ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 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. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! For me, customer service is more than support.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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. 4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. My Comment: Sometimes, the best customer service is invisible.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 66

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. This article should spark some ideas.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 151

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Customer engagement has become one of the most critical success factors for retailers looking to drive sales, loyalty, and overall business growth. However, with the increasing complexity and diversity of today’s retail environment, engaging with customers has become a more challenging task.

Retail 52

Retail Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media 52

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

ProProfs Chat

MAY 31, 2019

Increasing customer retention by just 5% boosts your profits by 25-95%. 20% of customers are typically responsible for 80% of a company’s revenue. # How to Cultivate Customer Loyalty. The question arises as to what approach should a business take to cultivate brand loyalty among its customers.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Net Promoter Score How To 66

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

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. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. The headline is a fun one.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 66

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Instead of always trying to rope in new customers, you should focus your time and effort in improving the experience of these existing clientele. In this article, we’ll be looking at ways in which you can increase sales and customer engagement for your Shopify store. Improve Your Customer Support. Summing Up.

Sales 111

Sales Customer Engagement e-support Engagement 111

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether you are curious about other programs/ROIs, want to gain a better understanding of options in the market, or are insight-obsessed like us, you can gain unlimited access to all of our valuable calculators by simply entering your email. What Are the Different Types of Customer Loyalty? Meet customers where they are.

Loyalty 195

Loyalty Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Social Media 195

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, customer engagement plays a pivotal role in establishing enduring relationships with your target audience and fueling business growth. So, let’s explore these customer engagement ideas and discover how they can help you boost your business to new heights.

Customer Engagement 52

Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. As you read this article, keep that in mind.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 69

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? We hear loyalty leaders state all the time that they have embraced ‘best practices’. That’s right, loyalty programs should be a profit center.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty How To Touchpoint 52

InMoment XI

JUNE 13, 2013

Last month when Michael Allenson was asked to write a column for Loyalty360 that addressed voice of the customer and loyalty programs, no doubt the fever pitch that was swelling around his suburban Chicago neighborhood affected his editorial judgment. View Article

Customer Engagement 150

Customer Engagement Engagement Loyalty Programs Loyalty 150

InMoment XI

JUNE 13, 2013

Last month when Michael Allenson was asked to write a column for Loyalty360 that addressed voice of the customer and loyalty programs, no doubt the fever pitch that was swelling around his suburban Chicago neighborhood affected his editorial judgement. View Article

Customer Engagement 150

Customer Engagement Engagement Loyalty Programs Loyalty 150

InMoment XI

JUNE 13, 2013

Last month when Michael Allenson was asked to write a column for Loyalty360 that addressed voice of the customer and loyalty programs, no doubt the fever pitch that was swelling around his suburban Chicago neighborhood affected his editorial judgement. View Article

Customer Engagement 150

Customer Engagement Engagement Loyalty Programs Loyalty 150

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 49

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Omni-Channel Advertising 49

Totango

JUNE 4, 2021

Use These Great Customer Engagement Ideas to Increase Retention. Engagement is key to retention and referrals. Here are seven great customer engagement ideas you can easily put into practice. We’ll also show you how technology can help you automate your engagement strategy.

Customer Engagement 62

Customer Engagement Engagement Customer Journeys B2C 62

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It has been my opinion for the past 10 years that creating a network of partners to support almost every type of loyalty program is the key to long-term success and creating value for all stakeholders. The reason is that customers just can’t spend enough with most individual brands to ever get to interesting rewards.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Hotels How To 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 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. Can awful airline customer service be overridden with AI and analytics? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Airlines 78

Airlines Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 78

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

Are, beyond customers who would be loyal anyway, are they driving more purchase activity and narrowed consideration sets? And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? Key among these are: Integrate Loyalty Into the Full Experience. Michael Lowenstein, Ph.D., Use the Data.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

CSM Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

With the pandemic remaining widespread, business owners are now asking the question—how to maintain strong customer engagement during COVID-19? Reinventing Customer Engagement. Customer engagement is the process of strengthening your emotional connection with your customers. Keep Your Lines Open.

