C3Centricity

MAY 12, 2024

Here are twenty ways to get started, together with best-in-class examples, but I’d love to hear how you delight your own customers and turn satisfaction into loyalty. Deliver Exceptional Customer Service Exceptional customer service is the first essential step to plan. I know I have!

Loyalty 260

Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Representative 260

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If a customer tries a new brand that fails to deliver on their needs—especially during the earliest interactions—they have little reason to support it. And this is about more than just customer service. That’s why the most successful companies prioritize customer retention and loyalty alongside acquisition.

Customer Retention 271

Customer Retention Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media 271

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But, what if you could predict and reduce customer churn to retain customers at risk of leaving you? With the right strategies and tools, you can prevent customers from taking their business elsewhere. The key is to build trust and loyalty through positive experiences that convert potential losses into growth opportunities.

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys ROI Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 195

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more:    What are the latest trends in loyalty programs? How has the traditional concept of loyalty program evolved? How do loyalty programs impact a customer’s purchasing decision?

Loyalty Programs 93

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Fashion Financial 93

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Creating Great Customer Experiences Starts With Employees by Matthew McGuire (CMSWire) Empowered, well-supported employees deliver better customer experiences. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Entertainment Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Loyalty Programs 80

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Customer Journeys Loyalty 80

ECXO

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Heres why this is crucial for sustainable growth: Informed decision-making: Insights gathered from customers can drive innovation, identify opportunities, and uncover inefficiencies. Building loyalty: Satisfied customers are more likely to become repeat buyers and brand advocates, boosting lifetime value.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Social Media e-support 156

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Lets kick off this week with a powerful statement: In 2025, delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) is the difference between growth and decline. Second: CX Is More Than Just Customer Service.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 62

Kayako

MAY 30, 2017

You’ve read all the classic books on customer service— Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and more. Get inspired to create a customer-centric business and improve your customer interactions by watching these popular motivational customer service videos on YouTube.

Loyalty Programs 184

Loyalty Programs e-support Self Service Video 184

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Crafting a Successful Customer Loyalty Campaign by Denis Hure (Reward the World) Customer loyalty is the backbone of sustainable business growth. It gets customers to come back again and again.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Automotive 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 2025 Customer Service Transformation Report by Intercom (Intercom) For years, weve tracked gradual changes staffing struggles, rising customer expectations, the shift to digital-first.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 74

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Of course there are more than three things that will set your customer service apart from others, but these three are a good start for just about any company. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Net Promoter Score 66

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Effort Score 66

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Make Your Customer Strategy Fun by Chip Bell (Forbes) Is your organization about fun? How often do your customers giggle? Customers’ expectations continue to rise. Let’s learn from some of the best.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Customer Centricity Entertainment Airlines 77

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The interactive kiosks provide an opportunity to streamline the process by providing where the product can be found along with product research in the moment the customer wants them. Loyalty: “What’s in it for me?” This is another type of reassurance for customers. Will I be rewarded for my behavior?

Customer Confidence 279

Customer Confidence Report Retail Loyalty Programs 279

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? In the past, there have been articles about their loyalty program, but todays loyalty concept transcends the typical points and perks of frequent purchases.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Healthcare Loyalty Video 74

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

Customer Retention 163

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 163

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 15, 2014

For leaders to make smart decisions about who the best, most loyal and most profitable customers are, they need to understand the makeup of the customer population. This often means creating special loyalty programs , elite experiences, and special perks to maintain the top 1% of customers. Welcome everybody.

Loyalty Programs 268

Loyalty Programs Airlines Social Media Loyalty 268

Joe Rawlinson

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Customer service goes beyond responding to queries or concerns. Card scanning solutions not only make these processes more efficient but also significantly boost client satisfaction and loyalty. Card scanning solutions not only make these processes more efficient but also significantly boost client satisfaction and loyalty.

