Happy or Not

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Exceptional customer service goes beyond simply addressing customer inquiries—it involves anticipating needs, personalizing customer interactions, and delighting customers at every touchpoint. Within six months, JACK & JONES saw a significant improvement, with customer satisfaction scores rising by 35%.

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Examples Customer Service Case Study Hospitality 36

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It’s important to keep track of how many customers leave and why they leave so that you can make the right adjustments for future customers and hopefully improve customer retention. That’s why businesses need to keep track of customer churn, which is the metric used to measure how well you are retaining customers.

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Analysis Social Media Customers Measurement 195

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Does it spell doom for your business? Think about it.

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 195

Velaro

MARCH 14, 2016

Live help can address some common customer service problems before they even occur. You’ve probably come across some version of the following quote before: “Great customer service can overcome poor marketing, but it’s incredibly difficult (and expensive) to replace poor customer service with exceptional marketing.”.

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Wait Times Poor Customer Service Training Customer Service 100

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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Healthcare Customer Service Strategy How To 52

Retently

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, with plenty of options available just a click away, customers expect far more than just a simple transactional relationship. They seek a shopping experience that is seamless, personalized, and enjoyable – one that makes them feel valued and understood.

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Ecommerce Survey Retail NPS 109

Win the Customer

JULY 31, 2017

Businesses that are both thriving and progressive only get to such a level by mastering the art of pleasing and retaining customers. But even so, the best businesses are still more than eager to find new ways to improve their customer service experience. Their Time is Gold. Get Personal.

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System Wait Times Poor Customer Service Customer Relationship Management 100

TechSee

AUGUST 17, 2022

Growth and customer loyalty have historically been product-led. Customers who were happy with a company’s product were loyal for years, unwilling to try alternatives. Today, there is a shift in the role customer service quality plays on customer loyalty. Reduce Churn – Sensitivity to poor experience .

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Loyalty Report Self Service Poor Customer Service 109

Kayako

MARCH 14, 2022

The industry has the fourth-highest churn rate, after cable, financial, and general retail, meaning that 21% of new Telecom customers will stay less than a year with the same Telecom provider. The cost of acquiring new customers is up to 25 times higher than retaining them. We know that customers hate to wait.

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Net Promoter Score Company Customer Service Social Media 156

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

revealed that poor customer service from energy and broadband companies is costing customers millions of pounds and wasting hours of their time. Customers have lost an estimated £298 million and 27.3 million hours due to poor customer service, impacting their finances, time, and emotional well-being.

Poor Customer Service 52

Poor Customer Service Customer Experience Wait Times Financial 52

Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Preparing for the shopping season ahead of time can help e-commerce vendors and retailers of all industries convert more browsers into buyers, improve customer satisfaction levels, and dodge inconvenient (and avoidable) operational hassles. Are there any reoccurring problems that customers are having with their orders?

Tips 185

Tips Self Service e-support Social Media 185

Vonage

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

It’s natural to always be on the lookout for ways to improve customer service at your organisation – but, sometimes, we’re so busy looking elsewhere that we don’t recognise what’s right under our own noses. The fix: Provide customer service that’s proactive as well as reactive. Being reactive, not proactive.

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Customer Service Self Service How To Gamification 120

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Long wait times. It’s time for these types of frustrating customer experiences to become a thing of the past. Brands that don’t risk significant customer churn. 4 Critical Customer Support Trends and Why They Matter for Your Business. Impersonal interactions.

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Trends Poor Customer Service Consumers Social Media 75

Thematic

MARCH 20, 2025

Ever felt frustrated after contacting customer service and getting no real help? Businesses today receive huge volumes of customer feedback—from emails and chats to surveys and reviews. Simply put, it’s about digging into unstructured feedback to uncover meaningful insights that improve customer service.

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Analytics Customer Service Analysis e-support 62

Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

Customer service has long been the subject of jokes, comedy skits, and memes. Whenever the topic of customer service comes up, everyone has a story to tell–and there is no holding back. consumers to see what they like when it comes to customer service. So what exactly do customers want?

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Customer Care Consumers Self Service Poor Customer Service 71

Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Don’t be fooled, these 24 7 Answering Services myths are far from the truth. Business success tales, especially long-term success stories, are uncommon in the absence of strong outsourced customer service. . 24 7 Answering Services Misconceptions. Call centers provide poor customer service.

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Call Center Contact Center Poor Customer Service Banking 97

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

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Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 14

Customer Guru

JUNE 19, 2018

The leaders of Starbucks , the world’s favorite coffeehouse chain, have often encouraged their customers to consider the outlets to be a “third place” – a place where people spend their time outside of homes and offices: a perfect hangout spot. All this for a waiting time of a paltry two minutes!

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Policies Video Poor Customer Service Customer Retention 89

Thematic

MARCH 26, 2025

"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning." So, today, let’s go over the basics of the customer feedback loop. We’ll cover: What a customer feedback loop is, how it works, and why it’s crucial for business success. What Is a Customer Feedback Loop? Let’s dive in.

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Feedback Social Media Analysis Survey 62

Second to None

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Attracting and retaining customers requires paying attention to your brand’s online presence as well as your team’s ability to provide a consistent value at each phase along the customer journey. Ultimately, pizza brands must be willing to collect, listen and respond to customer feedback to find success in the modern marketplace.

