ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 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. In this article, the focus on creating a better EX is by using technology. The topic of this very robust article is on the “Stay Interview.”

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Entertainment Loyalty 69

Currency Alliance

MARCH 28, 2023

The term ‘pay with points’ implies that a customer can burn loyalty points or miles at a point of sale as the method of payment. Pay with points is trending upward in loyalty marketing for three main reasons. That’s in contrast to being offered a restricted set of inventory items for redemptions via a members’ portal (i.e.,

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Hotels Airlines 52

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. Brand Loyalty Is Lagging.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 79

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. Returns: The Silent Killer of Profits or a Tool to Build Customer Loyalty? My Comment: If you have a loyalty program, this article is for you.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training 85

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 76

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 76

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. The experience a company provides is often as important as its products or services when it comes to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Self Service 85

Self Service Customer Service Loyalty Programs Travel 85

PK

JULY 1, 2020

Recently, a major retailer asked PK to assess its loyalty program, which had first launched in the late 1990s. By one metric—retention rate—the retailer’s program was still successful. The post Mine your data before you change your loyalty program appeared first on PK. But while […].

Loyalty Programs 81

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Data Retail 81

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 73

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 73

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 82

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 82

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

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 purpose of this article is to discuss what mix of partners might be best for achieving these goals in your loyalty program.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Hotels How To 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 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 open this week’s Top Five Roundup with a fun article about using fun as a customer strategy. How often do your customers giggle?

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Customer Centricity Entertainment Airlines 76

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. Loyalty is more than points.

Customer Service 150

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 150

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 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. How to design and run a customer loyalty program for small businesses by Raúl Galera. My Comment: I’m often asked about loyalty programs.

Customer Service 154

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Infographics 154

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

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

Customer Input

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Recent studies show loyalty programs are not effective at creating customer loyalty, but customer experience improvements are. Articles Customer input Journal Featured Customer Experience Loyalty Loyalty Programs'

Loyalty Programs 110

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Experience Study 110

ShepHyken

JUNE 23, 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: Let’s start this week’s Top Five Roundup with an article from the Wall Street Journal that indicates customer experience has hit a new low.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 69

ProProfs Chat

MAY 31, 2019

Loyalty goes a long way in defining and building relationships between people. How to Cultivate Customer Loyalty. How to Cultivate Customer Loyalty. The primary purpose of a customer loyalty program is to leverage the current customers into promoting the brand and retaining new customers. Reward Customer Loyalty.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Net Promoter Score How To 66

ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 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. In this short article, she covers five ways companies inconvenience their customers and what to do about it. And, its customers are loyal.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Retail Customer Retention Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 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. This article has three simple tips on how to connect and attract young consumers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 85

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 138

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 138

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. Ease of use. Data analytics.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 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. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Loyalty 71

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 161

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 161

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. Here are my top five picks from last week. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 140

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. That’s what I was thinking as I started reading the article. Build trust.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 66

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 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. They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 85

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. This article starts with a definition that I can live with but is not quite how I would define it. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 65

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 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. Traditional loyalty programs, which often offer points or cash rewards, are being outdone by a new trend: experiential rewards.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 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 start this week’s roundup with an article about AI. Of course, there’s more to this article. Imagine that!)

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 65

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

GetFeedback

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Customer loyalty is at its most basic definition when customers are likely to continue to do business with you. Different companies measure their customer loyalty differently, but an easy way to do it is by looking at a customer’s purchases over their lifetime. The same goes for customer loyalty and its importance.

Loyalty 170

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Rewards Programs Social Media 170

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 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: This article shows the power of generative AI (ChatGPT-type technologies). My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 63

Totango

JULY 1, 2022

Customer loyalty is a key to repeat business and referral generation for any business model. For B2B SaaS companies, customer loyalty drives subscription renewals and brand advocacy, making it a critical component of a profitable business model. First, we’ll discuss what customer loyalty is. What Is Customer Loyalty?

B2B 110

B2B Loyalty Net Promoter Score B2C 110

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 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. I can’t think of a better way to start this week’s roundup than with this article that compiled five “Hallmark” type holiday stories.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 66

ECXO

JULY 22, 2024

This article aims to explore the true impact of these elements on B2B growth, debunking the notion that they are secondary to success. Building Customer Loyalty Consistent positive experiences foster customer loyalty. Exclusive Access: Providing loyal customers with access to new features or beta programs.

B2B 201

B2B Customer Experience e-support Self Service 201