Eptica

JANUARY 12, 2017

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017 What were the top customer service trends of 2016? To help we’ve analyzed all 100+ posts published on the Eptica blog in 2016, and picked a top ten, based on a combination of readership and industry feedback. Is a lack of consistency letting your customer service down?

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Oh when you smilin’, when you smilin’ The whole world smiles with you” – do happy customers = better customer experiences? Maritz Motivation Solutions: Six Questions to Ask Before Launching a Loyalty Program by PR Web.

2016 81

2016 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 81

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How Twitter’s Recent Changes Affect Customer Service by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: Twitter has become an important customer service channel. The Top 8 Customer Experience Trends in 2016 (Infographic) by David Younger.

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2016 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 83

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Contact Center Satisfaction Negatively Impacting the Customer Experience by Andrew Berger. My Comment: The contact center can be the focus of how a customer rates a company’s customer service. Take Starbucks as an example.

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2016 Article Customer Journey Mapping Customer Service 121

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. ON DEMAND: Microsoft’s 2016 Global State of Customer Service Report Reveal by Bill Peterson. She shared the new report, The Microsoft Global State of Customer Service. Millennials and Customer Service by Heerd.

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2016 Net Promoter Score Article Customer Service 74

Joe Rawlinson

JULY 10, 2019

More and more companies are finding systematic ways to invest resources for better customer service, and this will continue to happen. Let’s check out a few important customer experience statistics as they foreshadow the future of customer service. Huffpost ). Image Source. Microsoft ). Accenture ).

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Journey Mapping Poor Customer Service 130

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. I’m still amazed at the companies that aren’t taking advantage of engaging with their customers through social. Is the customer always right?

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

Kustomer

JUNE 27, 2022

A new era in customer service has arrived. The transformed landscape requires engagement like never previously seen, and customer service software is here to help. Not one single survey has ever indicated that customers wouldn’t pay more for great service, according to Forbes.

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2022 Customer Service E Commerce E-support 98

Kayako

APRIL 12, 2022

As more and more customer transactions occur virtually, the quality of online help desks and customer service support is becoming an essential differentiator for companies. An estimated 73% of consumers say a good experience is critical in influencing their brand loyalties. Low productivity for service agents.

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Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 2006 Omnichannel 114

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Pokémon Go Shows What Augmented Reality Can Do For Customer Experience by Mark Hillary. When Social Media Turns Customer Service Nays Into Yays by Katie Cooper. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage?

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 69

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

If there is one thing that’s certain, it’s that modern consumers are much more tech-savvy than those from past generations. As technology continues to open new avenues for innovation and business transformation, so too will the shopping and buying habits of consumers. Mobility First – Thinking Beyond the Basics of Mobile.

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Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 9, 2015

It’s frightening to think just how much poor customer service can impact the customer experience and the overall reputation and bottom lines of brands and organizations. Recent consumer surveys have shown that just a single poor customer service experience can lead to the sudden demise of even the longest customer relationship.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? And the easier it is to do business with a company, the better chance for repeat business – and maybe even customer loyalty! by Phil Goldstein.

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2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Thanks to increasing connectivity, your customers can now voice their frustrations to everyone on social media. Research has shown that in the period between 2009 and 2014, the number of Twitter users using the platform for customer service doubled to 22%. Let your customers rave.

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Social Media Customer Service Multi-Channel 2014 145

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2022

Employing Brand Advocates to Improve Customer Experience. Shep Hyken interviews Megan Neale, Co-founder and COO of Limitless , a Gig CX platform that empowers people to earn money by providing brilliant customer service. Some customers answer questions on forums for free just because they enjoy doing it. New York Times ?bestselling

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2016 Contact Center Brands Customer Service 126

Retently

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Apple’s customer satisfaction and loyalty have been growing steadily over the years, reflecting the way consumers view the brand. According to NPS Benchmarks , Apple’s NPS score in 2017 was a resounding 72 , which is significantly higher than the average NPS score of the consumer electronics industry.

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NPS Net Promoter Score Loyalty Omnichannel 102

Eptica

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 What’s the state of European customer service? Published on: December 09, 2016. Author: Neil Cox Wherever they are in the world, consumers have rising expectations when it comes to the experience they receive from brands. But how does it vary between different countries?

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Customer Service Multi-Channel 2016 Consumers 75

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Until a few years ago, brands would have reacted to an uncertain economy by cutting services that deliver customer value. Some brands will do this in 2023, but actually, the loyalty & marketing industries have learned from recent experience that this costs you money in the long run.

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2023 Loyalty Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Along with the training and consultancy offered by Helen Pettifer Training Ltd, it can aid compliance with Consumer Duty. It is designed to provide a valuable online platform for organisations seeking to deepen their understanding and capabilities in addressing the needs of vulnerable customers.

