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. 4 Trends Impacting Retail Customer Loyalty, and How to Overcome Them by Foundever (Foundever) Are your customers becoming more price-conscious and less loyal?

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Customer Service Retail Customer Centricity Trends 70

Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Crucial Link Between CX and Strategic Goals: Effectively advocating for customer-centric strategies involves aligning proposals with the overarching strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Strategic Milestone: Amazon’s emphasis on customer satisfaction directly contributes to its strategic milestone of market leadership.

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Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Automotive Fashion 130

Eptica

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Earn Your Customers’ Trust, And Loyalty Will Follow. Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Do your customers trust you? Earning customers’ trust does not happen overnight, but it is worth striving for. Published on: February 20, 2019. Eliminate friction.

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ECXO

JULY 1, 2024

It’s mind-blowing how psychology and customer experience are connected, and how the theories of Jung and Lacan can unlock a whole new level of understanding. In today’s customer-focused business world, these insights are more important than ever.

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Customer Experience Culture Trends Social Media 344

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. With a growing number of consumers influenced by word-of-mouth, don’t let your customers slip away! The 3 Principles of Brand Loyalty After COVID-19 Rocked Our World by Kim Campbell. by Erin Ollila.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 155

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

At Miele, Eric is also accountable for the management of escalation departments, offline processes, e-care solutions, national call center consolidation, multi-product services, upselling / cross selling and re-defining the consumer experience. Jeff is truly obsessed with customer service. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

Without fear of (much) argument, it’s a fair statement that all companies want, and try to generate and achieve, optimum loyalty from their customer base. They should want this because study after study shows the financial rewards of having loyal customers. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Retail 60

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In the quest to improve the customer experience and customer loyalty, it is helpful to consider the ‘cultural habits’ of successful service organizations, such as: Disney, Apple, Southwest Airlines, Wegmans, Nordstrom, and Amazon. Habit #2: Employee satisfaction and loyalty leads to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Customer Focused Company Airlines Culture 40

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. Winning Customer Loyalty With Real-time Refunds by Irina Ionescu.

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 124

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. strategy+business) In a recent PwC customer survey, almost 60% of B2B customers reported they had never had an experience with a brand that made them feel special. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B? Absolutely!

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 134

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

In today’s fast-paced marketplace, this vision is a reality for some, and it all centers around the compass of customer service. As consumers, we are not merely transactional entities; we are individuals seeking experiences that resonate with us.

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Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service e-support Case Study 111

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Use This Pyramid To Increase Customer Loyalty and Grow Your Revenue by Allyssa Munro. My Comment: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a starting point, the author uses the model to assess customer loyalty. The new guest-centric look of loyalty for hotels by Mitra Sorrells. Their key is creating confidence.

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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 105

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

It doesn’t matter if you are in retail selling to consumers, or in a business that sells to other businesses, it is virtually impossible to create customer loyalty by being the lowest price provider. The retail industry has trained consumers to think that way. Consider this. It’s all about dollars.

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Loyalty Retail Customer Service Training Connections 48

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. Retail Customer Experience) More than half, 60%, of consumers would rather sit in a traffic jam than have a poor customer experience, according to a Telus International survey. Customer Loyalty.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 135

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. CMSWire) Customer experience design’s goal is providing consumers with the offerings they need to accomplish their objectives frictionlessly across all phases of the customer lifecycle. And there’s much more.

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In contrast to a loyalty program, gifting is a cost effective way to achieve tangible and significant results. We are just heading out of the gifting season, but it’s not too late to understand the impact a gift to a customer can make. Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 141

Oracle

APRIL 4, 2018

By building a more human-to-human (H2H) CX, SMBs can develop meaningful connections with customers that will in turn boost loyalty, compel them to return, and create brand advocates. Instead of being transaction-focused, your strategy must be customer-focused. 3 Ways to Foster Loyalty.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Brands 56

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Returning customers not only keep a consistent revenue stream coming in, they also typically refer others to a business’s product or service, too. My Comment: How do you measure customer happiness and loyalty? you will find some of the most effective ways to measure your focus on customers. Let me count the ways!

