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?

Enterprise 217

Enterprise Personalization Sales Customer Experience 217

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2023

Top Takeaways: Loyalty programs are used in different industries to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Loyalty programs have now evolved to include enhancing the customer experience. In the recent Achieving Customer Amazement study , 69% of customers say loyalty programs are important to them.

Airlines 156

Airlines Marketing Customer Experience Personalization 156

SharpenCX

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Zoom out: A handful of years ago, tech companies, looking to move their early adopters into raging fans, hired on customer success teams. Since then, the idea of helping customers get the biggest bang for their buck has bled into almost every industry. What is customer success? Zoltners , PK Sinha , and Sally E.

Contact center software 94

Contact center software Contact Center Self service Surveys 94

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 My Comment: Most loyalty programs are marketing programs.

Customer Service 153

Customer Service B2B B2C Engineering 153

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

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

Customer Service 385

Customer Service Customer retention Contact Center Sales 385

Strikedeck

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Parker Chase-Corwin, Senior Director of Customer Success & Support at Paytronix, talks about the importance of mastering customer loyalty and providing a differentiated brand service through customer success, in an interview with Vincent Manlapaz.

Customer advocacy 40

Customer advocacy SaaS Customer Experience 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Top Takeaways: Net Promoter Score (NPS) evaluates customer sentiment and allows companies to compare their data with competitors. To improve customer experience, companies need to break down the customer journey into smaller episodes or touchpoints. Customers don’t just compare you to other companies within your industry.

Automotive 318

Automotive Airlines Benchmark Service level 318

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 200

Customer Service B2C Customer retention B2B 200

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more: How is artificial intelligence used to improve customer interactions in contact centers? What are the challenges in finding the right balance between technology and human support in customer experiences?

Brand ambassadors 373

Brand ambassadors Healthcare Contact Center Self service 373

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Loyalty is one of the most overused phrases in business today. To most companies, it invariably means “customers give us all their money.” ” But that is not what loyalty is. So, today we’re going to talk about the five rules that will build customer loyalty. That’s what loyalty is.

Airlines 434

Airlines Banking Accountability Customer centricity 434

ShepHyken

MARCH 6, 2023

Top Takeaways: Human-centric CX design is all about communicating with customers, and this goes beyond a one-off survey. It is about regularly speaking with customers directly to deeply understand the customer. Customer-led growth is about inspiring loyalty, building trust, and raising the game around customer satisfaction.

Feedback 315

Feedback Customer centricity Contact Center Surveys 315

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

Gamification 156

Gamification Customer Experience Customer centricity Personalization 156

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Bob Black, one of our avid podcast listeners, likes our concepts about eliciting particular customer emotions. Numerous organizations struggle with eliciting specific emotions in their customers. In this episode, we dive deeper into the step-by-step process of evoking specific customer emotions. Bob isn’t alone.

Customer emotions 222

Customer emotions Sales Technology Customer Experience 222

CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

Think about the very best customer experience that you have ever had with a brand. In today's competitive market, providing an outstanding customer experience is more important than ever. Businesses that excel in creating strong connections with their customers often enjoy higher levels of customer loyalty and increased revenue.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Airlines CCNG Chief Customer Officer 195

Callminer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Building customer loyalty is one of the most valuable things a business can do to ensure long-term success, but where do you start? This blog offers 30 tips for building customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. by Janelle Estes.

Customer Service 309

Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Accountability 309

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Customer retention SaaS Best practices 168

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 337

Customer Service First call resolution Contact Center Engineering 337

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Whatever drives repeat business – and ideally, customer loyalty – is a good program. I’m often asked to define customer centricity.

Customer Service 166

Customer Service Contact Center Customer centricity Banking 166

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. Interesting concept!

Customer Service 334

Customer Service Customer centricity Government Upselling 334

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2023

They write about how improving customer journeys increases business growth. Consistently improving the customer journey and user experiences can help you attract and retain loyal customers. Let’s explore how improving customer journeys and user experiences empowers you to achieve sustainable business growth.

Journey mapping 321

Journey mapping Upselling CRM Feedback 321

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. You want customers that keep coming back.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service B2B Surveys Best practices 162

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. Top 14 Tips for Connecting with Customers from CMOs by Sarah Franklin. It’s a video. Something for everyone.

Customer Service 175

Customer Service Banking Customer effort Marketing 175

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024. Imagine that!)

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Customer advocacy Average Handle Time Customer centricity 153

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’ by Dennis Limmer (Forbes) The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service B2C Feedback Marketing 144

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2023

EMOTIONAL CONNECTION To earn employee loyalty, don’t get inside their heads. FIND KEEP Your business success is not dependent on how many candidates you find. Ultimately, your employees will exceed customer expectations. HEARTS If you want to win the hearts of your customers, you, first, must win the hearts of your employees.

Employee engagement 158

Employee engagement Management Personalization Customer Service 158

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jeff Pedowitz, ForbesBooks author of F The Funnel: A New Way To Engage Customers & Grow Revenue, and President and CEO of The Pedowitz Group. He offers five tips for brands to enhance the customer experience and in the process build brand loyalty. Surprise the customer.

Customer Experience 273

Customer Experience Consulting Consulting Customer Care 273

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In this article, I’m going to break down the customer experience lessons you can learn from the Eras Tour that will help you get the loyal audience of your wildest dreams. What’s Wrong With Customer Satisfaction?

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Journey mapping Feedback Consulting 156

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s almost here… the updated and revised edition of The Cult of the Customer. Even if it’s after the book comes out, it’s not too late to “join” the Cult of the Customer—the cult you want to belong to! I want to share some quotes from the book to get you thinking about how to amaze your customers. Loyalty is an emotion.

Customer Service 409

Customer Service Customer Experience 409

Strikedeck

MAY 11, 2021

Vincent Manlapaz, in an interview with Nate Brown, discusses why CX has become the cornerstone of a customer's growth, success, and loyalty. The post Why Has CX Become the Cornerstone of Customers’ Growth, Success, and Loyalty?

Customer advocacy 40

Customer advocacy SaaS Customer Experience 40

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As the customer journey continues to evolve into something more dynamic and diverse, it’s imperative to think about ways of optimising your (hopefully) amorous customer relationships through your business communications.

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Experience Feedback 149

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In the real estate world, the three keys to success are location, location, location. In this article, we can say that three secrets to creating and sustaining customer loyalty are communication, communication, communication. Keep customers informed. Customers love information that gives them a sense of control.

Real estate 264

Real estate B2B Customer Service Sales 264