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Brands Measurement Customer Centricity Poor Customer Service 74

Interactions

JULY 22, 2021

On top of all of this, it has created countless customer experience challenges which many organizations have been unable to meet. A recent study by the UK Institute of Customer Service found that complaints about poor customer service are at their highest levels since 2009. billion in 2020 , up 32.4%

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Customer Service Travel Wait Times Poor Customer Service 62

ProProfs Chat

MAY 9, 2019

As a business owner, this minimizes your chance of influencing the customer’s purchasing decision. Customer service departments, which were almost non-existent a few decades ago, are now a vital part of every organization today. All the more reason to offer great customer experience. Evolving customer technology.

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Software Social Media Consumers Poor Customer Service 83

Comm100

AUGUST 24, 2016

We all want our customers to be happy with our products and services. As much as we want to assure the total satisfaction of each and every one of our customers, unfortunately, this is a practical impossibility. The problem might be with the quality of your product/service. You rarely—or never—have repeat customers.

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Multi-Channel 120

Service Untitled

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Whereas Amazon is no longer just a store for books, the grand giant now sells everything that can be sold or delivered, so how do local stores compete, and what needs to be done to gain customer loyalty even after the last ornaments have been neatly tucked away? Make customer assistance convenient and quick for shoppers.

Poor Customer Service 62

Poor Customer Service Retail Social Media Insurance 62

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gary Anderson who explains why the customer experience creates customer loyalty and generates repeat business. – Shep Hyken. The customer experience you provide will set you apart from the competition. With the rise of eCommerce, customers have more choices than ever before.

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Loyalty Programs Advertising Loyalty Brands 79

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

And if I am put on hold or have to deal with a complication, it’s frustrating, but I can find the time to finish the task later in the day or on a different channel. In my experience, the major problems with booking travel happen at the worst possible time. Long wait times. Self-Service is essential.

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Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 61

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In light of National Customer Service Week (2-6 October), a new study has revealed that one in five Brits wastes up to 12 hours a year waiting to be served when eating out. Nearly a third admit that the cost-of-living crisis has made them less tolerant of poor customer service.

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Customer Service Self Service Poor Customer Service Hospitality 59

Eptica

JULY 27, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Is customer service investment actually delivering? Author: Pauline Ashenden Despite the rising importance of customer service on both sides of the Atlantic, the UK is widely seen as lagging the United States when it comes to the experience that companies deliver. What annoys people?

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Customer Service Poor Customer Service Contact Center Airlines 48

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

And if I am put on hold or have to deal with a complication, it’s frustrating, but I can find the time to finish the task later in the day or on a different channel. In my experience, the major problems with booking travel happen at the worst possible time. Long wait times. Self-Service is essential.

Travel 48

Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 48

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016 Can you afford to lose half your customers? Author: Neil Cox Recent research highlighted by customer service guru Shep Hyken demonstrates the importance of delivering an experience that meets the needs of your customers. Published on: September 09, 2016.

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Self Service Knowledge Base Poor Customer Service Social Media 48

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 29, 2020

Do you think customers today will take the pain to stand in a queue to resolve a query or ask a question? The current digitally dominant world has reduced the wait time to seconds , and no one wants to resort to old school methods of communicating with their favorite brands. What Is Multi-Channel Customer Service?

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Multi-Channel Customer Service Social Media Self Service 98

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 17, 2019

If numbers are to be believed, then almost 97% of ecommerce businesses fail and one of the reasons for this failure is poor customer service. On the contrary, research by Harvard Business Review proves that people spend upto 140% more if they get the best customer experience, meaning they become loyal to your brand.

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Ecommerce Customer Service Chatbots Self Service 56

LiveChat

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The last decade has been defined by the customer becoming the center of nearly every business initiative. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right.

Poor Customer Service 45

Poor Customer Service Call Center Customer Service Representative Customer Care 45

CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 10, 2022

In this day and age, all B2B SaaS firms want to optimize Automation to scale Customer Success in their organizations. Sending follow-up emails, Outreaching with new alerts, Recognizing ideal outreach times, Arranging meeting requests, etc. Why is Automation important to scale Customer Success? Self-Onboarding for new customers.

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Customer Success Poor Customer Service Customers Resources 52

Talkdesk

APRIL 8, 2016

Like many call centers, SpotHero measures and tracks common call center metrics such as service level, average wait time and average handle time. This metric is completely tailored to the company and helps to inform everything from customer service quality to staffing needs.

Call Center 42

Call Center Metrics Average Handle Time Gamification 42

ProProfs Chat

JULY 3, 2019

Customer expectations are on the rise. Now, how updated are you in meeting their expectations at all times? Your customer support operators need to know how to chat with customers online to keep them hooked with your brand. 9 Amazing Tips on How to Chat With Customers Online. Not aware of customer pain points.

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Tips How To e-support Customers 63

Playvox

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent time management is crucial in a contact center. Being able to strategically plan and prioritize tasks not only ensures your customers get the service and support they need in a timely manner, but it also increases agent productivity, decreases overall stress, and improves job satisfaction.

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Contact Center Management Poor Customer Service eBook 56