ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

You renew your subscription to a magazine, a maintenance contract or a software program. What if renewal simply meant that the customer comes back—again and again? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I have an idea about renewals.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Customer service often becomes the battleground where loyalty is won, and brands are differentiated. The saying “the customer is always right” has evolved into recognizing customer service as a crucial aspect of every business.

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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! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

With 15 ideas shared, you’re sure to find something to help you achieve high customer satisfaction scores. Guide To Loyalty Programs For Small Businesses by Allen Kopelman (Forbes) Loyalty is a key driver for any enterprise that depends on repeat business. The best loyalty programs are actually repeat-customer programs.

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Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 2024 85

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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2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 27

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MAY 12, 2019

Or, maybe a better question is: When should chat-bots replace humans for customer support? Seven Tips For Successful Customer Loyalty Programs In 2019 by Sallie Burnett. My Comment: My belief is that many customer loyalty programs are actually marketing programs. That’s not a bad thing. by Michael Stelzer.

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2019 Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 96

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JUNE 14, 2021

Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

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2021 Article Customer Service Retail 100

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones. My Comment: Returning customers are more profitable, not just because they return. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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

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. The Unique Challenge of Building Customer Loyalty in an Online Only World by Phil Britt.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience. It drives repeat business and loyalty. A quick read with some important reminders. It drives word-of-mouth referrals.

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2019 Article Customer Service Guest Experience 91

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. Brand loyalty is changing due to the pandemic by Chris Morris.

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2020 Article Customer Service Contact Center 92

ShepHyken

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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MAY 7, 2018

.” The Three Types of Brand Consistency that Drive Customer Loyalty by Christina Sanders. Let’s dive into the three types of brand consistency that can boost customer loyalty. My Comment: What drives loyalty? Take Your Company’s Customer Experience Efforts to the Community by Adrian Speyer.

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SurveySensum

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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JULY 25, 2022

11 Ways to Increase Brand Loyalty Through Better Email Marketing by Young Entrepreneur Council. However, when done right, it can be an effective communication tool to gain new clients and customers. My Comment: Email marketing is typical marketing until you focus on the customer and not just making a sale. Quite a bit.

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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. Ease of use. Personalization.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

9 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Ken Peterson. CMSWire) This got me thinking about all the companies I’ve worked with and used over the years and what they actually did to earn my loyalty. My Comment: I love lists, and this is a good one, taking us back to some of the basics that will help build customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

A well-balanced customer experience strategy can impact every area of the business, enabling better sales/marketing/operational outcomes. My Comment: Customer experience is a driver of customer loyalty, and that’s exactly how this article starts. This article gives clear definitions of both experiences. Maybe both!

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

This one is written by Denise Le Yohn, a CX and branding expert who understands the power of creating an employee experience (EX) that sets up a successful customer experience. Yet, according to a recent PwC survey, there is a discrepancy between what companies and customers believe customer loyalty to be.

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ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

And, to celebrate the occasion, here is an excellent article from D Magazine that takes us through some of the Southwest history. There’s a lot we can learn from Southwest and Herb Kelleher’s obsession with customer service. . 3 Hacks to Boost Client Loyalty and Growth by Josh Linkner.

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2017 Article Customer Service Airlines 69

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.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. HelpSquad) The important task for businesses is to retain their customers as much as possible. And we asked some experts to share their best tips on how to gain customer loyalty. Here are five strategies that can help avoid losing loyal customers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. Customers learned new ways of doing business.

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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. We knew that!)

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While this is a simple example, it illustrates how taking a risk and trusting your customers has the benefit of customers trusting and appreciating you. That can turn into more business – even customer loyalty. My Comment: Loyalty doesn’t happen without trust. This article includes seven ideas.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article gives us a glimpse into the benefits of AI as it applies to customer service. Seth Godin Reveals the 1 Truth About Customer Service Most Companies Just Don’t Understand by Jeff Steen. It’s about getting “service” right. Respond to customers faster. Here’s the first one.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Top 10 Signs Your Loyalty Program Needs Rehab by Dan Jurek. CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Customer Loyalty.

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ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs- How it Helps a Business? My Comment: I’ve suggested many different articles on loyalty over the year. Here’s another that includes over 20 “topics” on the benefit of customer loyalty to a business. There’s something here for every company, from small to large.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2023

My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Used the right way, it may even help you create more tailored and personalized customer experiences! My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Some very funny, but at the same time very serious, customer service quotes. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. b y Jeanette McMurtry. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Our customer service research supports the theme. 59% percent of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed feel that customer service is worse now than before the pandemic. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff. Read on for the Five Cs of quality customer service.

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MAY 26, 2024

How to Make Customer Service Your Company’s Superpower by Jaquie Scammell (The CEO Magazine) Customer service no longer sparks the same enthusiasm it once used to. 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

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. I’ll add a fifth, and that’s customer experience.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Five Tips For Creating A Successful AI-Driven Customer Winback Strategy by Raviteja Sidda. CustomerThink) While some churn is inevitable, companies can minimize the churn rate by creating an effective winback strategy to drive loyalty, revenue and cost-effectiveness and leverage this as an opportunity to enhance their product and services.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

You can’t download a report about digital or technology trends without being assailed with stats and surveys outlining how great CX is key to keeping and gaining customers. Finally, he presents the concept of “customer Service as an Experience.” 7 Small-Business Strategies for Customer Retention by Kalin Kassabov (Inc.

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