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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Employee Detachment Threatens Customer Satisfaction by Andy Kemp (Gallup) Employees are feeling increasingly disconnected and disenchanted with their employers, and amid the Great Detachment, their connection to the mission and purpose of their organization continues to erode. Here are seven reasons why a loyalty program might fail.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

My Comment: This is an excellent article on customer loyalty programs. It includes compelling reasons to have a program, the benefits of creating one, and findings from research that show what works and what doesnt when it comes to a good loyalty program. The goal is to create an emotional connection.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Automotive 68

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In a competitive marketplace, this hyper-tailored approach to marketing is the key to creating and keeping customers who love your brand. Personalization, consistency, fun, trust, and a loyalty program are what helps these brands create customer loyalty. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(Braden Kelley) Marketers have an overly optimistic perspective on customer loyalty and their implementations of customer loyalty programs. The reality is that very few customers are loyal and much of what we speak of as customer loyalty is no more than repeat transaction behavior.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 148

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

(Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways. Customer quotes can be used to tell your customer’s story on a customer journey map or in a persona. Word clouds can help others in the organization connect with the real language customers use again and again! Absolutely!

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 136

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Give customers one-on-one attention. If your company has the resources, sometimes offering customers one-on-one attention with an agent can help establish a strong connection that might inspire a customer to stick around. Loyalty Programs. Make loyalty programs simple and easy.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. The Wise Marketer) The psychological impact of gifting, when created and delivered with specific design, has a powerful impact on customer behavior. My Comment: Here is a fascinating article about loyalty and the customer experience.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 110

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

My Comment: I’ve always cautioned that companies jumping into digital customer service solutions should be careful not to become so enamored with the technology that they lose their human and emotional connection with their customers. Should chat-bots replace humans for customer support? by Michael Stelzer.

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Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 94

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Guide To Loyalty Programs For Small Businesses by Allen Kopelman (Forbes) Loyalty is a key driver for any enterprise that depends on repeat business. Restaurants, retail stores, salons and a wide range of businesses leverage loyalty programs to keep customers coming back and transform occasional customers into frequent shoppers.

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Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Airlines 82

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Nine Areas of Focus for Improved Customer Service Training by Rolling Stone Culture Council (Rolling Stone) Because they have direct interactions with customers on a daily basis, a company’s customer service team plays a large role in that organization’s success. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

(The Drum) A study found that customers with high emotional engagement spend two times more on brands they are loyal to than those without an emotional connection. This isn’t to say people have stopped seeking rational rewards such as points or discounts, but it seems that a new era of ‘human’ loyalty is upon us. Just kidding!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

The principle behind this is that companies create loyal customers by reducing customer effort. My Comment: “Customer Effort” is a great way to measure the convenience of when a customer needs to connect with a company for help or to have a problem solved. by Wise Marketer Staff.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Effort Score Self Service 93

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty. That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Here’s a great line from the article: “Every additional penny that is asked of a customer should be put through a rigorous test.” It also includes a short list of what to consider when protecting customer loyalty. Loyalty Programs Should Encourage Competition. Over 90% of businesses today offer a loyalty program.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Good Loyalty Programs Drive Word-of-Mouth Recommendations by Bryan Wassel (Grocery Dive) Most customers will recommend brands with good loyalty programs, but few pass the test and make members feel recognized, a recent study found. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. But there’s more. Don’t overlook the data!

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Self Service Customer Service Loyalty Programs Travel 82

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Brands Want Your Loyalty—and Will Offer More Than Points to Get It by Lauren Giella (Newsweek) Loyalty programs offer customers rewards, discounts or other perks when buying from or using the products or services of a certain brand. My Comment: Here is an excellent and robust article on loyalty programs.

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Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 80

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs. While the article focuses on retail (especially e-commerce), anyone from any type of company (B2B and B2C) that has “VIP customers” will want to read this article. My Comment: Let’s move away from loyalty programs but stay with trends.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 71

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. Is Simpler Better For Rewards Programs? RetailWire) Non-tiered customer loyalty programs were found to increase customer value by almost 30 percent over a five-year time period. There are plenty of great ideas.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. This article includes several insights you need to avoid a customer service disconnect. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

(CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. Many factors contribute to customer loyalty, including brand trust, a positive emotional connection, personalized experiences across channels and actionable insights gained from customer feedback.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Authentic Branding: Connecting with Customers on a Deeper Level by Syed Balkhi (CustomerThink) In today’s competitive marketplace, it is more important than ever to establish a connection with customers. My Comment: If we want our customers to keep coming back, we must do more than have a good sale.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2024

But with Gen Alpha just around the corner, Yasmin Burchill and Mike Wickham of Impression take a look at how best to connect with young consumers. Smart companies and brands recognize the difference in their customers – specifically their ages. This article has three simple tips on how to connect and attract young consumers.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Beyond Discounts: The New Rules for Today’s Top Loyalty Programs by Charlie Casey. They expect their favorite brands to connect with them on a human level. My Comment: If you think that customer loyalty programs are about discounts and points, think again. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2024

Eliminate Inconveniences For Your Customers With These 5 Tips by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) When it comes to creating an exceptional customer experience, businesses often focus on the big gestures – impressive loyalty programs, flashy gifts, and over-the-top service at one or two big moments.

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Customer Service Retail Customer Retention Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Why Experiential Rewards Are Winning Over Customers: 5 Stellar Examples by Peter Vogel (The Wise Marketer) In today’s highly competitive business environment, brands are constantly searching for innovative ways to engage and retain their customers. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

6 Must-Haves for Your Restaurant’s Loyalty Program by Cherryh Cansler (Fast Casual) Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Heavy adoption by customer base driven by employees actively promoting 4. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. Ease of use.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 74

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

by Jubin Mehta (The Wise Marketer) Brands really care about customer loyalty but more often than not, the understanding and execution have to go beyond a basic loyalty program. In the last couple of years, there has been a radical shift in this with brands foraying into loyalty with full force.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

JUNE 23, 2024

Rewarding That Loyalty Is Mandatory. by Joe Procopio (Built In) In the age of AI, the relationship strands between a business and its customers are becoming thinner and thinner, opening up that relationship to various new and more complicated threats. My Comment: This is an interesting article on customer loyalty programs.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 68

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s an article with several short examples about how companies created a culture that helped create the experience that retains customers. Loyalty Programs – A Few Best Practices by MTS Staff Writer (MarTech Series) Loyalty management encompasses more than just software or a vendor running a loyalty program.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

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.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research.

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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. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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. My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. However, most companies confuse a loyalty program with a discount or incentive program.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

So, with that in mind, here are five ideas, a few of them revisited from the past, as well as some new ones, that will help you create that coveted loyal customer. Some companies think they have a loyalty program, but it is actually a marketing program, and there’s a big difference. Loyalty is an emotion.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

While subscription models play a role, a crucial strategy involves identifying customer interests. My Comment: Lately, I seem to be attracted to articles on loyalty programs. Perhaps that’s why you’ll find at least two articles about loyalty in this week’s roundup. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 63

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Used in a customer service and support setting, it is a powerful way to make your customers connect with you and ideally return for more. The author shares five “skills” that will help build relationships with your customers; stress tolerance, self-actualization, assertiveness, interpersonal relationships, and happiness.

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