ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AI is reshaping customer service and customer experience faster than we could ever imagine. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking AI can replace your customer service team. If customers are frustrated with certain AI responses, fix them quickly. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2025

With all the talk of AI, ChatGPT and more, Im often asked when interviewed, Whats changed in customer service? For thousands of years actually about 3,775 years when customers have had a problem or question, they have contacted the company they are doing business with and hoped that it would be resolved to their satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Should AI Be Used To Respond to Customer Reviews? My Comment: Brian Higgins, Verizon’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, leads a world-recognized brand in its effort to deliver an amazing customer experience.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As COVID-19 pushed companies and their customers online, digital transformation has taken over the customer service space like never before. In the first part of our series on Digital Transformation in Customer Service , we looked at why businesses can’t afford to ignore digital transformation.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Inside-Out Blueprint for Customer Experience by Greg Kihlstrom (CMSWire) Medallia Experience showed how organizations win when culture, AI, and leadership all work in harmony. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Welcome to part three in our series exploring digital transformation in customer service. In this series, we’ve been looking at how digital transformation is helping organizations transition to a digital customer service offering that benefit both them and their customers.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As your business grows and scales to meet the increasing weight of customer demands, decisions must be made – especially when it comes to your customer support operation. You may also be outsourcing some portion of your customer support today, but you need more help, or you need a niche partner to support a new product or initiative.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, each generation has unique expectations, communication styles, and preferences when it comes to customer service. If you’re wondering how to tailor your customer service experience to engage multiple generations, keep reading. Communication Style : Formal and service-oriented.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of our Shepard Letter subscribers recently asked, How come you didnt do an article on customer service or experience New Years resolutions? So, here are seven customer service and CX resolutions that are easy to keep: Respond quickly to customers Quick response to customers increases their confidence in you.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It also allows you to turn a bad situation into an opportunity to show your dedication to customer service. These pages help you connect with diners in specific regions and address their concerns. Additionally, they contribute to local SEO , making it easier for customers to find your restaurant.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2021

She shares 5 customer service strategies that improve customer retention. People may cut companies some slack if a product doesn’t quite work as expected, but only when the customer service experience makes up for these missteps. . What’s the main reason that customer service is so important?

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. According to a survey by Desk.com , 25% of millennials expect to get a response within 10 minutes after reaching out for customer service via social media.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 24, 2021

Benedict Bleimschein, COO and Vice President of Customer Success at Mindbreeze looks at the challenges for customer service employees working in a hybrid workplace and suggests new tools that can help them. One size does not fit all when it comes to customer service strategies.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Excellent customer service is a cornerstone of any successful business, as it helps build stronger connections with your consumers. This indicates that retailers should recalibrate their approaches to better reach out to customers. It can boost sales According to the Institute of Customer Service, 31.3%

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Agility and ease are key concepts in digital customer service , regardless of your industry or the size of your business. We recently collaborated with T-Mobile, one of our clients, to learn more about how they offer better, more efficient digital customer service. Make human connections. Unify channels.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

However, what sets one platform apart from another often boils down to customer service. In a highly competitive market, exceptional customer support becomes not just a feature but a necessity. Why Customer Service Matters in iGaming Customer service in iGaming goes beyond answering queries or resolving issues.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2017

New customers and fans of the show posted comments and reviews of Amy’s Baking Company to social media channels like Facebook, Yelp, Twitter, and Reddit. Large corporations and small companies alike have had to either learn how to properly engage with customers over social media, or lose business as a result. Download Now.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no doubt that telephone remains a stalwart customer service channel. Firstly, the majority of consumers now want to connect with brands digitally. In Salesforce’ latest research, they found that 57% of customers prefer to engage through digital channels. The reasons for this are simple. Increase deal size.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

So, what does this have to do with business, specifically customer service and CX? In the customer service world, we should create a “game plan” to deliver an experience that is perfect, never requiring a customer to reach out to us because of problems. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2021

Problem with Automated Emails for Customer Support. This strategy is common in eCommerce and can greatly speed up customer service operations. By having an email tool send messages to customers, you can: Save tons of time. People connect with other people, not companies. Also, add the email signature.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital-first customer service is no longer a nice option or a fun perk. It’s what today’s customers have come to expect: meeting them where they are, on the channel they want, on their timeline. Without a digital customer service strategy, your customer is on the receiving end of a busy signal, or a phone left off the hook.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital-first customer service is no longer a nice option or a fun perk. It’s what today’s customers have come to expect: meeting them where they are, on the channel they want, on their timeline. Without a digital customer service strategy, your customer is on the receiving end of a busy signal, or a phone left off the hook.

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Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Innovation 136

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Customer service plays a vital role in the success of modern businesses, directly influencing customer loyalty and trust. The right tools and strategies empower customer service teams to deliver exceptional service while upholding strong security measures, protecting sensitive data, and building customer trust.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This might seem like a decidedly old-school customer service channel, but calls are as important, if not more so than ever and more consumers are calling businesses today than any other time in history. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers Demand Immediate Connection.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

WhatsApp, with its massive global user base of over 2 billion monthly active users, has emerged as a leading platform for providing fast and efficient customer service. But how can businesses fully leverage WhatsApp to deliver exceptional support while fostering customer loyalty? Why WhatsApp?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, the importance of customer service in healthcare has come to the forefront. In this article, we look at some key strategies and techniques for providing excellent patient care. According to a survey by Accenture , 25% of patients have switched healthcare providers due to poor customer service.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. Do more in 24! Be more engaged – Your customers want to feel that you’re focusing on them.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. While all three of these customer service and CX metrics can formally be measured, most likely, you’re not the one doing the measuring.

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Comm100

APRIL 30, 2021

Social media and customer service have become an integral partner in customer support as social platforms have grown to become a part of most of our daily lives. But while it’s crucial to offer customer service on your social media platforms, venturing into this space can be a minefield. There are 2.7

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, here’s a question for you: Are you confident your customer service and CX won’t scare your customers away? Proactive Customer Service – When you reach out to a customer before they call you about a problem – and sometimes before they even know there’s a problem – you’re proving you have their back.

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Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Your customer service culture is not what your fancy “Customer Guarantee” promises, and it’s not whatever you say it is in your new employee handbook. It’s worth noting that companies with any of these primary cultures can still deliver good customer service experiences. Strategies for company executives.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. They should learn firsthand what it’s like to be a customer. It’s just our perception.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

Everyone who knew him felt a connection. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How long does it take from the beginning of the time a customer decides to reach out for help until they are totally happy that they did? Deferring to my annual customer service and CX research, year after year the public chooses Amazon! Create your customer service and experience mantra. Its not a belief.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Some customers will lash out at you, yelling and even cursing. Our customer service research (sponsored by RingCentral ) found that 34% of customers admit to yelling at customer service reps, and 21% of customers admit to cursing. How you deal with the angry customer at this point is crucial.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We have all been victims of a customer service or experience farce. When it comes to customer service, May the Force be with you! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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