Kristina Evey

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The POSITIVE Impact of Customer Service… I typically let you know how much poor customer service is COSTING your company. So, here’s the low down… 70% of customers cite the MAIN reason they stop doing business with a company is ONLY because of how they were treated. You get the point.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers 159

ECXO

JANUARY 21, 2025

Customers were starting to complain about poor customer service, confusing user manuals, and the lack of durability in newer products. The Warning Signs One day, a young employee named Sophie, who worked in the customer service department, approached Max with a report. Max dismissed these complaints.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Social Media Net Promoter Score Innovation 156

GetFeedback

APRIL 25, 2019

Working to improve your customer service has always been important, but in today’s highly competitive business environment it’s more essential than ever. Increasing competition and high standards for customer experience mean that improving customer service at your company is one of the most vital things you can do.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Multi-Channel Net Promoter Score Omni-Channel 186

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Each time a customer leaves and returns, it costs the company money. And not to mention the word-of-mouth fallout from poor customer service. There are the famous examples now of fed-up customers doing everything from posting flaming sites to picketing outside the corporate office.

Poor Customer Service 303

Poor Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Consulting 303

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

Customer Service 188

Customer Service Consulting Wait Times Customers 188

Vonage

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Half of consumers move on after poor customer service. In NewVoiceMedia’s whitepaper, Serial Switchers Strike Again , we learned that 49 percent of consumers switch companies after receiving service that does not meet their expectations. Poor customer service costs business billions annually.

Omni-Channel 218

Omni-Channel Consumers Self Service Social Media 218

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.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Entertainment Poor Customer Service Loyalty 52

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.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Service Strategy How To 52

C3Centricity

AUGUST 17, 2020

Another study summarised on Forbes and run across 30 markets globally, shows that engagement has increased 61% over normal social media usage rates. Companies can no longer hide like they once did; customers are out to highlight their dissatisfaction and point the finger when they are less than happy with a product or service.

Strategy 296

Strategy Customer Centricity Social Media Analysis 296

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.

Analytics 62

Analytics Customer Service Analysis e-support 62

CSM Magazine

MAY 22, 2018

Brands are failing to create the positive, emotive experiences that drive customer loyalty. New research from NewVoiceMedia reveals that 42 percent of UK consumers left a business last year due to poor customer service. connection with a customer service agent, they’d be more likely to do business with that company again.

Poor Customer Service 53

Poor Customer Service Omni-Channel Consumers Customer Service 53

Kristina Evey

MARCH 18, 2015

Bad customer service – we’ve all experienced it. Poor customer service is rampant these days. The impact of poor customer service on your business is more than just the occasional upset customer. Customers leave because of bad service. They’ve been with us forever.”

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Sales Customer Service Training 120

ECXO

APRIL 18, 2024

He conducted workshops, held regular meetings with different teams, and even started a mentorship program to nurture the customer-centric mindset within the company. Over time, TechEase started to shed its reputation for poor customer service. But remember, in the world of customer service, the story never truly ends.

Customer Experience 314

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Chief Customer Officer Culture 314

Kayako

MARCH 14, 2022

It turns out that telecom customer service is a critical variable. Almost 40% of those who left a telecom company did so because of poor customer service. In today’s world, customers expect more personalization and almost instant solutions. 5 Top Telecom Customer Service KPIs.

Net Promoter Score 156

Net Promoter Score Company Customer Service Social Media 156

Customers Rock!

MAY 4, 2012

Oh, and the man creating my sandwich felt like my own personal lunch advisor; he was very engaged in creating a great experience for me. According to the new American Express Global Customer Service Barometer, more than nine in ten Americans (93%) say that companies fail to exceed their service expectations.

Customer Experience 202

Customer Experience Travel Social Media Poor Customer Service 202

Joe Rawlinson

MAY 8, 2019

Quite simply, poor customer service will eventually spell the end of an organization – according to the White House Office of Consumer Affairs, customers who are the victims of an unhappy experience will tell 9 to 15 people about it. Customer service starts with the means by which customers can contact you.

Customer Service 117

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Banking 117

Vonage

MARCH 2, 2017

Possibly one of my biggest push buttons in business today is customer service – businesses are so focused on enticing new customers that they often disregard the value of their existing ones. In social media, customer service has been something of an afterthought and is still very much in its infancy.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 120

Joe Rawlinson

JULY 10, 2019

More and more companies are finding systematic ways to invest resources for better customer service, and this will continue to happen. Let’s check out a few important customer experience statistics as they foreshadow the future of customer service. Huffpost ). Image Source. Microsoft ). Accenture ).

