ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

What Customers Really Want From a Loyalty Program by Eileen Stephens (CMSWire) Customer loyalty programs have become a multi-million-dollar industry and a critical driver of revenue for brands. Forecasts point to significant growth in spend expected through loyalty programs in 2025.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Customer Journeys Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. 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.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 141

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Mapping out your customer journey can also help you identify what aspects of your brand speak most clearly to current customers. Loyalty Programs. Customers love being rewarded for spending with you—it confirms that you prefer their specific business to the extra dollar you might otherwise earn.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

It helps understand the customer better, allows you to personalize (at scale) marketing messages, improve the shopping experience, and more. 4 Strategic Approaches to Customer Journey Mapping by Jennifer Torres. My Comment: Journey Mapping is no longer an option. CMSWire) What’s in your abandoned cart?

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 75

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 75

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 79

Ann Michaels and Associates

JULY 26, 2024

Here are ten ways to make your business more customer-centric: Understand Your Customers: Conduct regular market research and customer surveys to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points. Develop detailed customer personas to better tailor your products, services, and marketing efforts.

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