ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. My Comment: Let’s start this week with a list of customer retention strategies.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Customer retention is essential for the long-term success of any business. We all know that happy customers are more likely to make […] The post The Customer Retention Goldmine: How to Keep Customers Happy and Drive Exponential Growth first appeared on c3centricity.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 5, 2015

In building relationships with customers, and value for them, my long-time observation is that most organizations tend to progress through several stages of performance as they are becoming truly customer-centric: a) customer awareness, b) customer sensitivity, c) customer focus, and d) customer obsession.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. CMO) All too often retention is a blanket goal. The key is to hang onto the right customers. by Steve Williamson.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” His YouTube channel is a fantastic source of inspiration about customer experience and customer centricity in a digital world.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s all just a part of consumer demand, and customers still demand the in-store experience. That’s important because customer-centricity continues to be the driving force behind sales, and true customer loyalty. However, brands are still spending far more on customer acquisition than retention. What’s next?

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Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Armed with that empathy and over ten years in the business, there’s been one consistent signal that stands out from the noise in this year’s customer service trends: customers want effortless experiences. Customers hate putting in effort to get problems resolved. Self-service will become a form marketing.

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TeamSupport

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Providing honest, good customer service is a low-bar to clear – or so it seems. A good customer service platform really just has to do one thing, put the customer first. But if a business provides good customer service and places the customer first, then the effects of that commitmen t can be significant.

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aircall

JUNE 30, 2021

Many look to the company for ways to improve customer retention. Email: Ring’s Secret to Improve Customer Retention. For one thing, it sends new customers emails to share tips on properly setting up the product. However, Ring is not the only company to reap the rewards of its stellar customer retention strategies.

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Nicereply

MAY 1, 2023

Building customer loyalty requires a strong bond and trust with customers through quality experiences and exceptional support. In today’s highly competitive market, customer service has become a key factor in the success of many businesses. And this is only one of many ways in building customer loyalty.

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TechSee

JULY 24, 2018

Developing a customer centric culture in a large enterprise goes beyond addressing a customer by name in an automated email, or segmenting by interest; it is a holistic approach designed to focus on the consumer’s authentic needs. Visual engagement has been proven to be a transformative medium for providing customer care.

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ClearAction

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Customer Centric Culture Lynn Hunsaker. What Does it Mean to be Customer-centric? To have the customer’s best interests as the focus of your attention — not to be pre-occupied in your own interests at the customer’s expense. There’s a myth that talking often to your customers (sales, service, surveys, etc.)

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Totango

JANUARY 15, 2019

While it’s no doubt a thrill to pursue and persuade a new customer to work with your enterprise, for software and subscription-based businesses, the real value lies in customer retention. But your customer retention strategies should be based on long-term thinking. Leveraging Customer Retention Strategies.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You know that excellent customer service is the heart of any successful business. Let’s explore why diversifying your abilities can unlock a level of service that truly delights your customers. This high level of satisfaction increases the likelihood of repeat business, thereby boosting customer retention.

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Toister Performance Solutions

JUNE 16, 2022

The vice president was talking about his company's customer service team. His primary concern was customer retention. He worried that employees were too transactional and didn't work hard enough to retain customers. Customer service reps didn't always see the big picture. How do you manage your team?

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ijgolding

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It is difficult to deny that these three terms are becoming increasingly visible in the language of business: Customer Service. Customer Experience. Customer Centricity. So here goes: Let’s start with Customer Service – the two words that have been embedded in the way organisations work for decades.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s world, customers expect not only excellent products but also excellent service. Quality customer service matters; just look at the numbers: 83% of customers are more loyal to businesses that respond to and resolve their complaints. So just what is high-quality customer service?

