when customer service was a race, where whoever got to the finish line first (i.e. off the phone) – upsetting the least number of hurdles, extra points for a graceful gait – was the champion, the most successful, the most likely to win “customer service agent of the year.”. Need a hand?

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Metrics 2019 Customer Care Measurement 219

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

.” Over the years, many a branded platform has been launched, with little to no long-term social media customer service strategy… or even a short-term one. Why do you want to be on social media to serve your customers? And why is social media the right platform for that goal?

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Customer Care 102

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s worth mentioning that many customer relationships can be saved even after a bad experience with the actual product or service, particularly if they choose to contact a customer service rep. But if that interaction also ends negatively, the customer support experience can become the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

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Lifetime Customer Poor Customer Service Social Media Customer Retention 156

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. An Increase in Channel Switching.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 30, 2015

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transcosmos Information Systems

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Exceptional customer service is one of the key factors to business success. In fact, a study shows that providing a bad customer service experience causes US companies a loss of an estimated $41 billion per year. Providing great customer service though is something that must extend to your social media channels.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Earlier this month I attended Social Media Marketing World , the largest conference on social media marketing in the world. Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others.

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Social Media Customer Service Marketing Airlines 89

Russel Lolacher

JANUARY 25, 2021

CONSIDER GETTING SOCIAL . Social media, done well, is an amazingly effective tool at building social capital. It’s an opportunity to talk with your customers, both proactively and reactively… like a normal relationship. Social media is meant to be social, so that is what your customers expect from you.

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Social Media Government Fashion Engagement 119

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We live in times that demand every business to have some presence on at least 2-3 social media platforms. You can no longer afford not to have a social media strategy for your business. There is heavy competition among brands on social media. Table of contents Why is social media marketing important?

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Social Media Measurement Brands Leadership 105

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2017

Just last week I attended Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. So, what does a social media marketing conference have to do with customer service? It’s been said that customer service is the new marketing. Customer service done right is one of your best marketing strategies.

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Customer Care Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 104

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What Service Level Metrics Are Most Relevant to Your Business Now? Let’s face it: Contact center metrics that measure customer service as if it’s some kind of race (think Average Handle Time) are frankly table stakes. This is what relevant service level metrics look like in today’s customer care center.

Customer Care 156

Customer Care Contact Center Net Promoter Score Metrics 156

Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 9, 2024

So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers. But I digress.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media Loyalty 173

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics. Social Media.

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Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

Russel Lolacher

JUNE 29, 2021

World Social Media Day is here again, providing a great opportunity to inform and educate your own public sector organization about what its social media efforts do to benefit them and their audience: the public. An Overview of your Social Brands. Those benefits? Breakdown the Benefits. line staff receive. .

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 26, 2015

And I nod along as my seat mate or party friend tell me the latest horror story of waiting on hold, paying for service that wasn’t requested, losing service unexpectedly, or more. The viral videos of customer service reps losing their cool or falling asleep on couches fit nicely into these categories, too.

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Customer Experience Social Media Leadership Airlines 274

BlueOcean

JANUARY 8, 2019

One negative customer experience may seem like a drop in the ocean of all your customer interactions, but it’s never that simple. It’s worth mentioning that many customer relationships can be saved even after a bad experience with the actual product or service, particularly if they choose to contact a customer service rep.

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Lifetime Customer Contact Center Poor Customer Service Social Media 299

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty by Foundever (Foundever) Customer care has entered a new era one where AI, automation and self-service are reshaping the landscape faster than you can say, Let me speak to a manager.

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2025 Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 69

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Customer service is an essential element for companies working in the lending industry. Whenever people are looking for lenders, they always seek a company with the best customer reviews. Reliable customer service helps put loan applicants at ease, promoting trust and confidence during all financial operations.

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2025 Customer Service Banking Financial 52

TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

However, many companies are still struggling to make the customer service experience as effortless as possible. To help you plan, we’ve highlighted nine of the biggest customer service trends for 2020. Customer Service will become increasingly AI-driven. Explosion of virtual contact centers.

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2020 Customer Service Contact Center Social Media 136

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

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2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 120

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small. Social service organizations see a 5.6% YoY increase in customer retention.

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Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel Customer Care 115

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

The result is a robust brand reputation , increased customer loyalty, and ultimately, improved business results. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes.

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Management Social Media Hotels Airlines 195

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

The result is a robust brand reputation , increased customer loyalty, and ultimately, improved business results. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes.

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Management Social Media Hotels Airlines 195

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. Steve DiGioia shares some nice ideas about the importance pretending to be your own customer.

2016 119

2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 119

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Email is one of the few fertile grounds you have left for building customer relationships. It’s a small window of time to allow your words to captivate them without the distractions of social media noise or the 10 tabs they have open in their browser. Why One Bad Customer Interaction Could Haunt Your Brand.

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2013 E-support 2014 Social Media 274

Bill Quiseng

MAY 18, 2015

By providing customer care that supports your brand’s vision, mission and values, you inspire customer advocates to truly believe in your company’s products, services, and brand, and to share their positive feelings with others (friends, family, acquaintances, social media networks, etc.).

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Customer Care Social Media Customers Loyalty 143

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

2019 120

2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 120

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Catchy customer service slogans are powerful tools that encapsulate a company’s commitment to customer satisfaction in a memorable phrase. When crafted carefully, a great slogan can inspire employees and elevate customer expectations. They communicate the company’s commitment to customers in a memorable way.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Culture Innovation 52

Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 11, 2023

Through social media, people are talking about you whether you know it or not, like it or not. Customers who are dissatisfied with your service rant about their no class experience to others. They’re not just talking about you to their friends on social media.

Customer Care 88

Customer Care Marketing Social Media Advertising 88

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Our first one, Social Customer Care, is a topic I’ve presented about for organizations like the Word of Mouth Marketing Association and the Online Marketing Institute. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience. Get Schooled.

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2015 Webinar Entertainment Leadership 247

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2021

He writes about how successful, global brands use social media to deliver outstanding customer service experiences. Social media is a powerful tool that can encourage customers to acknowledge a job well done. Social media is a powerful tool that can encourage customers to acknowledge a job well done.

Social Media 148

Social Media Customer Experience Management Financial 148

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 8, 2020

2) Millennials Expect You to Engage with them on Social Media. Growing up in an era where social media is just a natural part of daily life brings with it numerous expectations, not only of an online presence but also around its usage and engagement. Commerce and conscience together. But it’s not only about engagement.

Customer Care 80

Customer Care Social Media 2018 2019 80

Russel Lolacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To successfully embrace social media customer service, the focus of your interactions need to be far more in the intent and use of the tool than the tool itself and its features. So what are the skills or traits needed to really and truly be a great (not good) social media customer service star?

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Social Media Customer Service Transportation Communication 69