Customer Engagement 52

Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media How To 52

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In this rapidly evolving landscape, businesses must adopt advanced and innovative strategies to not only capture the attention of customers but also foster enduring loyalty. In this article, we’ll explore a few next-level approaches that are shaping the future of e-commerce engagement.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Engagement Customer Engagement Omni-Channel 52

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Instead of always trying to rope in new customers, you should focus your time and effort in improving the experience of these existing clientele. In this article, we’ll be looking at ways in which you can increase sales and customer engagement for your Shopify store.

Sales 52

Sales Customer Engagement e-support Engagement 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Claron Kinny, Content Specialist at Beaconstac , the one-stop solution for all things QR. He writes about the strategies and tools to build customer loyalty. Building and maintaining customer loyalty is more critical than ever in today’s highly competitive business landscape.

Loyalty 65

Loyalty Tools Social Media Loyalty Programs 65

Currency Alliance

MAY 20, 2024

Back in 2017, when interchange fees were slashed by the European Union, most banks’ response was to simply to give up on their loyalty program; this was lazy and a huge strategic mistake. Every bank needs a loyalty strategy – even if they don’t have a points-based loyalty program.

Banking 52

Banking Loyalty Loyalty Programs Ecommerce 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This can still be fun for kids, but most brands today are interested in more effective digital loyalty solutions which capture data from more customers, and quickly use that zero-party data for wider marketing purposes. The drawbacks include the integration effort.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Engagement How To Retail 40

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. This year, a continuing key theme in loyalty will be the ability to drive even greater customer value at lower direct cost.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Trends Data Marketing 59

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether you’re new to customer experience or seeking inspiration, this guide serves as your ultimate resource for exploring and delving deeper into this exciting field. Same as with B2B customers, B2C customers expect a consistent and personalized omnichannel experience.

Net Promoter Score 417

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 417

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Recognizing loyalty program members at the Point of Sale (POS) has been challenging for over 30 years. The result is that it can be difficult for a retailer to deliver a smooth customer experience when identifying their own loyalty program members, or customers in partner loyalty programs, at the POS.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Retail Banking 59

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For this reason, only very large partners end up collaborating even though the loyalty program members engage with thousands of medium or smaller potential partners on a daily basis. This is a major opportunity cost for every loyalty program. This workload can now be greatly reduced.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Brands Course 52

Currency Alliance

JULY 16, 2024

The redemption value of a loyalty currency is fixed by most brands. But for a few years now, some travel and most coalition loyalty programs have been experimenting with dynamic values, and the results for improving loyalty ROI and customer engagement are encouraging.

ROI 40

ROI Loyalty Loyalty Programs Hotels 40

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

How has communication changed the way you connect with your customers? Communication technology has transformed the customer experience, focusing more on personalization, quick responses, and smooth interactions. Loyalty Programs and Incentives Advanced communication tools facilitate the creation and management of loyalty programs.

Management 52

Management Multi-Channel CRM Loyalty Programs 52

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

This article was originally published by QSR ( PDF ) on May 25, 2023. Understand the experience your customers are hungry for. Sample new channels to reach new customers. Owning the customer relationship enables brands to clearly identify the segments most in tune with what a restaurant concept offers.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This article on the loyalty rules engine is probably the second-most important article I will ever write on loyalty marketing*. It is the most powerful, yet under appreciated module (or tool) in a loyalty marketing stack of software. Nearly every month, it is the most-read article in our blog.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media ROI 52

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. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

Customer Journeys 125

Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 125

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is caused by many factors beyond the scope of this article, but the result is that customers are more conscious about value, and companies are focusing more on cost control. Until a few years ago, brands would have reacted to an uncertain economy by cutting services that deliver customer value.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Trends Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Within one year, over 100 bank-sponsored loyalty programs in Europe disappeared. Shutting down the loyalty programs was a huge strategic mistake by the banks. Next, we explain how to increase the perceived value of your loyalty currency, so that your loyalty program is more effective, and the ROI increases.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Banking 52