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.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Centricity Trends 74

ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2018

Over time, several words have been used to describe the organisational focus on customers. They include: Customer Experience. Customer Focus. Customer Centricity. Customer Service. Customer Success. Customer Outcomes. Customer Relationship Management. Customer Management.

Customer Journeys 185

Customer Journeys Customers Airlines Social Media 185

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. Linkedin : [link]. Website : [link].

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Entrepreneur) Every brand touchpoint is important. Every interaction is a chance for your employees to communicate the experience that your brand provides. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 91

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s the gap between what a company’s leadership perceives their customer service and experience to be versus what the customer perceives it to be. Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 101

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. Ceoworld Magazine) To become truly customer-centric companies should make these 3 pillars the key drivers to creating their customer-focused strategy. It’s like a three-legged stool.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 93

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Being customer focused is all about making sure your relationships revolve around your clients and lead to their satisfaction. While it is no longer enough to focus on only product or service sales, putting an effort into your brand can help you stand out. Tie Clients to the Brand. Get the Education You Need.

Customer Focused 52

Customer Focused How To Effort Score Social Media 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. My Comment: Zappos is one of the iconic customer service brands, known for delighting customers with a level of WOW customer service. How do they do it? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Customer Service Training 15

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. CustomerThink) This is the era of customer experience. My Comment: I really liked this article. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Self Service Tips Guidelines 109

ShepHyken

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.

Customer Service 103

Customer Service Infographics Tips Customer Retention 103

ShepHyken

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.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Automotive Retail 14

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. My Comment: There are many ways for customers to communicate with the companies and brands they do business with. An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

(CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. In 2009 only 18% of the value of the top 100 brands was in subscriptions. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers. This grew to 29% by 2018. Not anymore!

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Sports Customer Journeys Government 70

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.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Centricity Policies Retail 70

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. The Five Cs of Customer Service by Call Centre Helper Magazine.

Omni-Channel 70

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 70

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

Tips 52

Tips Customer Experience Social Media Customer Centricity 52

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. It’s a great lesson from an iconic brand.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 77

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

DiJulius is a best-selling author of three books, a renowned keynote speaker, and an international customer experience consultant. John is an “Ex-Disney Guy” and Customer Experience Coach. He helps brands achieve improved customer experience, customer loyalty, and branding by his keynote speaker presentations and workshops.

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. In short, chatbots allow you to keep your brand messaging consistent, allows you to scale your support without having to hire more employees, and as already mentioned, get customers the answers they need quickly. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 91

BirdEye

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Here are a few stats that show customer experience is crucial in today’s environment. 65% of customers find a positive experience with a brand to be more influential than great advertising. 67% of customers say their standard for good experiences are higher than they’ve ever been. . Improve your waiting area.

Strategy 98

Strategy Customer Experience eBook Tips 98

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

Join us as we discuss: Train agents to engage and retain customers by delivering a personalised service: CS agents are the human face of your brand and their engagement with your customer counts. Learn what training and soft skills your CS agents need, to showcase your brand in the most positive light possible.

Customer Focused 52

Customer Focused Exceptional Customer Service How To Culture 52

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. brands of 2021 based on shopper sentiment. My Comment: What retailers get top marks for delivering great customer service?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Retail 83

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When crafted carefully, a great slogan can inspire employees and elevate customer expectations. Think of a slogan as a brand’s calling card – a chance to showcase its unique voice, impress customers, and establish a connection that’ll last long after the first impression fades.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service How To Social Media Culture 52

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. There are several other ideas shared by the authors, who are members of PwC’s division that focuses on customer transformation and loyalty.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Employee Experience Social Media Loyalty 12

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

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. My Comment: People like doing business with companies and brands that they know, like, and trust. I’ll add a fifth, and that’s customer experience.

Customer Service 16

Customer Service Financial Tips Loyalty 16

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A cause or social issue contributes to the customer experience, especially with Gen Z. Proactive customer engagement from the contact center will turn reactive customer support agents into brand ambassadors. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 74

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

ContactCentres) The pandemic had a significant impact on how we engage with brands, with nationwide lockdowns prohibiting face-to-face interactions and requiring both businesses and consumers to embrace digital alternatives. My Comment: This interesting article makes the case that a brand app is a great way to connect with your customer.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 66

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Here you will find some interesting stats and findings about why rewards programs fizzle out, the mistakes companies/brands make, and more. The Verdict Is In: Customer Service Isn’t Human Enough by Amy Balliett. Magazine) Does your organization’s customer service strategy sacrifice humanity for the sake of efficiency?

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 14

CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2017

Sometimes the purpose is to generate new product ideas or get initial reaction to potential products or promotions, brand names, positioning strategies, etc. Here are 15 important points to help you conduct great customer focus groups: Have a clear understanding of the purpose of your focus groups.

Groups 40

Groups Customer Focused Entertainment Customers 40

ShepHyken

MAY 2, 2022

Break the Nps Plateau: Create a Culture of Customer Experience by Chris Albertson, Andrew Robertson, and Anson Vuong. Gallup) Over the past decade, financial services firms have positioned the customer’s experience as a way to enhance the firm’s brand promise and differentiate their firm against competitors.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Social Media NPS Customer Experience Management 74

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Here, we explore six essential skills every customer service coach should nurture to build a high-performing, customer-focused team. Active Listening The first step to providing excellent customer service is understanding the customers needs.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Guidelines Feedback Training 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2023

In the hotel industry, providing excellent customer service is crucial to enriching brand recognition and attracting repeat business. Here are seven suggestions for improving customer service in the hotel sector. Focus on providing excellent customer service. My Comment: There are some good predictions in this article.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 13

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Data is at the heart of delivering exceptional customer experiences. While businesses have long recognized the value of storing, processing, and analyzing data, the ability to utilize this information in real-time is what truly sets customer-focused companies apart.

Data 52

Data e-support Customer Experience Apparel 52

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 12, 2016

Here’s a summary which encapsulates the difference between satisfaction and loyalty as metrics, expressed by Susan Wyse of Snap Surveys in a June, 2012 post: “Customer Satisfaction is a measurement of customer attitudes regarding products, services, and brands. Customer Loyalty on the other hand has two definitions.

Employee Engagement 60

Employee Engagement Connections Engagement Loyalty 60

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Why Customer Service Matters The Key to Long-lasting Success Unraveling the profound significance of customer service, we discover why it is the linchpin of a company’s enduring triumph. Impact on Customer Loyalty Customer loyalty, the bedrock of business growth, is nurtured through exceptional customer service.

Customer Centricity 111

Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service e-support Case Study 111

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

When Social Media Turns Customer Service Nays Into Yays by Katie Cooper. Social Media Beast) Here’s the basics on how customers are taking to social media to talk about their brand experiences, and what they expect in return. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? b y Jeanette McMurtry.

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Training Culture 48