ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Thank you for letting us be a part of your 2024and well see you next year for a brand-new season! According to this article, 16.5%

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Automotive 71

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This weeks Top Five roundup begins with an article about AI responding to customer reviews. For the business, its simple.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Healthcare Loyalty Video 75

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Go back and read the first sentence of this very short description, and then read the article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick this weeks Top Five roundup off with advice from the CXO of one of the most recognizable brands, Verizon.

Net Promoter Score 66

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Effort Score 66

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Last year I wrote an article about The Employee Hierarchy of Needs , and at the top of the pyramid is fulfillment.) Its not which is best.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 75

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It improves your brand image : Happy customers are more likely to recommend your business, helping support brand reputation management efforts. You’ll also unlock valuable customer experience analytics resources, articles, and other tools to help you quickly elevate your CX program and grow your business.

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys ROI Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 195

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article emphasizes that customers may not be so quick to want to use an automated or digital system. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want?

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 153

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I My Comment: This is a great article. The article is short and to the point. Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 163

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If your brand isn’t capturing customer feedback, unfortunately it won’t know how to improve—this is where the voice of customer (or “VoC”) comes in. This article is designed to give you InMoment’s take on what voice of customer examples look like. Step #1: Design Your Program. Step #3: Understand Your Customer Data.

Voice of Customer 418

Voice of Customer Examples Strategy Net Promoter Score 418

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Brian Solis has a compelling article about this very topic. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 143

Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the industry growing at lightning speed, brands face a golden opportunity to scale like never before – but it’s not as simple as setting up a website and waiting for sales to roll in. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most effective, data-driven ecommerce growth strategies that are helping brands of all sizes crush their goals.

Ecommerce 148

Ecommerce Sales Strategy Tips 148

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Jeannie Walters is no stranger to this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles of the week. Absolutely!

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 141

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 148

Oracle

JANUARY 4, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Oracle, Vitamix, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance blending technology for consumers and commercial settings, shared three ways to elevate customer experience and deepen loyalty. Design your loyalty program to foster engagement. Read on to learn how.

Loyalty Programs 75

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Brands CRM 75

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

You want to treat yourself by buying the latest model of a super popular brand. And allowing your business to not address customers’ after-sale needs, you’re ruining the future of your brand. To make sure your first-time buyers will remain loyal to your brand, you should think beyond just selling a product.

Sales 277

Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

GetFeedback

JANUARY 28, 2020

In this article, we are going to talk about how to use social media to attract and retain customers. Don’t fret because, in this article, you will be able to understand how brands are using social media to connect and retain customers. Just make sure to implement the strategies you will read from this article.

Social Media 322

Social Media Customer Retention Strategy Video 322

ShepHyken

APRIL 29, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Loyalty! A digital marketing strategy is absolutely crucial for every brand. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 19

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Abandon Rate Loyalty 19

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

According to research, 95% of consumers believe customer experience is the key to brand loyalty. In This Article: What is Customer Experience and Why Is it Important? The customer experience (CX) is a customer’s impression of an organization or brand based on their interactions with you. Why does consistency matter?

Retail 221

Retail Net Promoter Score Strategy Customer Experience 221

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article offers a step-by-step approach to creating your CX strategy from setting a vision to implementing and refining your plan to empower you to turn CX into a true revenue generator for your organization. A strong customer experience strategy enables you to create a truly customer-centric brand.

Customer Journeys 143

Customer Journeys Strategy Customer Experience Touchpoint 143

Steve DiGioia

MARCH 19, 2018

how a single interaction can ruin the entire customer experience This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. What’s regularly missing is the spark between the customer and frontline staff members—the spark that helps transform wary or skeptical people into strong and committed brand followers.

Loyalty Programs 203

Loyalty Programs CRM Customer Relationship Management Loyalty 203

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you want to know, how B2C CX is different from B2B CX, check: this insightful article, written by Lynn Hunsaker “ The big difference between B2B customer experience and B2C ” in MarketingMag Brand Experience Brand experience is how you design, see and want your customer experience to be. ” – Shep Hyken.

Net Promoter Score 417

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 417

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: The point of this article is simple.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 101

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This week’s TOP FIVE roundup has a theme: Customer Loyalty. All five of this week’s articles are focused on customer loyalty.

Net Promoter Score 78

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 78

ERDM

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Article by Ernan Roman Featured on CMO.com Millennials and Gen Zs view traditional loyalty programs as “manipulative,” “hierarchical,” and “built around exclusions.”. Those are highlights from VoC research conducted by ERDM for Detroit-based watchmaker Shinola, which was looking to revamp its loyalty program.

Loyalty Programs 72

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Omni-Channel Advertising 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Conversely, organizations cannot afford to get CX wrong, as dissatisfaction can result in diminishing brand value, lost revenue, and customer churn.

Self Service 88

Self Service Customer Service Loyalty Programs Travel 88

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 82

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. His brand new book, “ Never Lose a Customer Again ,” is just out. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Net Promoter Score 95

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Loyalty Programs Infographics 95

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. We see this future just ahead of us and believe that adopting the right strategic mindset will separate loyalty leaders from laggards.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training 88

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article, while focused on retail, has application to any industry. My Comment: I love the concept of loyalty programs.

Customer Service 19

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs Loyalty 19

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs.

Loyalty Programs 75

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 75

ProProfs Chat

MAY 31, 2019

The primary purpose of a customer loyalty program is to leverage the current customers into promoting the brand and retaining new customers. The question arises as to what approach should a business take to cultivate brand loyalty among its customers. Why Build a Customer Loyalty Program.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Net Promoter Score How To 66

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. What are brand expectations? .

Customer Journeys 127

Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 127

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Gamification Customer Experience 62

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Wise Marketer) Too many reward programs solely focus on the points, rather than on the rewards their points or miles make possible.

Rewards Programs 88

Rewards Programs Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 88

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article on the most popular topic of the day (probably the year), AI.

Hotels 85

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 85

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This article is about customer support. My Comment: I enjoy articles on customer service metrics. What Is Churn Rate?

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Social Media 78

Currency Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

This is precisely what loyalty programs were originally designed for, as marketing platforms purpose-built for measuring and incentivizing customer engagement, including when the customer is not shopping with your brand. Personalization comprises four key strategic initiatives.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Marketing Ecommerce 52