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35 Indicators that a Company Isn’t Customer-Centric

CX Accelerator

It’s at that point I realized that I never received an email from the airline after booking my flight. Surely customer support could help me sort this out. I sent the airline a direct message on X (formerly Twitter) and within an hour they were able to resend to an alternate email address. 5) put profits before purpose.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 10-18-2021

ShepHyken

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” And the change is good for both the customer and the business willing to keep up with the changes.

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Stop Sending Me Surveys Unless You Care What I Have to Say!

ShepHyken

In the past, companies have sent me surveys that were so long I became tired – or fatigued – at some point during the survey, and as a result, I wouldn’t complete it and therefore the company never received my feedback. If I have something to say, I’m happy to share some feedback. Feedback is nothing if you don’t do anything with it.

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A Customer Experience to Watch: Learn 5 Examples of Good Customer Service from Alaska Airlines [Monthly Brand Crush Post]

SharpenCX

What about the examples of good customer service and the success stories of leaders and employees who ban together to deliver outstanding experiences? They’re the ones who hold leading spots on top satisfaction lists and who have a following of raving customer advocates. First up: Alaska Airlines.

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Guest Blog: What Can We Learn from Southwest’s Customer Service?

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Misa Chien who shares great lessons we can learn from the Southwest Airlines customer culture. This also reminds us that customer service doesn’t just happen on the front line. But would customer service ever make the highlight reel of such an event? The smiles.

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Mrs Lincoln, other than that how did you like the play?

CCNG

My flight was delayed for 3 hours, it wasn’t all bad I enjoyed airport sushi and interacted with several American airlines employees. It may not surprise you that the next day I got a survey, they wanted my feedback! They already know my feedback, they already know I missed my connection. Most consumers say No.

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The Power of Emotional Connection: Growing Your Business Through Strong Customer Experience

CCNG

I quickly called the airline to see what could be done to rectify the situation. Still after 10 years, I remember that conversation with that agent, and go out of my way to use that airline. In today's competitive market, providing an outstanding customer experience is more important than ever.