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Government Financial Download 2016 52

Bold360

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In 2016, the customer experience became the focal point of marketing, acquisition, onboarding, UX design, and many other core business functions. “I have learned in 2016 that our customers (aged 18-24 years old or the millennials) spend most of their time…” On their mobile devices. Sasha Tenodi.

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2016 2017 Customer Experience Social Media 111

Eptica

AUGUST 26, 2016

Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 What do consumers want from brands today? Published on: August 26, 2016. Author: Derek Lewis Companies understand that meeting customer needs is central to business success. New research from the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) therefore provides some vital insight.

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Tricia Morris

JUNE 4, 2015

In watching the coverage of the 2016 U.S. presidential race, some recent pre-election polling questions regarding public perception also seem to ring true for brands’ and organizations’ customer service and customer experience efforts. Honesty and trustworthiness are also seen as key to the customer in brand perception.

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Brands Customer Service Net Promoter Score 2016 94

Eptica

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The push for mobile customer service. Published on: November 30, 2016. No wonder that 72% of consumers in the U.S. The rise of mobile is driving customer service change in five key ways: 1.

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Mobile Customer Service Customer Service Social Media 2016 72

Eptica

JULY 8, 2016

Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 Delivering what US consumers want. Published on: July 08, 2016. Author: Chris Eideh Knowing your customers is at the heart of designing and delivering the right experience to engage with them successfully. So, what does this mean for customer experience?

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Date: Monday, November 28, 2016 5 top trends driving customer service. Published on: November 28, 2016. Author: Guest author: Chris Measures When it comes to service, customers today demand the highest standards from every organization that they deal with, in every industry and across every channel.

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Customer Service Social Media 2016 B2C 70

Eptica

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Date: Friday, December 16, 2016 Why emotion is central to driving customer loyalty. Published on: December 16, 2016. Author: Steve Nattress There are multiple factors that feed into the customer experience. For example, people want answer fast answers – in the U.S. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Second to None

APRIL 3, 2018

Online ordering for both takeout and delivery is wildly popular, with food delivery estimated to grow by almost 200% between 2016 and 2021.[2] 2] Fast-casual brands need to make sure they are churning out positive customers via these interactions, because it is an easy source of establishing loyalty. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Consumers Brands Rewards Programs Loyalty 63

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Balancing investment between digital and traditional customer service. Published on: September 16, 2016. However, new research from Accenture Strategy underlines the importance of offering a full range of channels to meet all consumer needs.

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Customer Service Social Media 2016 Consumers 75

Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Modern customer service looks very different from prior decades. Customers gravitate toward brands that have differentiated customer service, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands now realize that customer service is directly tied to their revenue, and are modernizing applications.

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Customer Engagement Engagement Omnichannel 2002 105

ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Paul Comarto, writes about how the use of text messaging and live chat are influencing customer service. As companies are making an effort to provide better customer service, they must look at every option for their customers. – Shep Hyken.

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Blog Customer Service Connections 2015 92

Eptica

APRIL 29, 2016

Date: Friday, April 29, 2016 Insurers struggling to connect with customer service. Published on: April 29, 2016. Greater competition and the rise of price comparison sites are impacting revenues and margins, while customer loyalty is a thing of the past.

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Insurance Connections Customer Service 2015 48

Provide Support

MAY 4, 2016

Key Aspects of Customer Service Agent Training. Customer experience is now winning the leadership race to become the main business differentiator. Hence, the need to create a strong customer service team which will enable the delivery of great customer experience. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2016.

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Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Bringing light to digital customer service. Published on: August 10, 2016. For most digital conversations between consumers and brands it is actually the norm. Companies know they need to bridge this divide and have truly meaningful conversations with their customers.

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Customer Service Social Media 2016 Contact Center 48

Eptica

APRIL 18, 2016

Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 Hanging on for telecoms customer service. Published on: April 18, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the past telecoms has gained a reputation for poor customer service. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Reducing customer service stress at Christmas. Published on: December 21, 2016. Fail to deliver this and not only will you lose customers to rivals, but they are likely to share their experiences on social media, damaging your broader brand reputation.

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Customer Service Multi-Channel Social Media Contact Center 48

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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Customer Centricity 2018 Customer Service Customers 83

Provide Support

OCTOBER 7, 2015

A guide to customer service nirvana. Whether we are talking about customer service or any other aspect of life, the first step in that direction is to recognize the fact the some things are out of balance now. It seems that most companies are aware of the importance of responding to customer service requests quickly.

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Customer Service Multi-Channel Social Media Customers 86