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Customer Journeys Social Media Poor Customer Service 130

Vonage

AUGUST 11, 2015

Businesses can pour money into elaborate advertising campaigns, but poor customer service can undo all that hard work instantly. Excellent customer service can be as good (and often better) for your brand than a well-orchestrated PR campaign: get your customers to do the talking for you!

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Contact Center Social Media Multi-Channel 120

Vonage

JANUARY 3, 2017

Why are customers complaining in the first place? At NewVoiceMedia, we’ve recently updated our Serial Switchers report and found that UK businesses are collectively losing £11 billion per year through poor customer service. While the cost of bad service might seem huge, it’s actually 1.2 billion less than in 2013.

Social Media 136

Social Media Customer Service How To Poor Customer Service 136

Vonage

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Which technologies really can improve customer service? We’ve compiled the opinions of John Goodman, a leading customer experience researcher and author of Customer Experience 3.0: High-Profit Strategies in the Age of Techno Service , who shared his findings in our webinar, ‘ Customer Experience 3.0:

Technology 120

Technology Customer Service Gamification Wireless 120

ECXO

MARCH 15, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of customer experience, there are countless possibilities and challenges that businesses need to tackle. So, why not embrace the journey with enthusiasm and learn about the common pitfalls and “sins” that can negatively impact the customer experience?

Customer Experience 290

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Innovation 290

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. Ignoring employee engagement.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Self Service How To Gamification 120

C3Centricity

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Every few days there seems to be another customer service disaster that fills the newspapers and goes viral on social media. These usually happen when an organisation does not adopt a customer first strategy. Almost every single organisation, big or small, recognises the importance of their customers. Source: CEI Survey).

Strategy 218

Strategy Poor Customer Service Social Media Analysis 218

ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. I booked an international trip for a speaking engagement. If the agent really was lazy, shame on her for taking a job where she supports customers. However, she also made a mistake.

Travel 99

Travel Customer Service Airlines Poor Customer Service 99

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 107

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

From Black Friday until well into January, your customer service agents will face overwhelming call and chat volumes. Considering the phone and chat speeds we saw last year among leading brands, customers will expect lightning-fast response times. Preparing Your Customer Service Team for the Holiday Season.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Contact Center Training 87

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you.

Chatbots 97

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 97

Kayako

AUGUST 25, 2016

It comes as no surprise that a study on The Importance of Getting Customer Service Right First Time by Kayako found that almost 60% of consumers said they were unlikely or very unlikely to return to a business that they had experienced poor customer service from – even if a trusted friend said the service had improved.

Brands 120

Brands Customer Service Study Poor Customer Service 120

Retently

MARCH 11, 2025

Negative reviews that mention shipping issues, product defects, or poor customer service get escalated right away. CX Managers loop in the Customer Success team to address urgent cases before they escalate further. Do customers lack real-time tracking visibility? The real impact comes from acting on it.

Ecommerce 115

Ecommerce Self Service Customer Experience Management 115

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

Customer Service Training 106

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 106

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The evolution of customer experience in e-commerce has grown exponentially since the pandemic making customer experience more important than ever. Customers search for easy shopping solutions on clear, engaging websites. Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023. trillion by 2025.

e-support 195

e-support Customer Experience Social Media Chatbots 195

Comm100

AUGUST 24, 2016

The problem might be with the quality of your product/service. But it might be largely due to your customer care practices. Here’s how you can tell if your customer service, for lack of a better word, sucks. You rarely—or never—have repeat customers. Your customer care staff is bitter and unmotivated.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Multi-Channel 120

Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

Every year, businesses lose over $75 billion in potential revenue thanks to one thing: poor customer service. And while studies show that about 1 out of every 26 customers complain about poor customer service, over 90% of those dissatisfied customers simply stop working with your business — and never come back.

Customer Service Training 78

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Journeys 78

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 17, 2020

Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. This is one of the biggest examples to date that emphasizes on the importance of customer service recovery. .

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Exercises 97

Win the Customer

OCTOBER 5, 2016

But don’t hide behind your computers—a human touch in providing services is what customers are looking for. Poor Customer Service. Your call center or customer support hotlines should be optimized for customer satisfaction.

Policies 136

Policies Customer Experience Poor Customer Service Guidelines 136

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Now, although the majority of companies aren’t making such egregious public mistakes, the majority of companies are pretty out of sync with their customers. In fact, according to NewVoiceMedia’s 2018 report , poor customer service is costing businesses more than $9 billion a year. Use the right survey tool.

Customer Satisfaction 257

Customer Satisfaction Survey Net Promoter Score Social Media 257