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Peter Lavers

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Amongst all the hype of customer experience, AI, chatbots and real-time personalisation, don’t forget that staff still need excellent customer service training – no matter how successful your company is right now! When customer support representatives start at a company, they usually get a bit of training upfront.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Being Customer-Centric requires rewarding those that contribute to Customer-Centricity. Too many organizations are still not rewarding Customer Experience improvement because they don’t measure it. Focusing on rewarding these, however, is not conducive to Customer Centricity.

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TeleDirect

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What’s the ONE major factor that ultimately determines your customer service capability? A rapid, responsive customer service communication platform lets clients know their issues are taken care of. A customer service call center needs to be fast – consistently fast. So are your core services & products.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Author: Olivier Njamfa - CEO & Co-Founder 5 ways CEOs can build truly customer-centric organizations. Therefore it needs to be led from the top, with the CEO demonstrating the importance of being customer - centric and encouraging the entire business to move in the same direction.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Customer centricity requires strategy to cultivate a culture that puts the Customer at the center of everything you do. As the third in our series of nine posts looking at the different parts of the organization contributing to Customer centricity, let’s look at: Customer Strategy.

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PeopleMetrics

JUNE 30, 2014

And yet, so many businesses claim that they have or aspire to have a customer centric culture - to become more customer-centric, to put the customer first, to be customer-inspired. Customer Centric Culture and Our Approach. We were looking to uncover the dimensions of customer-centric cultures.

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Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition, higher levels of customer satisfaction are tied to high levels of positive cash flows with low volatility, and positive earnings surprises. Keeping Customers results in a high increase in value. Focusing on customer retention with a better Customer Experience will benefit your bottom-line expenses.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 28, 2014

All the little parts along the way in your experience are what make a Customer experience Customer-Centric. Putting the Customer first in everything you do applies to every part of your organization, from the way you greet them to the way you bill them. Conclusion: Customers want it, whether you want to do it or not.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020. Jeanne Bliss.

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Global Response

JANUARY 31, 2023

In 2023, customer service can be the distinction between long-term success and brand loyalty and failure as a business. Think about it: customers have endless options to choose from, so if they have a negative customer experience, they don’t have to stick around. Seem extreme?

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Coming out from under eBay’s shadow will let them blossom, into what I hope will become a Customer-centric organization. They have Customer-centric leadership. It’s great that their new CEO, Dan Shulman is coming from American Express, a highly Customer-centric company.

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Fonolo

MAY 16, 2019

Customer service is often not seen as the effective marketing tool that it is. It’s no surprise: on the surface, the two departments and their goals seem distinct from one another: Marketing is all about customer acquisition (or, attracting new customers), while customer service is all about customer retention.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An excellent customer service strategy separates your call center from the competition by providing a difficult-to-replicate intangible competitive edge. A confident consumer who trusts in their product or service selection will be more likely to promote it to others if they receive excellent customer service from your business.

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Horizon CX

APRIL 1, 2024

Customer experience maturity is a way of measuring an organization’s ability to design and deliver a consistently positive customer experience. These characteristics may include: Customer-centric culture: The organization has a culture that is obsessed with the customer and focused on meeting their needs.

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JustCall

MARCH 28, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a radical transformation, driven by emerging technologies, increasingly savvy consumers, and evolving demands. It is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of these changes to ensure customer satisfaction, which plays a pivotal role in their growth.

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Nicereply

MARCH 27, 2023

Learn how to set goals for your customer service team so you can retain more, churn less, increase loyalty, and drive greater customer satisfaction. The right goals for customer service can make or break your relationship with your customer. High-quality customer service. Your SMART goals.

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Inbenta

MAY 7, 2021

Most customers are willing to spend more with businesses that respond fast – but 62 % of companies don’t respond to customer service emails at all! While customers appreciate politeness, knowledge of the product, and the ability to resolve issues – a quick response is prized above all. What are your customers’ needs?

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SmartAction

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As we venture further into the digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and voice automation are becoming key players in enhancing customer experiences and streamlining banking operations. Let’s explore the pivotal role of automation in financial services, focusing on its impact on customer service and the future of banking.

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