Innovation 78

Innovation Customer Service Multi-Channel Loyalty Programs 78

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Owning a franchise offers the chance to build on a popular brand’s success, but outstanding customer service is key to thriving. Great customer service helps franchise owners stand out, build trust, and keep customers coming back. Good service builds customer loyalty, making people feel valued and understood.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Self Service CRM 52

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

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With many customers considering switching banks, a positive customer experience can be the deciding factor in retaining them. Consistently providing exceptional service can strengthen loyalty and reduce the likelihood of customers looking elsewhere. This approach is crucial for driving loyalty.

Banking 195

Banking Customer Experience Effort Score Financial 195

Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Analyzing Market Trends and Customer Behavior 2. Personalizing the Customer Journey 3. Building Customer Loyalty for Retention 6. Focus on building long-term relationships through customer loyalty programs, social media engagement, and influencer collaborations to keep customers coming back.

Ecommerce 148

Ecommerce Sales Strategy Tips 148

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Why Is Customer Behavior Analysis Important Customer behavior analysis provides information that helps businesses meet customer needs, build stronger relationships, and drive business growth. It also reveals revenue-driving behaviors, which can be valuable information for customer loyalty programs.

Analysis 195

Analysis Customer Journeys Social Media Analytics 195

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Experience Hotel Blog) The Experience Hotel team decided to conduct a survey on the impact of the different types of emails you can send to your customers. They may even make you rethink how you email your customers.

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Infographics 155

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

One in three customers will pay more to receive a higher level of service. 66% of adults feel that valuing their time is the most important thing a company can do to provide them with good online customer experience. online adults shop more with retailers that offer consistent customer service both online and offline.

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Loyalty is more than points. by Pam Hughes.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 152

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

We Want Satisfied Customers: Our annual customer service research found that one in four (23%) dont return to a business that just satisfies them. Only the Front Line Needs Customer Service Training: Everybody in an organization is responsible for their role in customer service. Its something you do.

Loyalty Programs 93

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Training Culture 93

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 162

GetFeedback

JUNE 11, 2019

According to Exploring the Value of Emotion-driven Engagement, a new report from Deloitte Digital, brands can build impressive levels of customer loyalty by connecting emotionally with their audiences. But this does not need to be done on an individual level with each customer. Brand loyalty is driven by emotional connections.

Study 170

Study Loyalty Connections Loyalty Programs 170

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, in customer service, casinos are on another level. Imagine a world where customers don’t have to wait until Monday morning to get help. Offering 24/7 customer service would give you a massive edge over your competitors. Retailers could learn a thing or two from them. Retailers, are you paying attention?

Retail 52

Retail Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 52

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

Or would you stay loyal to your old mobile phone provider if you knew they offer 24/7 support for delightful customer service? Apart from expecting products whose quality matches the prize, customers for years now also expect to find the service providers exactly when they need them. Nobody’s picking up the phone.

Sales 277

Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

Customer Bliss

JUNE 6, 2018

How do you take insights from customers and drive better decision making and better product delivery? This is one of the many questions that Eric Smuda , VP of Customer Experience & Loyalty of Hertz car rental service had to ask when he joined the company to transform customer and employee experience.

Employee Experience 221

Employee Experience Culture Loyalty Travel 221

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

more friendly behavior in customer service) Marketing to take the info into account in better targeting (e.g. upselling to the most loyal customers) Process changes (e.g. informing the customer more often about how the repair is proceeding) Only after you have acted on feedback, customer experience processes are developing.

Net Promoter Score 417

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 417

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 141

BlueOcean

JULY 9, 2024

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. Customer service expert Shep Hyken says that many of the convenience options such as curbside delivery, touchless service, and more would have grown prominent , even if the pandemic hadn’t happened.

Loyalty 177

Loyalty Brands Ecommerce Average Handle Time 177

rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Introduction Customer loyalty is the foundation of a successful business. In todays competitive market, understanding the psychology behind customer loyalty can help brands cultivate long-lasting relationships with their audience. Loyal customers also spend more and are less likely to be swayed by competitors.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Rewards Programs 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. Absolutely!

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 139