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

Think Customers

JANUARY 26, 2016

Certainly one of the big trends behind McDonald's business challenges is an American consumer base that's increasingly opting for healthier foods over fast and convenient foods. Part of the reason McDonald's has misfired is that it lost touch with its customers' interests. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Customer Focused Trends Sales Customers 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 137

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

What COVID-19 Did to Customer Loyalty by Caroline Jansen. Retail Dive) As retailers grappled with out-of-stocks, research found that 75% of consumers opted to shop alternative brands. My Comment: Our customers may have changed their buying habits in the past five months since the COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the business word.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 92

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Six Steps for Improving Customer Engagement and Loyalty by Genelle Kunst. Chain Store Age) Establishing a loyalty program is a fundamental first step to improving customer loyalty. However, there are other key strategies that can help improve customer engagement and retention. And there are nine more!

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Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 147

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

I like how this article makes us consider what will make the most positive impact on our customers. Three Stats That Will Change the Way You Think About Customer Loyalty Stats by Wise Marketer Staff. My Comment: You may think your customers are loyal, but they may not be. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Tips e-support Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. .

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Airlines Customer Experience Survey Customer Service Training 173

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

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Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 95

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Is customer experience worth it? C-level leaders want to know if customer experience (CX) is worth the investment. Customer-focused employees across marketing, sales, HR, and other departments want to know if new CX initiatives are worth pushing for. Higher retention rates and lower customer churn.

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Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score Culture 261

CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

In this article, we will look at the redeveloped customer service landscape, delving into key trends and strategies that enable businesses to embrace customer-focused success. Businesses may improve accessibility, responsiveness, and overall customer happiness by offering omnichannel assistance.

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Customer Centricity Self Service Customer Service Omni-Channel 52

Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This article will explore strategies for maximizing customer engagement. Understanding Inbound Support Services Inbound support services are customer-focused operations that handle incoming inquiries, issues, and feedback. Unlike outbound services, which initiate customer contact, inbound services wait for customer interaction.

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Customer Engagement Engagement e-support Call Center 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2022

Few business owners, however, pay anywhere near as much attention to customer retention, even though keeping an existing customer for longer is a far easier way to grow revenue. My Comment: This week, customer loyalty seemed to be the big topic. My Comment: Loyalty and repeat business belong together.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Advertising 65

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. Use these four tips to create a customer loyalty program that will give you the highest return on your investment. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 65

Alida

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To keep up with rising consumer and market expectations, an ever increasing number of companies are now prioritizing becoming customer-led. The race towards customer-centricity is driving some the biggest trends in business technology. Many systems, such as CRM, measures the number of transactions a customer has with a brand.

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Customer relationships CRM Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs 180

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Business leaders will benefit from reflecting on how these changes – shutdowns, communication changes, and working from home – have impacted their relationships with their consumers and consider how this season has improved or harmed business continuity. As a consumer, I was forced to change the way I interact with businesses.

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Contact Center Call Center Call Center Solutions Roadmap 266

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal is not only to fix the situation but to also restore their trust and loyalty with you. Customer Experience Starts – and Stops – With Emotions by Kristi Knight. Consumer Reports) Public rants may not get the results you want. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 146

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Beyond Discounts: The New Rules for Today’s Top Loyalty Programs by Charlie Casey. Retail TouchPoints) Even in a time of increasing economic pressures, today’s consumers need brands to give them more than just discounts. My Comment: If you think that customer loyalty programs are about discounts and points, think again.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

CX University

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s global business environment, customer experience (CX) is one of the most important factors that determine the success or failure of a company. A positive customer experience can lead to customer loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth advertising, while a negative experience can have the opposite effect.

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Employee Engagement Engagement Customer Experience Advertising 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

(Ceoworld Magazine) To become truly customer-centric companies should make these 3 pillars the key drivers to creating their customer-focused strategy. My Comment: This short article focuses on three “pillars” you want to consider when driving a customer-focused organization. It’s like a three-legged stool.

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 89