ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Government Customer Experience Sales 168

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer centricity Contact Center Consulting 207

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Customer retention Engineering Self service 168

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This is a very robust article all about taking advantage of the gift of customer feedback. My Comment: Many have said that customer service and CX are the new branding. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Journey mapping Feedback Consulting 156

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 147

Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 147

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 234

Customer Service Customer retention Personalization Surveys 234

Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 3, 2020

Cisco Webex Contact Center CCaaS honored for improving customer service technology and customer experience. I’m excited to announce that Webex Contact Center was among the 2020 Contact Center Technology Award winners, presented by CUSTOMER Magazine this month. Award Winner Second Year in a Row.

Contact Center 124

Contact Center Technology contact center solutions Virtual Agent 124

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Customer Experience Surveys Management 209

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Brand ambassadors Contact Center Customer Support 174

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. I was recently interviewed by Megan Jones, an editor for Call Centre Helper magazine. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Airlines 224

Airlines Customer Service Customer Experience Management 224

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Call Center Customer Experience Customer Support 192

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. Well, consider this a refresher.

Customer Service 260

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 260

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 180

Customer Service Metrics Call Center Customer Experience 180

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 209

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article makes the case that winning your customers back is also less expensive. Embrace Customer Complaints To Up Your Customer Experience to Excellent by Ken Sterling. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 180

Customer Service Coaching Marketing Call Center 180

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. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

Customer Service 162

Customer Service B2B Surveys Best practices 162

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 283

Customer Service Customer centricity Feedback Personalization 283

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Wegmans, Trader Joe’s Master Pandemic Customer Service by Gina Acosta.

Customer Service 220

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Contact Center 220

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Customer Experience 120

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Investing in creating positive employee experiences directly influences the quality of service provided to the customers. A happy and satisfied workforce leads to a better customer service experience. Businesses must design customer experiences that not only retain existing clients but also attract new customers.

Customer retention 192

Customer retention Analytics Customer Experience Customer Service 192

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you. by Michael Stelzer.

Customer Service 229

Customer Service Chatbots Customer retention Marketing 229

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a customer service professional, cultivating and exemplifying a customer service mindset is not just an asset but a necessity. It fosters loyalty, promotes positive word-of-mouth, and sets a standard for your team’s approach to service. Patience Customers may come to you frustrated or confused.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Feedback Customer centricity Best practices 52

Contact Center Pipeline

OCTOBER 2, 2020

I love Customer Service Week. Our frontline staff represent our organizations and they make such a difference in our customer’s experience.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Technology Customer Service Employee engagement 130

CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Building strong rapport with customers is crucial for any business, as it promotes loyalty and satisfaction, and can be a differentiating factor in today’s competitive market. An example of a company known for having excellent rapport with its customers is Apple.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Personalization Marketing 116

Steve DiGioia

JANUARY 6, 2020

Imagine if you could build the ideal customer service agent. What personal characteristics are so important to you, and your customers, that each new hire is required to possess? Go ahead and pick your top 5 traits that you’d choose to build the ideal customer service agent. What would you do? You’re all set.

Customer Service 200

Customer Service Scripts Best practices Metrics 200

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. It’s what can keep you in business!

Customer Service 219

Customer Service B2B B2C Consulting 219

CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

As a call center agent, your job is to provide excellent customer service and support customers. In this article we’ll explore ways in which AI can be used to enhance customer service and how call center agents can benefit from this innovative technology.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Service Chatbots CRM 52

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. Digiday) Overstock.com knows the days are long gone when people would call or email about problems with its products or service.

Customer Service 198

Customer Service CRM Customer Experience Marketing 198

Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 2, 2021

We cover a wide variety of topics this month in our July issue. In today’s center, culture is more important than ever, given our variety of workplace choices and varied in-person staff options. Culture is always challenging and now more so.

Contact Center 147

Contact Center Personalization Call Center Customer Service 147

Advantage Communications

APRIL 13, 2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is radically changing all types of industries and business, and none more so than IT customer service. In recent years, AI-powered chatbots have become a huge part of the customer experience.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Customer Service Technology Customer Experience 98

Contact Center Pipeline

JANUARY 6, 2020

I always look forward to the new year and the enormous promise it holds. As 2020 begins, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve accomplished in the past year, and the place that Contact Center Pipeline holds today as a strong contact center resource, with a large archive of independent contact center articles and […].

Contact Center 182

Contact Center Call Center Customer Service Customer Experience 182

Call Center Weekly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

By Beverly Mahone As a baby boomer I have held my share of customer service positions over the years. I am a firm believer that no matter what business you're in, you are going to give some level of customer service to someone. Even online merchants must deliver good customer service if they want returning clientele.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Call Center Coaching Enterprise 143

Monet Software

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

TMC , a global, integrated media company, has named Monet WFO as a 2018 Cloud Computing Excellence Award winner, presented by Cloud Computing Magazine. The Cloud Computing Excellence Award recognizes companies that have most effectively leveraged cloud computing in their efforts to bring new, differentiated services and solution to market.

Quality management 54

Quality management Analytics Contact Center Marketing 54

Dialer 360

MARCH 20, 2020

Call center blogs and magazines contain highly useful information. In fact, industry top brands can help you get the right knowledge through their blogs and magazines. Best Call Center Blogs And Magazines. Here are 7 Leading call center blogs and magazines that are already most visited in 2020. 3 CSM Magazine.

Call Center 36

Call Center Contact Center voip Consulting 36

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience. And, that includes customer service. Most people think service happens after the sale.

B2C 314

B2C Entertainment B2B Sales 314

Monet Software

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Monet Workforce Optimization honored for improving customer service technology and customer experience. Los Angeles, October 2 nd , 2018— Monet Software announced today that TMC , a global, integrated media company, has named Monet WFO as a 2018 Contact Center Technology Award winner, presented by CUSTOMER magazine. “We

Contact Center 48

Contact Center Technology Quality management Engineering 48

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2021

Top Takeaways: The global pandemic has given businesses time to focus on what customer service means and how it affects their bottom line. When businesses don’t understand customer service, they are not able to recalibrate and change their trajectory to succeed in difficult times.

Marketing 249

Marketing Customer Service Personalization Management 249