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Personalizing the Customer Experience Is a Competitive Differentiator

ShepHyken

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. . Of the experiences that customers listed as very important or important , a personalized experience was number eight on the list. .

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Shep’s 2021 Top 10 Business Predictions

ShepHyken

So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Consider the result of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed for our 2020 Achieving Customer Amazement Survey. The word for 2021 will be empathy. Personalization at a digital level is getting more personal.

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Guest Post: Top 5 Ways to Support Your Customers in 2021

ShepHyken

According to Deloitte’s 2019 Global Call Center Survey , customer service topped the agenda for most firms. The pandemic made these elements even more crucial in 2020 and will continue to do so into 2021. Customer Support Channels to Develop in 2021. Going into 2021, consumers want to simplify their lives. Social Media.

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Wow, What a Year! What is Our Personal and Business Learning for The Year

Beyond Philosophy

It’s also one of seven significant lessons that 2021 taught us. In this episode, we explore the seven things we learned professionally and personally in 2021 and what they mean for your customer strategy in 2022. Complete this short survey. Spoiler alert: it means that everything is changing. How can we help?

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 6-14-2021

ShepHyken

Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. AdAge) Personalization is now table stakes, and according to a new study by Twilio Segment of 3,000 businesses and consumers, 75% of businesses feel the same. My Comment: Personalization continues to be a hot topic. Forget Brand Loyalty.

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7 New Technologies to Improve Customer Service in 2021

TechSee

Companies have invested in their customer service function to differentiate and personalize their brand and improve overall operational efficiency. COVID-19 has resulted in a further increase in demand for service, with a January 2021 survey indicating that 65% of U.S. consumers required assistance during the pandemic.

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Customer service trends for 2021: Top analyst predictions

TechSee

Customer service trends: Top predictions for 2021. More empathetic customer support is a critical trajectory for customer service in 2021. A recent survey by Aberdeen of 307 contact center leaders revealed a significant surge in remote work capabilities – a whopping 52% as of June 2020, and that is expected to increase through 2021.